Hello, my name is Nico.
I am an open source machine learning engineer with focus on WebML at Hugging Face and Google Developer Expert in AI and web technologies, from Switzerland.
I work on Transformers.js, bringing state-of-the-art machine learning models directly to the web browser. My focus is on making AI accessible through interactive demos, technical content and open source tools.
Beyond code, I'm passionate about developer relations: sharing knowledge through conference talks, blog posts and community engagement.
When I'm not in front of a computer, I spend my days in the mountains, on skis, or waiting for the wind.
Three things, most days
On-device machine learning
Models that run client-side: quantisation, WebGPU, worker pipelines, and the demos that prove it works.
Speaking & teaching
Conference talks and team workshops. I like a live demo that could fail on stage - it usually does not.
Progressive web apps
Installable, offline-capable web apps that feel at home on any device, powered by service workers and modern browser APIs.
A short history
Machine Learning Engineer, Hugging Face
WebML team. Co-Maintainer of Transformers.js, the leading library for running ML models in the browser. Combining product engineering with developer relations.
Google Developer Expert
For AI and web technologies. Interactive demos, technical content and open source tools for privacy-preserving, on-device inference.
First Conference Talk
DevFest Switzerland and Frontendconf Zürich: #PWAforEveryone. Since then a regular speaker at conferences and meetups across Europe.
Freelance Developer
Embedded in external teams alongside the agency work: WordPress consulting for mms solutions and Disney Research Zürich, then six years as Senior Application Developer on the BEKB banking frontend (React, TypeScript).
My First Meetup Talk
WordPress Meetup Bern. The entry point into the tech community.
Self-employed / Say Hello GmbH
Own web agency for 14 years: customized WordPress solutions, decoupled React and Vue frontends for clients, plus numerous open source projects in the WordPress community.
There's more to the story.
For the complete timeline, roles, projects and experience, take a look at my CV.