Marc Brühwiler

From Craftsmanship to IT

After completing his apprenticeship as a carpenter, Marc deliberately chose to switch careers into IT. Through adult education he earned a second Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as a software developer with the clear goal of understanding code and then moving toward business informatics. This blend of practical craftsmanship and technical know how makes him especially valuable as a project manager.

Project Management with a Fine Touch

As a project lead Marc bridges IT and classic project management. His understanding of code lets him identify risks early in most projects and respond proactively. He is not a fan of rigid methodologies like the Scrum Guide. Instead he combines methods he knows and tailors them to each project and client, taking the best from all worlds. This flexible approach has consistently led to successful outcomes and solid cost control.

CMS and E Commerce Expertise

Marc has spent a lot of time on CMS projects and knows many content management systems. “Editor, editor, and editor again” was often the pain point for many clients. In his view DatoCMS is one of the strongest platforms because it finally solves the editor problem.

In ecommerce Marc has a clear favorite for B2B shops, Vendure. He has extensive experience integrating complex ERP landscapes and e procurement systems and has successfully implemented them.

From Custom Solutions to Enterprise APIs

Alongside the larger systems Marc has devoted significant time to building smaller custom solutions for clients, from apps for specific processes with clearly measurable ROI to large central APIs at major Swiss enterprises. Marc covers the full spectrum.

You can find more completed projects on his LinkedIn profile.

Leadership Experience in IT and Civil Protection

As a team lead of around 12 people at his previous company and as a company commander of the KKE Thurgau civil protection unit, Marc has gained extensive experience in communication, strategy, and people management over the past years.

During nearly a year at an SAP consulting firm he served as testing manager supporting a major Swiss client’s transition from SAP R3 to S4HANA. He created test cases across multiple teams with more than 40 people involved and led the effort successfully through go live.

Balance at the Water’s Edge

Marc enjoys spending his free time with his wife and daughter in nature or fishing. He has fished since childhood and over the years has taken an interest in nearly every style. Lately he has focused on catfish. The raw power of a specimen over 2 meters is incredible and demands perseverance, something that also serves him well in IT. Fishing gives Marc balance and sparks new ideas.

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Marc Brühwiler supports Swiss companies in successfully delivering their digitalization projects, combining technical understanding, pragmatic project management, and empathetic leadership.