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Lecturer
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNWLecturer
May. 2023Olten, Solothurn, SwitzerlandPresent lectures for Agile Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and DevOps.
Lead Software Engineer
BLS AGLead Software Engineer
Oct. 2019 - Jan. 2020Bern und Umgebung, SchweizSoftware Architect and Lead Software Engineer for the mobile app lezzgo https://www.lezzgo.ch/
Software Renovator /  Software Architect / Owner
72 Services LLCSoftware Renovator / Software Architect / Owner
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2021Austin, Texas Area72 Services – The Software Renovators We will: - Reduce business software costs and complexity - Improve business software agility and delivery times - Improve user productivity, effectiveness and satisfaction - Improve the user experience of your business software - Improve access to applications - Improve business performance by making application integration easier - Leverage your IT assets
Software and System Architect / Head of Middleware
Puzzle ITCSoftware and System Architect / Head of Middleware
Jan. 2014 - Mar. 2014Design all software and systems and direct development and launch of new middleware business unit. Steer building and system architecture development of middleware platform based on Red Hat products. Introduce automation principles in defining processes, tools, and guidelines for platform. Lead all architectural activities for software development projects. Oversee load and performance testing, as well as profile applications, to ensure optimal platform products. Coordinate technical presales efforts, developing offers as needed. Key Accomplishments: • Developed and launched robust middleware platforms; seamlessly coordinating all processes, tools, and guidelines • Optimized applications in line with testing and profiling outcomes
Expert Group Member
JSR-354 Money and Currency APIExpert Group Member
Mar. 2013
Senior Software Engineer
Prodega/Growa/Howeg, Transgourmet Schweiz AGSenior Software Engineer
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2013Moosseedorf, SwitzerlandCoordinated architecture, design, and implementation of various server and desktop software programs that facilitated POS, billing, disposition, and inventory functionality (written in Java using Eclipse RCP and Java EE 6 on JBoss 6). Developed mobile component that ran on Windows CE using .NET (written in C#). Managed prototyping of new features; wrote and performed regression tests. Key Accomplishments: • Chartered migration of entire POS and billing system from legacy COBOL to Java EE 6 and Eclipse RCP/SWT within an 8-month time frame, successfully integrating all POS hardware and EFT devices • Modernized all applications, aligning new system with current business needs via test-driven development
Member of the board
jug.chMember of the board
Jan. 2012 - Apr. 2019Leads group and organize events and network in Berne, Switzerland.
Expert Group Member
JSR-352 Batch Applications for the Java PlatformExpert Group Member
Sep. 2011
Software Renovator /  Software Architect / Owner
Martinelli GmbHSoftware Renovator / Software Architect / Owner
Feb. 2009Täuffelen, SwitzerlandProvide software architecture and engineering support for client IT projects. Coach and teach clients to optimize IT functions within business environments. Key Accomplishments: • Coordinated architecture, analysis, design, and development (Hands-on) of multi-channel (web, mobile, desktop) POS and billing applications for the biggest whole sale company in Switzerland • Evaluated and optimized implementation of application server and integration platform and taught department leaders on developing applications for Java EE platform • Developed and launched project management framework of the entire software development process for the second biggest railway company in Switzerland • Designed power network management application for one of largest electric power companies in Switzerland • Coordinated analysis, design, and development of POS and billing applications • Consulted on use of XA transactions with Oracle and DB2 • Supported installation and configuration of JBoss Application Server, as well as implementation of load and performance tests • Defined auditing process to ensure project quality, evaluated and introduces enterprise service bus (ESB) for future integration architecture, and created project methodology for IT projects
Head of Backend Software Products
ACS Solutions Switzerland LtdHead of Backend Software Products
Oct. 2008 - Jun. 2009Berne, SwitzerlandLed team of up to 15 developers in steering architecture, design, and implementation of backend software product development. Managed project rollouts to ensure all deadlines and goals were met or exceeded. Coordinated resource planning for Group. Coached and advised developers. Provided product support as needed. Key Accomplishments: • Spearheaded modernization of software development processes, securing key buy-ins from top management to support change • Drove key improvements by conducting comprehensive analysis of performance issues both on Java backend system and .NET terminals
Adjunct Professor
Berner Fachhochschule BFHAdjunct Professor
Oct. 2007Berne, SwitzerlandPresent lectures and teach/design courses for architecture and design of distributed systems and persistence technologies.
Team Leader / Technical Project Manager / Software Architect / Software Engineer & Product Manager
SBBTeam Leader / Technical Project Manager / Software Architect / Software Engineer & Product Manager
Sep. 1995 - Sep. 2008Berne, SwitzerlandOrchestrated entire software development lifecycle for various projects. Provided key support in architectural and development issues, build management, continuous integration and deployment, and testing and problem solving. Facilitated training programs and coached team members. Represented development department on architectural board of Swiss Railways IT as Master Software Architect. Key Accomplishments: • Key role in building online ticket shop for Swiss Railways, managed sub-system team during development of B2C and B2B portals, and developed SOA platform for integration of all Swiss Railways sales applications. • Created, prototypes, and disseminated JMS know-how, and evaluated Tibco for EAI projects • Initiated use of complete Java EE (including EJBs on IBM WebSphere) and introduced TopLink as OR-Mapper; supporting and coaching other team members on new technology • Chartered first software engineering project to use Eclipse RCP and Spring framework
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