Senior Software Engineer · Tech Lead

CRAFTING
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"A journey of resilience, learning, and unwavering commitment to growth across three continents."

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Who am I?

Beyond the Codebase

My story began in South Africa, having moved from Zimbabwe at a young age. I taught myself the skills necessary to thrive in fast-growing, challenging companies, despite being younger than many of my peers. From Cape Town to Germany, and finally to Switzerland, my career has been anything but ordinary.

I am a product-focused software engineer who takes ownership from idea to completion. Whether designing intuitive user interfaces, improving architecture, or experimenting with new frameworks, I approach each challenge with a determination to create an engaging user experience.

My move to Switzerland was about embracing a new culture and setting myself up to succeed in a dynamic, evolving environment. I’m now bringing my expertise in developing user-centric solutions to the forefront of the industry.

Expertise

Core Competencies

Front-End

  • JavaScript
  • TypeScript
  • React
  • Next.js
  • Angular
  • Vue.js
  • Tailwind CSS

Mobile

  • React Native
  • Expo
  • Flutter
  • Ionic & Capacitor
  • Swift

Back-End & APIs

  • SQL
  • Firebase
  • Node.js
  • Express
  • NestJS
  • GraphQL
  • REST
  • AWS
  • C#
  • Java

DevOps & Tools

  • Docker
  • GitHub Actions
  • Figma
  • Vite
AI - Education
A user using a phone for the Univerbal app
Zürich, SwitzerlandProduct Design & Software Engineering

Univerbal GmbH

Product design and engineering, unifying mobile and web interfaces and enhancing usability.

IoT - Automotive
Customer using a Juice charger
Zürich, SwitzerlandDesign & Engineering

Juice Technology AG

Leading design & mobile engineering for the J+ ecosystem. Achieved an organic app rating jump from 2 to 4 stars through architectural overhaul and user-centric redesign.

Consulting - Automotive
3D model within mobile application reflecting work with MHP and Porsche
Remote, GermanyConsulting & Software Engineering

MHP - A Porsche Company

Responsible for an interactive Aston Martin pre-configured car configurator showcased at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

Impact

Key
Accomplishments

01

App Store Success

Led the redesign of the J+ Pilot app, jumping from 2 to 4 stars organically in 4 weeks.

02

Luxury Automotive

Created a bespoke car configurator showcased at the 2022 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.

03

Market Disruption

Launched a mobile payments app reaching 30,000 users in just 2 months, maintaining a Top 5 ranking.

J.P.

Dossier & Credentials

Access the complete collection of professional documents, detailing technical milestones and design philosophy.

JUERGEN K.L. PONA

Zürich, Switzerland
+41 78 305 58 84
juergen@ponafolio.ch

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