Zurich-based independent software consultant
I help Swiss SMEs, founders and product teams move from idea to production with software architecture, full-stack development, DevOps and pragmatic AI automation.
Services
From a new business identity to a production-grade SaaS platform, I combine engineering discipline with practical product thinking and modern AI tooling.
Launch or rebrand your company with the essentials in one coherent package: logo direction, business cards, domain, business email, website, contact form and optional AI assistant workflows.
Turn a product idea into a working SaaS MVP or production application with a clear architecture, maintainable codebase and scalable delivery plan.
Design robust systems, improve existing platforms and make technical decisions that reduce risk while keeping delivery moving.
Apply AI where it creates measurable value: customer intake, internal knowledge workflows, lead qualification, operations support and developer productivity.
Deploy and operate applications with automated pipelines, containerized infrastructure and cloud practices that support reliability and fast iteration.
Get senior engineering guidance before committing budget to a vendor, platform, architecture or implementation path.
For new companies, freelancers and small businesses that need a professional digital foundation.
For founders and teams that need a working product, not just a prototype.
For businesses that want to automate repetitive work without losing control of quality.
We clarify the business goal, users, constraints, risks and success criteria before writing code.
I define the user flow, architecture, data model and delivery plan so implementation decisions stay aligned.
I implement the solution with clean code, modern tooling, automated checks and frequent demos.
We deploy, validate, monitor and prepare the next iteration with practical documentation.
Since 2015, I have worked across banking, cloud platforms, web applications and digital transformation projects. My background includes senior engineering roles in Zurich, cloud-based real-time data applications, investment content platforms, reporting systems, SSL certificate platforms and internet banking solutions.
Feb 2022 - present
UBS AG, Zurich
Senior engineering in major Swiss banking environments.
May 2021 - Jan 2022
Cognizant Technology Solutions AG for Credit Suisse
Delivery for banking platforms and digital workflows.
Dec 2019 - Apr 2021
EPAM Systems Switzerland for UBS
Cloud-based real-time data applications and platform delivery.
Aug 2018 - Nov 2019
RINF TECH for 1&1 IONOS
SSL certificate platforms and backend engineering.
Feb 2016 - Jul 2018
UniCredit Services
Internet banking solutions and reporting systems.
Sep 2012 - Jul 2016
Polytechnic University of Bucharest
Computer science education with engineering fundamentals.
I use modern AI coding copilots and structured engineering workflows to accelerate delivery while keeping architecture, code quality and security under human control. I have also contributed to training and evaluating leading AI models, giving me a practical understanding of how AI systems behave, where they help and where safeguards are needed.
“Max is a bright and result-driven guy”
“Max demonstrated strong conceptual skills...”
“His mind is about clarity and this could also be seen in his code”
Yes. I can start with discovery and architecture, then continue into full-stack implementation, deployment and iteration.
Yes. I work with Swiss SMEs, founders, freelancers and product teams that need senior technical execution without building a full internal team first.
Yes. For new companies or rebrands I can support the digital foundation: domain, business email, landing page, contact workflow, SEO basics and optional AI automations.
Yes. I can review the current architecture, identify risks, simplify delivery and implement targeted improvements.
My core stack includes Java, Spring Boot, React, Node.js, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, Git and CI/CD pipelines. I choose technology based on business fit, not trends alone.
Share a few details about your project, business goal or technical challenge. I will get back to you with the next practical step.