St Gallen, St Gallen, Switzerland
🙋♂️ ABOUT ME I combine strategic foresight with a collaborative, respectful leadership style. My broad expertise across IT, hardware, software, and management enables me to understand complex challenges holistically and to develop effective solutions as a team. I act with responsibility, purpose, and cost awareness, approach tasks proactively, and believe in lifelong learning. Open communication, alignment, structure, and commitment are my key factors for success. 🌟 USP Bridging business and engineering - from silicon to enterprise applications - to drive business value. 🎓 DIPLOMAS • PhD in Electrical Engineering (Dr./PhD) • FH diploma in Hardware/Software Systems Engineering (Dipl.-Ing.) • HTL diploma in Electrical/Computer Engineering (Ing.) 📜 CERTIFICATES • Project/Service Management: PMI PMP, Hermes Foundation, ITIL 4 Foundation • Business informatics: AI, Digital Transformation • Security/Safety: ISC2 CISSP, ISC2 CC, CompTIA Security+, Microsoft SC-900, TÜV ISO 26262 Engineer • Server/Cloud/M365: CompTIA Server+, Microsoft AZ-900, MS-900 • Data/ERP/CRM/AI: Microsoft DP-900, MB-910, MB-920, AI-900 🛠️ SKILLS 🧭 MANAGEMENT • Strategy & leadership (visionary, decisive, pragmatic) • Team leadership & development (collaborative, empowering) • Communication & stakeholder management (clear, structured, transparent) • Program/Project management (Waterfall, V-Model, Agile Scrum/Kanban) • Financial & operational management (budget, ROI, risk) • Quality/Security/Process management (ISO 9001/27001/26262/21434, Common Criteria, Six Sigma) 🖧 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY • Server Infrastructure: Windows Server, Linux, Virtualization • Network & Cloud: Network Security; Azure, AWS • Endpoint & Identity Management: MDM, IoT; Intune, Entra ID, Active Directory • Digital Workplace & Collaboration: Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow • Data, Analytics & Business Applications: SQL, Power BI, Dynamics 365, SAP, Azure AI • Web & Documentation: WordPress, HTML/CSS, LaTeX ⚙️ OPERATIONAL TECHNOLOGY • Industrial automation: Siemens PLC • Home automation: KNX, GIRA 🔌 HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT • Chip design: VHDL, Verilog; Cadence, Synopsys, Siemens • PCB & mechanical design: EAGLE, Allegro, AutoCAD • System design: Matlab, SystemC • FPGAs, DSPs and microcontrollers: Xilinx, TI, Freescale, Atmel, Microchip 💻 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT • Programming: Assembly, C, C++, C#, Java, Qt, Python, VBA • Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, TCL, Pine • Methods: DevOps, CI/CD, Design Patterns
Engaged in intensive professional development to deepen expertise in IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, ERP/CRM systems, software development, and project/service management. Completed several certifications, including CISSP, CompTIA Server+, ITIL4, and Hermes. Strengthened both strategic and hands-on capabilities in preparation for a new leadership challenge.
Directed program and project management across the IC department (140 employees): • Led the project management team of 6 FTEs • Defined and executed the strategic roadmap for all chip development initiatives • Planned and allocated human and material resources across projects • Monitored and analyzed organizational performance using KPIs • Served as a core member of the project steering committee
Led multiple complex chip development and technology projects (up to 45 team members), including: • The development of the first GPS chip for autonomous vehicles • The development of a high-security cellular chip with embedded SIM
Enhanced and streamlined the departmental and corporate process landscape: • Designed and extended chip development and production processes (in compliance with ISO 26262 / Functional Safety and ISO 21434 / Cybersecurity) • Contributed to the definition of corporate policies, including security, risk, and document management • Led and coordinated continuous improvement initiatives • Successfully prepared for and supported internal and external audits
• Developed an efficient multi-processor/multi-core DSP library for civil aviation applications • Collaborated closely with an industry partner • Supervised several MSc students