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I'm a software architect and developer with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining mission-critical IT systems in telecom, finance, public transport, and government domains. I design robust Java/JEE, cloud-based, and distributed architectures, and I lead small development teams to deliver end-to-end features, scalable services, and secure integrations. My focus is on pragmatic, outcomes-driven solutions and continuous improvement through DevOps, IaC (Terraform), and cloud-native patterns. I thrive at the intersection of architecture and delivery, bridging business goals with technical feasibility. From modernizing core systems to enabling microservices ecosystems in AWS, I value collaboration, clean design, and hands-on craftsmanship.…I'm a software architect and developer with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining mission-critical IT systems in telecom, finance, public transport, and government domains. I design robust Java/JEE, cloud-based, and distributed architectures, and I lead small development teams to deliver end-to-end features, scalable services, and secure integrations. My focus is on pragmatic, outcomes-driven solutions and continuous improvement through DevOps, IaC (Terraform), and cloud-native patterns. I thrive at the intersection of architecture and delivery, bridging business goals with technical feasibility. From modernizing core systems to enabling microservices ecosystems in AWS, I value collaboration, clean design, and hands-on craftsmanship.

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I'm a software architect and developer with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining mission-critical IT systems in telecom, finance, public transport, and government domains. I design robust Java/JEE, cloud-based, and distributed architectures, and I lead small development teams to deliver end-to-end features, scalable services, and secure integrations. My focus is on pragmatic, outcomes-driven solutions and continuous improvement through DevOps, IaC (Terraform), and cloud-native patterns. I thrive at the intersection of architecture and delivery, bridging business goals with technical feasibility. From modernizing core systems to enabling microservices ecosystems in AWS, I value collaboration, clean design, and hands-on craftsmanship.…I'm a software architect and developer with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining mission-critical IT systems in telecom, finance, public transport, and government domains. I design robust Java/JEE, cloud-based, and distributed architectures, and I lead small development teams to deliver end-to-end features, scalable services, and secure integrations. My focus is on pragmatic, outcomes-driven solutions and continuous improvement through DevOps, IaC (Terraform), and cloud-native patterns. I thrive at the intersection of architecture and delivery, bridging business goals with technical feasibility. From modernizing core systems to enabling microservices ecosystems in AWS, I value collaboration, clean design, and hands-on craftsmanship.

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I’m a software architect and developer with over 25 years of experience building and maintaining mission-critical IT systems in telecom, finance, public transport, and government domains. I design robust Java/JEE, cloud-based, and distributed architectures, and I lead small development teams to deliver end-to-end features, scalable services, and secure integrations. My focus is on pragmatic, outcomes-driven solutions and continuous improvement through DevOps, IaC (Terraform), and cloud-native patterns.

I thrive at the intersection of architecture and delivery, bridging business goals with technical feasibility. From modernizing core systems to enabling microservices ecosystems in AWS, I value collaboration, clean design, and hands-on craftsmanship.

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Work Experience

Senior Software Architect & IT Technology Consultant at adesso Schweiz AG (formerly Born Informatik AG)

April 1, 1996 - Present

Led cloud & DevOps initiatives for Swisscom, SBB, and Post AG, including DevOps strategy, firewall management tooling, and a Terraform Provider Plugin for the Tufin Orchestration Suite (TOS). Established base AWS services to operate mission-critical applications. Architected and implemented Cloud-based Microservices for mobility tracking and customer incentives (SBB MyWay). Directed core systems modernization for the ÖV Karte (Swiss Pass) and designed the Swiss Public Transport community's electronic customer card system. Architected the Swisscom Integration Framework (SIF) for standardized message-based integrations (MQSeries, Integrator, Workflow). Contributed to banking IT platform extensions for Credit Suisse (IBIP) including migrations.

Senior Application Developer / Technical Project Lead (Consulting Role) at Institute for Intellectual Property (IPI)

December 1, 2009 - October 22, 2025

Led technical project for the Activity Service subsystem, a business logic layer for process support within a large-scale administration system replacement. Built an Activity Services framework using XML/XSD, Java/JEE (JBoss, Oracle) for design, modelling, and runtime management of business processes. Managed a development team of 3–5 developers.

Project/Informatics Engineer at TEKNON AG

September 30, 1993 - October 22, 2025

Independently planned and realized client/server information systems. Delivered a feasibility study and implemented an asset data management information system for the Zurich City Water Supply.

Leader of the System Engineering Department at SOFT SOLUTION SA

June 30, 1992 - October 22, 2025

Led the System Engineering Department, providing technical support and programming in RPG/400, and assisting management in evaluating IBM AS/400 products and services.

Senior Software Architect & IT Technology Consultant at adesso Schweiz AG (formerly Born Informatik AG)

April 1, 1996 - October 31, 2025

Cloud & DevOps implementation for major clients (Swisscom, SBB, Post AG): designed and implemented DevOps strategies and tools related to firewall management and network security policy software. Developed a Terraform Provider Plugin for the Tufin Orchestration Suite (TOS). Set up base services to operate mission-critical business applications in the AWS cloud. Architected and implemented microservices for mobility tracking and customer incentives (SBB MyWay). Led core systems modernization efforts, including the ÖV Karte (Swiss Pass) project, establishing an electronic customer card system for the Swiss Public Transport community. Middleware and integration work included architectural design of the Swisscom Integration Framework (SIF) employing IBM WebSphere MQSeries, Integrator, and Workflow. Contributed to banking IT platform extensions (IBIP) at Credit Suisse, including migration projects.

Senior Application Developer / Technical Project Lead (Consulting Role) at Institute for Intellectual Property (IPI)

December 31, 2009 - December 31, 2009

Technical project leadership for the Activity Service subsystem, a business logic layer for process support within a large-scale administration system replacement project. Developed an Activity Services framework using XML/XSD, Java/JEE (JBoss Application Server, Oracle) for design, modeling, and runtime management of business processes. Managed a development team of 3–5 developers.

Project/Informatics Engineer at TEKNON AG

September 30, 1993 - September 30, 1993

Independently planned, conceived, and realized Client/Server-based information systems. Key deliverable: feasibility study and realization of an information system for asset data management for the Zurich City Water Supply.

Leader of the System Engineering Department at SOFT SOLUTION SA

June 30, 1992 - June 30, 1992

Led the System Engineering Department. Provided technical support and analysis, programming in RPG/400. Supported management in evaluating new products and services in the IBM AS/400 area.

Senior Software Architect & IT Technology Consultant at adesso Schweiz AG (formerly Born Informatik AG)

April 1, 1996 - November 19, 2025

Cloud & DevOps implementation for Swiss telecom and public sector customers; developed a Terraform Provider Plugin for the Tufin Orchestration Suite (TOS); established base services to operate mission-critical applications in AWS. Led microservices development for mobility tracking and customer incentives (SBB MyWay). Modernized core systems (ÖV Karte) and designed Swisscom Integration Framework (SIF) for standardized message-based integrations; contributed to Banking IT Platform extensions for IBIP at Credit Suisse.

Technical Project Lead at Institute for Intellectual Property (IPI)

December 1, 2009 - December 1, 2009

Led the Activity Service subsystem development for a large-scale admin system replacement; built an Activity Services framework using XML/XSD and Java/JEE; managed a development team of 3–5 engineers.

Project/Informatics Engineer at TEKNON AG

September 1, 1993 - September 1, 1993

Independently planned, conceived, and realized client/server information systems; produced a feasibility study and implemented an asset data management system for the Zurich City Water Supply.

Leader of the System Engineering Department at SOFT SOLUTION SA

June 1, 1992 - June 1, 1992

Led the System Engineering Department; provided technical support including analysis and programming in RPG/400; supported management in evaluating new IBM AS/400 products and services.