Curriculum Vitae
Robin Weser
Engineering ManagerFrontend Architect
Career Profile
Engineering manager and frontend architect with extensive experience in leading, managing and coaching engineering teams, architecting robust frontend systems and managing large projects.Proven track record in growing teams, bootstrapping complex frontend infrastructures, developing comprehensive design systems, and driving product strategy.Experienced in working remotely and effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams in diverse industries.
Education
Philosophy, Cultural Studies
since 2022
Bachelor of Arts
FernUniversität Hagen
FernUniversität Hagen
Psychology
2017 - 2022
Bachelor of Science
FernUniversität Hagen
FernUniversität Hagen
Applied Computer Science
2013 - 2016
Bachelor of Science
DHBW Karlsuhe
DHBW Karlsuhe
Work Experience
Lead Frontend Architect
since 2024/05
Leading the frontend team and focusing on architecture, user experience and design system.
Founder & Event Organizer
since 2024/05
Hosting all-inclusive think weeks for individuals and groups including preparation and coaching.As a self-management coach, I integrate my technical expertise with coaching skills to empower teams and individuals towards achieving greater productivity and growth.
Engineering Manager
2021/01 - 2024/04
Bootstrapped the frontend infrastructure including storefront, backoffice and design system.Lead and managed the storefront team consisting of five engineers, two designers and a product manager. Established guilds, 360° reviews, hacking days and a growth framework for juniors.
Design System Architect
2019/02 - 2022/02
Lead the development of Volvo's first design system including its React implementation in tight collaboration with the design team. Also wrote all the documentation and onboarded teams to the new system.
Freelancer
since 2019/01
Contracting work focusing on engineering management, frontend architecture, design systems, compilers and user experience.Besides Carla and Volvo, I also worked with OneGraph and N26 amongst others.
Frontend Architect
2017/07 - 2018/12
Leading the migration from a monolithic all-in-one Java project to independent frontend microservices using React, Redux, Fela, Webpack and more.Also established a shared design system including a full component library.
Frontend Engineer
2016/10 - 2017/06
Planning, concept & implementation of small and medium-size agency projects using React, Next, GraphQL, Jest, Flow and more.
Software Engineer
2013/10 - 2016/09
Setting up a new build infrastructure with continuous integration, workflows and automated builds. Lead a small team building a mobile app for a cloud solution using React Native.Migrated two internal projects to React and prepared a 2-day React & ecosystem workshop.
Volunteering
since 2021/06
We develop and fund projects in Kenia to improving the environment in a sustainable way. We have agriculture, farming, elucidation and education projects.
since 2022/04
Chairman
Leading 22 local groups and driving new projects and activities. My goal is to make scouting safer and accessible for everyone while keeping our traditions and open culture as much as possible.
2013/03 - 2022/04
Comissioner for IT
We build apps that support our local groups and simplify their workflow. We administer mailing addresses, websites and offer support for any IT related issues.
Meetups & Conferences
ReactiveConf
2018
ReactiveConf
2017
React Karlsruhe
since 2016
Open Source Projects
fela
State-Driven Styling in JavaScript
⬇ 231.6k / month
2.3k ★
inline-style-prefixer
Autoprefixer for JavaScript style objects
⬇ 10.4kk / month
392 ★
react-layout-components
Layout Components for React based on Flexbox
⬇ 2.8k / month
336 ★
react-controlled-form
Flexible, Modular & Controlled Forms for React
⬇ 969 / month
117 ★
react-css-component
Injecting CSS via React Components
⬇ 970 / month
94 ★
css-in-js-utils
Useful utility functions for CSS in JS solutions
⬇ 9.9kk / month
73 ★
alveron
Elm & Reason inspired state management for React
⬇ 141k / month
63 ★
bredon
A modern CSS value compiler in JavaScript
40 ★
elodin
The Elodin Styling Language
30 ★
fast-loops
Tiny (0.6kb), performant & immutable iteration utilities for arrays and objects
⬇ 6.6kk / month
25 ★
kilvin
Primitive React Layout Components using Fela
⬇ 1.2k / month
22 ★
inline-style-expand-shorthand
Expanding shorthand properties in JavaScript style objects
⬇ 110.4k / month
13 ★
small-color
Tiny (0.8kb), opinionated & tree-shakable alternative to color
7 ★
brandeur
Convenience tool belt for css-hooks
⬇ 219 / month
6 ★
lorren
A PDF Framework for React based on react-pdf
4 ★
small-date
Tiny (0.8kb) date formatting library with built-in i18n
⬇ 3.9k / month
4 ★
tehlu
Component System for React and Brandeur
2 ★
Languages
German
Native
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English
Professional
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French
Elementary
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Norwegian
Beginner
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Skills
Product & People
Project Management
Leading Development Teams
Product Management
Strategic Planning
Coaching
Workflow Management
Documentation
Team Culture
Leading Meetings
Hosting Workshops
Public Speaking
Tech
Technical Writing
Software Design
Frontend Architecture
Developer Experience
User Experience
Design Systems
Accessibility
Web Standards
Functional Programming
Quality Assurance
Testing
Compiler Design
React
React Native
Next
GraphQL
ReScript
Open Source
SEO
Hobbies & Interests
Scouts
Hiking
Orchestra
Contrabass
Classical Guitar
Concerts
Books
Writing
Blogging
Fantasy
Meditation
History
Cooking