Our Purpose
At Previse Systems, we have set out to make ETRM software
- more performant,
- really user-friendly,
- simpler and quicker to implement,
- fast and efficient to adapt,
- easy to connect and expand, and
- much more cost-efficient!
Our Essentials
Our team members
- have been in energy trading software for a long time,
- are competent,
- work hard,
- enjoy what we are doing, and
- are proud of our achievements!
Your next step?
Are you interested in joining a winning team?
Check here for current openings, or just drop us a note and let us know what you could contribute to our ongoing success!
The Previse Team
Florence is passionate about what she does, and she does a lot at Previse Systems! For her, it is all about the interaction with customers – as a product manager, translating requirements to specifications, as a product specialist, assisting customers in implementations and beyond, and of course as a pre-sales expert, introducing prospective customers to the breadth and depth of the software’s capabilities.
Florence has spent several years implementing and integrating ETRM software at energy companies all over Europe, given her comprehensive insights into the day-to-day operations and related software system requirements for electricity, natural gas and certificates trading in the European markets.
Florence lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland.
Christine adds customer value as a main asset for software integration and implementation projects.
With 7 years of consulting and software implementation experience for energy companies on both sides of the pond, Christine combines her expertise in European gas and power markets with a solid understanding of the underlying challenges energy companies face in the current market. Her detail-oriented work ethic and high adaptability to different cultures and fast-paced work environments ensure that customer expectations are consistently exceeded.
Christine lives in the Düsseldorf area of Germany and although she loves all animals, she plans to get a cat in the near future.
Anna fulfils a variety of roles – in design & development, data analysis and documentation for Previse Systems and also as product owner of the Master Data Management as a Service offering on behalf of ChorusLink.
Anna has 15 years of experience in finance, consulting, services operations and project management. Her attention to detail and ability to coordinate a multitude of diverse tasks in an efficient manner provides vital support to several areas of Previse operations.
Anna lives in the Zug area of Switzerland with her partner and their son. Once circumstances allow, she will have a dog.
Linda supports our marketing and sales team as an intern. With a passion for bridging communication gaps and creating compelling content, she assists us in various areas including external communications, event planning and liaising with our clients.
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen, Linda is passionate about deciphering customer needs and the art of effective communication tailored to different audiences.
Having gathered valuable work and study experience abroad, Linda appreciates the multicultural dynamics within the Previse team and with clients from different corners of the world.
Birgit leads the legal, finance and human resources functions at Previse Systems.
With a background of over 30 years in setting up and running finance, legal, HR and operations departments across various industries, most recently for an energy software company, Birgit’s diligence, business acumen and experience ensure a best-practice approach to operations and prudent cost management for Previse Systems.
Birgit lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland.
Martin oversees software design and product management at Previse Systems, a role in which he merges disruptive visions with meticulous attention to detail.
Equipped with a 20-year background in the energy software industry, Martin has worked in both design and project roles at energy companies as well as for different software vendors. This has given him the unique insights into customers’ business processes and requirements that he now translates into Previse Systems’ software capabilities.
Martin lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland with his family and a few pets.
Asbjørn is the soul and principal driving force behind Previse Systems.
Asbjørn has spent all his professional life – starting in 2000 – in energy trading. Initially working for a major utility in multiple different roles, he developed a profound expertise in business processes and their interplay with information technology, which eventually led him to join a vendor of trading software. Over the last 14 years, he has become a trusted adviser to some of Europe’s largest energy trading companies who have benefitted from his exceptional skills and his thorough understanding of energy value chains. His passion for excellence and his constant search for the optimal solution fuels Previse Systems’ vision for a new approach to energy trading software.
Asbjørn lives in the Zug area of Switzerland with his wife and Martin’s cat.
Basil leads software development at Previse Systems.
With over 10 years of technical experience in the financial and commodity industries, he is well-equipped to deliver our software platforms to the world. A strong believer of “design it right, build it once”, he draws the perfect balance of skills to run our development team from years spent designing, developing, administering and supporting software systems.
Basil lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland with his girlfriend. (If he had a pet, it would be a panda bear.)
Péter wears several hats at Previse Systems. Besides his important contributions to product management – new feature design and development, quality assurance, release management, database management – he is also tasked with establishing and running customer support.
With a background of 10 years in a variety of roles around ETRM application management, including project implementation and support roles with both a leading gas trading company and an ETRM software vendor, his thorough understanding of technology and his commitment to customer satisfaction, Péter is an anchor team member for Previse Systems in various departments of our organisation.
Péter lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland with his wife.
Alex is a core contributor to various aspects of product development at Previse Systems.
Well versed in modern aspects of information technology, Alex’ specific areas of interest include distributed systems, machine learning, “big data” and data engineering, business intelligence and advanced analytics. In combination with a sound familiarity with the architecture of traditional E/CTRM solutions, his expertise is key to advance Previse Systems’ New Paradigm for energy trading software.
Alex lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland. He likes dogs but plans to have a cat in the course of 2022 now (didn’t happen in 2021 as originally planned …).
Marc drives business development, marketing and communications at Previse Systems.
Marc has over 15 years of trading and risk management software sales and business development under his belt, 10 of which in the energy industry. He is passionate about efficient, transparent and professional interactions with customers and partners, and sees sales as the permanent quest for “win-win” for all involved parties.
Marc lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland with his family, four dogs and four guinea pigs.
Lorenzo is a key resource in Previse Systems’ software development team.
Lorenzo combines a sound background in both technology and the energy markets with a drive to perfection and a fundamental curiosity about finding ways to continuously improve the software. His specific areas of interest include Smart Contracts, workflow management, trade load optimisation and the integration with algorithmic trading and quality assurance on those and other components of Previse Systems’ product. Lorenzo thrives on working through new concepts and translating customer requirements into working code.
Lorenzo lives in the Zurich area of Switzerland.
Benediktus advocates a compelling product experience driving the success of our customers by underlining the significance of quality assurance.
Benediktus brings 30 years of IT experience in various production, development, operation, and verification and validation contexts – mainly focused on product testing, infrastructure management, system and software integration as well as process definition. He strongly believes that product quality is a joint effort that needs to be built in, not bolted on.
Benediktus lives in the Nuremberg area of Germany with his family. They don’t have pets but like strange owls.
As an intern, Mart is driven by a strong desire to delve into the intricacies of the ETRM field and learn from the seasoned experts at Previse. He joins us with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Information Technology from the University of Twente.
Mart contributes to optimizing internal IT processes and enhancing Coral through business-driven requirements. Before Previse, Mart excelled in the Business & IT interface as an account manager at a SaaS startup.
Mart’s exposure to multiple European countries has cultivated a profound appreciation for the international environment that Previse and Zurich offer. Mart currently lives near Zurich and has developed a great passion for the Swiss mountains. Additionally, Mart harbors a fondness for chickens: If given the chance, he would happily relocate his chickens from the Netherlands to Switzerland.
For the last 10 years Nate has been spearheading innovation and strategic commercial initiatives for various software companies. The past five years have seen him play pivotal roles in commercial and product development. He has particularly excelled in steering projects related to PPA software, and advisory services, and contributing to the success of renewable software companies through comprehensive involvement in operations and maintenance.
Nate’s career is marked by a fervent commitment to turning groundbreaking ideas into tangible successes. His passion lies in navigating the entire product lifecycle, from conceptualizing MVPs to achieving market success.
Currently resides in Zurich with his partner and young son.
Casper supports the finance team and brings valuable experience from his tenure in public accounting, previously serving a multitude of different companies.
Casper’s experience in public accounting allows him to set-up important processes and guidelines to ensure Previses’ adherence to the local Swiss financial rules, as well as ensuring the day-to-day operations are running smoothly at the Horgen office.
Living in Switzerland for the past 5 years with an international background, Casper fits perfectly into the strong international team at Previse, with Danish/Swedish roots as well as having lived in the US and Hungary for numerous years.
Casper currently resides in Lucerne and plans on relocating closer to Zurich soon.
Chris is a key contributor to the sales and marketing team, bringing fresh ideas and a much-appreciated outside perspective.
With 5 years of experience in SaaS business development, Chris is rapidly establishing his foothold in Previse Systems’ sales while at the same time supporting marketing as the company’s social media manager.
Chris has lived across many European countries and picked up several languages along the way, among them Polish, English, French and most recently also Spanish.
Chris lives in the Geneva area of Switzerland with his family.
Meet Viktor, a valued member of our product management team. With a robust background spanning over a decade in the IT realm of the oil and natural gas industry, he brings extensive expertise in support, project implementation, and business analysis to the table.
Residing in the scenic Zurich area of Switzerland alongside his wife, Viktor’s passion for innovative solutions and strategic insights adds immense value to our product development. His dedication and wealth of experience make him an integral part of our team, driving our vision forward with precision and ingenuity.
Anjali is driven by her enthusiasm to immerse herself in the ETRM field and learn from the experienced crew at Previse Systems. As a Junior Consultant in Services, she brings a fresh perspective to the team.
Before joining Previse, Anjali worked as an Infrastructure Monitoring Consultant, where she honed her skills in managing and optimizing complex systems.
Originally from India, Anjali has been residing in Basel, Switzerland, for the last years with her husband and a collection of cherished plants.
In her personal time, Anjali is a dedicated professional Indian Classical dancer, performing across Switzerland and sharing her cultural heritage through her art.
Megi Cekada
Megi brings a wealth of experience to the master data team. With a remarkable 13-year tenure as the leader of a hospitality and brewing company, she decided to embark on a new professional journey, leading her to Previse Systems. Known for her attention to detail and ability to multitask, Megi is motivated by challenges and the chance to learn new skills. She currently resides in Croatia with her family and dog.
Torben supports Previse Systems as a Product Market Specialist and contributes with a wealth of experience in the industry. With a career spanning 10 years in front office energy trading roles, followed by another 10 years in internal and external consulting positions, he has honed his expertise at the intersection of business and IT.
But Torben isn’t just all business. Back home in Denmark, he’s a family man, happily married and expertly juggling the demands of three kids.
Simon acts as the Head of Delivery at Previse Systems ensuring the successful implementation of the software for our clients.
With over 23 years of project and large program management experience, as well as 10 years working for ETRM vendors, he is well-equipped to drive and ensure successful delivery of our software platform for our clients. A strong believer of “do the right thing, not the easy thing”, he works tirelessly to create an atmosphere of collaboration across Previse Systems, our clients and our partner organisations – to ensure successful deliveries and joint successful outcomes for all parties.
Simon lives in West Sussex in the UK with his wife and pet cat Riley.
Eva acts as an interconnector between customers and product management – combining implementation tasks with the writing of specifications and software quality assurance.
Eva has 10 years of experience in software consulting in the energy sector, where she has worked in in various roles both for a software vendor and for a utility as software user, namely project manager, analyst and implementation consultant. She enjoys working with energy companies and translating business requirements into software functionalities. With her profound experience, her structured approach to problem-solving and her sense of duty, customers can rely on her to consistently deliver targeted solutions.
Eva lives in the Tallinn area of Estonia with her husband and two kids.
Darren supports Previse Systems as a brilliant Senior Consultant.
Having started as a software developer, he moved into Implementation and Professional Services for natural gas, power, and physical liquids. Along the way he has worked with major clients such as ExxonMobil, SSE, INEOS and E.ON. “With 20 years’ experience in the energy market, I’m looking forward to working with new clients and moving them onto the Coral platform.”
Aside from his professional skills, Darren is a keen skier. As we prepare for new ventures in the energy sector, it’s not just on the slopes that we’ll be scaling new heights with Darren!
Stuart Bishop
Stuart leads various aspects of product development at Previse Systems.
Stuarts works as a product owner for the Framework UI and collaborates on many core functionalities, but his primary focus lays with the App EcoSystem. He fulfills the role of both architect and developer – creating and bringing this phenomenal suite of technologies to life. Stuart believes that Apps are the way forward for enhancement, customization, and integration of Coral with client and third-party systems.
Stuart has worked as a developer in the CTRM sector for longer than he can remember. He loves working with clients and wielding our technologies to solve their problems, nearly as much as he loves creating the technology itself.
Stuart lives by the Grand Union Canal in the heart of England, where with his partner, Stuart raises ungrateful ducks, makes glass, and plays the guitar … poorly.
Phillip contributes with a wealth of experience in leading ETRM sales efforts to renowned ETRM organizations as our Senior Sales Executive.
With a keen understanding of customer needs and a knack for simplifying complex scenarios, he addresses pain points and eases the transition to a new ETRM software landscape. Collaborating closely with our growing partner network, Phillip ensures clients encounter the smoothest change possible.
London-based, Phillip might miss out on the Lake Zurich view, but he is definitely charting a course that is precisely aligned with Previse Systems’ mission. As a former competitive sailor and passionate cyclist, he brings just the right amount of energy to the team.
Kumar is a product owner at Previse Systems with a strong foundation in E/CTRM products and services. With a focus on front office components, Kumar excels in cascading, option exercise, and trade management, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of efficiency and functionality.
Boasting 15 years of experience in the industry, Kumar is well-versed in the complexities of the European ETRM landscape, bringing a diverse skill set and a comprehensive understanding of various market requirements.
Kumar’s dedication to his work is matched by his passion for tennis. A fervent fan of Roger Federer, Kumar not only enjoys watching the sport but also aspires to participate in tournaments himself.
Mathias is a Software Developer at Previse, bringing a wealth of curiosity and technical expertise to the team. .
Before joining Previse, Mathias spent 2.5 years, working with Coral from both a customer’s perspective and as a developer.
With a Danish background, he was drawn to Previse by his desire to be part of its growth and to experience working in Switzerland. He believes Coral is one of the best ETRMs and strives to make it even more developer-friendly.
Outside of work, Mathias enjoys sustainable cooking, whether spicing up a ‘Too Good To Go’ deal or buying soon-to-expire groceries.
Mary is the Product Owner for US Natural Gas at Previse Systems, where she perfects her philosophy of “work should be fun”. She joined Previse with great anticipation of the variety of roles she would be called upon to perform as one of the first hires for Previse’s growing North American operations. She has not been disappointed; there is no monotony here.
Mary has over 30 years of experience in the US natural gas industry. Most of those years have been spent in the ETRM arena, working for both vendors and consultancies. Her job duties have included solution designing, delivering professional services around ETRM implementations, training, quality assurance, customer support and sales support.
She was born in and currently resides in the Houston area, which is fitting given her love of the Energy Markets and Houston referred to as the Energy Capital of the World.
Mary spends her free time socializing with friends and colleagues, listening to music of all kinds, attending art exhibitions, walking in the woods and watching old movies.
Patrycja is an experienced software developer with a strong background in the industry, gained from a two-year stint in Denmark working for NET, a client of Previse. Her expertise in client needs and software optimization plays a crucial role in her current job, where she focuses on enhancing software functionalities and performance.
Before joining Previse, Patrycja took a five-month travel break, enriching her life and gaining new perspectives. She also enjoys running, having completed half marathons in Aalborg and Kathmandu.
Currently living in Poland with her husband and their cat Tommy, she enjoys a charming and balanced remote working environment.
Tim is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in European Electricity, Gas Scheduling, OTC trading, and UK powerplant optimization. He has also spent a decade as a Senior IT Business Analyst in Investment Banking, Financial Services, and Regulatory sectors. His expertise includes project implementation, business analysis, testing, and test management.
Fluent in German, French, and Russian, Tim has international experience having worked in Germany and Denmark. He currently resides in the London area of the UK.
Outside of his professional life, Tim enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two daughters. His hobbies include winemaking, gardening, woodworking, and baking sourdough bread. He is also musically talented, playing the guitar, piano, and violin, and participates in choral singing as a baritone.
Argos is our Chief Canine Officer (CCO), a lively 2.5-year-old with a colorful past. During his early years, he lived through a toughening spell as a street dog in Hungary, where he had to fend for himself before finding his way to Switzerland. In his new household, alongside two other dogs, he has finally found contentment. He’s a canine chameleon, mastering commands (in Swiss German despite the Hungarian background!) like a pro and showcasing his inner cat indoors – lap-seeking, sofa-snuggling, and the ultimate couch potato during TV time!
With a keen killer instinct outdoors, he’s been responsible for the untimely demise 💀 of approximately 12 mice 🐁 (and counting!), one bird, and several other smaller creatures since joining us.
He loves tearing around at full speed and has a particular fondness for car rides. He’s also a people person, enjoying the company of humans. He frequently visits our office, where he fulfils a wide array of functions, from access control to general comforting.
Originally from the area near Bern, Thomas brings over 15 years of valuable experience from the energy sector. His expertise in back office and portfolio management roles has seen him lead significant projects. Now embracing a new opportunity, Thomas is keen on the rapid role changes and the dynamic environment of Previse. He is committed to using his skills to advance our position as a leader in energy trading and risk management software, enjoying the travel that his role involves.
Outside of work, Thomas enjoys a quiet personal life. He is married and finds relaxation in hiking, gourmet cooking, and photography. Always keen to expand his knowledge, he is currently pursuing further education in organizational development.
Originally from Ukraine, Viktor has spent the past 10 years living in Tallinn, Estonia. He brings over 12 years of rich experience in the commodity trading sector. Viktor’s expertise spans across various commodities including Power, Natural Gas, Coal, Shale Oil, LNG, Emissions, Renewables, and Financial Derivatives. In his career, he has excelled in roles focusing on risk management, PNL & MtM reporting, and trading operations support, leading significant projects from vendor selection to system configuration and postproduction support.
Now, as a Senior Consultant in the Services team at Previse, Viktor is excited about the innovative challenges and dynamic environment. He is committed to leveraging his extensive background to strengthen Previse’s position as a leader in energy trading and risk management software.
Outside of work, he enjoys an active lifestyle with interests in gym workouts, cross-fit, yoga, power lifting, and swimming. Viktor is married, with two children.