MARCEL BORST
SENIOR MANAGER
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EDUCATION
1994 – 1996
Psychology
Vrije Universiteit van
Amsterdam
CERTIFICATES
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Obfelden - ZH
Accomplished IT leader with a proven track record in spearheading international IT
projects, delivering transformational business outcomes. Extensive expertise in software
development, testing, and IT strategy, consistently driving innovation and enhancing
operational efficiency. Recognized for exceptional leadership, with a strong focus on
coaching and motivating technical teams to achieve peak performance. Skilled in
building and maintaining stakeholder relationships across all levels, fostering effective
communication and collaboration. Adept at driving successful change management
initiatives, specializing in implementing system enhancements and transforming
business processes to meet evolving organizational needs.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage
multiple priorities in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Highly proficient in
2023
Startup Coach & Agile
Business Expert (SAQ)
collaborating with both business and technical teams, leveraging exceptional
2019 – 2021
Scrum / Agile
WORK EXPERIENCE
2014
Agile Project Management
& Leading an Agile Team
interpersonal skills to ensure alignment and drive successful outcomes.
Founder of a Real Estate Investment and Coaching Company
LFT Immo, Obfelden | 01.2023 – present
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2009
ISTQB Foundation
Founded and managed a real estate investment and coaching company,
combining entrepreneurial initiative with strategic planning.
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Developed and implemented tailored investment strategies for clients, offering
expert guidance in property investment, while ensuring alignment with market
SKILLSET
trends and client goals.
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Scrum / Agile / SaFe
Jira / Confluence
People Management
Program & Project
Management
Delivery Management
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, including investors,
property managers, and real estate agents.
Senior Manager
Infosys Ltd., Zürich | 07.2016 – 12.2022
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Team Leadership: Managed and empowered a 25 HC hybrid team spread across
Zurich, Singapore and India
LANGUAGES
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Program and Project Management: Spearheaded the implementation of highimpact projects within UBS AG’s Credit Risk department.
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German (C1)
English (C1)
Dutch (Native)
Delivery Management: Development and support of the customer base, as well
as budget and resource planning in alignment with contractual agreements.
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Test Management: Led the implementation of automated test projects
(Selenium, Java, SOAP UI, etc.).
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Senior Test Manager
Cognizant Technology Solutions, Zürich | 08.2012 – 07.2016
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Test Management: Orchestrated and executed comprehensive Testing Projects,
ensuring quality, efficiency and risk mitigation.
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Test planning: Directed and coordinated integration testing, functional and
business acceptance testing.
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VOLUNTARY WORK
Reporting: Regular progress updates on milestones and quality gates.
PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
Infosys Ltd., Zürich
08.2021 – 12.2022
2025 – present
Juniorenobmann und
Vorstandsmitglied
FC Merenschwand
Credit Suisse AG
Role:
Project Manager – Resources
Addressing a key challenge at CS AG: improving the quality of
senior project managers. Actively participated in the Resource
Project, managing the selection and hiring of senior project
managers and/or program managers for Credit Suisse in Europe.
2021 – present
Football Coach and Trainer
FC Merenschwand
Team:
4 FTE
Result:
Successfully attracted 10 project and senior program managers
in a time frame of 4 months, leading to hiring 8 highly qualified
managers for key projects.
HOBBIES
Infosys Ltd., Zürich
Family and Friends
Movies
Sport (Football and Golf)
03.2017 – 12.2022
UBS AG – Wealth Management
Role:
Delivery & Test Manager Credit Risk Testing
Led Software Development and Testing for Credit Risk within a
global framework agreement overseeing the testing of critical
applications in Switzerland, Singapore and India.
PERSONAL DETAILS
Team:
25 FTE
Result:
Established automated testing using Selenium, Soap UI and
PL/SQL in an environment with no prior automation,
Dutch nationality
Niederlassungsbewilligung C
Married
Three Children
Address:
Bergacherstrasse 14
8912 Obfelden
successfully automating 25% of regression testing within 6
months. Led the renegotiation of daily rates for 8 team
members, resulting in an annual revenue increase of
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Infosys Ltd., Zürich
07.2016 – 12.2017
UBS AG – Wealth Management
Role:
Program Test Manager – IPRE Program
Led the Testing Services of a nationwide Credit Risk calculation
system for UBS clients, coordinating efforts across multiple
departments and integrating complex applications to ensure
seamless functionality and compliance.
Budget: CHF 600’000.Team:
8 FTE
Result:
IPRE – newly defined calculation formula of credit and risk
scores for clients, nationwide. The calculation formula was
timely and successfully implemented and accepted by Credit
Risk Business owners.
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