Curriculum Vitae

Marco Betschart - professional full-time nerd since 2004.

I love to craft digital products using open technologies - with the goal to build unique experiences, improve productivity and expanding knowledge.

	Birmensdorferstrasse 140 8003 Zürich Switzerland	🎂 26.06.1988 ☎️ [phone] ✉️ [e-mail] 🌐 https://marco.betschart.name

Areas of Expertise

… as Desktop Developer, crafting graphical applications for computers:

Scope	I worked with
Operating System	Linux (elementary), macOS, Windows
Programming Language	HTML+CSS+JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, TypeScript, Vala, Notions of C and C++

… as Server Admin, managing servers and other infrastructure components:

Scope	I worked with
Operating System	Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu), Windows Server
Programming Language	Python, Bash, Batch
Backup	Bareos
Container	Docker, Linux Containers
Database	MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Couchbase
Domain Name Server	BIND
Monitoring	Prometheus
Virtualization	VMWare, VirtualBox
Webserver	Apache HTTPD, NGINX, PHP
Other	Apache Tomcat, Adobe ColdFusion, Cloudron

… as Mobile Developer, building mobile first applications for smartphones or tablets:

Scope	I worked with
Operating System	Android, iOS
Platform	Native, React Native, Cordova
Programming Language	HTML+CSS+JavaScript, Java, Kotlin, Swift, TypeScript

… as Web Developer, creating applications for web browsers:

Scope	I worked with
Platform	WordPress, Jekyll, GitHub Pages, Custom
Programming Language	ColdFusion, HTML+CSS+JavaScript, Java, PHP, SQL
Framework	Angular, Ember.js, jQuery, Hibernate ORM, Kendo UI

Professional Experience & Education

2025 - Now: MicroBachelors Introduction to Neuroscience, HarvardX

Learning the fundamentals of neurobiology, including neuronal function, synaptic communication, and brain structure. Understanding how the nervous system processes information, controls movement, and enables perception.

2019 - 2023: BSc in Computer Science, ZHAW

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, started in September 2019 and successfully completed in July 2023.

2022 - Now: Corda & Backend Senior Software Engineer, aXedras AG

As Corda Certified Developer; connecting and digitalising the precious metal industry with Distributed Ledger Technology.

Corda, Docker, Spring-Boot, Kotlin

2019 - 2022: IT System Operations, midix.com ag

Management of the Linux (CentOS) based server infrastructure and development of the Java based software product.

CentOS, Java

2015 - 2019: Software Architect, Valletti

Design & Development of the iOS App Valletti - the smallest office in the world.

iOS, Swift, Couchbase, MVVM

2013 - 2019: Technical Lead, MANDELKIND

As Co-Founder of this startup, I was responsible for all technical aspects.

WordPress, Docker, Linux, PHP, Java

2010 - 2013: Web Architect, Freelancer

Working as freelancer with various companies - primarily focused on web development.

MVC, IoC, Hibernate, mura CMS, jQuery UI and jQuerymobile, HTML5, CSS3

2009 - 2010: Junior Java & ColdFusion Developer

After my professional training, I was hired for the conception and realisation of client specific applications and improving an in-house eCommerce system. Next to software development, I was responsible for further training of internal staff.

Java based auto-update solution for an in-house eCommerce system, staff training courses

2004 - 2008: Swiss Vocational Certificate in Computer Science

Four years of professional training in Computer Science with a focus on application development.

Adobe ColdFusion and Railo, Java, MSSQL, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, (X)HTML