Hey I'm Manuel Oesch but people call me Foxy. Scroll down to learn about my experiences and various skills!

Summary

Full-stack web developer with nearly four years of experience building high-performance applications for a range of industries, including e-commerce, human resources, and cybersecurity. Proven ability to solve complex technical problems, boost system performance, and write clean, maintainable code. Experienced with current frontend (Svelte, React.js), backend (TypeScript, Rust), and DevOps tools (GitHub CI/CD, Docker). Motivated by a desire to always learn and be at the forefront of technological advancement.

Key Achievements

As a software developer, I've contributed to projects that value clean code, collaboration, and practical impact. This section shows my successes in problem-solving, continuous learning, and producing high-quality software solutions.

Developed and deployed a high-performance, real-time price computation solution for an e-commerce platform, reducing reliance on a sluggish ERP and considerably improving responsiveness.

Optimized system performance throughout a complete e-commerce platform, resulting in shorter load times and a more seamless user experience, hence increasing customer satisfaction.

In 2024, I was recognized for my abilities by winning 1st place in a regional web development competition hosted in Zurich, demonstrating my capacity to create unique and high-quality web solutions in competitive environments.

Experience

Throughout my career, I've contributed to significant projects in online and embedded development. Here are some examples of my roles where I used my abilities to solve real-world problems, optimize performance, and provide value to people and businesses.

Software Developer at Liip AG

Working as an apprentice at Liip for nearly four years has allowed me to grow professionally and personally. During my time here, I received important hands-on experience, increased my understanding of software development, and contributed to impactful projects across multiple technologies and teams.

I saved one of our large customers CHF 500'000 by implementing an effective real-time pricing computation solution that eliminated the need to wait for a slow ERP.

I improved the frontend speed of an e-commerce shop from O(n²) to O(1) by repairing a memory leak created by our data fetching module.

Enhanced an e-commerce shop's backend performance from O(n³) to O(n²) by improving a SQL query that was querying too many rows simultaneously.

Multiple power-user features for an e-commerce company, such as a product QR code scanner, were implemented to significantly improve client purchasing efficiency.

Migrated the frontend of a job portal from Vue 2 to Vue 3, increasing performance by 30%.

Software Developer at RIoT Secure AB

During my one-month internship at RIoT Secure in Stockholm, I gained experience contributing to real-world projects related to secure embedded systems. Working with the team provided significant insights into microcontroller development, resulting in improved backend infrastructure and frontend code quality.

Co-authored a production-ready, secure wireless deployment solution for microcontrollers based on WiFi.

Helped their frontend developer upgrade their react codebase by enhancing state management, and we worked closely together to reduce code debt, which improved code quality in a number of ways.

Skills & Expertise

I have extensive experience and technical skills in the following programming languages.

C++

CSS

HTML5

Java

JavaScript

Python

Rust

SQL

TypeScript

As a software engineer, I've honed a diverse set of skills in addition to programming. I use a variety of tools, processes, and approaches, including contemporary frameworks and cloud technologies, Agile, and Holacracy, to create efficient, scalable, and user-focused solutions.

Agile Project Management

Cloud Applications

Docker

ESP32

Electron

Embedded Systems

Full-Stack Development

Holacracy

Internet of Things (IoT)

Linux

Microcontroller programming

Microservices

Nextjs

NoSQL

Node.js

OTA Updates

Performance Optimization

Pipelines

PostgreSQL

Problem Solving

Project Management

React.js

Scrum

Software Documentation

Software Engineering

Spring Boot

Svelte

SvelteKit

Teamwork

Test Automation

User Experience (UX)

Web Application Security

Wi-Fi Networking

Education

Vocational Training School Winterthur

Aug. 2021 – Present (expected completion: July 2025)
As part of my dual-track study, I am combining actual industry experience with academic coursework. I gained a solid foundation in software development through hands-on training and real-world projects, and continue to increase my technical and theoretical skills.

BMS Winterthur (BMSW) – Federal Vocational Baccalaureate, Technical

Aug. 2021 – Present (expected completion: July 2025)
In addition to my apprenticeship, I'm pursuing a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate with a technical focus. The curriculum covers mathematics, physics, law, economics, history, and various languages (German, English, and French), offering a strong academic foundation to supplement technical training.

ICT-Berufsbildung Schweiz – Computer Science

Aug. 2021 – Jul. 2022
Completed basic computer science training, including algorithms, data structures, networking, and software engineering. This program provided the necessary theoretical knowledge to complement my actual work during the apprenticeship.

Sek Embrach High School Diploma

Aug. 2017 – July 2020

Extra

U25 Expert Group for ICT Apprenticeships

I'm pleased to be a part of the U25 group at ZLI in Zurich, where young IT professionals under the age of 25 are shaping the future of ICT apprenticeships. By sharing ideas and experiences, we ensure that tomorrow's workers are well-prepared for a rapidly changing digital landscape. To learn more about our work, visit this link.

SwissSkills 2025

I'm very excited to be a part of SwissSkills 2025 in Bern, where over 150 professions will be displayed and top apprentices will participate in over 90 national championships. It is an excellent occasion to celebrate the future of vocational education in Switzerland. I'm ready to give it my all and convinced that I can take first place. You can find out more about this competition here.

Contact

I'm always open to new opportunities, collaborations, or connecting with like-minded professionals. Feel free to reach out via email at manuel.oesch@royalfoxy.xyz, connect with me on LinkedIn, explore my work on GitHub, or give me a call at +41 079 546 44 11. I look forward to hearing from you!