Michael Stähli
Technology & Transformation Consultant | Environmental Impact
I am a Technology & Transformation Consultant with 15 years of experience, including 7 years transforming financial services through enterprise architecture and digital innovation while leading cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders across all organizational levels. Now channeling this expertise toward social-, economic- and ecological value generation, and supporting organizations to achieve net-zero profitability. On a strategic career break to pivot from fintech to purpose-driven work, pursuing a Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources with major in Ecological Engineering and Renewable Energy to build foundational knowledge for lasting impact. I excel at untangling complex systems and translating technical depth into actionable clarity—communicating effectively across four languages (German, English, Spanish, French) and collaborating with diverse, multidisciplinary teams. Seeking organizations where rigorous problem-solving drives meaningful environmental change.
Work Experience
- Led architecture transformation initiatives for Swiss Private Bank, designing transition from monolithic to microservice-driven architecture across international operations
- Served as stream lead for Swiss API security standards, collaborating with SFTI and SIX to develop national financial services framework while leading community initiatives focusing on FAPI and OAuth 2.0
- Delivered end-to-end CRM implementations and marketing automation solutions for external asset managers and major health insurers, from requirements analysis through production deployment
- Established reusable architecture frameworks and governance assets including microservices review methodology, information security KPIs, and technology assessment approaches
- Shaped tech advisory strategy and provided pre-sales expertise on information security management, IT strategy reviews, and e-ID development across RFP processes
- Designed, configured and operated the team's innovation management system across Gartner's 3 Horizons framework, including trend radar, opportunity templates, and VC investment tracking
- Co-designed a sustainable retirement investment app with Paris Agreement-aligned portfolio screening, carbon footprint tracking, and impact measurement
- Coached ESG-focused startup on go-to-market strategy, value proposition, and partnership models for connecting sustainable startups with established corporations
- Orchestrated and maintained a sustainable Requirements Management lifecycle, including elicitation, specification, implementation, and incident resolution
- Engineered requirements for the continuous development of PostFinance's Payment Order Management System
- Supported incident management and bug resolution
- Led the creation of an RPA (Robotic Process Automation) Competence Center, enhancing operational efficiency
- Drove process optimization across Core Banking Systems and eBanking platforms
- Served as a Finnova Payment Module Specialist, leading the successful implementation of the QR Bill project
- Managed and maintained Change Management protocols for Core Banking Payment Systems, ensuring seamless transitions
- Portfolio management and valuation, optimizing financial performance
- Daily treasury management
- Participated in the asset management committee, including decision-making
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Objectives
I aim to leverage my technical and transformation expertise to accelerate environmental solutions with measurable ecological impact. I seek to bridge complex environmental challenges with scalable technological implementations, enabling organizations to achieve ambitious sustainability goals. Through my combination of financial services transformation experience and emerging environmental knowledge, I can help organizations navigate sustainable business models, green finance innovations, and net-zero strategies.
Key Achievements
Established reusable frameworks at Synpulse8 for microservices, information security KPIs, and technology assessments
Stream lead for API security, collaborating with SFTI and SIX to create national framework for financial services
Co-created retirement app at PostFinance with Paris Agreement-aligned portfolio screening and carbon tracking
From requirements through deployment for asset managers and health insurers with process digitalization
Provided guidance on go-to-market strategy and partnership models for sustainable business ventures
Key Competencies
Technical
- Enterprise Architecture & Digital Transformation
- Systems Integration from Complex Financial Services
- Information Security (CISM, OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect)
- Requirements Engineering & Business Analysis
- Green Software & Sustainable Technology Design
- Innovation Management & Trend Analysis
Methodical
- Strategic Problem-Solving
- Rapid Learning & Knowledge Synthesis
- Analytical Thinking
- Structured Innovation
- Change Management
- Effective Prioritization Under Pressure
Social
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Multilingual Communication
- Community Leadership
- Stakeholder Management
- Team-Oriented & Solution-Focused
- Collaborative & Reliable
Personal
- Entrepreneurial Thinking
- Sustainability Perspective Aligned with UN SDGs
- High Resilience & Adaptability
- Values-Driven
- Continuous Learner