Marco Hillger
Senior Fullstack Developer
I build systems that connect production with e-commerce.
View Projects ↓Speech to text. Local. Cross-platform.
TypeWhisper is a free, open-source speech-to-text app that converts speech to text directly on your device - no cloud, no subscription. Available for macOS, Windows and iOS.
On-Device Transcription
Speech recognition runs entirely on-device using WhisperKit, Parakeet TDT and Apple Speech. No audio data leaves your device - maximum privacy with high recognition quality.
WhisperKit, Parakeet TDT, Apple SpeechAI Text Processing
Transcribed text is optimized through LLM prompts. Per-app profiles automatically adjust formatting and style. A personal dictionary corrects technical terms and names.
LLM Prompts, Per-App Profiles, DictionarySystem Integration
Global hotkey for instant access from any app. HTTP API and CLI for automation. Plugin system for Raycast and further integrations.
Global Hotkey, HTTP API, CLI, PluginsProcessing Pipeline
Highlights
- ▸ 100% local processing - no cloud dependency, full privacy
- ▸ Cross-platform for macOS, Windows and iOS
- ▸ Open source under GPLv3 license - free to use and extend
11 years. One system. Built from scratch.
From 2013 to 2024, I founded and led SeoFood - an e-commerce company with entirely self-developed infrastructure.
Shop System
Custom e-commerce platform with live preview for personalized engravings. Customers see exactly what they'll get in real-time – a configurator no standard shop could provide.
Vue.js, Laravel, MySQLWawiFood
Custom warehouse management system for inventory control, stock management, and order processing with real-time synchronization to the shop.
Laravel, MySQL, REST APIsEngraving Automation
Automatic control of laser and CNC engraving machines via PDF generation and printer drivers. Event-based system for real-time order processing.
PHP, PDF Generation, Event-drivenSystem Architecture
Highlights
- ▸ Docker infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines on AWS
- ▸ Real-time event processing for immediate order handling
- ▸ Scalable architecture for growing order volume
Experience
valuemedia ecommerce GmbH
Software Engineer
2024 - 2026
E-commerce systems with Shopify, TypeScript frontend, REST APIs for order management.
SeoFood UG
Founder & Lead Developer
2013 - 2024
Founded and led an e-commerce company. Developed all technical systems.
finanzen Group
Senior Developer
2006 - 2013
Web applications in the finance sector, backend development, API design and integration.
Education
Bachelor of Arts – Information and Communication Management
SRH University Berlin
2003 – 2006Languages
Tech Stack
Frontend
Backend
APIs
DevOps
E-Commerce
Interests
Smart Home & Home Automation
Building a fully automated smart home with Home Assistant. Connecting sensors, actuators, and services into intelligent automations for lighting, heating, security, and energy management.
Home Assistant, MQTT, Zigbee, ESPHome, Node-REDNetworking & Security
Built complete home network with UniFi infrastructure. Segmentation with VLANs, separate networks for guests and IoT devices, firewall rules for maximum security.
UniFi, VLANs, Firewall, Network SegmentationArtificial Intelligence
Fascinated by the development of LLMs and their practical applications. Experimenting with various models, prompt engineering, and integrating AI tools into development workflows.
Claude, GPT, Ollama, Prompt EngineeringTravel
Discovering new cultures, places, and especially cuisines. Local food is often the highlight of every trip.
Europe, USA, Culinary