Community & Interests
Passionate about education and innovation, founder of Helveticrobot, two times world champion in RoboCup Junior, and Swiss National Representative in the RoboCup Junior federation.
Helveticrobot
Robotics Education
In 2005, I founded the robotics association Helveticrobot, where high school students learn the basics of mechanics, electronics, software development, and other STEM subjects. The students build mobile, autonomous robots to compete in various international competitions.
To date, over 75 high school students have participated in Helveticrobot. The team has won the robotics world championship title in 2011 and 2015, and came 2nd in 2012.
Impact
Helveticrobot has had a significant impact on the educational journey of many students, inspiring them to pursue careers in engineering, computer science, and other technical fields. The hands-on experience of building and programming robots provides valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom.
RoboCup Federation
Since 2011, I have been the National Representative for Switzerland in the RoboCup Junior federation, enabling Swiss high school teams to participate in global robotics competitions.
Independent Projects & Open Source
Independent Projects
I design and build independent applications and micro SaaS tools:
- fragplan.ch: converts natural-language journey requests into SBB timetable searches, including travel dates, destinations and preferences
- chat-capsule.com: converts ChatGPT conversation exports into Markdown through browser-side processing
- gpt2skill.com: browser-based tool to package Custom GPTs into Claude Skills
- basenull.com: experimental AI-agent tools covering workflow checks, communication between agents, and MCP inspection and monitoring
- StartStopWatch: a time-tracking app that works offline and synchronises across devices, including direct transfers through animated QR codes
- DroidPlane: an open-source Android app for viewing large Freeplane mind maps efficiently
Open Source Contributions
I contribute small features and bugfixes to open-source projects, among them:
Mentorship & Speaking
Supporting the Next Generation
I actively contribute to the startup and technology community through:
- Mentoring early-stage founders and technical leaders
- Speaking at industry events and conferences
- Sharing insights and experiences with the next generation of entrepreneurs
- Participating in panel discussions on innovation, leadership, and technology
Personal Interests
Beyond my professional work, I enjoy:
- Traveling and exploring new cultures
- Exploring emerging technologies and their potential applications
- Reading about innovation, leadership, and business strategy
- Cooking and experimenting with new recipes
I'm passionate about education and helping others develop their skills and capabilities, which is reflected in both my professional work and personal pursuits.