Data Governance Experts in Switzerland

• Established the Enterprise Architecture function from the ground up for Sulzer Group (~13,500 employees, CHF 3.6B revenue)
• Defined the Technical Governance framework, Target Operating Model, and IT PMO foundation now governing architecture decisions and portfolio demand across all divisions.
• Deployed SAP LeanIX as the authoritative application portfolio system of record - catalogued 500 applications group-wide (140 for Chemtech), onboarded business and IT stakeholders, and initiated integration with ServiceNow to embed architecture data into operational workflows.
• Led the divisional & group wide Application Rationalization initiative
• Decommissioned 15% of the 140 applications Chemtech portfolio, delivering CHF 627k in run-rate savings over two years and materially reducing licensing and support exposure.
• Defined and executed the divisional AI Roadmap in partnership with Sales, Legal, and R&D leadership
• Delivered 4 AI solutions into production (including Sales process harmonization and LLM-based IP conflict detection) from a portfolio of 7 prioritized initiatives.
• Built and owned the 3-year IT Strategic Roadmap for Chemtech
• Aligned cloud and technology architecture with divisional business priorities and a CHF 1.5M annual investment envelope.
• Delivered CHF 500k in cost avoidance by challenging and discontinuing funded but low-value initiatives, demonstrated governance discipline and executive influence, with zero implementation spend.

• Developed Power BI semantic models, DAX and RLS, improving reporting performance and security.
• Designed Fabric Lakehouse with Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold), accelerating data processing and improving maintainability and scalability.
• Built Fabric Data Factory pipelines and PySpark transformations, reducing processing time by 40%.
• Delivered automated Power BI KPI dashboards, accelerating reporting and decision-making.
• Supported SAP BO 4.3 → 2025 migration across 2,000+ Webl reports and 34 universes, reducing testing effort by 35% and improving migration quality and reliability.
• Optimized UNX universes, reducing query execution time by 40%.
• Optimized SAP BO reporting solutions, improving reliability and reducing manual effort.

Environment: Power BI, Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, Pipelines, PySpark), Tabular Editor, DAX Studio, SAP BI (BO 4.3/2025, Webl, UNX Universes), 360Suite, InfoBurst, GitHub, JIRA.

• Owned and managed the product roadmap and backlog for the Consumer Banker reporting framework, prioritising features and driving iterative delivery of banker scorecards and network performance reporting in an agile environment.
• Developed and iterated portfolio financial reporting on a weekly cadence based on stakeholder feedback, replacing manual PowerPoint packs and saving the program hours of effort weekly.
• Integrated Generative AI (MS Copilot) to automate data lineage documentation across a large legacy codebase, eliminating est. 6 months of analyst effort and accelerating data governance outcomes.
• Led a unified data delivery approach and standards across five UNITE initiatives (~CHF 115m portfolio) supporting consolidation of legacy systems into the Digital Banker platform.
• Led cross-functional delivery team of 3 while also drawing on BA and DA talent pools, coordinating analytical resource across workstreams to accelerate data, reporting & governance outcomes.

• Served as a DM contractor for Mirum Pharmaceuticals between 2025-02-01 and 2026-05-31, leading end-to-end clinical data management activities
• Coordinated a significant networking event for HEMEX (Swiss CRO), fostering connections within the Swiss biotech ecosystem
• Engaged with stakeholders to explore innovative models that simplify execution and reduce operational burdens for clinical trials

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• Technical consulting and development in S4 Master Data Governance (MDG-BP)
• Development in HR-BP integration, O2C, CAR analytics data modeling, contract accounts, controlling and interfaces. (native HANA, CDS, RAP, Fiori Elements, OData)

• Established an independent consulting practice offering transformation, strategy, AI enablement and operational design to organisations across Switzerland and internationally
• Delivering pro-bono and paid engagements with NGOs, foundations, trusts and SMEs across Switzerland
• Service offering spans governance design, digital transformation, AI tools training and data visualisation
• Building a Swiss-based team with a vision to employ internationally experienced consultants

• Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
• Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
• Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
• Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
• Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
• Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.

• Support and further development of the Leegoo Builder
• Handling ad hoc requests
• Definition of rules/attributes and their rules
• Optimizing and managing SQL queries

• Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
• Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
• Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud

• Commercialization of professional experience and formation of a consulting services offering for infrastructure, engineering, digitalisation, M&A and supply chain.
• Implementation of an expert network in the field of IT optimisation, IT financial management, benchmarking, rollout management and service validation & testing.
• Execution of project management and interim management mandates in the field of IT & telecommunications for decentralized or international organizations from the IT, industrial, pharmaceutical, finance, utilities, and public sectors.
• Transition manager for cloud access, LAN services and SD WAN rollout in AsiaPac for Siemens (2023 to date).
• Topic lead for Digital Backbone transition for Siemens (2023 to date).
• Project manager for R&D Lab IT move and next generation digital lab workplace rollout in pRED center Basel for Roche Pharma (2023 to 2024, 2025).
• TSA workstream responsible for IT infrastructure M&A carve out and contract separation for Novartis / Sandoz (2023 to 2025).
• Interim lead architect for network and datacentre redesign and transition project for an utility company at Bechtle (2023).
• Project manager for IT infrastructure build out of new engineering facility at ABB (2022 to 2024).
• Consultant process engineering, go to market for IoT services and security incident event monitoring and interim service owner for shopfloor networks and cyber security at Bystronic Group (2021 to date).
• Contract management consultant for software ADM optimization, cloud services and global WAN transformation at Novartis (2020 to 2022).
• Consultant for multi-utility, business development and smart grid services and implementation of a contract management system at EBL (2014 to 2024).
• Rollout manager for SD WAN at SAG Derendinger (2021).
• Interim & project management in global IT category, global SD WAN rollout (600 sites) and network integration (Baxter/Shire), DHC, DNS, server and WiFi consolidation at Takeda Pharma (2015 to 2022).
• Project manager for global SDWAN multi-vendor MSA technical negotiations and consultant for global network transformation and benchmark process (800 sites) at Unilever (2014 to 2021).
• Advisory board member and speaker in SDWAN conference “WAN Summit” at Telegeography (2018 to date).
• Project manager for IT organizational change and white-collar productivity programme, product & material master data governance implementation, M&A PMO for Power Grids spin-off to joint-venture Hitachi-ABB at ABB (2017 to 2020).
• Consultant for multi-domain IT benchmark and RFP preparation for global network and carrier services at Deutsche Bank (2018 to 2020).
• Project manager for rollout management and process design engineering of a global web proxy solution (Zscaler) at Munich Re (2018 to 2020).
• Consultant for development of architecture for cloud access and WAN optimization at Implenia (2018 to 2019).
• Consultant for global business strategy alignment at Swisscom (2019).
• Project manager for global migration from TDM and Cisco IPT to Skype for Business and for datacentre backup to a public cloud at Richemont (2017 to 2019).
• Consultant for telecommunications benchmark at AXA Insurance (2018).
• Interim CEO and workforce management in business engineering, software integration and service validation & testing at BIM (2014 to 2015).

• Many years of experience in application development, ICT infrastructures, systems management, hardware and software, telecommunications, ICT strategies, business models, database management, data center consolidations, support and call center setup

• Since 1999 independent consultant and project manager: ICT strategies and governance, processes, audits, security, infrastructure (including cloud, DevOps and tools), data and output management, organizational restructurings, business project management and consulting in various industries

• Generalist with analytical skills, strong communicator at all hierarchy levels, deployable as manager, coach, project manager or consultant

• Co-founded battery storage business targeting residential, commercial & industrial, and utility markets in Netherlands and UK
• Developed UK and Netherlands market entry strategies based on competitive analysis and regulatory assessment
• Led "Storage as a Service" business model development to complement core hardware distribution business line
• Created comprehensive financial models and investment cases for capital raising initiatives
• Provided board-level strategic guidance and governance oversight

• Lead interim roles as Chief Data Officer and Chief Transformation Officer, orchestrating the design and execution of digital, data, and AI transformations within private equity and enterprise organizations
• Design and implement data and digital strategies that align with organizational goals, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation across business units
• Develop and implement target operating models (TOMs) to establish and restructure data, AI, and IT organizations, enhancing their alignment with business objectives
• Define and operationalize enterprise data and AI governance frameworks that ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and promote best practices across the organization
• Spearhead transformations for private equity–backed companies, ensuring operational practices align with strategic objectives to foster sustainable growth and deliver value creation
• Formulate and execute comprehensive Value Creation Plans (VCPs) that identify growth opportunities, enhance operational efficiencies, and develop revenue enhancement strategies

• Led a global enterprise-platform upgrade across 60+ countries, coordinating multiple localizations, integrations, and stakeholder groups from multiple locations, including Europe, US and India.
• Product Owner for a delivery team focused on platform usability, performance, and reliability—owning backlog, roadmap, and KPI outcomes.
• Implemented governance and audit-ready processes that made change safer and more predictable, and improved platform compliance with regulatory requirements.