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Hi, I am Thomas

Thomas Lohmüller

Platform Architect at Informatik Kanton Aargau

As a visionary IT architect with over 15 years of experience in the public sector, I shape the strategic development of modern IT landscapes. In my role as Platform Architect at Informatik Kanton Aargau, I guide digital transformation through innovative cloud-native solutions and establish binding standards for enterprise architectures. My focus is on connecting technology vision, business requirements, and governance structures to create future-ready IT strategies.

Strategic Leadership
Innovation Management
Strategic Communication
IT Governance
Architecture Vision
Technology Excellence

Skills

AI & LLM Strategy
AI & LLM Strategy

Strategic leadership in the introduction of AI solutions, particularly LLMs. Successful implementation of Open WebUI for ~5000 users on Kubernetes. Expertise in AI Agents, n8n workflows, and requirements analysis for optimal AI usage.
Technology Monitoring & Innovation
Technology Monitoring & Innovation

Responsible for the ‘Infrastructure & Platforms’ area in the Technology Radar. Leading technology workshops and active innovation scouting to identify cutting-edge technologies for the public sector.
Technology Advisory Board (TAB)
Technology Advisory Board (TAB)

Member and co-creator of the Technology and Architecture Board (TAB) of Kanton Aargau. Significantly involved in the founding, staffing, and development of the board’s vision and processes.
Public Sector Expertise
Public Sector Expertise

Over 15 years of deep experience in cantonal administration. Comprehensive collaboration with all departments, profound understanding of regulatory requirements, and successful implementation of IT strategies in the public environment.
Enterprise & Platform Architecture
Enterprise & Platform Architecture

Strategic planning and design of enterprise IT architectures, cloud-native platforms, and DevOps transformations. Definition of binding standards and best practices for the entire cantonal administration.
Cloud-Native Technologies
Cloud-Native Technologies

Deep expertise in container orchestration and cloud-native architectures. Certified Kubernetes Administrator with comprehensive experience in design, deployment, and governance of enterprise Kubernetes platforms.
DevOps & Platform Engineering
DevOps & Platform Engineering

Architect of modern DevOps toolchains and CI/CD pipelines. Expertise in GitOps workflows, Infrastructure-as-Code, and automated deployment strategies for enterprise environments.
Linux & Open Source Ecosystem
Linux & Open Source Ecosystem

Over 25 years of expertise in enterprise Linux environments. Strategic consulting for open source adoption, configuration management, and secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.

Experiences

1
Informatik Kanton Aargau

2010 - Present

Oberentfelden

Central IT service provider for the entire administration.

Platform Architect (Staff Position)

2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Strategic development of IT platforms and architectures for the entire cantonal administration
  • Leadership and coordination of technological innovation projects in the cloud and DevOps environment
  • Definition of binding standards and best practices for modern IT solutions
  • Expert consulting to management on technical and strategic IT issues
  • Responsibility for technical roadmap and governance of platform services
Technology Advisor (Staff Position)

2017 - 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Strategic development of the technology landscape and tool chain of Informatik Aargau
  • Technical support for projects in developing future-ready solution architectures
  • Guidance of organization-wide DevOps transformation and operational support for specific technical challenges
  • Conception, development, and operation of the central DevOps toolchain (GitLab, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines)
  • Conducting training and workshops for development teams and project managers
System Engineer and Project Manager

2010 - 2017

Responsibilities:
  • Development of Linux environment
  • Implementation of configuration management (CFEngine, later migration to SaltStack)
  • Migration of monitoring from Nagios to Zabbix
  • Architecture planning and development of a tool for consolidating monitoring alerts
terreActive AG

2009 - 2010

Aarau

Comprehensive security solutions from a single source.

IT Security Engineer

2009 - 2010

Responsibilities:
  • Reviewing firewall logs for anomalies
  • Operation of security systems such as firewalls, mail gateways, and proxy systems from various manufacturers
  • Participation in security assessments
2
3
KV Lenzburg-Reinach

2002 - 2008

Lenzburg

Commercial vocational school and adult education.

Course Leader for Adult Education and IT Teacher (Part-time)

2002 - 2008

Responsibilities:
  • IT courses for adults (vocational baccalaureate after apprenticeship)
  • IT courses for apprentices
  • Conducting SIZ certifications
caresys GmbH

2001 - 2005

Erlinsbach & Suhr

IT service provider focused on Linux solutions for SMEs

Owner and Managing Director

2001 - 2005

Responsibilities:
  • Strategic leadership of the company
  • Engineering and development/operation of Linux-based IT solutions
  • Management of accounting, payroll administration, and taxes
4
5
Swisscom AG

1997 - 2001

Olten

As Switzerland’s number 1 for communication, IT and entertainment, we are shaping the future. Swisscom is one of the most innovative and sustainable companies in Switzerland.

Apprentice (Vocational Training)

1997 - 2001

Responsibilities:
  • Operation of apprentice network
  • Support for data management for POS systems
  • Support for mobile base platform on Sun Solaris
  • Support for hotline staff

Education
letsboot
2022-present
Various multi-day courses
Taken Courses:
  • Agentic AI Engineering
  • CKAD (Kubernetes) Course
  • DevOps Continuing Education
DevOps Institute
2022
DevOps Foundation Course with Certification
University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
2019-2021
CAS Digital Transformation Manager
Thesis Goal Achievement: 25 out of 26 points
University of Applied Sciences Zurich (HSZT) / now ZHAW
2012-2014
MAS Business Engineering
Final Grade: 5.5
ETH Zurich
2008-2010
Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science
ETH Zurich
2005-2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science
University of Applied Sciences Zurich (HSZT) / now ZHAW
2001-2005
Computer Science Engineer FH
Swisscom AG & Vocational School Solothurn
1997-2001
Computer Scientist EFZ with Technical Vocational Baccalaureate