I’m Nico Epp, a full-stack developer focused on building practical AI-powered products end-to-end. I’ve worked on shipping real systems—from automated affiliate/cashback flows to RAG chatbots and AI-assisted email clients—where clean backend design, reliable deployments, and thoughtful UX all matter. I enjoy combining modern web engineering with AI/LLM workflows: retrieval pipelines, embeddings and ranking, secure auth, and well-structured API backends. Whether I’m implementing CI/CD or turning models into useful features for customers, I aim for solutions that are production-ready, measurable, and genuinely helpful.

Nico Epp

I’m Nico Epp, a full-stack developer focused on building practical AI-powered products end-to-end. I’ve worked on shipping real systems—from automated affiliate/cashback flows to RAG chatbots and AI-assisted email clients—where clean backend design, reliable deployments, and thoughtful UX all matter. I enjoy combining modern web engineering with AI/LLM workflows: retrieval pipelines, embeddings and ranking, secure auth, and well-structured API backends. Whether I’m implementing CI/CD or turning models into useful features for customers, I aim for solutions that are production-ready, measurable, and genuinely helpful.

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I’m Nico Epp, a full-stack developer focused on building practical AI-powered products end-to-end. I’ve worked on shipping real systems—from automated affiliate/cashback flows to RAG chatbots and AI-assisted email clients—where clean backend design, reliable deployments, and thoughtful UX all matter.

I enjoy combining modern web engineering with AI/LLM workflows: retrieval pipelines, embeddings and ranking, secure auth, and well-structured API backends. Whether I’m implementing CI/CD or turning models into useful features for customers, I aim for solutions that are production-ready, measurable, and genuinely helpful.

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Language

German
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Work Experience

PRAKTIKUM ALS FRONT-END-ENTWICKLER at HYDRA NEWMEDIA
September 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024
Built interactive e-learning applications using Vue.js and internal component libraries for a customer base. Implemented complete modules pixel-perfect and responsive, converting from Adobe XD designs to deployment. Performed quality assurance with systematic checks for UI consistency, responsiveness, and code quality as part of team projects.
Front-End Developer at HYDRA NEWMEDIA GMBH
September 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Entwicklung interaktiver E-Learning-Anwendungen mit Vue.js und einer internen Komponenten-Bibliothek; Umsetzung von Designs aus Adobe XD in pixelgenaue, responsive Benutzeroberflächen; eigenständige und teambasierte Bearbeitung von Kundenprojekten mit Fokus auf optimale User Experience und Lerninteraktion; Qualitätssicherung hinsichtlich UI-Konsistenz, Responsiveness, Übersetzungen und Code-Qualität; Mitarbeit an Retrospektiven zur kontinuierlichen Prozessoptimierung.
REMOTE CO-FOUNDER & LEAD DEVELOPER
March 1, 2021 - Present
Co-developed and deployed a cashback platform for 270+ partner shops (e.g., ESN, Nike), building backend, frontend, and infrastructure from scratch. Implemented affiliate tracking via postback API: transactions are automatically recorded and handled across PayPal, bank transfers, and voucher payments. Built a browser extension for automatic deal detection and one-click activation of offers directly on partner websites. Added OpenAI integration in an admin area to generate shop descriptions automatically. Established automated deployments with GitLab CI/CD and continuously improved product reliability and development velocity while working on core backend/frontend and infrastructure components.
ELEKTRONIKER AUTOMATISIERUNGSTECHNIK at Schuler Group
August 1, 2019 - July 31, 2021
Carried out electrical commissioning and operation of press systems. Later transitioned into software development aligned with the degree program and worked on AI-focused full-stack product development across multiple projects.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Softwaretechnik und Medieninformatik at Hochschule Esslingen, Esslingen
October 1, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Fachhochschulreife at Friedrich-Ebert-Schule, Esslingen
September 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Gaming, Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment