Welcome to my modest little corner in the Internet. There are too many fun and interesting things to do, and never enough hours in the day, which means that I only get around to updating these pages every couple of years...

Professional information

I am a professor of computer science at the University of Applied Sciences, Northwest Switzerland. If you are one of my students, you may find some of the links on the right to be of interest.

I also consult for small businesses, especially businesses interested in using an ERP system to make their business more efficient. I have written ERP systems for small businesses, managed ERP projects, and I teach this stuff too. If you are interested in an outside assessment of your needs, or looking for someone to help manage an ERP project, I would be happy to help!

Life, the universe, and everything

My favorite hobbies are programming and math, when I can find the time for them. I am currently working on a new ERP system for my wife's whisky business. You can also find links to a couple of other projects on my software page.

I am also interested in political issues. Politics is too often driven by special interest groups, while the rest of us just stand by and watch the train wreck happen. We - the ordinary citizens - need to be involved. I am interested in three main areas:

  • Technology. Too many "green" and "eco" groups do not understand technology. They oppose everything and offer no alternatives - apparently they want to go back to squatting in caves. Technology and cheap energy are the foundation of civilization!
  • Freedom. The free exchange of information is essential to a free society. Freedom of expression is a basic human right. Yet every western country has laws that enforce censorship and restrict your right to express your opinions.
  • Africa. Send food, and destroy the livelihood of local farmers. Send money, and watch it be sucked up by corrupt governments. "for God's sake, please just stop!" Africa does not need aid. Africa needs long-term projects that help people help themselves.