My professional career and formative positions as a Certified Digital Media Specialist (IHK) and Senior Frontend Developer. In over 25 years of practical experience, I have delivered sophisticated frontend architectures, enterprise websites, and design systems for leading brands, IT companies, and agencies.
Work Experience
05/2023 – Present
Owner & Senior UI/UX Architect
visualfusion • Germany & Austria
Re-conception, UI/UX screen design, and technical realization of modern web applications, Headless Craft CMS systems, and interactive Single-Page Applications (SPA) with React and Tailwind CSS.
02/2022 – 05/2023
Web Designer & Senior Frontend Developer
ncm GmbH • Salzburg, Austria
Development of high-performance hotel websites, booking system integrations, and responsive user interfaces with the CMS Contao, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and PHP.
09/2020 – 02/2022
Self-Employed Screen & Web Designer
visualfusion • Salzburg, Austria
Strategic consulting, branding, screen design in Figma, and technical frontend implementation for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as agency partners.
09/2019 – 08/2020
Senior Frontend Developer
Vivid Planet Software GmbH • Henndorf am Wallersee, Austria
Technical implementation of complex web applications, customer portals, and component-based frontend architectures within agile development teams (Kanban, Scrum).
01/2015 – 06/2019
Senior Frontend Developer
TERRITORY Influence (Bertelsmann Group) • Munich, Germany
Frontend development and technical maintenance of Europe-wide community and marketing platforms for global consumer goods brands such as Procter & Gamble, Nestlé, Pampers, and Unilever.
01/2011 – 06/2012
Site Manager & Screen Designer
lastminute.com GmbH • Munich, Germany
Design and technical maintenance of e-commerce campaign landing pages, advertising materials, and promotional offers in the travel and tourism sector.
02/2010 – 01/2011
Self-Employed Screen & Web Designer
visualfusion • Munich, Germany
Creation of web designs, digital flyers, and brand identities for regional business clients.
03/2002 – 02/2009
Media Specialist
Pionierschule (Bundeswehr) • Munich, Germany
Creation of digital learning media, graphic design, presentation graphics, and training documentation within media production.
09/2000 – 11/2001
Screen Designer & Web Developer
oktabit GmbH • Munich, Germany
Entry into professional web development, conception of homepages, HTML/CSS programming, and graphic creation.
Education & Career
10/2015 – 09/2017
Advanced Professional Training as Certified Digital Media Specialist (IHK)
Macromedia Akademie • Munich, Germany
Key areas: Digital media management, project control, usability, media law, and business administration disciplines.
12/2012 – 02/2015
Vocational Training as Media Designer Digital & Print (IHK)
Macromedia Akademie • Munich, Germany
Specialization in design and technology with a focus on digital media, screen design, and web development.
06/2009 – 12/2009
Advanced Professional Training as Communication & Media Designer
Akademie der Wildner AG • Munich, Germany
In-depth training in graphic design, conception, and web technologies.
01/2003 – 09/2003
Compulsory Military Service as Media Production Soldier
Pionierschule (Bundeswehr) • Munich, Germany
Media production and graphic preparation of training materials.
09/1997 – 08/2000
Vocational Training as Administrative Specialist (VFA-K)
Gemeinde Taufkirchen • Taufkirchen, Germany
Comprehensive vocational training in administrative organization, law, and communications.
Methodology & Development Philosophy
Modern web development requires far more than merely writing code. It demands a deep understanding of user needs, accessibility, and sustainable system architecture. In every project, I rely on a clean separation of logic and presentation, semantic HTML5 structure, and reusable UI components.