API IS THE INTERFACE
TO A VALUE PROPOSITION
We live in a customer-centric world in which organizations control just a fraction of the customer journey experience. It can only be managed by digital ecosystems that connect platform organizations.  These connections are based on APIs that provide the interface to a value proposition.
Open API is an invitation. It's the customer who decides if they accept and use the APIs. Here, I want to share and discuss what a good invitation looks like and what makes customers accept it. This includes API as a product, API product management, digital platform, API economy, and digital ecosystem.
ABOUT ME
Throughout my life, I've approached every challenge with enthusiasm, creativity, inclusiveness, and drive to achieve success.
I'm curious and passionate about learning new skills and perspectives. I'm an entrepreneur and get my hands dirty to achieve success. I'm a scientist and like to understand and build methods to solve problems.
This passion and drive have paved the way to countless opportunities, unique experiences and exceptional relationships both personally and professionally.
If you’re interested in learning more about me, keep reading or get in touch.
MY SKILLS
What I Do
API PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Above and Beyond
DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM
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Raising the Bar
CREATIVE AND CRITICAL THINKING
A Valuable Skill
MY EXPERIENCE
Background & Expertise
As a professional in my field, I’ve had the opportunity to hold a variety of roles in many different companies throughout the years. Take a look below to learn more about my background and experience.
April 2023 - present
PRODUCT MANAGER GROUP APPLICATIONS, BALOISE INSURANCE LTD.
March, 2021 - October, 2022
CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER, CONTOVISTA AG
September, 2019 - October, 2022
STARTUP ADVISOR, BLOBR
2019 - present
DIGITAL CATALYST, THE DIGITAL JOURNEYMEN FOUNDATION
2014 - present
PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT,
IPT
2013 - 2014
CO-FOUNDER, CEO, PRODUCT MANAGER, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERÂ OF TECH STARTUP
Interested in learning more about my professional background?
EDUCATION
My education has not only provided the foundation for the rest of my experiences, but has also made me a lifelong learner who is eager to gain more skills and knowledge. Take a look at my academics below.
PHD,
COMPUTER SCIENCE,
UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH
2008 - 2012
I conducted research on recommender system and hyper personalization: How to provide better recommendation with less data. To this goal, I created a framework to compute the similarity of machine learning models, which represented indivduals' personal preferences.
#RecommenderSystem #MachineLearning #SemanticWeb
MSC COMPUTER SCIENCE &Â ECONOMICS,Â
UNIVERSITY OF ZURICH
2002 - 2007
I combined computer science and economics.
In my master thesis, I developed an interactive knowledge graph to browse connected knowledge within an organization.
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION COACH
2018
Certified coach for Lean Startup and Continuous Innovation for organizations. The courses were held by Ash Maurya, inventor of the Lean Canvas.