Dr. Mark A. Schmitz

• Architect and deliver cloud environments, covering design, deployment, and operational management • Lead migrations to hyperscale platforms • Drive projects with C-level reporting • Advance infrastructure as code with Terraform and Ansible • Advise on solution architecture and process design for ISO 27001 certification at Siemens • Resolve complex go-live issues involving DNS and load balancing • Restore production data under critical time constraints

• Delivered consulting, assessment, and training programs focused on data literacy and AI literacy • Advised stakeholders on the compliant use of AI in line with EU regulatory requirements • Built user-centric web solutions for trend reporting • Conducted training sessions on professional data management and data competence

• Managed Systems Delivery and IT infrastructure supporting over 800 developers and authors • Drove automation and optimization of dev/test/prod env. provisioning, time-savings of +95% • Oversaw complex configuration management across distributed systems and workflows • Served as a cross-functional interface between technical teams and editorial stakeholders • Led a team of 8 and coordinated 7 additional DevOps engineers • Ensured the deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based systems

• Designed, delivered, and operated web and cloud-based solutions across the full lifecycle. • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines in GitHub and on-premises infrastructure. • Supported DevOps practices for the ungoogled-chromium web browser project.

• Led data management activities and improved the efficiency and quality of data storage processes. • Drove automation of conference operations, including registration management, attendance tracking, and payment handling. • Managed laboratory operations for the Biomedical and Bioinformatics research group and coordinated a 10-person team.

• Helped design and develop a cross-platform business application platform spanning mobile, desktop, and web environments. • Built intuitive, process-oriented digital solutions for the Canton of Zurich’s administrative workflows. • Supported the development of the eGeKo portal for Swiss public administrations, contributing to broader digital transformation efforts.