Jan Appel
Senior Software Engineer at AP Sensing
Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
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Top SchoolJan Appel is a Senior Software Engineer based in Stuttgart with 11 years of experience bridging physics research and pragmatic software development. Trained as a physicist (PhD) at Kiel University, he transitioned from academic research to industrial software roles, now advancing sensing and systems work at AP Sensing. He combines analytical rigor from experimental physics with hands-on engineering to deliver reliable, human-centered solutions for complex technical domains. Known for valuing the human scale, he brings empathy to product and team interactions while staying curious about algorithms and system design. Outside work he stays active—biking, hiking and running—which feeds his practical, grounded approach to problem solving.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Physics at Kiel University
German, English, Danish
Github Skills (25)
speedometer9
android-application9
cpp8
gadget8
nextcloud8
smartphone8
android-applications7
desktop7
closed7
xiaomi7
pebble6
liveview5
android5
vacuum5
operation5
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
JanKrAppel/gadgetbridge_plotter
Feb 2018 - Feb 2018
Contributions:48 commits, 14 pushes, 1 branch in 16 days
JanKrAppel/JanKrAppel.github.io
Feb 2015 - Feb 2018
Contributions:28 pushes in 3 years
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