Frank Hermann

Android Engineer passionate about crafting beautiful mobile experiences with clean code and intuitive designs.

Munich, Germany
German, English
Frank Hermann

About Me

As an experienced Android Engineer, I bring a passion for crafting mobile experiences using Kotlin and modern Android development practices. My background in fullstack development with Node.js and React provides me with a comprehensive understanding of the web software ecosystem as well. I thrive on exploring emerging technologies and enjoy sharing my knowledge and skills with others.

Work Experience

Freeletics GmbH

Nov. 2022 - Present

Senior Android Developer

Worked on the Freeletics and Stædium app experience, focusing on computer vision features and platform optimization.

  • Developed a multiplatform pose detection system to automatically count exercise repetitions from real-time camera recordings
  • Extended the pose detection system with qualitative feedback capabilities, providing users with form correction and technique improvement suggestions
  • Migrated our internal billing library to a simpler API interface
  • Facilitated company-wide team workout sessions
  • Organized team-building initiatives including cooking workshops, gaming sessions, and DJ events to foster company culture and collaboration

Freeletics GmbH

Nov. 2017 - Nov. 2022

Android Developer

Contributed to core user acquisition and retention features across the Freeletics Android platform, specializing in user onboarding flows, monetization systems, and personalized coaching experiences.

  • Implemented a comprehensive trial experience for new users, significantly improving user conversion rates and reducing onboarding friction
  • Orchestrated company-wide hackathons to foster innovation and cross-team collaboration, resulting in multiple feature prototypes that were integrated into production
  • Played a key role in the company's transition to full remote work, helping establish new collaboration workflows and maintaining team productivity during the shift

Bayerischer Rundfunk

Sept. 2015 - Oct. 2017

Developer

Contributed as an Android and web developer to the successful development of multiple projects.

  • Ankommen App: Contributed to the official refugee integration app for the German government
  • Bayern3 Website: Enhanced the Bayern 3 website with improved user experience and modern web technologies
  • Lauf10! App: Contributed to the Android fitness plan app from the concept to production
  • Bayern2 App: Developed the Bayern 2 radio streaming app using React Native, delivering cross-platform audio experiences for listeners

Virality GmbH

Sept. 2014 - Aug. 2015

Developer

Provided web development consulting services to external clients, delivering customized digital solutions and development frameworks.

  • Designed and implemented a standardized web development workflow and toolchain, streamlining project delivery
  • Developed an interactive company quiz application, incorporating gamification elements to enhance user engagement

Education

Technische Universität München

2014 - 2017
Master of Science, Computer Science

Technische Universität München

2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

Werner-Heisenberg-Gymnasium Garching

2001 - 2010
Abitur

Honored for computer science skills in the final thesis.

Skills

Side Projects

Sidera

Monorepo which contains all my side projects with an opinionated project setup.

  • Kotlin
  • Android
  • Gradle

Gas-Charge

Work-in-progress Android app to track gas and charging prices across countries.

  • Kotlin
  • Android
  • Supabase