👋 Hi! I'm Marco.

I don't just manage projects — I build them. With AI, end-to-end thinking and 15 years of Swiss IT experience.

AI · Project Manager · Business Analyst from Zurich. From strategy and business analysis to the finished app — pragmatic, secure and with the big picture in mind.

  • 15+Years of experience
  • 50+Projects
  • CASArtificial Intelligence

Business IT specialist from Zurich with roots in the Swiss financial industry and hands-on retail experience. I combine technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. Having completed the CAS Artificial Intelligence, I am now pursuing the CAS Customer & Marketing Intelligence and Big Data, on my way to the MAS Business Intelligence.

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Project management
  • Business analysis
  • Automation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Process Mining
  • App Development
Marco Valena

I combine what is usually spread across several people: as a management consultant, I work out the strategy with you. As a business analyst and project manager, I see it through. As a developer, I build the solution myself. After the rollout, I keep supporting operations with managed services. One point of contact, from the first idea to live operation.

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Testimonials
Marco Valena's approach stands out for its consistent practical focus: the latest AI methods are put into practice through self-implemented projects, complemented by a critical reflection on limits and risks. Particularly noteworthy are the live implementations, the thorough security awareness regarding prompt injection and data protection, and the transparent presentation of errors and solutions.
Prof. Dr. Giampiero Beroggi
Prof. Dr. Giampiero Beroggi Lecturer and Programme Director, CAS Artificial Intelligence
University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons · September 2026

What I do for you

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Artificial Intelligence

Claude Code · Gemini · Local LLM
  • RAG & Ethical AI
  • Vibe Coding & App Development
  • Web design with AI
  • LLM integration
02

Automation

Removing manual bottlenecks
  • Scalable automations
  • Process Mining
  • AI-powered workflows
  • Integration & support
03

Methodology

Agile or waterfall
  • Fast adaptation to the client environment
  • Maximum benefit on site
  • Pragmatic solutions
  • AI-augmented PM
04

App Development

PC, Mac & Mobile
  • End-to-end software development
  • AI-assisted Vibe Coding
  • Business know-how included
  • From idea to launch

Certifications

CAS Artificial Intelligence

FHGR, Chur

IPMA International Project Management

Project management

HERMES Swiss PM Standard

Project management

Professional Scrum Master™ I

scrum.org · Certified

IREB Requirements Engineering

Business analysis

ISTQB Software Testing

Quality Assurance

Proven industry expertise

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Financial institutions

Many years of experience with Swiss financial institutions. Digitalisation projects from e-banking to comprehensive IT4IT tool landscapes.

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Quality Assurance & Tool Management

Management and operation of QA systems, requirements engineering tools and security tools — from request-to-change to complete tool administration.

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Change management & team leadership

Implementation of change management at Globus. Identifying optimisation potential, eliminating media discontinuities, stakeholder management.

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Hardware & software rollouts

Switzerland-wide rollout of restaurant POS systems on iPad and mobile devices. Structured coordination of complex rollouts for end users of all ages.

Recent projects

Platform · Schools2026

elternpakt.ch

Digital platform for schools, parent councils and municipalities: parents jointly agree on "no personal smartphone in primary school" — with guidance, community exchange and AI support.

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elternpakt.ch
Web design · SEO2025

hs-obfelden.ch

SEO-optimised website with modern navigation for the HS Obfelden slot car club.

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hs-obfelden.ch
Web design · Restaurant2025

mikas-hedinger-weiher.ch

New website for Mikas at Hedinger Weiher — modern, local, authentic.

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mikas-hedinger-weiher.ch
Product · Software · 5 languages2025

slotdash.ch

Now live: modern race software for slot car tracks with Bepfe electronics — own product in 5 languages. Introductory price for slot clubs: CHF 29 instead of 99 (until 31.12.2026).

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slotdash.ch
Game · 3D2026

geo-game.io

GeoGame — a daily geography puzzle on an interactive 3D globe.

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geo-game.io

Frequently asked questions

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Who is Marco Valena?

Marco Valena is an AI project manager and business analyst from Zurich with over 15 years of Swiss IT experience and a completed CAS Artificial Intelligence at the University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons. He guides projects from strategy through business analysis to the finished app.

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What services does Marco Valena offer?

Artificial intelligence (RAG, LLM integration, vibe coding), automation and process mining, project management (agile or waterfall) and end-to-end app development for PC, Mac and mobile.

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Which certifications does Marco Valena hold?

CAS Artificial Intelligence (FH Graubünden), IPMA, HERMES, Professional Scrum Master I, IREB Requirements Engineering and ISTQB Software Testing.

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Which industries does Marco Valena have experience in?

Swiss financial institutions, retail (change management at Globus), restaurant POS rollouts as well as quality assurance and tool management.

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How can I contact Marco Valena?

By email at marco@valena.ch or via LinkedIn. Marco works for clients across Switzerland, on site or remote.

Have a project in mind? Let's talk AI & Beyond.

marco@valena.ch

Whether classic IT, automation or the next step with artificial intelligence — I look forward to your project.