I'm a frontend-focused web developer with a strong backend skillset, delivering scalable full-stack apps. I enjoy turning ideas into polished products and collaborating across teams. I continuously learn new technologies, emphasize clean code, automated testing, and performance. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love solving challenging problems.

Thomas Känzig

I'm a frontend-focused web developer with a strong backend skillset, delivering scalable full-stack apps. I enjoy turning ideas into polished products and collaborating across teams. I continuously learn new technologies, emphasize clean code, automated testing, and performance. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love solving challenging problems.

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I’m a frontend-focused web developer with a strong backend skillset, delivering scalable full-stack apps. I enjoy turning ideas into polished products and collaborating across teams.

I continuously learn new technologies, emphasize clean code, automated testing, and performance. I thrive in remote, cross-functional teams and love solving challenging problems.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Fluent
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Frontend Developer at Logic Joe GmbH
April 1, 2025 - Present
Created and maintained reusable component libraries using Storybook, improving development efficiency and consistency across projects. Participated in code reviews and CI workflows via Docker and Git. Used Jira for sprint planning and task tracking; collaborated with cross-functional teams. Provided ongoing support including bug fixes, system updates, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and high-performing applications. Technologies: React.js, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Storybook, Jira, Docker.
AI Data Trainer - Frontend Focus (Freelance, Remote) at SuperAnnotate AI, Inc
March 20, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Created high-quality AI training content by developing frontend-related coding prompts and responses to improve model understanding of JavaScript, HTML and CSS. Focused on UI/UX challenges such as responsive design improvements and integrating third-party libraries; optimized styles and layouts to simulate real-world web tasks. Ensured precise and consistent data labeling following detailed guidelines; used annotation platforms and tools to train AI systems in recognizing clean, accessible code. Collaborated with AI teams to refine annotation workflows and multilingual content (including German). Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Selenium, Playwright, UI Kit, Jira.
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer (Remote) at Sprad Software GmbH
September 30, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Created and maintained reusable component libraries using Storybook, improving development efficiency and consistency across projects. Participated in code reviews and continuous integration workflows via Docker and Git, contributing to code quality and maintainability. Actively used Jira for sprint planning, task tracking, and agile collaboration with cross-functional teams. Provided ongoing support including bug fixing, system updates, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and high-performance applications. Technologies: React.js, Next.js, PostCSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, Storybook, Jira, FirstSpirit CMS and Docker.
Intermediate Web Developer at Massive Art Web Services GmbH
May 31, 2022 - September 23, 2025
Configured and deployed web applications, ensuring they met project specifications and client requirements for a diverse range of applications. Developed new features and implemented enhancements, improving functionality and user experience across multiple projects. Provided ongoing support including bug fixes, system updates, and performance optimization to ensure reliable and high-performing applications. Worked closely with design and product teams to ensure UI improvements aligned with business objectives. Technologies: Symfony, Sass/SCSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, TypeScript, jQuery, ReactJS, PHP, MySQL, Docker.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Ágil Tributaría
March 31, 2018 - September 23, 2025
Promoted from Junior to Mid-Level Web Developer in the first year; played a key role supporting an e-commerce platform for mobile; developed new features, implemented system updates, and resolved bugs to improve functionality and user experience. Collaborated closely with design and product teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Global Tecnologia
June 30, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Contributed to the development of fiscal and financial systems for the Government of Alagoas; improved user interfaces, functionality, usability, and overall user experience. Diagnosed and resolved application bugs, ensuring high performance, stability, and reliability across the platform. Technologies: AngularJS, PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap, and JavaScript.
Researcher at National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPQ)
June 30, 2016 - September 23, 2025
Led the development of an academic forecasting platform designed to analyze and predict optimal sugarcane harvest times; implemented neural network algorithms (back-propagation) in PHP, collecting and training data to improve prediction accuracy. Developed a user-friendly frontend and robust backend using modern web technologies, enabling seamless interaction and large data processing.
AI Data Trainer - Frontend Focus at SuperAnnotate AI, Inc
January 1, 2025 - March 1, 2025
Created high-quality AI training content by developing frontend-related prompts and responses to enhance model understanding of programming languages. Focused on UI/UX challenges, integrating third-party libraries, and optimizing layouts to simulate real-world web development tasks. Collaborated with AI teams to refine annotation workflows and support multilingual content creation (German).
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer at Sprad Software GmbH
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Created and maintained robust frontend and backend solutions, leveraging modern stacks to deliver features with high quality and consistency. Engaged in code reviews and ongoing integration workflows via Docker and Git, contributing to code quality, performance, and reliability across projects. Worked closely with design and product teams to align UI/UX with business goals.
Intermediate Web Developer at Massive Art Web Services GmbH
March 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
Configured and deployed web applications, implemented new features and enhancements to improve functionality and user experience across multiple projects. Provided ongoing support, bug fixes, system updates, and performance optimizations to ensure reliable, high-performing applications. Collaborated with design and product teams to ensure UI enhancements align with business goals.
Full-Stack Web Developer at GOL AB TRIBU TÁRIA - Maceió
June 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Developed and implemented new features for finance-focused SaaS platforms, enhancing functionality and user experience. Provided ongoing support, bug fixes, and system maintenance to ensure reliable software performance. Collaborated with design and product teams to ensure UI improvements align with business goals.
Full-Stack Web Developer at GLOBAL TECNOLOGIA - Maceió
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Contributed to the development of fiscal and financial systems for government use, delivering solutions that supported critical government functions. Improved UI/UX and implemented new features to enhance system functionality and overall user experience. Diagnosed and resolved application bugs to ensure high performance, stability, and reliability.
Researcher at National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPQ) - CNPQ - Maceió
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Led the development of an academic forecasting platform to analyze and predict optimal sugarcane harvesting times, improving agricultural decision-making. Implemented neural network algorithms (backpropagation) in PHP, collecting and training data to improve predictive accuracy. Built a user-friendly interface and robust backend to ensure seamless interaction with large datasets.
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer (Remote) at Sprad Software GmbH
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Helped transform legacy PHP and vanilla JavaScript code into a modern architecture using Symfony and web components in TypeScript, implementing tests to improve maintainability and performance. Developed and implemented features for a recruitment platform, significantly enhancing functionality and user experience. Took on additional DevOps responsibilities, streamlining deployment processes and enabling seamless integration of applications. Technologies: Symfony, TypeScript, SCSS, UI Kit, JavaScript, Vue.js, PHP, MySQL, Docker.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Agil Tributária
June 1, 2017 - March 1, 2018
Developed and implemented new features for finance-focused SaaS platforms; improved functionality and user experience. Provided ongoing support including troubleshooting, bug fixes, and system maintenance to ensure reliable software performance. Contributed to development and optimization of various finance systems used by clients for tax and financial management. Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), JavaScript (with jQuery).
Full-Stack Web Developer at B&B Produções e Eventos
January 1, 2011 - April 1, 2015
Promoted from junior to mid-level Web Developer in the first year, rapidly developing skills and increasing responsibilities. Played a key role in supporting and enhancing an e-commerce platform for mobile devices, developing new features, implementing system updates, resolving bugs to improve functionality and user experience. Collaborated closely with design and product teams to ensure alignment between UI improvements and business goals. Technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (jQuery), PHP, MySQL.
Full-Stack Web Developer at Global Tecnologia
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Contributed to the development of financial and government-focused systems, delivering solutions that supported critical government functions. Improved UI/UX and overall system functionality, usability, and reliability across the platform. Technologies: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (with jQuery), PHP, MySQL.
Researcher at CNPQ - National Council for Scientific and Technological Development
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Led the development of an academic forecasting platform designed to analyze and predict optimal sugarcane harvest times, enhancing agricultural decision-making. Researched and implemented neural network algorithms (backpropagation) in PHP, collecting and training data to improve prediction accuracy. Built a user-friendly interface and a robust backend to support seamless interaction and large data processing. Applied AI principles to optimize predictive capabilities, contributing to advances in agricultural technology. Technologies: CakePHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript (with jQuery).
Founder | Senior Full-Stack Developer at Speak with Native
November 1, 2025 - Present
Founded and built Speak with Native, a language-exchange platform connecting learners with native speakers worldwide. Developed web + mobile apps using React, React Native, TypeScript, Symfony (PHP), and MySQL, owning architecture and end-to-end implementation. Designed REST APIs and database schema for messaging, user discovery/matching, community features, and subscriptions. Shipped monetization flows including premium onboarding and feature gating. Improved product quality and delivery velocity through automated testing (Playwright, PHPUnit), containerized environments (Docker), and iterative performance/UX enhancements.
Senior Full-Stack Web Developer at Spread Software GmbH
August 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Helped transform legacy code written in PHP and vanilla JavaScript into a modern architecture using Symfony, web components, and TypeScript, implementing tests to improve maintainability and performance. Developed and implemented innovative features for the recruitment platform, significantly enhancing functionality and user experience. Took on additional responsibilities as a DevOps engineer, streamlining deployment processes and enabling seamless integration of apps.
Researcher at National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPQ)
October 1, 2015 - June 1, 2016
Led the development of an academic forecasting platform for optimizing sugarcane harvest timing. Researched and implemented neural network algorithms (back-propagation) in PHP, training data to improve prediction accuracy. Developed a user-friendly interface and robust backend to ensure seamless interaction and large data processing.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems at Instituto Federal de Alagoas - Maceió, Alagoas, Brazil
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems at Instituto Federal de Alagoas - Maceió, Alagoas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems at Instituto Federal de Alagoas - Maceió, Alagoas
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree - Information Systems at Instituto Federal de Alagoas (IFAL)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Docker Foundation Professional Certificate
February 24, 2025 - September 23, 2025
JavaScript Foundations Professional Certificate
February 8, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Playwright: Web Automation Testing From Zero to Hero
October 31, 2024 - September 23, 2025
Understanding TypeScript
August 13, 2024 - September 23, 2025
React Native - The Practical Guide
January 14, 2025 - September 23, 2025
Docker Foundations Professional Certificate – Docker
February 24, 2025 - January 5, 2026
JavaScript Foundations Professional Certificate – Mozilla
February 8, 2025 - January 5, 2026
React Native - The Practical Guide – Udemy
January 14, 2025 - January 5, 2026
Playwright: Web Automation Testing From Zero to Hero – Udemy
October 31, 2024 - January 5, 2026
Understanding TypeScript – Udemy
August 13, 2024 - January 5, 2026
Docker Foundation
February 24, 2025 - February 11, 2026
JavaScript Foundations Professional Certification
February 8, 2025 - February 11, 2026
React Native - The Practical Guide
January 14, 2025 - February 11, 2026
Playwright: Web Automation Testing From Zero to Hero
October 31, 2024 - February 11, 2026
Understanding TypeScript
August 13, 2024 - February 11, 2026
Docker Foundation Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
JavaScript Foundations Professional Certificate
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
React Native - The Practical Guide
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
Playwright: Web Automation Testing From Zero to Hero
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026
Understanding TypeScript
January 11, 2030 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Education, Financial Services