Frank Hofmann
Head of ICT / CIO | IT Strategy & Digital Transformation | Public Transport
Zürich, Schweiz
Head of ICT / CIO at Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV, responsible for the strategic and operational IT leadership of one of Switzerland's most significant public transport associations. Previously Head of ICT Business Applications at ZHAW, with leadership responsibility for three cross-functional teams and 20 FTEs. Holds a Master of Science in Computer Science.
Professional Experience
Oct 2016
Leiter IT / CIO
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV
Full accountability for ICT strategy, operations, and transformation at Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV since October 2016.
- Leads the entire ICT organisation of ZVV as the most senior IT executive
- Owns IT strategy, digitalisation initiatives, and ongoing ICT operations
- Steers IT projects within the regulated environment of public transport
- Serves as the key interface between technical IT, business units, and external partners
- Positions IT as a long-term strategic enabler within the association
May 2015 – May 2016
Sabbatical / Full-Time Traveler
Personal Sabbatical
One-year career break combining travel across North and South America with targeted professional development in machine learning.
- Travelled through the Americas with his wife over a period of twelve months
- Completed Andrew Ng's acclaimed Machine Learning course on Coursera.org
- Undertook an intensive immersion-based Spanish language programme on location
Oct 2011 – May 2015
Head of ICT Business Applications
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Responsible for the operation and continuous development of all line-of-business applications at the university, across three teams totalling 20 FTEs.
- Held full accountability for 'Run & Change' across all business applications at the university
- Led three cross-functional teams comprising a total of twenty full-time positions
- Collaborated closely with the CIO and CISO on application strategy and ITIL service delivery
- Represented ZHAW in a national software development project as a member of the Product Owner team
Jul 2010 – Oct 2011
Technical Project Manager
Ringier AG
Served as Technical Project Lead for the digital transformation of Ringier media brands, including the launch of the first iOS app for a Ringier premium food property.
- Launched the first iOS version of a popular Ringier premium food brand
- Supported the migration of multiple Ringier properties onto digital platforms
- Coordinated technical requirements across editorial, product development, and IT
Oct 2016
Leiter IT / CIO
Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV
Full accountability for ICT strategy, operations, and transformation at Zürcher Verkehrsverbund ZVV since October 2016.
- Leads the entire ICT organisation of ZVV as the most senior IT executive
- Owns IT strategy, digitalisation initiatives, and ongoing ICT operations
- Steers IT projects within the regulated environment of public transport
- Serves as the key interface between technical IT, business units, and external partners
- Positions IT as a long-term strategic enabler within the association
May 2015 – May 2016
Sabbatical / Full-Time Traveler
Personal Sabbatical
One-year career break combining travel across North and South America with targeted professional development in machine learning.
- Travelled through the Americas with his wife over a period of twelve months
- Completed Andrew Ng's acclaimed Machine Learning course on Coursera.org
- Undertook an intensive immersion-based Spanish language programme on location
Oct 2011 – May 2015
Head of ICT Business Applications
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Responsible for the operation and continuous development of all line-of-business applications at the university, across three teams totalling 20 FTEs.
- Held full accountability for 'Run & Change' across all business applications at the university
- Led three cross-functional teams comprising a total of twenty full-time positions
- Collaborated closely with the CIO and CISO on application strategy and ITIL service delivery
- Represented ZHAW in a national software development project as a member of the Product Owner team
Jul 2010 – Oct 2011
Technical Project Manager
Ringier AG
Served as Technical Project Lead for the digital transformation of Ringier media brands, including the launch of the first iOS app for a Ringier premium food property.
- Launched the first iOS version of a popular Ringier premium food brand
- Supported the migration of multiple Ringier properties onto digital platforms
- Coordinated technical requirements across editorial, product development, and IT
Education
Master of Science (M.Sc.) · in Informatik
Jan 1999 – Jan 2004Universität (nicht näher spezifiziert)