Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Purpose-driven technology leader who drives results through a relentless focus on creating sustainable business value. Comprehensive management experience in SMEs with regard to strategic business planning & scaling, strategic business development, profit and loss responsibility, development of high-performance teams, and establishing operational processes. Currently scaling a SaaS-software provider for alert and situational awareness applications in public safety. I lead with vision and by example. I believe that sustainable business value can only be created through a mix of smart use of technology and self-motivated individuals that have the freedom to decide, win, and also fail. Let’s connect if you’re also looking to grow with purpose, embrace constant change, and want to overcome current boundaries.
Serving as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a SaaS-provider for alert and situational awareness solutions in public safety that operates nation-wide (Switzerland). - Driving double-digit CAGR since 2022 - Expanded market share in core segments - Raised brand awareness to nation-wide level - Increased headcount from 18 to 30, with little turnover - Negotiated several strategic collaborations with VARs and other vendors
Served as Head of ICT for Alpine Rescue Switzerland, which coordinates nearly all terrestrial mountain rescue operations in Switzerland, and Product / Service Owner for Swiss Air Rescue Rega, Switzerland's leading air rescue organisation. - Led introduction of new mission control system for ~12'000 helicopter-based rescue operations (2019) - Led the design and roll-out of the mobile alert app "Rega App" (downloaded >1.6 million times) - Implemented a digital alerting system for Rega’s helicopter crews (18 helicopters at 12 bases in 2019) - Rolled out a mobile app and web application enabling real-time alerting and situational awareness for Alpine Rescue Switzerland’s roughly 2'500 mountain rescuers (figures from 2019) - Established and lead a nationwide ICT organisation for Alpine Rescue Switzerland (headcount 8) - Promoted agile transformation across both organizations by providing strategic and operational guidance on staffing, project management, and governance structures
Coordinated work on an automated, architecture-centric cost analysis model for both datacentre applications (IaaS, Classic Virtualisation, OTT SaaS applications, Software-defined Network bundles etc.) and classic Telco applications of a major telecommunications provider in Switzerland. - Designed and implemented a usage-based cost analysis model enabling detailed, scenario-driven assessments of total cost of ownership (TCO) across multiple technology platforms (~MCHF 5'072 of total costs analysed) - Advised C-suite executives, SAFe Large Solution stakeholders, and B2B product managers on strategic cost optimisation and value-based pricing through quantitative modeling and architectural insights - Led the analysis of IaaS and PaaS environments, providing actionable insights into platform efficiency and financial performance - Developed a cost model for Customer Facing Unit (CFU) processes, supporting data-driven decision-making on investments and pricing strategies
Shaping and implementing technology strategies across online and CRM systems, identity and access management (IAM), software-defined networks, and architecture-driven cost analysis models for a major telecommunications provider in Switzerland. - Defined and implemented architecture strategies for enterprise-grade digital platforms - Led agile transformation initiatives, coaching cross-functional teams to adopt agile principles - Developed advanced cost analysis and projection models, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving planning of capital and operational expenditure - Enhanced system reliability and performance across CRM and IAM solutions
Driving architecture strategy and operations handovers across a range of strategic initiatives in the telecommunications domain for a major telecommunications provider in Switzerland. - Led agile transformation and delivery across multiple strategic initiatives - Defined architecture strategies and system designs for large-scale telco and network platforms - Conducted comprehensive cost analyses and projections to guide investment and resource allocation decisions - Established and coordinated service design and operations in line with ITIL v3 best practices
Served as Business Analyst and Change Manager for a Java-based cross-channel order entry system at an international information technology consulting and innovation company. - Led and coordinated project and change implementations - Translated business needs into clear, actionable requirements, bridging the gap between stakeholders and development teams - Supported agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and quality assurance activities
Collaborated with an industrial partner to define system specifications for next-generation UWB telemetry solutions used in engine measurement and testing environments. Key Achievements: - Designed and implemented a MATLAB-based channel impulse response measurement system to collect and analyze data for ultra-wideband (UWB) wireless telemetry applications - Simulated and assessed transceiver performance under heavy multipath propagation conditions - Contributed to the specification and design framework for UWB telemetry systems, supporting the transition from research to industrial application