Co-founded startup that works with eCommerce fashion retailers to reduce returns.
My work is manyfold as CEO, but I also act as CTO and bootstrapped the MVP.

CEO & Co-Founder

Lead the team that created the Intelligence features in Apple Photos apps on iOS, tvOS, macOS, and watchOS: 
- Curated Library
- Memories
- For You
- Search


Software Engineering Manager 

I've worked on multiple projects in the Photos Media Mining team.
Built the backend and AI that powers Photos Memories, Photos Search, Photos For You, and Photos Library. My work included collaborating with teams across multiple organizations within Apple such as Computer Vision, Maps, Siri, Core Data, Calendar.
The backend was running in a power- and performance-constrained environment where writing efficient code was paramount to success of the features we built.

Software Engineer

Worked in a tech start-up in Munich that creates macOS and iOS apps for professional film productions. Frontend and backend using Core Data.

Built a prototype project using unreleased, private frameworks

Software Engineering Intern

- Developed apps from an idea to the released product
- Developed features for existing software
- Maintained existing software

Freelance Software Developer

I've built desktop (macOS) and mobile (iOS) apps for over 10 years. Projects include pro media apps, consumer media apps, frameworks. My role in those projects ranged from Software Engineer to team management where I supported the team to make important technical decisions and design architectures.
More recently, I've built cloud-based micro-services using the Google Cloud platform and Firebase.

I've built desktop (macOS) and mobile (iOS) apps for over 10 years. I was a Software Engineer and Software Engineering Manager at Apple from 2015 to 2020. Projects I've worked on include pro media apps, consumer media apps, and (system) frameworks. My role in those projects ranged from Software Engineer to team management where I supported the team to make important technical decisions and design architectures. 

Designed, architected, and build apps that use multiple Apple and third-party frameworks

Built micro-services and apps that leverage the full potential of GCP:
- Google Cloud Functions
- Google Cloud Run
- Google ESP
- Google IAM
- Firebase Auth
- Firebase Firestore
- Firebase Functions
- Firebase Remote Config
- Firebase Analytics
- Firebase Crashlytics
- Firebase Storage
- Firebase Hosting
- Firebase Dynamic Links

I believe that building a motivated, cohesive, and diverse team is the most important foundation for your success. 

As a Software Engineering Manager at Apple, I was leading and growing a team of highly-skilled Software Engineers. 
As a Co-Founder of my own startup, I've been building the core team from day one. 

Personal details

Benedikt H.

Summary

Technical skills

Work Experience