Raphael Baumeister

As an external software developer, I supported LocLab Consulting, a Hexagon group company specializing in three-dimensional digital twins. The focus was on the technical further development of internal software solutions and workflows to improve the performance, maintainability, and efficiency of the process chain – especially in the context of projects in the infrastructure and energy sectors. My responsibilities ranged from the practical implementation of technical optimizations to conceptual consulting on architecture and production issues.

I developed a level-of-detail system for dynamic adjustment of model complexity to significantly improve performance when visualizing large amounts of 3D data. Building on this, I implemented an automated optimization of model data to reduce memory requirements and increase rendering performance. This allowed complex models to be processed and displayed more efficiently.

In addition, I advised on software architecture issues, identified potential improvements in the existing pipeline, and initiated concrete measures for structural further development. I also developed production-oriented guidelines for quality assurance, which were permanently integrated into existing workflows.

I specialize in the development of 3D applications for interactive presentation of products and data, accessible directly in the browser, as an app, or as a desktop application. My solutions are characterized by visual appeal as well as functional and interactive design.

Project Overview:

As the sole software developer at Steinberg GmbH, a renowned manufacturer of designer bathroom fittings and accessories, I was solely responsible for programming an interactive product configurator. The goal of the project was to offer our customers a tailor-made and intuitive selection of product options in a realistic 3D environment to facilitate product selection and customization.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

I designed and implemented a feature-rich configurator in Unity3D and .NET, which allowed users to customize products according to their wishes and visualize them in real-time. This included the creation of the virtual 3D world, the programming of the GUIs, and the integration of dynamic, multilingual content.

For this, I designed the complete software architecture and conceptualized interfaces to our cloud servers, our company website, and our product database. I was also responsible for the publication and maintenance of the applications on various platforms, including mobile applications for iOS and Android.