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Chris Zwicker

Critic · DISC type C
Lecturer at SIW - Höhere Fachschule für Wirtschaft und Informatik AG
📍 Jona, St Gallen, Switzerland

Chris is a technologist and entrepreneurial leader, currently a Founding Partner at Octeris and a Senior Software Engineer & Architect at Ergon Informatik AG. Educated at ETH Zürich and INSEAD, he specializes in software architecture, business development, and optimizing organizations. Colleagues have described him as persistent, passionate, and exceptionally analytical.

Outside of his technical and business roles, Chris is a passionate rock climber. He is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of tech professionals, serving as a lecturer in specialized topics like programming, reverse engineering, and malware analysis at two different higher education institutions.

He has a unique passion for improving recruiting processes for both companies and candidates, a focus he has maintained for nearly two decades.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Lecturer
Location
Jona, St Gallen, Switzerland
Personality Overview

How Chris shows up

Precise
Negotiator
Objective Thinker

They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.

Priorities

Topics Chris cares about

Software Architecture
A core focus of his career, he provides consulting through his firm, works as an architect at Ergon Informatik AG, and teaches the subject to students.
Future of Banking
He shares insights from financial technology events, discussing topics like CHF-Stablecoin and the trend towards "invisible" banking services.
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Career

Work history

3-2022
Lecturer
SIW - Höhere Fachschule für Wirtschaft und Informatik AG
7-2021 - 3-2022
Managing Director Hacking-Lab AG
Compass Security
10-2020
Lecturer
OST – Ostschweizer Fachhochschule
1-2020 - 6-2021
Managing Director Compass Security Cyber Defense / Security Competence
Compass Security
7-2018
Founding Partner
Octeris
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1999 - 2004
Master of Science ETH
ETH Zürich
2012 - 2013
Global Executive MBA
INSEAD
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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