2023
First real project
For my Sekundarschule final project, I built ZÜRI (Swiss German for Zürich), a social app for the canton. My first published app, it reached around 800 downloads and nearly 70 daily users on average.
About Me
Born in England 2007 Based near Zürich
Games got me curious; making something people used kept me interested.
Since 2023
Apprenticeship at UBS
I began my Applikationsentwickler EFZ apprenticeship in August, alongside vocational school at BZZ.
Since 2025
Founded Lehrshare
Founded to connect students, schools, and training companies. It gained its first company subscription and was named Preisträger at the Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland in 2026.
2026
RobotEd listed by TheRobotStudio
My Zürich-based robotics shop sells kits and 3D-printed parts. TheRobotStudio lists it as an official vendor for SO-ARM 101 parts.
Featured Projects
A selection of public products and shipped work across education, mobile, health, and web software
Lehrshare
Swiss apprenticeship platform powered by AI and ML, designed for apprentices by apprentices. Connecting the Swiss apprenticeship community with practical tools and workflows.
ReactNode.jsAI/MLTypeScript
Preisträger 2026
Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland · Ausgezeichnet
RobotEd
Swiss open-source robotics shop and resource hub. Build-ready kits, 3D-printed parts, electronics, and step-by-step guides for robots like the SO-101 and LeKiwi.
Next.jsTypeScriptFirebaseStripe
HopeTrack
Comprehensive wellness and mental health tracking application focused on mood, habits, and visible personal progress.
ReactNode.jsMongoDBChart.js
Vitacalc
Smart health calculator combining BMI tracking with personalized calorie recommendations in a fast, practical interface.
JavaScriptCSS3HTML5PWA
Storied Projects
Robotics Build
SO-ARM 101
Building a 6-DOF robotic arm from scratch: assembly, calibration, and intelligent control
6-DOF robotic arm assembly
Servo calibration and first motion
Path toward IK and ML control
In Development
Hardware Build
Current PC Build Workstation
A custom workstation rebuild focused on stability, performance, and serious local compute
RTX 4090 and Ryzen 9 7950X
96 GB DDR5 and 4x 1 TB NVMe
Open-frame liquid-cooled workstation
Built
Electronics Milestone
First PCB Soldering
Soldering GPIO headers onto an Arduino Nano clone
First practical PCB soldering step
Arduino Nano clone with GPIO headers
Foundation for future hardware prototypes
Completed
Technologies & Tools
A comprehensive showcase of the technologies and tools I work with
As Mentioned In
News articles and features highlighting my work and achievements
Standortförderung ZüriUnterland
Lehrshare Preisträger beim Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland 2026
Ausgezeichnet am Innovationsanlass in Embrach
31.08.2026
Innovation Zurich
Lehrshare Preisträger beim Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland
Regionale Anerkennung für die Lehrstellenplattform
02.09.2026
punkt4.info
Lehrshare Preisträger beim Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland
Digitale Lehrstellenplattform aus Glattfelden ausgezeichnet
02.09.2026
Zürcher Handelskammer (ZHK)
Lehrshare places third at Innovationspreis ZüriUnterland
ZHK coverage of Lehrshare’s third-place result for its Swiss apprenticeship platform.
02.09.2026
Let's Connect
Ready to collaborate, discuss opportunities, or just chat about technology? You can also just email samuel@samuelhills.ch.