Jürg Danuser
About Jürg Danuser
Jürg Danuser serves as the Director of Product Development & Research at Forterro, overseeing Proffix and Myfactory. He has extensive experience in software development and education, having held various leadership roles in the tech industry and academia.
Current Role at Forterro
Jürg Danuser serves as the Director of Product Development & Research for Proffix and Myfactory at Forterro. He has held this position since 2023, working in a hybrid environment based in Wangs, St. Gallen, and München. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the development and research of ERP software solutions, continuing his focus on innovation and product enhancement.
Previous Experience at Proffix Software AG
Prior to his current role, Jürg Danuser worked at Proffix Software AG for six years, serving as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) from 2017 to 2023. In this capacity, he led the ERP software development and was instrumental in the cloud transformation of Proffix's product offerings. He also held the position of Teamleiter Innovation from 2015 to 2017, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Jürg Danuser has a solid educational foundation in informatics. He studied at ZbW St. Gallen, where he focused on Business Informatics and earned the eidg. dipl. Techniker HF from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of St. Gallen, completing a Diploma of Advanced Studies in Intensivstudium KMU from 2020 to 2022. Additionally, he obtained an eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis in Multimediaelektroniker from GBS Gewerbliches Berufs- und Weiterbildungszentrum St. Gallen between 2000 and 2004.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
In addition to his industry roles, Jürg Danuser has been involved in education and mentorship. He has served as a Dozent für Informatik at Berufs- und Weiterbildungszentrum Buchs Sargans since 2012, where he teaches informatics. He previously held the position of Lehrbeauftragter Berufsbildung für Informatiker EFZ at the same institution from 2010 to 2012, contributing to the training of future IT professionals.
Interests and Personal Pursuits
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jürg Danuser has a passion for BMW biking and enjoys music. He engages in fortress archaeology as a hobby, reflecting his curiosity and inquisitive nature, which is noted in his description as a 'Gwundernase'. He advocates for the dual education system, emphasizing the importance of practical training alongside academic learning.