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Qualität
Durch sauberen Code, systematisches Testing und klare Prozesse stellen wir höchste Softwarequalität sicher und entwickeln nachhaltige Lösungen, die langfristig Wert schaffen.
IT-Sicherheit
IT-Sicherheit hat bei uns höchste Priorität. Geschulte Mitarbeitende, bewährte Prozesse und unsere ISO 9001- und ISO 27001-Zertifizierungen garantieren geprüfte Qualität und Informationssicherheit.
Qualität
Durch sauberen Code, systematisches Testing und klare Prozesse stellen wir höchste Softwarequalität sicher und entwickeln nachhaltige Lösungen, die langfristig Wert schaffen.
IT-Sicherheit
IT-Sicherheit hat bei uns höchste Priorität. Geschulte Mitarbeitende, bewährte Prozesse und unsere ISO 9001- und ISO 27001-Zertifizierungen garantieren geprüfte Qualität und Informationssicherheit.
Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) & Partner, Member of the Board
Thomaskutty Sebastian is a Switzerland-based entrepreneur and business leader driving the growth of PIT Solutions. Under his leadership, the company has expanded into Switzerland, the USA, and Germany, evolving into a global firm. Passionate about excellence at every level, Thomaskutty takes a hands-on approach - leading strategic initiatives, driving business development, and actively managing key projects. He holds a Master’s in Chemical Engineering from IIT Madras, an Executive MBA from EPFL and HEC Lausanne, an Executive Master’s in e-Governance from EPFL, and a business certificate from the University of Texas, Austin.
Beyond business, he is deeply committed to social impact, actively supporting initiatives in Switzerland and India.
Head of Digital Delivery
Gabriele is the main link between Swiss clients and our Indian Team. He is responsible for project management and requirement engineering. He acquired his experience in a large Swiss agency and having graduated in communication and management, he supports PIT Solutions in business and marketing decisions.
Gabriele holds a bachelors degree in communication and a master degree in management from the University of Lugano. On his exchange semester, He focused on system studies and digital business. His interest for the web dates a long time back. Design, usability and information architecture are his strong suit.
Sales & Marketing Director
Simon leads sales and marketing at PIT Solutions, driving growth and client success in offshoring partnerships.
Before joining PIT Solutions, he founded Dream Production, one of Switzerland’s leading digital agencies, and served as its CEO. From 2007 to 2012, Simon worked as Ecosystem and Developer Manager at Nokia for the region of Northern Europe, where he witnessed first-hand the rapid evolution of mobile platforms—Symbian, MeeGo, and Windows Phone—and the transformative impact of digital change.
Beyond his role at PIT Solutions, Simon pursues his entrepreneurial passion through projects in digital healthcare.
Head of Technology
With an IT consulting background and over 20 years’ experience in Microsoft technologies and Project Management, Pedro has a successful track record of setting up and managing software development teams in both near and off-shore models, and in delivering solutions to tackle complex business problems. Mr.Cordeiro worked with startups to very large companies. In his previous role, he was heading software development and delivery of Frontiers, a leading Open Access Publisher and Open Science Platform. He also worked with large IT technology companies like Cap Gemini, ESRI, Bull etc.
Pedro possess a Master’s Degree in Computer Science from ISTEC, Portugal and a Post-Graduation in Project Management. He is also a certified Scrum Master.
Accounting & Finance
Mary Tresa Scaria is responsible for Accounting & Finance at PIT Solutions, Switzerland. After her Bachelor Degree in Mathematics, she did her Chartered Accounting studies at ICAI.
In the past, she has worked for companies like Citi Private Bank, Burger King Headquarters, Switzerland. In Citi Bank, she was responsible for private banking clients whereas at Burger King she was responsible for consolidation of accounting from EMEA entities of Burger King.
Junior Project Manager
Vanessa Celano works as Junior Web Project Manager at our Swiss office. At her last job, she was working as a Digital Marketing Manager. In this role, she has managed several Website and Webshop projects for small-medium clients (SME) in Switzerland. Besides that she also possess experience in Search Engine Marketing ( SEM) and Search Engine Advertising (SEA). At PIT Solutions, she is responsible to manage digital projects for our clients.
She did a commercial apprenticeship at a Lawyer’s office and will soon finish her Bachelor's Degree in Business communication.
UI/UX Designer
Fiona Keller works with us as a UI/UX designer, combining creative flair with technical expertise in close collaboration with our clients and our team in India. Her professional journey began with training as a visual advertising designer, which she later enhanced by earning a Bachelor's degree in Web Design and Development in Zurich. With great passion, she designs and builds modern web applications and online shops.
Technical Project Manager
Jan Berner is a technical project manager who combines a creative mindset with solid expertise in artificial intelligence. He works closely with clients and with our team in India to bring projects from idea to implementation. In his previous role, he developed sensors in a laboratory setting and built the supporting software. With his background, Jan enjoys using modern technology to find practical solutions to real-world problems.
Jan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich and is completing his Master’s with a focus on robotics and AI.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Partner, Member of the Board
Rafeek Mohammed is a dynamic and results-driven leader with more than 25 years of experience in executive management and strategic planning. As the chief visionary, he spearheads the development and expansion efforts of PIT Solutions across the Asia region. Rafeek has consistently proven his ability to drive organizational growth and profitability through strategic foresight and operational excellence. He excels in building high-performing leadership teams, cultivating a collaborative culture, and leading transformative change initiatives.
Rafeek holds a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Diploma in Advanced Computing from C-DAC. Prior to co-founding PIT Solutions, he has worked with major multinational companies in regions ranging from India, United States and Europe. His long-term vision is to develop innovative products that can complement PIT's offerings in the services sector. His technical competence coupled with people management skills is the right mix that has enabled PIT Solutions become a successful company in the making.
Chief Financial Officer
Biju.T.P heads the finance and administration team at PIT Solutions since 2000. Biju is responsible for financial planning, budgeting as well as financial reporting of PIT Solutions. He engages in financial analysis in areas like forecasting, budgeting, cost reduction analysis and reviewing operational performance. He supports management team in a variety of operational decisions. He ensures that financial practices in PIT Solutions are in line with all statutory legislation and regulations. Biju.T.P. is a Master’s degree holder in Finance and a Graduate in Law from the University of Kerala.
He has extensive experience in corporate finance over last 20 years of his career. Apart from PIT Solutions, Biju holds Directorship in three other companies functioning in India.
Managing Partner - Americas
Ajith Alexander spearheads operational efficiency initiatives and drives business development at PIT Solutions, USA, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. A seasoned Microsoft veteran, he brings nearly a decade of experience in building high-performing engineering teams that have collaborated with Fortune 500 companies across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. His expertise lies in architecting and deploying mission-critical solutions in identity management, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.
In addition to his leadership role at PIT Solutions, Ajith serves as a strategic advisor to major corporations on safeguarding digital identity data, helping organizations navigate the complex and evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data privacy. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, graduating in 2008. Ajith currently resides in Seattle, Washington.
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Jazna Rafeek is a seasoned and strategic leader who heads the operations of PIT Solutions development center in India. Her expertise lie in operational management, organizational development, and process optimization. She has demonstrated success in enhancing efficiency, overseeing large teams, and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement. Her prior expertise was in managing and leading highly scalable projects with the help of her participative and negotiating leadership skills. Her core strengths lie around different aspects like creativity, innovation management, openness to change and stress tolerance.
She substantially contributed to the first ISO certification process for PIT Solutions in 2013. Apart from this, she coordinates the CSR activities of PIT Solutions through the Helping Minds Foundation. She is an executive committee member of the Technopark Toastmasters Club that actively promotes public speaking and enhances communication and leadership skills. She is also a mentor at Women Inclusive in Technology, a non profit organisation that supports women.
CTO - Commerce & ERP
Shibu Padmavathy heads the SAP Commerce Practice at PIT Solutions Development center in India. In a career spanning 25 years, he has played a significant role in building and delivering IT Solutions to many Fortune 500 organizations across the world. Before associating with PIT Solutions, he has worked in multinational companies in Japan, Europe United States and India. He is a SAP ERP veteran with close to 18 years’ experience in various SAP implementation/integration projects. He has a wide spectrum of expertise in Digital Commerce, SAP ERP Implementation and Supply Chain Optimization Solutions.
Shibu has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Over the past 6 years in years in PIT Solutions, he primarily built the SAP Commerce Practice. His expertise was instrumental in successful execution multi-brand multi country commerce solutions.
Director of Sales and Business Development - Americas
Faustin de Souza heads Business Development & Talent Transformation for PIT Solutions North America. He has spent over a decade in the information technology industry as a consultant to the leadership & management team, strategic partner to business leaders, and a trusted advisor to managers and people.
In his earlier role at Mindtree, Faustin enabled business for North America through strategic and transformative programs. He has a growth mindset and harnesses the power of people by building diverse and inclusive teams locally. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Loyola College and a post graduate degree in Human Resource Management from Christ University.
Head of Marketing & Strategy - LATAM
Hector Ocampo Heads Marketing & Strategy of PIT Solutions LATAM. He is based in Guadalajara, Mexico. Hector, with almost a decade of experience working with engineering team-building companies, has worked with companies of different industries like Fintech, Telehealth, Cybersecurity, SaaS, Sports, Technology Consulting, and Technology transformation, building strong relationships in North America, LATAM, and Europe. In addition to his work at PIT Solutions, Hector is a published app author on IOS and Andriod and consults US-based startups on marketing and go-to-market strategies.
Hector graduated from ITESM (Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey) at Guadalajara in 2016 with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and publicity and had certifications in International Business Management and Project Management.
Blue Brain Founder and Director
Prof. Dr. Henry Markram is the Director of the Human Brain Project ( previously Blue Brain Project), which he founded in 2005. He began his research career in South Africa in the early 1980s, later moving to Israel and then to the EPFL, where he founded the Brain Mind Institute in 2002.
Since the start of his career, he has focused on neural microcircuitry, applying a broad range of anatomical, physiological, biophysical and molecular techniques, and pioneering the multi-neuron patch-clamp approach. His best-known discoveries are the principles of Spike Timing Dependent Plasticity (STDP), Redistribution of Synaptic Efficacy (RSE), and Long-Term Microcircuit Plasticity (LTMP). He has worked with theoreticians to develop the concept of "liquid computing", a novel technique for handling real time continuous input to recurrent neural networks. He has also been active in autism research, a field in which he has co-developed the "Intense World Theory of Autism”. He is currently working on the design of the Human Brain Project – the successor to the Blue Brain Project.
Founder, Unic AG
Stephan Handschin founded UNIC AG in 1996. In the last 20 years he has accompanied Unic on an operative and strategic level, having a distinctive impact. Unic today is a top provider in Switzerland and Germany when it comes to digital experiences and first-class business solutions.
In the last few years, he held various leading operative roles and advanced the company on a strategic level. Among his initiatives are the internationalization to Germany and the creation of a nearshore development center in Wroclaw, Poland. As a board member of PIT Solutions he is tasked with developing the strategic cooperation between Unic and PIT Solutions. In 2017, he lead Unic into a new organizational form and currently holds different roles in the area of finance, legal, account management and sales. Additionally, he is responsible for the project business of Unic Switzerland.
Online Marketing Expert, Netcast AG
Beat D. Wyser is an online marketing expert who specializes in Search Engine Optimization , social media and marketing trends . After completing his studies at the University of St. Gallen , he worked as an e- business consultant for different companies in his work and got to know many new technologies.
In 1998, he started his own consulting company through which he was responsible in the last few years, for different online projects of Swiss Post, like www.swisspost.ch/counter. At the moment, he works with a new foresight company, which offers innovation tools, methodologies and know-how for strategic foresight projects. Beat D. Wyser is the author of several e-business books, the newest one being on Search Engine Marketing & optimization (SEO). He is a visiting lecturer at some Swiss universities of applied science and also a logistics consultant for GS1, The Swiss Logistic Association.
President, Azinova Group AG
Dieter von Ziegler is CEO of Azinova group of companies based in Switzerland. He was involved in the business of PIT Solutions for more than 10 years. He played a very active role in PIT Solutions business during the initial years as an investor and mentor.
Dieter holds an MBA from the University of Chicago, USA, and is a graduate in Economics from the University of St. Gall, Switzerland. He is a serial entrepreneur who has various companies in the field of textiles, real estate,restaurant, hotel and tourism. Before starting this venture, he has been working for the Cargill Group, a multinational provider of food, agricultural and risk management products and services.
Founder & CEO, IoT40 Systems AG
Dr. Raetzsch is CEO at IoT40 Systems AG, an exciting venture offering Internet of Things Solutions. He has managed research and development divisions of large corporations and grew startups to significant size by inventing and building high tech product portfolios, specializing on mission critical cloud applications.
ln his last position, he was the CTO & CIO SKIDATA AG, which is one of the worldwide leading providers of access solutions with specific focus on Ski ticketing and Parking solutions. He is currently the Technology & Business Strategy advisor for several European high tech companies and is a lector at Universities. He is a member of Microsoft’s ISV Partner Advisory Council and IBM’s Center of CIO Leadership since 2012. He has been an affiliate of the Stern School of Business, University of New York. Dr. Raetzsch has founded TTAGroup, a cross-industry community for technical and market development of safety-related architectures used for drive- and fly-by-wire. He is a founding member, was elected Vice Chairman and is now a fellow of the Workflow Management Coalition. He also have experience in building software factories and establishment of distributed software development projects (in Europe, India and the US) to successfully deal with challenging quality, time and social constraints.
Partner, PIT Solutions Middle East Operations
Tariq Saeed AlNoman is the Board Member of the Sharjah Charity International responsible for the administrative and finance matters. He heads the orphan department in the charity where 25,000 orphans are registered. He also oversee the IT implementation and automation of Sharjah Charity International. He is also a member of the Sharjah consultative council.
Tariq Saeed AlNoman holds a Bachelor of Computer Engineering degree from University of the pacific, Stockton California. He started his career as a Network Engineer in ADMA-OPCO.
Professor at Ritsumeikan University, Japan
As of 1 April 2017 Uwe Serdült is working as a full professor at Ritsumeikan University, Japan, in the College of Information Science and Engineering while keeping some projects as a principle investigator at the Centre for Democracy Studies Aarau (ZDA), University of Zurich, Switzerland. In this dual position he teaches and conducts interdisciplinary research in several domains of e-society. Within digital democracy he is especially interested in internet based platforms and tools for citizens (e-participation) as well as public administrations (e-government) in order to enhance transparency and deliberation in an information society.
VP Europe, MPB GmbH
Tom started his career in digital business at eBay/Paypal in 2005. During his almost 10-year journey with the American group, he was responsible for the entire Home & Garden business for eBay from London for 3 years. During this period, he led the European service strategy for eBay and developed and scaled Europe's largest new car portal for mobile.de with his team.
He then built the marketplace for Europe's largest furniture e-tailer home24 before turning his attention to completely new digital business models. This started in 2015 in Switzerland with siroop.ch, where as employee #2 he helped build Switzerland's largest marketplace in a short time. After integrating into the Coop Group, Tom founded two more startups, one of which involved the successful development of a digital business model for one of Europe's largest event agencies.
His expertise focuses on: Developing digital business models to disrupt industries, deriving and coordinating innovation and growth initiatives, pricing, customer centricity, marketplaces, and building a customer-centric and innovation-driven organization. Tom recently joined our team with his expertise and is driving internationalization with a focus on Germany.
Tom did his Masters in Marketing & Retail from Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg and later completed his Doctorate in Pricing from Catholic University of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt.
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