Asher Cohen

CREATIVE
DEVELOPER

Full-stack developer specializing in frontend technology and creative web experiences. Based in Zurich.

UI/UX • GEN UI • CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT •
UI/UX • GEN UI • CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT •

Selected Projects

Onedot Platform

Onedot Platform

Searchable directory of product data suppliers that will revolutionize how manufacturers interact with customers. Developed a responsive web application with complex data manipulation capabilities, similar to Microsoft Excel's functionality.

ReactMachine LearningCSS GridJestCypress
Transport for London Agent Dashboard

Transport for London Agent Dashboard

Vue.js frontend with multiple tools for agents using Transport for London's Unified API. Includes a Centralized Agent Dashboard, Multiple Device Calculator for refunds, and a Social Media Platform using TF-IDF analysis to capture live disruptions.

Vue.jsBig DataTF-IDFSocial Media AnalyticsServerless
Freekik Community App

Freekik Community App

Cross-platform mobile application connecting local tourist companies with customers worldwide. Features geofencing, infinite scrolling, and authentication with Auth0 and Facebook.

React NativeNode.jsExpressAuth0Geolocation
EF Education First Landing Pages

EF Education First Landing Pages

Server-side rendered NextJs landing pages and blog with performance optimization, including translations for over 50 languages and following Atomic Design practices.

NextJsReactContentful CMSStyled ComponentsPerformance Optimization
SwissQuant Design System

SwissQuant Design System

Comprehensive Design System and Component Library for financial applications, built with React and Storybook to improve productivity and UI consistency across frontend products.

ReactStorybookComponent LibraryDesign SystemMonorepo
SwissQuant Impaqt Plus Wealth Management

SwissQuant Impaqt Plus Wealth Management

Analyze and manage your wealth with Impaqt Plus Wealth Management, a suite of products for financial experts and investors.

ReactStorybookComponent LibraryDesign SystemMonorepo
Andrea Stainer CRM System

Andrea Stainer CRM System

Custom CRM software managing 2000 customers, 10 logistics contractors, and over 50 suppliers. Included a Node-RED bot to automate electrical consumption and supply chain management.

Custom CMSNode-REDDatabase ManagementAutomationSupply Chain
GS International Wine Export Platform

GS International Wine Export Platform

Web platform to manage relationships with overseas customers in the wine export industry, increasing sales by 25% and establishing API integration with Chinese customer servers.

Frontend DevelopmentAPI IntegrationCustomer ManagementWeb Platform

Skills & Technologies

Frontend

ReactReact NativeNext.jsTypeScriptTailwind CSSThree.jsWebGL

Backend

Node.jsGraphQLPostgreSQLRedisDocker

Gen UI

FigmaGeminiAnthropicGroq

Tools & Methods

GitCI/CDAgileTDDSystem Design

Experience

Oct 2023 - Present

Software Engineer Frontend

UBS

UBS is a multinational diversified financial services company headquartered in Zurich and Basel. It operates in over 50 countries worldwide, offering services in retail and commercial banking, investment banking, investment management, and wealth management. As the largest Swiss banking institution, UBS is recognized globally for its comprehensive financial services and client confidentiality.

Specializing in building robust, high-performance web applications that enhance user experience in the financial sector. Coordinating standard practices across teams and upskilling developers.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions
  • Coordinate standard practices across 9 Pods
  • Develop complex requirements into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
Jan 2021 - Oct 2023

Tech Lead / Front-end JavaScript Developer

SwissQuant Group AG

SwissQuant is a technology firm established in 2005, specializing in software solutions and data analytics tools for the financial industry. With $27.4 million in revenue and 83 employees, the company focuses on bridging traditional financial wisdom with fintech innovation, providing services to global financial institutions.

Analyzed and architected a large ecosystem of Frontend products used by financial experts. Core developer of the Design System and Component Library.

  • Lead the architecture, development and modernization of the flagship product Impaqt Plus Wealth Management
  • Mentored a group of five developers
  • Increased productivity through aligned coding conventions
  • Introduced clean code best practices
  • Liaised with different business areas to integrate Frontend technologies
  • Refactored React applications to align with modern best practices
  • Integrated branded Design System with UI Component Library in React and Storybook
  • Configured CI/CD pipeline to automate deployment tasks
Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

Full-stack JavaScript Developer

EF Education First

EF Education First is an international education company founded in 1965, specializing in language training, educational travel, academic degree programs, and cultural exchanges. Operating in 116 countries with approximately 52,000 employees, the company focuses on experiential learning and helping people learn languages and experience new cultures.

Developed server-side rendered NextJs landing pages and blog, focusing on performance optimization and modern React practices.

  • Reduced bundle size by 50%
  • Introduced lazy loading of images, reducing Time to Interactive by 30%
  • Refactored legacy project into more structured modules
  • Modernized components with React hooks
  • Transposed design into server-side rendered React NextJs pages
  • Built and maintained content schemas from Contentful CMS
  • Restructured project to follow Atomic Design practices
May 2019 - Oct 2019

Front-end JavaScript Developer

Onedot AG

Onedot AG is an intelligent platform for procurement, onboarding, and syndication of product data for commerce and industry. Utilizing artificial intelligence, the company transforms and manages product data, making it consumable for e-commerce and retail sectors.

Developed a responsive web application with complex data manipulation capabilities, similar to Microsoft Excel's functionality.

  • Increased performance of React DataGrid to support up to a million rows
  • Introduced copy/paste functionality across cells
  • Increased test coverage with Jest and Cypress
  • Designed improved notification system for React Grid WebApp
  • Prepared groundwork for Onedot Platform
  • Designed mockups and incorporated Playground area in the codebase
Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

Full-stack Javascript Developer

Freekik

Developed React and React Native cross-platform Apps connecting local tourist companies with customers worldwide.

  • Designed Profile page in React Native with authentication
  • Implemented geofencing for data filtering
  • Added infinite scrolling for events screen
  • Developed Node.js Express API endpoints
  • Introduced separation of concerns for App stylesheet
Feb 2017 - Dec 2018

Consultant - Software Developer

Transport for London

Transport for London (TfL) is the integrated transport authority responsible for operating the public transport network and managing the city's main roads. It oversees various services including buses, the London Underground, and river services, working to implement the Mayor's Transport Strategy and facilitate millions of journeys daily.

Developed multiple web applications and tools for improving customer service and data analysis.

  • Created Vue.js Centralized Agent Dashboard
  • Developed the Multiple Device Calculator, an automatization tool for customer refunds that tackled the complex calculation of Oyster tap across multiple devices
  • Delivered the serverless FAQ platform, a knowledge base for customer service agents
  • Created Social Media Platform with Big Data analysis
  • Exceeded 100% target of correspondence cases resolution
  • Received 3 Spotlight awards
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

Freelance JavaScript Developer

Various Clients

Provided web development and IT system services for small companies and online customers.

  • Specialized in database maintenance (SQL, MongoDB)
  • Developed websites and web apps using JavaScript
  • Created bot development and home automation solutions
  • Performed CLI, PowerShell, and Bash automation
May 2005 - Nov 2016

IT Administrator / SysAdmin DevOps

Andrea Stainer SAS

Andrea Stainer SAS is an Italian company specializing in the export of cocoa, cocoa preparations, sugar, and sugar confectionery. Located in Pontremoli, the company focuses on high-quality food products, particularly in the chocolate sector, with established trade relationships internationally.

Managed IT infrastructure and developed custom software solutions for an elite chocolate firm.

  • Managed database for 150 sales advisers and 200 stakeholders
  • Developed custom CMS for 2000 customers and 50+ suppliers
  • Created Bot assistant to automate electrical consumption
  • Reduced administration costs by 30%
  • Decreased delivery time by 40%
  • Increased brand visualization by 40%
Feb 2013 - May 2016

Junior Front-end JavaScript Developer

GS International SRL

Developed platform for managing international wine export relationships.

  • Built platform to manage overseas customer relationships
  • Increased sales by 25% in 2 years
  • Developed company website
  • Established API for Chinese customer servers

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in hearing about new projects and opportunities. Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!