Manuel Bieh

Manuel Bieh

– Freelancer. Senior React Developer. Technical Lead. Berlin.

manuel.bieh@wiremore.com+49 177 2951165Berlin, Germany
linkedin.com/in/manuelbiehgithub.com/manuelbiehmanuelbieh.de

Senior Frontend Developer and Technical Lead. 20+ years in software development. Expert in React, TypeScript, and all things Frontend. Available for contract, interim, and fractional engagements. Remote or onsite in Berlin.

React Deep Dive
React Deep DivePublished Author · 2019

Author of one of the first comprehensive React books – the first ever written in German. 320 pages covering fundamentals through advanced patterns, based on 15+ client projects.

Skills

Core
React, TypeScript, Next.js, React Native, Expo, Node.js, JavaScript, Redux, Jotai, TanStack, HTML, CSS, Express
Architecture
Frontend Architecture, Design Systems, Performance Optimization, Legacy Migration
Testing
Playwright, Cypress, Vitest, Jest, React Testing Library, Storybook
Tooling
Vite, Webpack, esbuild, GitHub Actions, CI/CD, Gitlab, Git, Docker, Figma
Cloud & Data
Supabase, AWS, Azure, GCP, GraphQL, REST
Leadership
Technical Leadership, Team Mentoring, Technical Hiring, Agile/Scrum, Code Reviews

Recent Projects & Work Experience

March 2026 –
Present
DampsoftFreelance Senior React Native Developer
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  • Developing the Athena iPad app for dental practices in on-premise and cloud variants with end-to-end encryption
  • Led incremental TypeScript migration of a legacy Flow/JavaScript codebase across three React Native repositories
  • Ran a performance and stability audit of both apps that shaped the technical roadmap
  • Eliminated critical crashes and performance problems affecting daily use in dental practices
  • Modernized the app architecture and expanded test coverage for long-term maintainability

Stack: React Native, TypeScript, Redux, Redux Toolkit, redux-persist, Realm, React Navigation, Auth0, PSPDFKit, Swift, Objective-C, Jest, React Testing Library, Detox, Bugsnag, ESLint, iOS, Xcode, CocoaPods

January 2022 –
Present
UnbogifyFounder / Lead Developer
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  • Founded and developed a sports analytics mobile app with worldwide App Store distribution
  • Engineered 240 fps video capture system for frame-by-frame golf swing analysis
  • Integrated MLKit Pose Detection and computer vision for real-time motion tracking
  • Built cross-platform solution with React Native, Expo, and Swift native modules

Stack: React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, MLKit, MLKit Pose Detection, Swift, Node.js, Next.js, Vercel, CSS, Jest, Maestro, i18n, Figma, Supabase, Supabase Auth

January 2025 –
June 2025
Spark NetworksFreelance Lead Frontend Developer
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  • Led strategic transition of frontend codebase from external agency to internal team
  • Documented system architecture and created operational runbooks
  • Conducted technical interviews and onboarded new engineers
  • Implemented code quality standards with Storybook, Vitest, and React Testing Library

Stack: React, TypeScript, React Hook Form, Jotai, Yup, Figma, Vite, i18n, Storybook, Vitest, React Testing Library, Nx

June 2024 –
December 2024
Eberlein KunzFreelance Lead Frontend Developer
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  • Achieved 80% reduction in page load time (10+ → under 2 seconds)
  • Improved build times by 75% (45+ → under 10 seconds)
  • Migrated class components to functional components with React Hooks
  • Implemented virtualized lists and optimized caching strategies
  • Developed proof-of-concept Next.js migration plan for SSR benefits

Stack: React, React Native, Expo, TypeScript, Webpack, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, Cypress, Storybook, Next.js, Auth.js, Jest, React Testing Library

May 2023 –
April 2024
finstreetFreelance Frontend Architect
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  • Designed frontend architecture for regulatory-compliant banking consent platform
  • Built scalable component library with React, TypeScript, and Next.js
  • Collaborated with backend team to define API contracts and data flows
  • Implemented testing strategy with Jest and Cypress ensuring compliance
  • Integrated Azure AD authentication for secure user management

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, i18n, React Hook Form, React Testing Library, Jest, Cypress, Storybook, InVision, Azure AD Auth

May 2022 –
April 2023
VR Smart FinanzFreelance Frontend Consultant
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  • Modernized 5-year legacy codebase for SMB bookkeeping platform (thousands of users)
  • Migrated to React Hooks and TanStack Query for improved data fetching
  • Maintained consistent delivery velocity despite changing requirements
  • Established testing practices with Playwright and React Testing Library

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Redux, React Hook Form, Zod, TanStack Query, i18n, Storybook, Playwright, Jest, React Testing Library

February 2022 –
April 2022
CosunoFreelance Lead Full Stack Developer
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  • Led integration of 3D construction visualization with Autodesk Forge and Three.js
  • Coordinated with external development partners and evaluated vendors
  • Documented architectural decisions, workflows, and API requirements
  • Collaborated with distributed international team using React, TypeScript, GraphQL

Stack: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Node.js, Zod, Formik, i18n, GraphQL, Styled Components, Jest, React Testing Library, Autodesk Forge, Three.js

Additional Freelance Clients

Börse Stuttgart Digital Exchange logo
Börse Stuttgart Digital ExchangeFreelance Technical Frontend LeadDecember 2019 – March 2021
Osram Lightelligence logo
Osram LightelligenceFreelance JavaScript ConsultantOctober 2019 – December 2019
GLS eCom Lab logo
GLS eCom LabFreelance JavaScript ConsultantJuly 2019 – September 2019
Rocket Internet logo
Rocket InternetFreelance JavaScript ArchitectApril 2019 – June 2019
Lab 1886 / Daimler logo
Lab 1886 / DaimlerFreelance JavaScript Architect and DeveloperFebruary 2019 – March 2019
KUBIKx / Schmitz Cargobull logo
KUBIKx / Schmitz CargobullFreelance JavaScript ConsultantNovember 2018 – January 2019
Porsche Digital Lab logo
Porsche Digital LabInterim Tech Lead / Frontend LeadMay 2018 – October 2018
BCG Digital Ventures logo
BCG Digital VenturesFreelance JavaScript EngineerJanuary 2018 – March 2018
Service Partner ONE logo
Service Partner ONEFreelance Lead Frontend DeveloperAugust 2017 – September 2017
ProSiebenSat.1 Digital logo
ProSiebenSat.1 DigitalFreelance Lead Frontend DeveloperFebruary 2016 – June 2017
Zalando SE logo
Zalando SEFreelance JavaScript DeveloperJune 2015 – January 2016
Handelsblatt/Wirtschaftswoche logo
Handelsblatt/WirtschaftswocheFreelance Frontend LeadJune 2012 – June 2017

Languages

GermanNative
EnglishFluent
Manuel Bieh manuel.bieh@wiremore.com manuelbieh.de +49 177 2951165