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Cédric Bapst

Cédric Bapst

Freelance Full-Stack Developer

Vuisternens-en-Ogoz, Switzerland

Profile

Experienced web developer with more than eight years of experience building web applications. Currently focused on full-stack Symfony development—including Live Components for reactive front-end interfaces—while maintaining strong expertise in React and Redux. Combines in-depth technical knowledge with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Professional Experience

Freelance Developer and Stay-at-Home Father

Apr. 2023 — Present

Self-employed

Design and ongoing development of a patient management application for gynecologists. Creation and maintenance of websites. Management of the IT infrastructure for a medical practice, including workstations, digital tools, software solutions, and coordination with external service providers. Managing day-to-day family life alongside freelance work.

Full-Stack Developer

Jun. 2017 — Apr. 2023

Format-Z SARL

Developed applications and APIs with PHP and Symfony, as well as mobile applications with Ionic. Developed backend and frontend modules for the Contao CMS.

PDM System Engineer

Jun. 2012 — Mar. 2017

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Provided user support for CAD applications (Creo Parametric 2, Ansys, Femfat, and PDMLink) and resolved incidents. Developed best-practice workflows for Creo Parametric 2 and Windchill/PDMLink. Designed and delivered user training. Developed Java, .NET, Node.js, and web applications to meet internal CAD and PDM needs. Wrote and maintained VBS and Bash scripts to automate recurring tasks. Administered and monitored a Linux CentOS simulation cluster used for numerical calculations and analyses. Managed a triad license server for CAD applications running FlexNet and LMX.

Mechanical Drafter

Jun. 2005 — Jun. 2012

Liebherr Machines Bulle SA

Mechanical design for engine development, from initial concepts to detailed component definitions. Worked in a newly created department responsible for engines already in production. Contributed to the continuous improvement of in-service engines based on field feedback and engineering changes.

Mechanical Drafter

Jun. 2003 — Jun. 2005

Precimed SA

Designed surgical instruments in SolidWorks, applying mechanical design principles for medical devices. Developed and updated design guidelines to standardize SolidWorks use. Supported users with 3D modeling and technical drawings. Worked with teams to adapt CAD models to functional requirements.

Civilian Service — Long-Term Assignment

Dec. 2002 — May. 2003

Swiss Institute for Speleology and Karst Studies

Performed a range of technical work during a long-term civil service assignment, primarily creating 3D models of caves and cavities in Cinema 4D from field measurements.

Mechanical Drafter

Jul. 2002 — Dec. 2002

Liebherr Machine Bulle SA

Performed mechanical design work for the development of a hydraulic pump.

Apprentice Mechanical Drafter

Jun. 1998 — Jul. 2002

Liebherr Machine Bulle SA

Completed an apprenticeship as a mechanical drafter.

Education

Federal VET Diploma (CFC) — Mechanical Drafter

Ecole Professionnelle Artisanale et Industrielle, Fribourg

2002

Technical Skills

Frontend

  • TypeScript85%
  • React90%
  • Tailwind CSS80%
  • Bootstrap80%
  • Ionic (React)85%
  • Astro60%
  • Dioxus30%

Backend

  • Symfony90%
  • Node.js75%
  • Express.js75%
  • SQL70%
  • NoSQL70%
  • Rust30%

Tools

  • Linux80%
  • Bash / ZSH80%
  • Git60%

Interests

  • Nature
  • Sports
  • Technology
  • Drawing

Languages

  • French|Native speaker
  • English|Fluent
  • German|Basic