We are a team of 9 students currently enrolled in the Master’s degree program of Business Information Systems at the University of Applied Science Nortwest Switzerland (FHNW). During our module «Agile Business Analysis» we came together and decided to work on the start-up idea of helpica.ch.
As a team we are proud because thanks to the diverse background and expertise each of us is contributing significantly and we have put our hearts and souls in this idea, because we believe that serving communities is very rewarding.
Meet below our team members
Beat Obrist
Background
Learned to implement great ideas as an application developer initially, made my Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology and today I am working as a strategic advisor in the fintech industry.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
I notice people who face small challenges in accomplishing their daily lives. I notice people who have time, are looking for extra income and have their hearts in the right place. And I am deeply convinced that the ideal matchmaking and bringing together of these people through abc.ch creates a great impact.
Fun fact
I master the simplest dactylology.
Christian Zweili
Background
Bachelor in Computerscience. 20 years ex-perience as Computer Engineer. Working as DevOPs Engineer for Cloud Migration/Discovery and as a Product Owner.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
I believe that people are social and want to help others but don’t want to just contact people surrounding them, which they don’t really know. Our app can strongly help getting over that issue and connecting peoples in need and the ones wanting to help.
Fun fact
I use expensive Satellites to Hunt for small Boxes in the Woods in my spare time (Geo-caching).
Danilo Dattilo
Background
Bachelor in Computer Science. 10 years experience in IT. Currently working as a cloud architect for 3 years.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
It is a simple platform where you can easily request help or offer your help to someone. Everyone needs help at some point in their life and would be happy to quickly find someone who can help them.
Fun fact
Booked a flight the day before and traveled around the USA for 6 weeks.
Edgard Antonio Mourão
Background
Bachelor in Computer Engineering with 20 years of experience, for the past 15 years working in the aviation industry.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
Some people need help; others need extra money. Helpica fulfils both needs.
Fun fact
When teenager, I jumped from the 3rd floor into a small swimming pool 1.60 m deep.
Lavina Luke
Background
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering.
Experience in various process (simple opti-mizations up to VR solutions).
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
Our platform brings people with different needs together. The matchmaking between Helpies and Help-seekers will have a great & positive impact on everyones day-to-day structures
Fun fact
When I was scuba diving, I got bitten by a fish.
Marcel Winkelmann
Background
Master in Business Administration with 8 years of professional experience in the tech industry.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
Helpica connects people in need and helps therefore to make the world a better place. From my point of view, a strong purpose and worth a cause to fight for.
Fun fact
I have been on all 5 continents.
Miriam Dall’Agnolo
Background
From building offices and analysing processes and data back to building new things. But this time, a community of Helpies.
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
I believe in Helpica because it is a wonderful service to connect our society and to bring people closer again.
Fun fact
Would travel far for good food.
Sabrina Cassata
Background
16 years of professional experience
Bachelor in Business Administration
Fluent in 5 languages
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
I have a strong sense of responsibility towards the communities and feel a sense of accomplishment and reward when serving others. This is why I’m convinced that helpica.ch is an amazing platform to connect different generations
Fun fact
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger… in 2017 I experienced two hurricanes within 2 weeks.
Valeriia Afonina
Background
Master in Business Administration and Marketing
Digital marketing and targeted advertisement specialist
Why do you believe in helpica.ch?
When a project aims to benefit society, when the main mission is to unite people and remind them that to be kind doesn’t need to much efforts – such a project is definetely doomed to success!
Fun fact
Height is one of my biggest fears, but once I met a sunrise on the top of an active volcano.