Robin Ochsner - Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect

Q: Where is Robin based?

Robin is based in Winterthur, Switzerland and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Robin speak?

Robin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Robin have?

Robin has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Robin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months . Note that Robin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Robin's latest experience?

Robin's most recent position is Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect at airdys .

Q: What companies has Robin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robin has worked for airdys , VERTEX Ventures AG , Surprise Kultour AG , rex - reisen mit experten ag , and P/Card International AG .

Q: Which industries is Robin most experienced in?

Robin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Tourism and Hospitality , and Banking and Finance . Robin also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Robin most experienced in?

Robin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management . Robin also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Robin worked in recently?

Robin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Tourism and Hospitality .

Q: Which business areas has Robin worked in recently?

Robin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Project Management .

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Winterthur, Switzerland

Experience

Jun 2025 - Present

9 months

Germany

Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect

airdys

Product strategy, architecture, and technical co-direction
AI workshops, client onboarding and go-to-market activities
Design and implementation of AI architectures (LLMs, RAG, MCP, agents, voice, automation)
Hands-on development of prototypes and production-ready AI integrations
Consulting clients on AI adoption, workflows, and integration into existing infrastructure
Collaboration with co-founders on strategic direction
Collaboration in sales and customer acquisition

Tools and Technologies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure, Vercel AI SDK, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), MCP (Model Context Protocol), FastAgent, VAPI, n8n, make.com, LibreChat, PostgreSQL, OpenAPI, Next.js, Vercel, Docker

Oct 2023 - Present

2 years 5 months

Winterthur, Switzerland

Founder

VERTEX Ventures AG

Product strategy, architecture, and technical direction
Development of AI-enhanced backend systems and APIs
Integration of LLMs, agent workflows, and RAG pipelines
Partner management and coordination of joint ventures
Technical consulting in early-stage software projects
End-to-end ownership: from concept to live

Tools and Technologies: OpenAI, Anthropic, Vercel AI SDK, Model Context Protocol (MCP), FastAgent, Node.js, Fastify, PostgreSQL, Auth0, auth.js, OpenAPI, tRPC, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, Vercel, Docker

Jun 2021 - Sep 2023

2 years 4 months

Winterthur, Switzerland

Lead Software Architect

Surprise Kultour AG

Design and implementation of a new booking and tour management platform
Integration of internal legacy tools and external service providers
Fullstack development and architecture decisions
Coordination of developers and technical partners
Coordination with stakeholders, partners, and management
Performance optimization, security, and long-term maintainability

Tools and Technologies: Node.js, Apollo Server, PostgreSQL, React, Next.js, MUI, Bootstrap, GraphQL, REST, FusionAuth, Algolia, BitBucket, Docker, Jelastic Cloud, Vercel, Doppler Secrets, Sentry, Google Analytics, PostHog, Jira

Aug 2019 - Mar 2022

2 years 8 months

Winterthur, Switzerland

Co-Founder & CTO

rex - reisen mit experten ag

Technical leadership and architectural ownership
Design and implementation of booking logic and travel workflows
Fullstack development across backend, frontend, and integrations
Coordination of developers and technical partners
Process automation and business logic mapping
Hands-on implementation with focus on scalability and reliability

Tools and Technologies: PHP, MySQL, Bootstrap, jQuery, REST, Docker, BitBucket, Jira, Google Analytics

Aug 2018 - May 2021

2 years 10 months

Wil, Switzerland

CTO

P/Card International AG

Roadmap planning
Technical leadership and architecture ownership
Strategic input for business development and product roadmap
Management and mentoring of internal development team
Planning and implementation of client-specific software projects
Fullstack development with modern frameworks and CMS integrations
Client consulting, specification, and offer creation

Tools and Technologies: PHP, Laravel, Node.js, MySQL, MariaDB, Bootstrap, jQuery, REST, Docker, BitBucket, Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, Jira

Aug 2015 - Jul 2018

3 years

Wil, Switzerland

Senior / Lead Developer

P/Card International AG

Lead development of client-specific software projects
Project planning, estimation, and architectural design
Technical lead of the in-house development team
Client consulting and specification development
Implementation of fullstack features and system integrations
Support of legacy systems and migration to modern stacks

Tools and Technologies: PHP, Laravel, MySQL, MariaDB, Bootstrap, jQuery, REST, Docker, BitBucket, Jira

Dec 2013 - Jul 2015

1 year 8 months

Wil, Switzerland

Web Developer

P/Card International AG

Implementation of individual client solutions based on PHP
Development of responsive websites using in-house CMS
Custom extension and maintenance of CMS modules
Frontend and backend integration for small to mid-sized platforms
Collaboration with design and business teams for project rollout
Bugfixing, documentation and quality assurance support

Tools and Technologies: Custom CMS, PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, jQuery, Jira, BitBucket, Adobe Photoshop, Responsive Webdesign

Summary

Innovation is born at the intersection of continuous learning, driving curiosity and relentless perseverance.

Short description AI Solutions Architect, CTO and Fullstack Developer with 10+ years of experience in software engineering and digital product development. Combining hands-on AI expertise, modern backend architecture, and consulting skills to turn complex ideas into production-ready solutions.

Personal description I design and build AI-driven solutions that help teams innovate faster and smarter. With a background from ICT and web development through fullstack engineering, team leadership, and CTO roles to founding my own ventures, I bring both technical depth and a founder’s mindset. Today, I specialize in AI development and consulting – guiding projects from concept to scalable product by combining modern backend architecture, hands-on AI expertise, and strategic consulting. I move fast, learn constantly, and turn ambitious ideas into production-ready reality.

Skills

Ai System Design & Architecture
Openai, Anthropic, Gemini, Ollama
Retrieval-augmented Generation (Rag)
Model Context Protocol (Mcp)
Ai Automations & Workflows
Ai Agents & Agent Orchestration
Conversational Ai
Ai Integration In Digital Products (Apis, Toolchains, Rpa)
Ai Development Toolchains
Prompt Engineering & Ai Toolchains
Ai Strategy & Consulting (Privacy, Scaling, Dach Market Focus)
Ai Providers & Platforms: Openai, Anthropic, Azure, Ollama, Vapi
Frontend & Ui: React, Nextjs, Pwa, Tailwind Css, Mui, Storybook
Devops: Vercel, Docker, Github Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines, Jenkins, Linux
Developer Tools: Github, Bitbucket, Gitlab, Jetbrain, Cursor Ai, Claude Code
Programming: Typescript, Python, Php
Analytics & Tracking: Google Analytics (Ga4), Posthog, Sentry
Ai System Design & Architecture (Llms, Agent Flows, Rag, Mcp)
Ai Strategy & Technical Consulting
Ai Integration In Digital Products & Workflows
Ai Voice Bots With Vapi & Twilio
Fullstack Development With Node.js (Expressjs, Fastify, Apollo Server), React & Next.js, Tailwind Css, Mui, Storybook
Developer Enablement & Ai-onboarding Workshops
Lean Prototyping & Iterative Product Development
Human-centered Interface Design
Api Engineering: Model Context Protocol (Mcp), Rest/openapi, Graphql, Trpc
Software Architecture & Technical Leadership (Cto, Lead Architect, Founder)
Scalable Backend Architecture With Postgresql, Mysql, Mariadb, Sqlite, Redis
Lean Ux & Ux Research
Design Thinking
Authn/authz With Auth0, Clerk, Fusionauth, Auth.js, Postgresql Rls, Rbac/abac
Ai Tooling: Openai, Anthropic, Ollama, Vercel Ai Sdk
Strategic Thinking & Technical Decision-making
Strong Communication With Non-technical Stakeholders
Fast Learning & Adaptability In Emerging Tech Environments
Solution-oriented Mindset Under Time Pressure
High Sense Of Ownership & Initiative
Empathy In Cross-functional Collaboration
Clear, Structured Thinking – From Concept To Delivery
Curiosity-driven & Improvement-oriented
Comfortable Working In Ambiguity And Complexity
Resilient, Focused, And Reliable

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2009

HF Uster

Postgraduate Diploma in Web Engineering (NDS) · Web Engineering · Uster, Switzerland

Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

Department of Vocational Education, Schaffhausen

Media Technician EFZ with Vocational Baccalaureate · Media Technology · Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Certifications & licenses

Microsoft AI-900

NDS Web Engineering

HF Uster

BEC Vantage

Media Technician EFZ with Vocational Baccalaureate

SIZ Web Assistant

BEC Preliminary

SIZ User II

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Robin based?

Robin is based in Winterthur, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Robin speak?

Robin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Robin have?

Robin has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Robin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 8 months. Note that Robin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Robin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Robin would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect, Founder, Lead Software Architect.

What is Robin's latest experience?

Robin's most recent position is Co-Founder & AI Solutions Architect at airdys.

What companies has Robin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Robin has worked for airdys, VERTEX Ventures AG, Surprise Kultour AG, rex - reisen mit experten ag, and P/Card International AG.

Which industries is Robin most experienced in?

Robin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Tourism and Hospitality, and Banking and Finance. Robin also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Robin most experienced in?

Robin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management. Robin also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Robin worked in recently?

Robin has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Tourism and Hospitality.

Which business areas has Robin worked in recently?

Robin has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Robin's education?

Robin holds a Bachelor in Web Engineering from HF Uster.

Does Robin have any certificates?

Robin has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Microsoft AI-900, NDS Web Engineering, and BEC Vantage.

What is the availability of Robin?

Robin is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Robin?

Robin's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.