Resilient Tech Leader | Visionary C-Level ExecutiveWith over two decades of tech industry experience, I am a dynamic and results-driven CTO, blending deep technical expertise with visionary leadership. I have a proven track record of formulating and executing strategic visions, driving sustained growth. I excel in challenging environments, creating robust structures that empower teams to thrive with contagious grit, consistently achieving goals frugally.Key Strengths:* Technical Expertise: I bring extensive technical knowledge, cultivated through a combination of hands-on experience and advanced education. This includes architecting and developing large-scale solutions for the German stock exchange and bank. My Ph.D. research on consistency in distributed systems, contributed to early principles that later influenced blockchain technology. This research manifested in the practical implementation of a serverless version control system.* Structural Leadership: As the CIO of SwissSign AG, I managed a budget of 8.2 Million CHF, enhancing services regulated by Swiss law, laying the groundwork for sustained success. I spearheaded transformative changes, restructuring my organization and implementing SAFe methodologies. My strategic approach and framework redesign played a crucial role in delivering software within scope and time constraints, as it addressed a situation where both outcomes were previously uncertain. Thus the SwissSign AG contributed to the timely start of the electronic health dossier, a significant milestone for the country.* Collaborative Project Leadership: I led 6 SCRUM teams of 46 at HERE, I cultivated an environment where teams flourished, delivering end-to-end solutions for Jaguar Land Rover's navigation systems.* Innovative Startup Ventures: As the Co-founder and CTO at Aequitec, we transformed financial processes by introducing a specialized share register for non-stock exchange listed companies. Our innovative approach empowers shareholders to efficiently manage their portfolios within their custodian accounts through seamless integration with the Swiss banking system. Alongside establishing an unfalsifiable chain-of-titles register, we implemented share trading and facilitated remote shareholder meetings using cutting-edge cloud and blockchain solutions.* Leadership Style: Recognized as a pleasant yet bold leader, I excell as a skilled communicator, genuine motivator, and creative problem solver. Highly organized, proactive, thriving on challenges, my adaptability, and commitment to the big picture set me apart.
