AIM creates and incubates business ideas to be spun off to clients as business startups. As co-founder of AIM, I• Developed a hardening technology that was acquired by a major gold refinery• Created a 3d printed watch, sold over 500 watches and was spun off to a watch start-up• In partnership with a Danish company developed and applied hardening technology for leading Swiss watch brands• Client development and management for watch case suppliers and medtech companies• Evaluated and improved the patent portfolio of a major telecommunications company

As co-leader in the transformation of a 45-year-old company, I1. Implemented digital transformation and created the IT department2. Selected and implemented open source ERP software3. Designed and executed quality processes that reduced customers reject rates from 68.4% to 1.3% within 2 years4. Introduced, enforced and audited production procedures to meet clients’ quality and workplace standards

The company acquired our manufacturing startup. I was hired to develop, adapt and integrate it into their business. As member of management, I• Managed a client portfolio with an annual revenue of CHF 1 million• Developed and implemented a business plan to integrate hardening technology as a new business strategy• Implemented a new service of 3D printed precious metal prototypes that reduced lead times from 2-3 weeks to 5 days• Liaised with all production departments to plan and manage production of new projects

Nucledo was a B2B platform for tendering and purchasing high added-value goods across national, linguistic and cultural barriers.

As research engineer, I• Managed a portfolio of more than 100 patents for hearing implants and otologic surgery• Analyzed and assessed new technologies and methods• Coordinated and supervised collaborative research with universities and external technology partners• Performed internal patent workshops and trained engineers on intellectual property rights• Assisted internal staff in drafting invention reports, searching for prior-art, and describing patentable claims• Initiated and coordinated patent applications with external patent attorneys