Nicolas Degen
Software Engineer at Stealth Startup
New York, New York, United States
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Top SchoolNicolas Degen is a software and robotics engineer with 11 years of experience building mobile apps, AR experiences, and robotic systems, now based in New York. He blends hands-on iOS and AR development—shaped by founding roles and contractor work—with formal training in mechatronics and robotics from ETH Zürich. As a founder of Echo Labs AG and a founding engineer at Kapanu, he has repeatedly translated research-grade prototypes into user-facing products. Recent roles include iOS development at Valora Group and a software engineering position at Sphere XYZ, reflecting a focus on pragmatic product delivery at startup pace. Notably, his background spans teaching, CAD and system modeling, and an exchange in aerospace engineering, giving him uncommon depth across hardware-software integration. He prefers building useful tools that bridge robotics, mobile apps, and augmented reality.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Exchange Semester, Aerospace Engineering, Exchange Semester, Aerospace Engineering at University of TorontoMaster’s Degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering, Master’s Degree, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering at ETH Zürich
German, French, English, Spanish, Chinese, Italian
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Github Skills (200)
photo-browser10
opencv10
mobile-development10
python10
storybook10
image-processing10
windows10
gps10
authentication10
dialog10
cocoa10
deep-learning10
specification10
remote-config10
rgb10
Programming languages (11)
Github contributions (5)
nidegen/NDKit
Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
Contributions:10 releases, 73 pushes, 5 branches in 1 year 5 months
nidegen/dlib
May 2017 - Apr 2020
Contributions:17 pushes, 12 branches in 2 years 11 months
data-analysismachine-learningdata-science
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