CASCADE SOLUTIONS

SELECTED WORK

Software that solves real problems

Case studies and selected work across AI systems, web engineering, software architecture, and performance-critical development.

AI Software Engineer

AI-Powered RAG System for Legal Case Analysis

Completed

Development of a secure RAG platform for a law firm to structure, analyze, and query extensive legal case files. The system processes documents, evidence, correspondence, and party statements, making case-specific information accessible through a conversational AI interface with traceable source references.

  • Development of a case-specific AI assistant for a law firm
  • Automated extraction, segmentation, and indexing of legal documents
  • Semantic search across evidence, correspondence, and party statements
  • Source-based answers with references to the underlying documents
  • Structured separation of evidence, opposing statements, and client statements
  • Secure case and document management for sensitive legal information
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AI Software Engineer · Anonymised social services provider

Internal Knowledge & RAG System for Social Services

Completed

Development of an internal RAG-based knowledge platform for an anonymised social services provider. The system gives employees quick, context-specific access to internal policies, process documentation, and operational guidelines—for example, after an accident involving a company vehicle or when handling specific client situations.

  • AI-assisted access to internal policies and operational procedures
  • Context-specific guidance for incidents involving company vehicles
  • Retrieval of care guidelines for specific client situations
  • Automated extraction, segmentation, and indexing of internal documents
  • Source-based answers with references to the underlying documents
  • Integration with the organization’s existing document structure
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Software Engineer · Odinbot

High Performance Crypto Trading

Completed

Expansion and continuous improvement of a Solana-based blockchain trading application. The project focuses on extending existing functionality, improving code quality, optimizing system efficiency, and adapting data structures to support further growth. Finalizing the project by integrating the existing system into the Cielo Finance ecosystem.

  • Expansion of existing system functionality
  • Improvement of code quality and maintainability
  • Optimization of system efficiency and performance
  • Adaptation of existing software and data structures
  • Full ownership over the integration to Cielo Finance
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Software Engineer · Schwarz Ergotherapie, Vanessa Schwarz

Schwarz Ergotherapie Website

Ongoing

Design, development, and maintenance of a custom website for an occupational therapy practice. Built without website builders, using a pure Next.js stack with a focus on performance and clarity.

  • Custom website development without page builders
  • Integrated contact functionality
  • Ongoing maintenance and improvements
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Founder · Poly Crypto Analytics

Poly Wallet Analysis

Discontinued

Development of a deep on-chain wallet analysis and copy-trade simulation tool for the Solana blockchain. The system enables detection of trading patterns, analysis of post-trade price movements, and realistic simulation of delayed copy-trading strategies.

  • In-depth on-chain wallet analysis
  • Detection of trading patterns and behavior
  • Time-lagged copy-trade simulation
  • Measurement of post-trade price movements
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Solutions Engineer · Cariad via CarByte GmbH

Test Automation for Automotive Connectivity

Completed

Conceptual design and planning of a test automation architecture for in-vehicle entertainment and emergency communication systems within the automotive domain.

  • Design of a test automation structure
  • Focus on infotainment and emergency systems
  • Automotive connectivity domain expertise
Python

Tech Lead · Kasper Collectables

Inventory Management System with Price Automation

Completed

Development of an inventory management system using a Python middleware, Strapi CMS, and a Next.js frontend. Initially based on CSV exports for marketplaces, later extended with direct API integrations and automated price comparison via web scraping.

  • Python middleware for data processing
  • Integration with e-commerce marketplaces
  • Automated price comparison via web scraping
  • Evolution from CSV-based workflows to API integrations
PythonTypeScriptNext.jsVercelHeroku

Software Engineer · Cariad via CarByte GmbH

API Governance & Backstage Reporting

Completed

Development of a Node.js microservice for linting and breaking-change detection of OpenAPI specifications. Automated report storage in Azure Cosmos DB and integration into the developer platform via custom Backstage plugins.

  • OpenAPI linting and breaking-change detection
  • Automated report storage in Azure Cosmos DB
  • Integration via custom React Backstage plugins
  • Performance and penetration testing
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Software Engineer · VIU Lounge

Cashier system

Completed

Development of a mobile point-of-sale application for a bar. Optimized for tablet usage at temporary stands during public events and festivals.

  • Mobile POS system tailored for tablets
  • Optimized for temporary event usage
  • Simple and robust operational workflow
PythonTypeScriptNext.jsStrapiVercelHeroku

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