Development engineer, control systems specialist, and consultant with more than ten years of international experience in advanced power conversion systems, control software, and product development. Proven ability to translate complex technical challenges into robust, scalable, and market‑ready solutions, with particular focus on high‑power converters, dynamic drive systems, and energy applications such as pumped‑hydro systems, STATCOMs, and grid‑coupling solutions.
Holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Electrical Engineering with specialization in energy and propulsion systems, complemented by a Business certificate from the London School of Economics. Technical expertise is grounded in control theory, dynamic system modelling, and software development, with hands‑on experience in C/C++, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and modern development workflows.
More than a decade of professional experience with leading industrial companies including ABB, Hitachi, and Hitachi Energy in Switzerland and China. Professional roles have encompassed control algorithm development, system architecture, product specialization, and market development, bridging deep engineering expertise with product and business perspectives. Regularly operates as a technical interface between customers, development teams, and management, supporting alignment from concept through deployment.
In parallel with consulting activities, active engagement in higher technical education as a lecturer in Python programming and data analysis. Extensive experience working in international environments, with professional fluency in German, French, English, and Mandarin.
Through dcc‑group, supports clients in control system design, software development, technical project leadership, and product strategy, combining engineering rigor with a pragmatic, business‑oriented mindset.
Dou Yue
Cross‑cultural consultant specializing in China and East Asia, supporting organizations and individuals engaged in international business, market entry, and intercultural collaboration. Her work focuses on practical communication, cultural understanding, and alignment between European and East Asian business environments. She holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Chinese Culture and Literature from Beijing Language and Culture University and has several years of professional experience working in China with Chinese technology and media companies, including Tencent and ByteDance. Her roles included content development and editorial responsibilities within short‑form digital media teams. After relocating to Switzerland, Dou Yue has continued her work in education and consulting, delivering Chinese language and culture training for professionals, with emphasis on business communication and cross‑cultural context.
Within dcc‑group, she supports clients active in or entering East Asian markets through cross‑cultural consulting, communication support, and China‑focused advisory services, combining academic background with practical industry experience.
Andreas Urech
MSc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from ETH Zürich. Engineer specializing in high-power drive systems and safety-critical control software.
Expert in software hardening and functional safety according to IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and IEC 62443. Extensive experience in modeling and real-time implementation of control systems for power electronic drives.
10+ years of international experience in design, integration, and commissioning of complex drive systems (kW–MW range). Strong background in embedded and real-time systems (C/C++, IEC 61131-3), industrial communication (CAN/CANopen, Ethernet), and cybersecurity aligned with IEC 62443 and ISO/IEC 27001.
Focus on deterministic behavior, robustness, and system-level reliability in demanding industrial environments.
Through dcc‑group, he shares selected expert knowledge and provides high‑level, non‑operational technical input related to safety‑critical control system design, software robustness, and high‑power drive architectures, with reference to IEC 61508, ISO 13849, and IEC 62443