Team

Our team consists of creative minds who consistently work on providing you with optimal work processes with innovative ideas and well thought-out concepts.

Aline Baumgartner

Executive Assistant
Aline Baumgartner

Since July 2021, Aline has been an indispensable pillar of the brix back office. As an executive assistant, she masterfully handles all administrative tasks that come her way. Whether it's coordinating appointments, keeping minutes, or supporting team leaders in various projects, Aline takes action and ensures a smooth workflow.

But Aline is not just an administrative powerhouse, she is also a creative soul. In her leisure time, Aline devotes herself to her passion for art. As a freelance artist, she draws comic illustrations. Her big heart for animals is evident in her hobby: she regularly takes care of a foster horse and gives it love and attention.

Aline –- a versatile and dedicated personality who enriches the brix team!

Andrea D' Angelo

System Engineer
Andrea D' Angelo

Andrea is our skilled system administrator. With his many years of experience and extensive expertise, he ensures the smooth maintenance and configuration of our IT infrastructure.

With a lot of humor, his Italian charm, and his open nature, he ensures that every problem is solved quickly and easily.

Andrea is a true team player, which contributes to a pleasant working atmosphere with his positive attitude.

His motto: «Anyone who always does what they can already do always remains the same as they already are.» (Henry Ford)

Beat Baumgartner

Founder and board member
Beat Baumgartner

Beat is one of the three founders of brix and has been a member of the management board and the board of directors since May 2000.

His entrepreneurial thinking and pragmatic approach have a major impact on the company. Through his strategic orientation and influence, he greatly contributed to the success of brix.

Beat's interpersonal skills are particularly noteworthy. With his high social competence and his appreciative approach to everyone, he promotes a positive working relationship and a pleasant working atmosphere.

In his leisure time, Beat likes to set the pace on his drums.

We appreciate his versatile commitment, which contributes to the success of brix – both economically and in human terms.

Christian Mächler

Senior Software & Process Engineer
Senior Technical Consultant

BSc in Computer Science
Christian Mächler

Christian has been a valuable member of the brix team since 2018. His analytical skills and broad knowledge in the areas of CELUM, integration with other systems, and AI make him a sought-after expert.

Numerous CELUM extensions have been created by him, including the «MS Azure Video Analyzer». Christian is also an expert in process automation as a Camunda Champion.

He is characterized by his creativity and solution-oriented approach. Christian is constantly looking for new ways to improve the efficiency and performance of our systems.

In his leisure time, Christian enjoys playing the guitar, listening to music, and is always up for a game of table tennis.

His motto: «Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible»

David von Ah

Lead Software Engineer
Senior Technical Consultant

BSc in Computer Science
David von Ah

David is a long-time employee, an important part and a mainstay for brix.

As the team leader of the tech team, he plays a crucial role in the development and advancement of brix:anura, as well as brix:papilio and brix:corvus. He is an important pacesetter for our «made by brix» software, both for our own in-house developments and for our wide range of plugins, which enable seamless integration into our customers' system landscapes.

David is characterized by his reliability, speed, and initiative. As a quick thinker and fast implementer, he supports the team in all technical matters. With his multifaceted interests and high motivation, he always contributes new ideas and solutions.

In his leisure time – «afk» away from the keyboard – David finds balance in nature. Extensive exploration and hiking tours give him the opportunity to clear his head and recharge his batteries.

Erich Schmutz

Founder and Chairman of the Board
Erich Schmutz

Erich is one of the three co-founders of brix. Since the very beginning, he has been committed to the company with great passion and tireless dedication.
He promotes a culture of dialogue and mutual appreciation, and always has an open ear for the concerns of the companies employees. He is always looking ahead and is convinced that the key to success lies in continuous development.

For him, customers are an important component and driver of the strategic direction. Therefore, for Erich, the current needs of customers are the linchpin when it comes to being able to offer future-oriented solutions.

In his leisure time, Erich is passionate about photography. He is a talented photographer who understands how to capture the beauty of the world in his pictures. He is also an avid cyclist and hiker who enjoys spending time in nature and appreciates being active in the fresh air.

We appreciate his humor, his openness, and his sincere interest in his fellow human beings. He is an inspiration to us all and an important factor in the success of brix.

Fabio Ragusa

Business Consultant
Fabio Ragusa

Fabio is since 2023 part of the Content Management team. He began his professional career at Franke, where he worked in various international roles for 15 years. He started as an SAP project assistant, was later part of the production stream for the SAP rollout in Germany, and was most recently responsible worldwide for the introduction of digital marketing projects, including CMS and PIM systems.

A true Italian, food is one of his great passions, along with fitness and reading.

Fabio is characterized by his determination and proactive mentality. In his current role as a Business Consultant, he has quickly found his feet and was able to independently manage customer projects in the shortest possible time.

His motto: Consistency is key

Felix Wolff

Senior Software Engineer
Senior Technical Consultant

Computer scientist
Felix Wolff

Since 2009, Felix has been an integral part of the brix team, and his extensive expertise is an asset to our customers. His loyalty and commitment have made a significant contribution to the success of brix today, for which we are truly grateful.

In his current role, Felix takes care of PIM connectors as well as various other extensions & plugins. He is the expert for automated catalog production with Xactuell and has successfully implemented numerous projects in the field of dynamic database publishing, e.g., for Haecky, Transgourmet/Prodega, and Paul Ullrich.

The team particularly appreciates Felix for his:

Analytical thinking
Tenacity
Ability to solve tricky challenges

In his leisure time, Felix finds balance in music and hiking.

Jeannine Imhasly

Software Engineer
Technical Consultant

Dipl. Technician HF Computer Science
BSc in Computer Science Business Informatics
BSc in Science Business Administration
Jeannine Imhasly

Jeannine is characterized by her insatiable curiosity about new things. Her thirst for knowledge and openness, coupled with her technical flair and entrepreneurial spirit, make her a valuable asset to our team.

Her educational background underscores her versatility: she has a background in computer science and business administration.

In her leisure time, Jeannine finds balance in nature through hiking. She seeks thrills and new challenges through bouldering or trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

Her motto: «Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.» – Mahatma Gandhi

Kevin Lang

Head of BPM
Project Manager, Business & Process Consultant

Diploma in Computer Science Technology HF
CAS Business Process Management
Kevin Lang

Kevin has been with us since 2017 and is a true jack-of-all-trades. Starting out as a software developer, he now heads the Business Process Management Team. With his expertise in digitalization, he is responsible for modeling and automating business processes.

Both customers and employees appreciate his open and humorous nature. As a «socializer», he is often the initiator of joint team activities. Whether in a professional or private setting, you can always look forward to interesting and entertaining conversations with him.

His motto: «Obstacles and difficulties are steps on which we rise to heights» – Friedrich Nietzsche

Marcel Wüthrich

Board member
Marcel Wüthrich

Matthias Klos

Business Consultant
Matthias Klos

Melanie Gschwind

Publishing Consultant
Graphic Designer

Certified Graphic Designer
Melanie Gschwind

After successfully completing the Graphic Design program at the School of Design in Basel, Mel gained nearly six years of experience as a graphic designer with a focus on book design. In her free time, she passionately dedicates herself to illustration and loves immersing herself in the world of books. To balance her creative indoor activities, Mel regularly goes jogging and enjoys spending time with friends.

With her keen sense of aesthetics and attention to detail, as well as her open and helpful nature, Mel has been a valuable addition to our team. Her enthusiasm for typography, layout, and visual storytelling is evident in all her work.

Michael Degiampietro

Deputy CEO
Head of Content Management
Project Manager & Senior Business Consultant

Swiss Federal Diploma in Polygraph Technology HF
Michael Degiampietro

Since 2016, Michael «Michi» has been a mainstay of the brix team. As Deputy Managing Director, Senior Business Consultant, and Head of Content Management, he can look back on an impressive number of successfully implemented projects and is particularly distinguished by his solution-oriented approach.

His expertise in the areas of DAM and project management is extensive and makes him a sought-after expert both internally and externally.

Our customers and employees appreciate his open ear and his ability to communicate complex topics in an understandable way. His open and communicative nature makes him a valued contact person for both customers and employees.

In his leisure time, Michi finds his balance in his family and camping in nature. He gets his sporting action and adrenaline rush from biking in the mountains and on downhill trails.

His motto: «There are no problems - only challenges!»

Do you have questions about content management? Then Michi is the right contact person!

Philipp Böhner

Sales Manager
Philipp Böhner

As a sales manager, Philipp brings excellent industry knowledge to the table. In his previous role as deputy head of the digital marketing department at Weita, he gained extensive experience in the areas of digital asset management and product information management.

His exceptional industry knowledge, coupled with his enthusiasm and outstanding communication skills, make him a valuable contact person for our customers. Always focused on the needs of the customer, he finds innovative and suitable solutions.

In his leisure time, Philipp recharges his batteries with outdoor activities, which he enjoys doing with his family.
His motto: «Don't give up wins!»

Roland Kannappel

CEO and Board member

Swiss Federal Diploma in Computer Science ETH
Roland Kannappel

Roland is much more than just the CEO of brix. His versatility and adaptability make him a true chameleon: Whether as CEO, business consultant, sales manager, or even programmer – he feels at home in every role.

His calmness, openness to new ideas, and humorous nature make him a valued leader and team player. With his many years of experience, he has assembled a great team that forms the basis for further growth and the achievement of new corporate goals.

Roland manages his enormous workload with passion and drive. He finds his balance in his family, which gives him strength and energy.

His motto: «Accept what you cannot change and change what you cannot accept.»

DSC2942 001 silv — Silvio Pirozzi

Senior Software Engineer
Senior Technical Consultant

BSc in Computer Science
CAS Usability und User Experience

Sojo Nagaroor

Consultant BPM
Business & Process Consultant
Sojo Nagaroor

Sojo is a smart and passionate employee. He brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge that he has gained in his previous positions. Most recently, Sojo worked as an Insight Consultant (Digital Campaign Manager) at GroupM Nexus for two and a half years. During this time, he successfully designed and implemented digital campaigns, demonstrating his analytical thinking and strategic skills.

In addition to his professional work, Sojo also studied business information technology. During this time, he first came into contact with the topic of Business Process Management (BPM) and was immediately fascinated by its diversity and potential.

Sojo's great interest in BPM led him to brix. Here he can deepen his knowledge and gain practical experience as a project manager. He appreciates the wide range of tasks – from documentation to automation.

In his leisure time, Sojo is an enthusiastic martial artist. He has been practicing karate for many years and has reached the black belt level. Sojo loves the challenge and discipline of this sport.

Sojo also enjoys being outdoors in the fresh air. He likes to go hiking, jogging, or just for a walk. Social gatherings with family and friends are also not neglected.

All in all, Sojo is an inquisitive and versatile person who always takes on new challenges.

Steven Campbell

Business Consultant
Steven Campbell

Steven has been a valued member of the Content Management team at brix since 2023, and during this time he has become an expert in the Bynder Digital Asset Management (DAM) system. With a growing enthusiasm for the Bynder DAM system, Steven has discovered his passion for this field.

In addition to his professional career, Steven has a diverse educational background. At the age of 17, he decided to complete grades 11 and 12 at an American high school before completing his management studies outside of Chicago. His intercultural background and diverse experiences have shaped his worldview and helped him to develop innovative problem-solving approaches.

Outside the office, Steven is an avid football fan who follows the games of SC Freiburg with great passion. Although he no longer plays actively, his enthusiasm for the sport remains unbroken. He also enjoys spending time in nature, often accompanied by his dog, Kylie. These moments serve as a balance to his work and allow him to recharge and gain new perspectives.

Veronika Altenbach

Marketing Manager
Veronika Altenbach

Since 2019, Vero has been passionately committed to a consistent corporate identity, clear communication, and the company's visibility.

Her influence is visible everywhere: from company presentations to the website to the newsletter and on social media. Vero's creative flair and keen sense of aesthetics shape the appearance of brix and give the company an unmistakable identity.

She is a sociable person who enjoys spending time with friends and family. She is always up for a laugh and brings joy and lightness to everyday life with her positive attitude.

In her leisure time, Vero is a passionate winter sports enthusiast. In winter, she spends a lot of time on the slopes, enjoying the fresh mountain air and the fast pace. As soon as the temperatures rise, she is drawn to the water, where she can really relax.

Her motto: «What you want to ignite in others, must first burn inside yourself.» - Augustinus