Daniel Binggeli
CTO @ Puzzle ITC
CTO @ Puzzle ITC
Heimiswil, Switzerland
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Daniel Binggeli is the CTO at Puzzle ITC, an open-source-driven company, where he brings over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. With expertise in software development, architecture, and Platform Engineering, Daniel is passionate about how technical innovation can align with organizational transformation to empower teams and streamline operations.
What sets Daniel apart is his ability to connect and navigate across a diverse range of topics. From AI to sustainability in IT, and from his role as a hands-on CTO to his life as a dedicated family man and self-sufficient homesteader, Daniel thrives at the intersection of seemingly contrasting domains. This broad perspective allows him to approach challenges with creativity and balance, leveraging insights from all aspects of his life.
Throughout his career, Daniel has taken on roles such as developer, architect, and team lead, providing him with a well-rounded understanding of the software development lifecycle and operational dynamics. His blend of technical depth, leadership, and versatility makes him a driving force for impactful and sustainable solutions, both in technology and beyond.
Daniel Binggeli ist CTO bei Puzzle ITC, einem Unternehmen mit klarer Open-Source-DNA, und blickt auf über 20 Jahre Erfahrung in der IT-Branche zurück. Mit fundierter Expertise in Softwareentwicklung, Architektur und Platform Engineering setzt er sich leidenschaftlich dafür ein, technische Innovationen mit organisatorischem Wandel in Einklang zu bringen. Sein Ziel ist es, Teams zu befähigen und operative Abläufe effizienter zu gestalten.
Was Daniel besonders auszeichnet, ist seine Fähigkeit, Brücken zwischen unterschiedlichsten Themenfeldern zu schlagen. Ob Künstliche Intelligenz oder Nachhaltigkeit in der IT, ob in seiner Rolle als „Hands-on“-CTO, als Familienmensch oder als autarker Selbstversorger – Daniel blüht an der Schnittstelle vermeintlicher Gegensätze auf. Diese weite Perspektive ermöglicht es ihm, Herausforderungen mit Kreativität und Balance zu begegnen, indem er Erkenntnisse aus allen Bereichen seines Lebens synergetisch nutzt.
In seiner bisherigen Laufbahn war Daniel unter anderem als Entwickler, Architekt und Teamleiter tätig, wodurch er ein ganzheitliches Verständnis für den Software-Lebenszyklus und operative Dynamiken gewonnen hat. Seine Mischung aus technischer Tiefe, Führungsstärke und Vielseitigkeit macht ihn zu einer treibenden Kraft für wirkungsvolle und nachhaltige Lösungen – sowohl in der Technologie als auch darüber hinaus.
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Product-Minded Platforms: Empowering Engineers for Business Impact en
As IT navigates the significant transformation towards product-oriented delivery, platform engineering finds itself at a critical point. The pressure is growing across all of IT, from product teams to the foundational platform teams, to not only deliver but to demonstrate tangible business value and drive down costs.
This talk tackles this challenge head-on, exploring how to integrate product thinking directly within platform teams. We'll explore the practical application of the key Dimensions of the Product Operating Model, reimagining user-centered design specifically for platform engineering.
A tangible approach involves shifting the mindset, intrinsically motivating engineers to prioritize creating measurable business outcomes and cost efficiencies, rather than solely focusing on feature development and top-down decision making.
What Platform Engineering and Ice Hockey Have in Common (More Than You Think!) en
Think Platform Engineering is a buzzword? You're not wrong - BUT let's talk about it! Join Adrian Brunner, former professional ice hockey player and Co-Lead of Platform Engineering, and Daniel Binggeli, CTO of Puzzle ITC, on a unique journey through the world of platform engineering.
Their talk will look at the many aspects of platform engineering, drawing interesting parallels with ice hockey.
Expect a lively discussion on key topics like investment, Platform-mindset, choosing the right interfaces, platform lifecycle management, and efficient feedback processes.
Like a successful ice hockey team, excellent platform engineering requires more than a new word; it demands clear vision, good coordination, and the right mix of people. Let Adrian and Daniel inspire you on how to boost your initiatives through streamlined processes, teamwork, and smart decision-making. Prepare for insightful session that proves platform engineering is a true team sport—just like ice hockey!
Legacy Knights and Lifecycle Heroes – Beyond Fairytales en
Legacy systems are a reality. But they don't have to be a destiny. This talk explores how we actively manage technical debt through quality improvement (SonarQube, AI-refactoring, test coverage). We'll present battle-tested strategies for migrations and building scalable architectures. A special emphasis will be placed on the role of Enabling Teams and Platform Engineering, which pave the way for efficient transformations. Discover how to make your software systems future-ready and sustainable—and empower your teams to be the "Lifecycle Heroes" who bring this vision to life.
How to influence the it industry for a greener future en
In this lightning talk, as a CTO, I'll share my practical "babystep approach"—applying a classic divide and conquer strategy to transform Green IT from a vague idea into concrete engineering tasks.
We'll skip the buzzwords and dive straight into the cloud-native world: from creating transparency with the Green Software Maturity Matrix to hands-on GreenOps patterns you can implement immediately—including 'Scale to Zero' with KEDA and a look into the future of Carbon-Aware Scheduling in Kubernetes.
You'll leave this talk not with a guilty conscience, but with a clear framework to act as a multiplier within your team and to see sustainability for what it is: our industry's next great engineering challenge.
Code, Community, Cashflow: Wieso für Puzzle ITC Open Source eine Lovestory ist de
Wenn wir bei Puzzle ITC von einer „Lovestory“ sprechen, meinen wir keine Hollywood-Romanze mit Rosenblättern. Wir meinen die Art von Beziehung, die man führt, wenn man ein Haus baut: Es geht um harte Arbeit, Commitment und das Zusammenbleiben, auch wenn es mal regnet – oder die Zahlen rot sind.
In dieser Session nimmt Daniel Binggeli (CTO) dich mit auf die 25-jährige Beziehungsreise eines Unternehmens mit Open Source. Er erzählt offen von der anfänglichen Verliebtheit in die Freiheit und dem Drang, dem toxischen „Vendor Lock-in“ zu entfliehen. Doch wie in jeder Beziehung folgte der Realitätscheck: Mit der eigenen Lösung „Hitobito“ kamen die Herausforderungen. Skalierungsprobleme und Kunden, die „Free as in Freedom“ mit „Freibier“ verwechselten, führten zu roten Zahlen – dem ultimativen Liebestöter.
Erfahre, wie Puzzle durch „Paartherapie“ (Anpassung der Geschäftsmodelle) und neue Impulse (Cloud Native, SAC als Kunde) die Kurve kriegte. Ein ehrlicher Vortrag darüber, warum „Friends with Benefits“ in der Open-Source-Welt nicht funktioniert und warum Souveränität am Ende doch sexy ist
Am Anfang war es der Freiheitsdrang, der Puzzle ITC in die Arme von Open Source trieb – weg vom engen Korsett proprietärer Software. Doch wie in jeder guten Lovestory gab es einen dramatischen Mittelteil: Als mit dem eigenen Produkt „Hitobito“ die Realität der Skalierung und die roten Zahlen trafen, stand die Beziehung auf der Kippe.
Daniel Binggeli (CTO) erzählt, warum sie sich nicht scheiden ließen, sondern durch neue Geschäftsmodelle und Cloud-Native-Technologien ein Happy End fanden. Erfahre, warum Open Source eine Ehe und kein One-Night-Stand ist und warum man investieren muss (Code & Community), um langfristig Liebe (Cashflow) zu ernten. Ein Plädoyer für Partnerschaften auf Augenhöhe statt toxischer Abhängigkeiten.
Green Paths: Making Sustainability the Default with Platform Engineering en
Everyone agrees that we need Green IT, yet progress is often stalled. Why? Because we typically treat sustainability as an individual developer's burden. We ask Software Teams to "code greener" while they are already struggling with security, reliability, and feature pressure. Adding one more topic to their cognitive load is a recipe for failure.
A possible solution lies in Platform Engineering combined with an Enabling Team mindset.
In this session, we treat software teams not as subordinates, but as customers of our platform. We will construct a concrete Green Architecture Blueprint that reduces friction and makes the sustainable choice the path of least resistance:
How to abstract complexity and enforce Hardware Efficiency without the developer needing to understand the physics of the data center.
How to architect Carbon Awareness into the scheduler and "Scale to Zero" policies, automating demand shifting so teams don't have to manage it manually.
How to use the IDP to provide "Green Golden Paths" and feedback loops.
Join to learn how to build a platform that empowers your teams to drive toward Net Zero—not by forcing them to become climate scientists, but by paving the road for them.
Everyone agrees that we need Green IT, yet progress is often stalled. Why? Because we typically treat sustainability as an individual developer's burden. We ask Software Teams to "code greener" while they are already struggling with security, reliability, and feature pressure. Adding one more topic to their cognitive load is a recipe for failure.
A possible solution lies in Platform Engineering combined with an Enabling Team mindset.
Join to learn how to build a platform that empowers your teams to drive toward Net Zero—not by forcing them to become climate scientists, but by paving the road for them.
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