Professional Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

ICT Project Lead | AI Product & Platform

Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV)
  • ICT project lead for AI product and platform initiatives: Leading strategic AI initiatives and platform development.
  • Digital platform ownership: End-to-end operation and evolution of zvv.ch as a central customer interface, including IT architecture, hosting, and test management.
  • Digitalization & app ecosystem: Co-responsible for the web and mobile portfolio. Built new services to improve customer experience.
  • Ticket shop & digital channels: Ensured interoperability between the ticket shop and digital channels and contributed to account roadmap and frontend topics.
  • AI-driven automation: Designed and implemented AI workflows to optimize internal processes.
  • MVPs & POCs: Designed and delivered scalable low-code solutions (Dev/Ops) for internal workflows and customer touchpoints.
  • SPOC for external partners: Central contact for development vendors, quality assurance, and coordination.
Jun 2016 - Dec 2021

Application Manager | Product Owner

Zürcher Verkehrsverbund (ZVV)
  • Business-IT alignment to synchronize process and service management.
  • Implemented strategic requirements across IT risk, security, and architecture management.
  • Stakeholder management to improve communication workflows.
  • Operation and continuous development of zvv.ch (Product Owner role).
  • eTicketing: Technical project leadership, architecture, security, and operations.
2018 - Present

Co-Founder | Information Officer

ΛLPA.one – Bitcoin at Core ⚡ Lightning at Heart
  • Specialized in Bitcoin and Lightning Network services.
  • Lightning Network node deployment and payment systems.
  • Custom Lightning workflows for seamless digital transactions.
May 2025

Lecturer - Bitcoin & Lightning Network

HWZ University of Applied Sciences Zurich
Lecturer for the Lightning Network module in Europe’s first Bitcoin-only executive program (CAS Bitcoin Economy). Topics: scaling, instant payments, wallets, nodes, and routing markets.
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

Board Member

Bitcoin Association Switzerland
Promoted Bitcoin adoption, public communication, regulatory positioning, and media collaboration to strengthen the Swiss Bitcoin ecosystem.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

Consultant for Digital Innovation

Tele Locher
Planned and delivered digital multi-channel strategies, including smart-home integration and ICT multimedia solutions for business clients.
Jan 2014 - Apr 2016

Head of Web Development

WebComTV
  • Project management (Agile/Waterfall).
  • Requirements engineering and business analysis.
  • Full-stack development (HTML5, PHP, SQL, CMS).
Jun 2010 - Dec 2013

Application Developer

Signorell GmbH
  • Developed websites, iPad apps, and Facebook applications.
  • Digital imaging technician: ensured data security and integrity on film sets.
  • Technical planning and integration of live streaming solutions.
  • Infrastructure: NAS/SAN backup solutions and tape library management.
Jan 2007 - Jun 2010

Service Center Manager

Tele Locher
  • IT consulting and support for enterprise clients.
  • Server configuration (Wintel, Linux) and network planning.
  • Corporate design across web and print.
May 2007 - Aug 2008

Service & Support Agent

Mister Q AG
Application and system support (Windows/Mac), including hardware maintenance.

Education

Executive Master of Business Administration in Management

Oct 2024 - May 2025
HWZ University of Applied Sciences
Zurich, Switzerland
Focus: Strategic Management, Leadership & Digital Transformation

International Management Program

Mar 2025
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Executive education module

MAS in Digital Business

Jan 2018 - Oct 2021
HWZ University of Applied Sciences
Zurich, Switzerland
Master of Advanced Studies

CAS Digital Finance

2019
HWZ University of Applied Sciences
Zurich, Switzerland
Certificate of Advanced Studies

CAS Disruptive Technologies

2019
HWZ University of Applied Sciences
Zurich, Switzerland
Certificate of Advanced Studies

CAS Digital Leadership

2018 - 2019
HWZ University of Applied Sciences
Zurich, Switzerland
Certificate of Advanced Studies

Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Business Information Technology

2013 - 2016
IFA College of Professional Education
Zurich, Switzerland
Professional Bachelor ODEC (Higher Professional Education)

Federal VET Diploma in Information Technology (EFZ), Application Development

2010 - 2013
WISS Schools for Economy and Computer Science
Zurich, Switzerland
Specialization in application development