Kenta Waibel

Systems Engineer and Product Builder

Building structured, production-grade business systems with long-term product ownership in mind.

I build structured systems that help organizations replace fragmented workflows with dependable, maintainable software infrastructure.

I combine deep technical capability with a structured approach to product design and operational clarity. Based in Zurich, Switzerland.

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Professional Profile

I design and implement multi-user web and mobile systems that replace fragmented workflows with structured, reliable applications.

My focus lies in operational clarity, permission architecture, and scalable backend systems, building software that organizations can depend on long-term.

I take ownership beyond implementation, from product logic and architecture decisions to ongoing iterations based on real usage.

What I Do

Product Systems

Admin dashboards and operational control systems
Customer-facing web and mobile applications
Role-based permission systems

Delivery Focus

Shopify and third-party integrations
High-performance UI and UX optimization
Structured backend logic and API architecture

Technical Execution

Authentication and RBAC implementation
Integration-first product architecture
Self-hosted infrastructure and deployment

My approach combines product thinking with execution speed, building systems that deliver visible value from day one.

Systems I Have Shipped

Real systems with production context, clear ownership, and practical business value.

Bakastore App (Live on App Store)

Context

Developed and deployed a production mobile application and backend infrastructure for a Swiss retail business operating within a tournament-driven niche.

Role

Independent software engineer with full ownership of product and delivery

Challenge

The store was running events, promotions, and commerce workflows across disconnected tools and manual coordination.

What I Built

Full mobile application (Expo)
Backend architecture and API logic
Shopify integration and custom Shopify admin dashboard
POS extension
Role-based access control
Loyalty and customer card system
Analytics dashboard

Contribution

Structured permission model for staff and operational roles
Shopify integration across customer-facing and internal workflows
Performance-focused interfaces for frequent daily usage
Secure backend architecture supporting ongoing product ownership

Business Outcomes

1Replaced fragmented coordination with a single structured platform

2Improved operational clarity for events, loyalty, and commerce activity

3Production deployment is live and iterated based on real store usage

KubbZuerich.ch

Context

Local KUBB club in Zurich organizing tournaments and community events.

Role

Product engineer for platform design and implementation

Challenge

Events were coordinated through chat and manual follow-up, creating avoidable overhead and unclear ownership.

What I Built

Tournament hosting platform
Registration system for players and teams
Backend admin overview for organizers
Centralized public website hub

Contribution

Organizer-facing control flows for event operations
Structured registration and status handling
Mobile-ready experience for participants and staff

Business Outcomes

1Reduced coordination overhead for recurring tournaments

2Created clear operational visibility for organizers

3Replaced ad-hoc communication with a maintainable process

Private Home Server Infrastructure

Context

A self-hosted environment designed to reduce dependency on paid cloud subscriptions.

Role

Infrastructure builder and operator

Challenge

Needed stable and secure remote access while reducing dependency on recurring third-party hosting costs.

What I Built

Dockerized core services
Kubernetes cluster setup
Remote global access architecture
Custom container configuration and service orchestration

Contribution

Containerized service architecture with explicit deployment structure
Security-aware networking and remote access controls
Operational discipline for maintenance, monitoring, and recovery

Business Outcomes

1Replaced fragmented hosted tools with a cohesive infrastructure layer

2Reduced recurring service dependency and improved cost control

3Strengthened long-term systems ownership and operational readiness

Current Focus

Structured Operational Systems

I am currently focused on designing structured operational and financial systems for businesses that require high levels of clarity and accountability.

Long-term, my objective is to build software products that serve as foundational infrastructure within business environments.

Systems Philosophy

Build for long-term maintainability

Systems should remain understandable and reliable as teams, processes, and requirements evolve.

Design explicit permission models

Role and access decisions are modeled intentionally to support secure operations and clear accountability.

Treat data integrity as non-negotiable

Reliable systems are built on consistent data constraints, predictable behavior, and clear state transitions.

Prioritize performance and clarity

Execution speed matters, but never at the expense of clear architecture, readable code, and stable runtime behavior.

Integrate before disrupting

New software should strengthen existing operations and workflows instead of forcing avoidable organizational friction.

Credibility Anchors

App Store shipped product

Bakastore app live for real users

Real Swiss business deployments

Bakastore and KubbZuerich use cases

Language proficiency

Cambridge English Proficiency, Grade A

Signals that matter for real-world trust

App Store published developer with real production usage (Bakastore)
Open-source and product work visible through GitHub
Cambridge English Proficiency C2 (Grade A)
Hands-on full-cycle delivery from UX to backend and deployment
Based in Zurich with a product-focused, entrepreneurial execution style

“Real execution and shipping discipline matter more than inflated titles. This portfolio reflects what is built and used.”
Execution-first positioning