Biography
Education
- 2021: Certificate in Didactics for Higher Education, HSLU
- 2003: Ph.D. in Signal Processing at University College Dublin, National University of Ireland (with Prof. Tony Fagan and Prof. Conor Heneghan)
- 2001: Socrates Program for Postgraduate Studies at ÉPFL Switzerland (with Prof. Martin Vetterli)
- 1999: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, University College Dublin, National University of Ireland
Professional Background
- 2020 to date: Lecturing and Research at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, School of Information Technology, Switzerland
- 2015-2019: Vice President of Business Innovation (Global) at Landis+Gyr in Zug, Switzerland
- 2013-2015: Senior Researcher at the Chair of Entrepreneurial Risks, ETH Zurich, Switzerland
- 2010-2013: Head of the Energy & Commodities Practice at swissQuant Group AG in Zurich, Switzerland
- 2009-2010: Head of Research and Development at Sebastian Müller AG in Rickenbach (LU), Switzerland
- 2006-2009: Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Xerenet Ltd. in Cork, Ireland
- 2003-2006: Lead System Architect at Advanced Communications Networks SA in Neuchâtel, Switzerland
- 1998-2001: R&D Consultant at Massana Ltd. in Dublin, Ireland
Professional Competencies
- Technology: signal processing, algorithms, data-science, machine learning, optimization, statistics, analytics, silicon chip design, high-speed digital communications, complex systems, modelling and simulation, Linux, Matlab
- Business: entrepreneurship, innovation management, competitive strategy, business development, corporate development, M&A, partnering, joint ventures, start-ups, portfolio management, product management, market research, business intelligence, project management, capital markets, recruiting and talent management, R&D programs
- Industry: financial services, utilities and power grids, commodities, semi-conductors, telecommunications, logistics, management consulting, education
Professional Affiliations
- IEEE Senior Member: Active in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers since 2001. IEEE is the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.
Publications