Education & Professional Development.
A selected overview of my vocational education, professional certificates, specializations and continuing education. Individual courses within larger programs are intentionally grouped to avoid counting the same qualification more than once.
Featured Certifications.
A selection of the programs that most strongly shape my current focus in leadership, software development, AI and cybersecurity.
IBM Full Stack Software Developer
Full-stack development with Python, JavaScript, React, Node.js, Django, cloud and DevOps.
Google Cloud Cybersecurity
Cloud security, risk management, threat protection and incident response.
Advanced Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management
Leadership, strategy, communication, teams, conflict and change management.
Program details
IBM Generative AI Engineering
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Generative AI: Introduction and Applications
- Prompt Engineering Basics
- Python for Data Science, AI & Development
- Machine Learning with Python
- Deep Learning & Neural Networks
- Transformers & LLMs
- RAG & LangChain
IBM Full Stack Software Developer
- HTML, CSS & JavaScript
- React
- Node.js & Express
- Python
- Flask & Django
- SQL / NoSQL
- Docker & Kubernetes
- Microservices, Serverless & CI/CD
Google Cybersecurity
- Foundations of Cybersecurity
- Manage Security Risks
- Networks and Network Security
- Linux and SQL
- Assets, Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Detection and Response
- Python for Cybersecurity
- Career Preparation & AI
Google Cloud Cybersecurity
- Security Principles in Cloud Computing
- Cloud Security Risk Management
- Protect Against Cloud Threats
- Detect, Respond and Recover
- Cloud Security Analyst Preparation
Leadership and Management
- Leadership Fundamentals
- Strategic Leadership
- Communication Skills for Leaders
- Emotional Intelligence
- Team Building
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Change Management
Python for Everybody
- Programming for Everybody
- Python Data Structures
- Using Python to Access Web Data
- Using Databases with Python
- Capstone Project
Vocational education & early IT training
Apprenticeship as a truck driver
Planzer · Switzerland
Vocational educationInformatikanwender SIZ Trainee Program
B&P Informatik · Winterthur
Hardware, software · preparation for SIZ / ECDLWindows 2000 Networks
B&P Informatik · Winterthur
Network trainingLeadership & Management
Advanced Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management
London School of Business Administration
Leadership, strategy, communication, teams, conflict and change managementMini-MBA Information Technology
European Institute of Leadership and Management
IT management, innovation, project management, HR and management skillsGoogle Project Management Professional Certificate
Google · Coursera
Planning, execution, Agile and capstoneSoftware Development, IT & AI
IBM Full Stack Software Developer Professional Certificate
IBM · Coursera
Full stack, Python, React, Node.js, Django, cloud and DevOpsIBM Generative AI Engineering Professional Certificate
IBM · Coursera
Generative AI, LLMs, RAG, LangChain, machine and deep learningPython for Everybody Specialization
University of Michigan · Coursera
Python, data structures, web data, databases and capstoneMachine Learning Specialization
Coursera
Machine learningGoogle AI Essentials & Google Prompting Essentials
Google · Coursera
Practical AI use and promptingPrompt Engineering Specialization
Vanderbilt University · Coursera
Prompt engineering and generative AIGoogle IT Support Professional Certificate
Google · Coursera
IT support, operating systems, networking and securityCybersecurity & Cloud
Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google · Coursera
Linux, SQL, Python, SIEM, IDS, detection & responseGoogle Cloud Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
Google Cloud · Coursera
Cloud security, risk, threats and incident responseCertified Ethical Hacker (CEH) Preparation Course Specialization
Pearson · Coursera
Preparation course – not an EC-Council CEH certificationCS50 Cybersecurity
Harvard / CS50
Cybersecurity and final projectDigital Business & additional learning
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Professional Certificate
Google · Coursera
Digital marketing, e-commerce, analytics and customer loyaltyGoogle Skillshop
ADBI Professional Learning
Asian Development Bank Institute
AI for Social Impact, Cybersecurity, Green Investments, Infrastructure Financing, Sustainable FinanceEU DigComp Digital Skills Self-Assessment – Level 6
European Commission framework
Advanced – self-assessment, not a formal certificationAdditional courses
LinkedIn Learning · Great Learning · Illinois Tech
Power BI, B2B sales, business English, hardware, networks, security and more