(Raw and complete CV, containing full history.)
EPFL engineer
Strategic Tech Lead bridging embedded, DevOps, and cloud platform architecture
Builder of durable systems and self-sustaining teams
I lead and build full-stack systems on cloud (GCP) and on-prem infrastructure. My work spans backend development, infrastructure automation, and system architecture. I craft advanced Docker images, manage infrastructure as code, and deploy production-grade scalable services with tuned compute, storage, networking, and cost efficiency.
I’ve led software, DevOps, and R&D teams in startups and enterprises. My responsibilities included system design, release management, vendor management, and Agile/DevOps rollout.
My background spans embedded systems and real-time C programming to distributed Python cloud data platforms and CI/CD automation.
While focusing on reliable, reproducible, lean systems with hands-on full-stack ownership and cost-aware delivery, I also firmly believe in architectural clarity, collaborative design and shared purpose.
- Built grid analytics platform (GCP+on-prem) for IoT, asset mgmt, and predictive insights
- 4x cost reduction by building IT monitoring for 2'000+ servers at Switzerland’s largest utility
- Co-founded a child protection platform with full-stack backend, Android, ML, and chatbot
- Led Android-controlled insulin pump platform (with IEC 62304 compliance)
- Invented mobile architecture (Linux, Java, Bluetooth) 3 years before Android emerged
- Designed Europe’s first PLC smart metering network; basis of IEC 61334 / 62056 standards; my firmware design resurfaced 16 years later as 2 commercial chipsets
- Cross-functional leadership across DevOps, R&D, full-stack and embedded
- Cost-aware, business-aligned engineering practices
- Systems reproducibility, automation and deterministic environments
- Full-stack builder with embedded → backend → mobile → cloud lifecycle ownership
- Zero-trust infrastructure and observability at scale
- Resolved challenges where more traditional approaches had reached their limits
French (native), English (fluent), German (fluent, spoken at home)
M. Sc Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Micro Engineering, 1990.
- ITIL® Foundation
- HERMES 5
- GKE Google Kubernetes Engine (Coursera)
- R Programming, Exploratory Data Analysis (Coursera)
- CA2878363A1: Communication secured between a medical device and its remote control device
- CH682196A5: Transmitting information for remote reading of electricity meter - using common carrier frequency along power line with each meter station reducing its set credit value at each transmission
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Programming https://github.com/pbauermeister
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Creative coding https://www.instagram.com/pascalbauermeister/
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DIY, 3D printing http://www.instructables.com/member/laxap/
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LinkedIn: http://ch.linkedin.com/in/bauermeister
- Skiing, skwal, generative art, 3D printing
- Sciences and programming
- Emerging: AI (ML and LLMs) exploration and experimentation
Kraken
January 2024 – Present (1 year 7 months)
Leading team and platform efforts for predictive grid analytics at scale.
- Grow and lead a cross-functional team to build and deliver the Grid Analytics Platform
- Bridge data science and infrastructure/platform efforts
- Mentor auto-generation of data models, DB schemas and clients for databases and APIs
- Develop infrastructure and pipelines enabling predictive grid intelligence (Docker, Python)
- Deploy secure and reproducible cloud/on-prem environments with observability
Project Planning, Asana, Requirements Analysis, System Architecture, Release Management, UML, Stakeholder Management, Leading Development Teams, Notion Productivity Software
Kraken
November 2022 – January 2024
Strengthened hybrid platform observability and delivery, post-acquisition of Depsys by Kraken.
- Led architecture and interoperability initiatives, enhancing system integration
- Developed fleet management and observability tools, improving operational efficiency
- Ensured seamless deployment and monitoring of infrastructure across hybrid infrastructure
- Communicated directly with customers’ IT departments
Jenkins, FastAPI, DevOps, Vue.js, System Monitoring, UML, ITIL Process, Linux System Administration, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Docker, Python, Infrastructure as code (IaC), Ci/cd, Git, TypeScript, Shell Scripting, Microservices, Golang
depsys
July 2022 – November 2022 (5 months)
Led the development of GridEye (IoT ingestion and visualization product for electrical power grids).
Project Planning, Jira, Release Management, Startup Environments, UML, Subcontractor Supervision, Leading Development Teams, Agile Project Management, Communication, Software Architecture
depsys
January 2020 – July 2022 (2 years 7 months)
Built a secure, reproducible IoT platform spanning cloud and on-prem infrastructures.
Mission: Delivered a secure, hybrid infrastructure for IoT grid data in both cloud and on-prem environments. Focused on full-stack automation, data segregation, and zero-trust security, ensuring reproducibility.
Platform & Infrastructure:
- Designed a replicable architecture for scalable on-prem and cloud deployments
- Built custom Docker base images for clean, deterministic runtime stacks
- Automated provisioning across VM, OS, middleware, and orchestration layers
Security & Auth:
- Implemented data isolation across customers
- Built robust auth systems, PKI management, and secrets vaults
- Integrated VPNs, firewall rules, and IDM for hybrid networks
Automation & CI/CD:
- Developed portable CI/CD pipelines for GCP and on-prem deployments
- Simulated complex data centers with Vagrant for testing
- Automated end-to-end cloud resources provisioning, deployment, update, and monitoring setups
Networking & IoT Ops:
- Engineered custom VPNs for telemetry and maintenance
- Created systems to manage IoT assets, firmware, and keys
Tech Stack: Python, Go, Shell, Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, GCP, ELK, Wireguard, Vagrant, UML
VPNs, backup, secrets management, identity management, GCP, Vagrant, VBox, ELK, Jenkins, Git, UML, Monitoring agents, PKI for IoT firmware, staging automation
Jenkins, Project Planning, FastAPI, DevOps, Vue.js, Jira, System Monitoring, Startup Environments, UML, Distributed Systems, ITIL Process, Linux System Administration, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Terraform, Docker, Python, Infrastructure as code (IaC), Agile Methodologies, Ci/cd, Git, Internet of Things (IoT), Test Automation, Communication, Software Architecture, Shell Scripting, Microservices, Go (Programming Language), Elasticsearch, Vagrant (Software), VirtualBox
BKW AG
January 2017 – December 2019 (3 years)
Delivered a cost-effective monitoring platform for 2'000+ servers across 15 teams; cut costs 6x.
- Led design of a modern ICT monitoring platform for 2'000+ servers (10'000 sensors)
- Gathered cross-functional requirements from 15 stakeholder teams
- Ensured budget observance and collaborated with procurement on vendor selection
- Developed a critical missing link between CMDB and monitoring stack using Python, Flask, Vue.js
- Cut costs 4x through product efficiency, reprocurement, and reduced ops load
- Platform became mission-critical for both product and technical operations
ServiceNow CMDB, Flask/Vue.js, SmartBear.
Team Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Requirements Analysis, Managing Project Budgets, Tender Submissions, Project Planning, System Monitoring, System Architecture, ITIL Process, DevOps, Vue.js, German, Jira, Docker, Microsoft Azure, Python, Git, ICT, ITIL Certified, Test Automation, Agile Project Management, Communication, Shell Scripting, Microservices
Privately Sàrl (a Kudelski spinoff)
March 2014 – November 2016 (2 years 9 months)
Drove full-stack delivery of a child safety product with ML and mobile features.
- Defined and led the architecture for a child safety platform from scratch
- Developed mobile app, backend, and chatbot; built ML proof-of-concept
- Managed roadmap, product discovery, and early investor/stakeholder input
Startup Environments, Early-Stage Startups, Communication, Leading Development Teams, System Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Release Management, Subcontractor Supervision, Agile Methodologies, Java, Apache Spark, Web Development, Android Development, UML, Git, R&D, Scala
Debiotech SA
January 2011 – March 2014 (3 years 3 months)
Led software for an insulin pump and Android controller, and coordinated EU research contributions.
Insulin pump www.jewelpump.com:
- Led a software, firmware, and QA team for an Android-controlled insulin pump
- Designed a secure communication architecture and developed the mobile app
- Delivered specifications (SRS) and ensured compliance with IEC 62304
European FP7 project WiserBAN (body area network RF chip):
- Represented Debiotech in a 17-partner research consortium
- Led our contribution to the implementation of a demonstrator
Software Project Management, Leading Development Teams, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Subcontractor Supervision, Mobile Applications, Medical Devices, Android Development, Java, Bluetooth Low Energy, UML, Distributed Systems, Communication, Software Architecture
NEXThink
September 2007 – November 2010 (3 years 3 months)
- Delivered a €4M monitoring system for 250K clients and 70 servers in defense
- Drove PoCs and integrations for key deals; set up a QA and delivery team
Software Project Management, Web Development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Startup Environments, JavaScript, Linux, HTML, Leading Development Teams, Early-Stage Startups, Software Architecture, Shell Scripting
eyeP Media SA
September 2005 – August 2007 (2 years)
- Directed 12 engineers and partners to deliver a VoIP product for Telcos
- Architected product for desktop/mobile (Windows and Linux)
- Acted as technical lead and product owner
Software Project Management, Project Planning, Voice over IP (VoIP), Telecommunications, Requirements Analysis, Mobile Devices, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), makefile, System Architecture, Real Time, Release Management, Startup Environments, UML, XML, Distributed Systems, Subcontractor Supervision, HTML, OSI Model, Python, Leading Development Teams, Agile Methodologies, Early-Stage Startups, Internet of Things (IoT), Communication, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
MNC SA (Alcatel Lucent)
January 2005 – August 2005 (8 months)
Conducted usability evaluation and improvement of a Web-based SMS product.
Telecommunications, Requirements Analysis, Web Development, Mobile Devices, XML, Linux, HTML
Smartdata SA
March 2000 – December 2004 (4 years 10 months)
Shipped high-volume consumer software and pioneered embedded Linux devices.
- Led a 9-person dev team; shipped software bundled with 1 million Logitech devices
- Prototyped connected mobile platforms: tablets, cameras, and set-top-box
- Ported the Linux kernel to a credit card–sized custom device
Software Project Management, Project Planning, Kernel Programming, Requirements Analysis, C (Programming Language), Mobile Devices, Firmware, System Architecture, Release Management, Startup Environments, UML, Embedded Software, Python, Leading Development Teams, Embedded Systems, Embedded Linux, Early-Stage Startups, R&D, Test Automation, Communication, Shell Scripting
Wavecall
March 1999 – December 1999 (10 months)
Industrialized a wave-propagation prediction tool for wireless network planning.
Software Project Management, C++, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Release Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Startup Environments, UML, Leading Development Teams, Solaris, Early-Stage Startups, Software Architecture
PubliGroupe
March 1998 – May 1999 (1 year 3 months)
Built 3-tier web platform including dynamic Flash content and GIS user positioning.
Software Project Management, Common Object Request Broker Architecture (CORBA), C++, Web Development, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), UML, HTML, Leading Development Teams, Solaris, Software Architecture
Lightning SA
April 1996 – September 1997 (1 year 6 months)
Developed firmware in C++ and bring-up code for ISDN-Ethernet router.
- Firmware and driver development for an Ethernet/ISDN router
- Low-level embedded system bring-up in C++
Software Project Management, Kernel Programming, Telecommunications, C++, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Startup Environments, Embedded Software, Assembly Language, Solaris, Realtime Programming, Internet Protocol Suite (TCP/IP)
Landis & Gyr
February 1990 – March 1996 (6 years 2 months)
Led key firmware and standards work on Europe’s first PLC smart grid system.
Reached key achievements on Europe’s first utility-deployed power-line carrier (PLC) network, forming the basis of IEC 61334 (PLC) and IEC 62056 (DLMS) smart grid standards.
PLC modem firmware:
- Management of development team
- Firmware design and coding
- ASIC specifications and verifications
IEC TC13-WG14 committee:
- Company delegate
- Contribution to IEC 62056 and IEC 61334
Embedded RTOS, real-time signal processing (DPLL, AGC, S-FSK), ISO-OSI
Software Project Management, Kernel Programming, Telecommunications, Requirements Analysis, C (Programming Language), German, Firmware, System Architecture, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), UML, Distributed Systems, Embedded Software, OSI Model, Assembly Language, Leading Development Teams, Realtime Programming, Embedded Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), R&D, Test Automation, Communication, Digital Signal Processing