Lasse Meinen

Software Engineer (MSc ETH Zürich) interested in Security, Performance Optimization, and Computer Graphics. Experienced in the development of backend systems for national-scale apps (e.g., MeteoSwiss, Post Preview App) and passionate about building robust, user-focused software. Excels in fast-paced, interdisciplinary environments.

Email / LinkedIn / GitHub

Engineering Experience

Backend Engineer @ Ubique Innovation AG (Mar 2021 - May 2025)
Designed, implemented, and maintained backend systems, including databases and APIs of mobile and web applications

• Participated in the full development lifecycle of various widely-used mobile applications such as MeteoSwiss and CovidCertificate
• Headed an extensive technological migration of the MeteoSwiss backend, ensuring the project’s long-term compatibility and stability
• Contributed significantly to the new Post Preview app over the course of nine months, resulting in a successful release and on-boarding of the first few thousand users
  
  

Additional Experience

Teaching Assistant @ ETH Zurich (Feb 2019 - Jul 2019, Feb 2020 - Dec 2020)
Provided teaching assistance in bachelor-level courses Parallel Programming and Systems Programming

• Evaluated and provided constructive feedback on weekly exercises to support students throughout the semester
• Led weekly exercise sessions, explaining core concepts and encouraging students to discuss assignments in-depth
• Organized and delivered a 5-day exam preparation workshop, incl. the development of a 60-page workbook, exercises, and slides
  
  

Supervisor @ LINK Market Research Institute (Feb 2018 - Jan 2019)
Led a team of 20-40 interviewers, ensuring high qualitative and quantitative standards

• Oversaw interviews in a fast-paced environment, providing real-time guidance and delivering constructive feedback
• Navigated interpersonal challenges as a young team lead by resolving conflicts in a constructive and positive manner
  
  

Skills

Backend Software Engineering

Java | Spring Boot | Kafka | SQL | Kubernetes

Game Development

C# | MonoGame | Unity

Familiar Technologies

C++ | Rust | Python | TypeScript

Languages

• English: C2 Proficient
• German: C2 Proficient
• Dutch: C2 Advanced
• French: B1 Intermediate
• Japanese: B1 Intermediate
  
  

Education

Master in Computer Science with a focus on Secure and Reliable Systems
ETH Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland (Sep 2021 - Apr 2024)
Master Thesis: Formal verification of an implementation of the Authentic Digital EMblem (ADEM) developed by the Centre for Cyber Trust on behalf of International Committee of the Red Cross

Bachelor in Computer Science
ETH Zurich - Zurich, Switzerland (Sep 2017 - Sep 2021)
Bachelor Thesis: Developed a learning environment for gymnasium-level computer science classes over the course of six months using Typescript and React framework

International Exchange studying Computer Science
The University of Tokyo - Tokyo, Japan (Sep 2019 - Mar 2020)

Projects

Do You Believe In Bubbles @ Global Game Jam 2025 (Jan 2025)
Built a functional game prototype in 48 hours with a group of unfamiliar teammates, working under tight time constraints while navigating the challenges of rapid team coordination.

• Adapted quickly by establishing clear roles and task distribution early on
• Gained a deeper appreciation for full-featured game engines, implementing features like dynamic asset loading in a short time-frame

Link: https://globalgamejam.org/games/2025/untitled-bubbles-3

Hammer Time! @ Game Lab ETH Zürich (Mar 2023 - May 2023)
Developed a multiplayer party game in a new team using unfamiliar technology, awarded third prize by a professional game studio.

• Led project planning and coordination under tight academic deadlines and shifting team availability
• Overcame a steep learning curve with a new programming language and framework to deliver a stable prototype on time
• Implemented core gameplay features and resolved critical bugs, including collision detection, dynamic map behavior, and controller support

Link: https://lonely-hermit.itch.io/hammertime

Volunteering

Board Member @ VIS - Verein der Informatik Studierenden (Feb 2020 - Mar 2021)
Served as board member and vice-president of a student association at ETH Zurich representing over 1000 members

• Participated in decision-making on strategic, sociopolitical, and financial matters affecting the student body
• Planned and executed large-scale social events such as Christmas and Easter gatherings, attracting hundreds of attendees
• Managed infrastructure and internal communication efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring operational continuity
  
  

Chief of Staff @ VIScon (Mar 2020 - Oct 2020)
Oversaw all helper-related operations for a three-day event focused on computer science, engineering, and entrepreneurship with hundreds of attendees

• Scheduled and organized over 100 helper shifts, providing clear instructions and maintaining high motivation and engagement across the team
• Contributed to the curation of the conference program by reviewing and selecting talks and workshops from a large pool of applicants