https://www.zhaw.ch/de/sml/weiterbildung/detail/kurs/mas-business-engineering/As the Program Director for the MAS Business Engineering, I am responsible for shaping and evolving a comprehensive master’s program that emphasizes practical relevance in business engineering. My role involves strategic curriculum development, ensuring that the program remains relevant to current trends and evolving industry needs across multiple sectors.In collaboration with internal and external experts, I coordinate a team of faculty and industry professionals, providing students with actionable insights and skills to lead or participate in digital transformation projects. The program culminates in a MAS thesis, where I support students in identifying a suitable topic and supervisor, ensuring that their research reflects their career goals, the program’s practical focus and scientific methods.Additionally, I serve as the primary advisor for students throughout their MAS journey.

https://www.zhaw.ch/de/sml/weiterbildung/detail/kurs/cas-prozessdigitalisierung/As Program Director for the CAS Process Digitalization, I am responsible for the development and continuous improvement of the program, ensuring it aligns with the latest trends and industry needs. This involves curating and updating course content to integrate new technologies and address the practical demands of process digitalization.I work closely with internal and external experts, coordinating a diverse group of lecturers and industry professionals to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge and practical insights.Additionally, I serve as the primary point of contact for students, guiding them through the program and advising them on projects and study paths to maximize their learning experience.

As a Senior Lecturer, my primary focus in teaching, continuing education, and publications lies in process management, with a particular emphasis on process digitalization. I am responsible for the elective module "RPA and Virtual Assistants," where I organize an annual mini-conference that brings together industry experts and students to explore the latest trends and applications. Additionally, I co-lead the "Business Process Integration" module, which centers on process digitalization, utilizing technologies such as RPA, WFMS, iPaaS, and DMS, with a strong emphasis on low-code automation. I am also co-responsible for the "Process Modeling" module, where we focus on general process management and the application of BPMN.As part of the CAS Process Digitalization program, I also teach numerous course days on BPMN modeling and hyperautomation. In this role, I supervise student projects based on real-world processes from various industries and functional areas, providing me with broad insights into how process digitalization is applied across different sectors.And I guide numerous group projects and supervise bachelor theses in collaboration with ZHAW departments and external partner companies. These projects span the exploration of new technologies and their practical applications, including implementing low-code technologies in real-world client projects.

As part of my assignment at the ZHAW Department of Finance & Services, I leverage my expertise to contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes through digitalization. Since process digitalization is a key focus for our university, I support our teams by offering strategic consulting on the use of technologies and best governance practices, both from academic literature and industry experience. Additionally, I take an active role as an implementation partner in specific digitalization initiatives, helping to drive concrete improvements in our internal workflows.