Hervé Siendt - June 2024

Herve Siendt

Hervé SIENDT is a French citizen born in the middle of France who moved to Alsace for his studies over 30 years ago. He completed there his studies at the Mulhouse Engineering and Chemistry School (ENSCMu) in 1995 majoring in Organic Chemistry (Chemical Engineer diploma and M.Sc.), followed by his PhD from the Mulhouse University in 2000. After a 2-year stay in Liverpool (UK) for a postdoctoral position, he returned to South Alsace where he is living since 2002, just across the border.

He worked over 20 years in the Baselland Pharma industry as a Medicinal Chemist, dealing with small molecules drug discovery projects, ranging from Hit Finding, Hit-to-Lead (H2L) up to Lead Optimization (LO) across multiple therapeutic areas, lately in the fields of Oncology and cardiovascular/fibrosis.

He managed 11 parallel H2L projects over 7 years and 1 full-blown LO project over 5 years, with teams including his own Lab (2-3 pax) complemented by CRO extra resources (+ 3-6 pax) and other supportive functions within the company. He then honed over these years and projects his Leadership and Management skills as well as a typical T-shape skills set, covering most of the disciplines from these cross- functional projects; Teamwork (open communication and Trust), innovation, pragmatism (including flexibility) and resilience are his major drivers, completed with an hands-on attitude.

He got dismissed in December 2023 when the company he was working for since inception had to restructure heavily for financial reasons. He then decided to use this time for validating/consolidating his past Project Management experiences by passing his PMP certification in March 2024. Completed by a clear interest into the Business Development field (5-day mini-MBA for Pharma and Biotech Industry in
2019), he is now ready to embark into more PM and/or BD oriented position, ideally in Pharma/Chemistry companies where his experience could be of added value.

He is married to another Medicinal Chemist, father of tween girls (15 years). During free time, he enjoys swimming, trekking, and skiing, as well as reading, gardening and playing music (he just started 1 year ago a new instrument, clarinet (Classic and Jazz)).

You can learn more about Herve by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Vinicius Pirola - June 2024

Vinicius Pirola

Vinicius is a Digital Product/Program Manager with 20 years of experience across Global Healthcare, Industrial, and Financial sectors, primarily focused on leveraging digital transformation for business excellence. His career has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of managing digital products in Global and LATAM markets, achieving significant business outcomes worth U$ 25MM through agile digitization and process optimization.

Vinicius is particularly passionate about driving customer-centric solutions and employing agile methodologies to deliver value efficiently, backed by a robust set of skills in digital technologies like Blockchain and AI. His professional certifications, including KMP, CSPO, PMP, CAC, and MBB, attest to his commitment to professional growth and excellence in project and product management.

Aside from his professional life, Vinicius is a continuous learner, fluent in English, native in Portuguese, advanced in Spanish, and currently enhancing my German skills. He enjoys exploring the intersection of technology and business processes, always keen to optimize and innovate.

Vinicius joined the PMI Swiss chapter to further deepen his professional connections in Switzerland, learn from the experiences of his peers, and contribute his insights from a diverse international perspective. He looks forward to meeting us all and is enthusiastic about the journey ahead with the PMI community.

You can learn more about Vinicius by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Serge Adouaka Ngoimale - June 2024

Serge Adouaka Ngoimale

Mr. Serge Adouaka Ngoimale is currently a Cybersecurity GRC Consultant, where he had to manage ISMS’ projects in several entities. Previously, he held the position of Country Security Manager at Ecobank Car, Head of Card Operations, Head of IT Division and the Country Head of Infrastructure IT, for more than 15 years.

His area of interest is Technology Policy and Management, also Cybersecurity Policy. Serge after doing his Professional Affiliation under control of Dr Jean-Pierre Auffret at George Mason University, he continues the collaboration with GMU by developing and operating a Technology Entrepreneurship and ICT Leadership Accelerator program for start-up and early-stage technology company founders and managers in the Bangui region.This program aims to provide insight and guidance to the business founders and managers as well as form a cohort themselves providing for exchange on U.S. and Central African Republic business policy and culture.

He holds a Leadership Certificate from H. Humphrey a Fulbright Program, MPA/CAS from Syracuse University, Master SME from IAE University of Tours, License in Telecommunication from University of Bangui.

Serge Joined the Switzerland PMI Chapter to learn new perspectives from project managers, connect, and contribute to the chapter’s overall ambitions.

His hobby is Basket Ball and Music.

You can learn more anout Serge by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Michael März - June 2024

Michael März

Michael studied Physics and obtained his PhD in Germany, and has lived in Switzerland for the past 25 years, working within the financial industry at UBS AG and Credit Suisse AG. He became a specialist for Liquidity and Funding Risk management, and has also worked on the implementation of various regulatory requirements in the Treasury area. He has acquired around 5 years of project management experience, 2 years of which as a senior project manager at Credit Suisse AG (now a subsidiary of UBS AG).

Michael is interested in steering his career forward into new topic domains, including that of digital transformation, in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its use in the financial industry. In this respective field, he has already completed some education, with more to come during the course of 2024. Michael joined the PMI Swiss Chapter to learn and to prepare for his PMP certification. Additionally, he likes to meet people, and to build a network to collaborate and learn from each other.

In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, running and doing fitness training. He likes nature and is outside in the forest and mountains whenever possible.

You can learn more about Michael by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Alpha Ziman - June 2024

Alpha Ziman

Alpha Ziman, originally from India, holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Mumbai. She has spent the last decade in the United Arab Emirates, working in the Oil, Gas, and Utility Industry within the Public Sector, as a Project Assistant (aka Senior Executive Assistant). With her recent relocation to Zurich, she is enthusiastic about leveraging her skills in the Swiss Project Management environment.

Alpha is a seasoned project management professional. including the certifications Certified Project Business Analyst (PMI-PBA®) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®). Her roles involved a blend of administrative, organizational, and communication skills, underpinned by a strong understanding of project management principles.

Her motivation to join the Swiss Chapter stems from a deep desire for personal fulfillment found in contributing to something greater than oneself. With a profound passion for project management, Alpha became part of the Zurich volunteering team to engage in an environment conducive to learning and insight exchange, along with the eagerness to connect with professionals who share the same enthusiasm in the field of Project Management.

Beyond her professional pursuits, Alpha finds joy in trekking, meeting new people, and continuously acquiring new skills.

You can learn more about Alpha by visiting her LinkedIn profile.