Michael Zufferey
About Michael Zufferey
Michael Zufferey is a Senior Business Systems Analyst at Acer, with extensive experience in project management and systems analysis. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, and has a strong interest in the application of technology in finance and credit risk.
Work at Acer
Michael Zufferey has been employed at Acer since 2007, initially serving as a Business Systems Analyst until 2021. He transitioned to the role of Senior Business Systems Analyst in 2021 and continues to work in this capacity. His responsibilities include managing full project life cycles, gathering requirements, design, planning, implementation, testing, and quality assurance. Additionally, he provides support and expertise to EMEA users and managers as a Salesforce Administrator, a role he has held since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Michael Zufferey has a diverse educational background. He studied Zoology/Animal Biology at Université de Lausanne, earning a Diploma in Biology from 1991 to 1998. He also completed a Master's degree in Environmental Biology and a Master's degree in Computer Graphics at Ecole polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne. In addition, he studied at Universität Klagenfurt, focusing on MPEG Standards, Software Development & Management, and AI. He has obtained various certifications, including PRINCE2 Foundation and ITIL 2011 Foundation.
Background
Michael Zufferey began his career as an Assistant in Comparative Zoology at UNIL - Université de Lausanne from 1996 to 1997. He later worked at Alpen-Adria-Universität as a Project Assistant and MPEG Austrian Delegate from 2002 to 2006. He also served as a Guest Scientist at JOANNEUM RESEARCH for one year. His extensive experience in project management and systems analysis has been built over years of working in various academic and corporate environments.
Achievements
Michael Zufferey has achieved multiple certifications and completed specialized training in various fields. He studied Trading and Financial Analysis and received a Certificate in 2017. He is currently enhancing his skills through Microsoft Learn and Trailhead by Salesforce. His passion for Python programming, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning in Finance & Credit Risk is evident in his professional focus. He utilizes Waterfall and Kanban methodologies in his work, demonstrating a commitment to effective project management.