Priska Burkard

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞
TechFace connects female tech talent with companies ready to do the work to keep them. We focus on helping CHROs and tech leaders find and fix silent talent leaks in their tech organisations. TechFace combines employer branding, recruiting, and strategic consulting while transforming their organizational culture. We go beyond employer branding and sourcing by integrating talent pipelines, inclusive leadership strategies, and culture change frameworks into one… Mehr anzeigen

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞
TechFace connects female tech talent with companies ready to do the work to keep them. We focus on helping CHROs and tech leaders find and fix silent talent leaks in their tech organisations. TechFace combines employer branding, recruiting, and strategic consulting while transforming their organizational culture. We go beyond employer branding and sourcing by integrating talent pipelines, inclusive leadership strategies, and culture change frameworks into one holistic approach, driving lasting business impact.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐀𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 & 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Designed strategic consulting frameworks that embed inclusive leadership practices across tech teams and product innovation, enabling organizations to evolve culture sustainably.

▹ Led culture transformation initiatives through workshops, coaching, and cross-functional governance, empowering companies to move beyond performative DEI into actionable change.

▹ Organize Switzerland’s largest conference for inclusion in tech, delivering the 8th edition in 2026 with 350+ participants, 10+ interactive workshops, high-profile keynote speakers, and multiple international sponsors, positioning TechFace as a leading voice for inclusive innovation.

- Directed impactful client projects in talent development, inclusive recruiting, and strategic integration, including:
- Accelerating Gender Diversity Through Strategic Internal Talent Development
- Fostering Inclusion in Recruiting for Enhanced Diversity
- Empowering Swiss Companies Through Strategic Career Changer Integration

▹ Built and manage a curated talent pool of 500+ diverse professionals in tech — connecting companies with exceptional talent pipelines for critical role
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Supporting as part of the ICT Advisory Board

Supporting the leadership team to grow and expand within Switzerland, advice on strategic direction of the organization.

Innosuisse understands the importance of a diverse and inclusive ecosystem and is working tirelessly to strengthen and further develop the Swiss start-up landscape. As such, Innosuisse supports start-ups and those interested in setting up a business with personalized coaching. Experienced business coaches advise and support you while you found and develop your company and ensure its sustainable growth.

At SKILLS FINDER, we’re on a mission to reshape tech recruitment by focusing on skills over resumes. Our AI-powered platform connects companies with diverse tech talent, promoting inclusive hiring practices.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Launched an AI-driven recruiting platform: Developed a platform that matches candidates with job opportunities based on skills and expertise, reducing bias in the hiring process.

▹ Secured CHF 250k in Innosuisse funding: Obtained a grant… Mehr anzeigen

At SKILLS FINDER, we’re on a mission to reshape tech recruitment by focusing on skills over resumes. Our AI-powered platform connects companies with diverse tech talent, promoting inclusive hiring practices.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Launched an AI-driven recruiting platform: Developed a platform that matches candidates with job opportunities based on skills and expertise, reducing bias in the hiring process.

▹ Secured CHF 250k in Innosuisse funding: Obtained a grant to support the development of our AI matching engine, in collaboration with the Swiss Distance University of Applied Sciences (FFHS).

▹ Led platform development: Oversaw the end-to-end development of the platform, from concept to launch, ensuring it meets the needs of both candidates and employers.

▹ Pivoted to focus on diversity hiring: Transitioned the platform's mission to prioritize diversity in tech recruitment, aligning with our commitment to inclusive hiring practices (techface.ch)

▹ Drove business development: Established partnerships with national and international companies and onboarded 500+ female candidates, expanding our reach and impact in the tech industry. Weniger anzeigen

Girls in Tech Switzerland was dedicated to empowering women in tech, fostering inclusion, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections. In July 2024, the Swiss chapter was merged into Hello 50:50 World, continuing the mission to drive equality in tech.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Advised the Board of Directors on strategic growth, partnerships, and long-term positioning within Switzerland.
▹ Identified and developed sponsorship opportunities to secure financial… Mehr anzeigen

Girls in Tech Switzerland was dedicated to empowering women in tech, fostering inclusion, and creating opportunities for meaningful connections. In July 2024, the Swiss chapter was merged into Hello 50:50 World, continuing the mission to drive equality in tech.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Advised the Board of Directors on strategic growth, partnerships, and long-term positioning within Switzerland.
▹ Identified and developed sponsorship opportunities to secure financial sustainability and drive high-impact initiatives.
▹ Supported the strategic transition into Hello 50:50 World, ensuring continuity of mission and network reach. Weniger anzeigen

Supporting the Digital Transformation by sharing information, advice and expertise as author researching topics around life-long learning, project management, recuiting, digitization and blockchain.

Read my articles… Mehr anzeigen

Supporting the Digital Transformation by sharing information, advice and expertise as author researching topics around life-long learning, project management, recuiting, digitization and blockchain.

Read my articles here:
https://morethandigital.info/online-lernen-elearning-konstantes-lernen-jederzeit-und-ueberall/
https://morethandigital.info/erfolgreich-mit-dem-richtigen-projekt-team/
https://morethandigital.info/bedingungsloses-grundeinkommen-ein-beispiel-mit-blockchain/
https://morethandigital.info/die-5-fallen-der-digitalisierung-verstehen/
https://morethandigital.info/ein-leben-ohne-lebenslauf-eine-geschichte-aus-der-blockchain-zukunft/
https://morethandigital.info/digitales-sourcing-neuste-technologien-fuer-on-demand-ressourcen/
https://morethandigital.info/talente-auf-abruf-die-flexible-arbeitswelt-wird-digitalisiert/ Weniger anzeigen

Co-founded the Girls in Tech Switzerland chapter as a leader for the German speaking part of Switzerland. Build and grow the team accordingly.
As Head of Operations I led strategic initiatives to empower women and girls to accelerate their personal and professional growth in the tech ecosystem.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Designed and scaled community programs to connect women in tech through events, mentoring, and workshops.
▹ Built meaningful partnerships with… Mehr anzeigen

Co-founded the Girls in Tech Switzerland chapter as a leader for the German speaking part of Switzerland. Build and grow the team accordingly.
As Head of Operations I led strategic initiatives to empower women and girls to accelerate their personal and professional growth in the tech ecosystem.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
▹ Designed and scaled community programs to connect women in tech through events, mentoring, and workshops.
▹ Built meaningful partnerships with companies and sponsors to expand Girls in Tech Switzerland’s reach and impact.
▹ Drove operational excellence — overseeing program planning, budgeting, and cross-team coordination to deliver consistent value for members.
▹ Created opportunities for knowledge-sharing and networking, enabling women in tech to build long-lasting professional connection Weniger anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Initiate and drive Business Cases and new Initiatives to support client facing offerings and online solutions, management and planning of C&IC specific projects as well as sub project for a program on group level
- Provide business management support by preparing internal presentation and communication to senior management, gather and provide relevant data to enable decision making
Achievements:
- Implementation of Customized Report Tool for Corporate Clients as… Mehr anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Initiate and drive Business Cases and new Initiatives to support client facing offerings and online solutions, management and planning of C&IC specific projects as well as sub project for a program on group level
- Provide business management support by preparing internal presentation and communication to senior management, gather and provide relevant data to enable decision making
Achievements:
- Implementation of Customized Report Tool for Corporate Clients as Business Project Manager
- Represent C&IC within One Wealth Management Platform and drive C&IC specific business requirements
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Responsibilities:
- Define requirements and manage various project for the International Private Banking area of Bank Hapoalim and ensure coordination within the different areas and selected Software providers
- Implement Project Management methodology and support Head of Organisation in regards to the project reporting to Management and Board of Directors
Achievements:
- Implementation of a new Credit Application System
- Support migration of Client Information File department… Mehr anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Define requirements and manage various project for the International Private Banking area of Bank Hapoalim and ensure coordination within the different areas and selected Software providers
- Implement Project Management methodology and support Head of Organisation in regards to the project reporting to Management and Board of Directors
Achievements:
- Implementation of a new Credit Application System
- Support migration of Client Information File department from Geneva to Zurich and align processes
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Responsibilities:
- Business Project Lead for the implementation of a Financial Instrument Repository for EFG FP in coordination with an external vendor.
- Representing Middle Office in the implementation of companywide Order Management System in cooperation with different departments within the bank.
Achievements:
- Complete business requirements and business processes for the implementation of a Financial Instrument Repository
- Thorough analysis of Business Requirements and… Mehr anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Business Project Lead for the implementation of a Financial Instrument Repository for EFG FP in coordination with an external vendor.
- Representing Middle Office in the implementation of companywide Order Management System in cooperation with different departments within the bank.
Achievements:
- Complete business requirements and business processes for the implementation of a Financial Instrument Repository
- Thorough analysis of Business Requirements and Operational Procedure for the Order Management System
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Volunteer work and travelling in South America and Europe

Responsibilities:
- Managed different projects concurrently in regards to the Client Relationship Management
and Experience platform using internal Project Management standards
- Analysed and defined Business Requirement in cooperation with different stakeholders within
Wealth Management APAC
- Represented local requirements for the implementation of Global initiative defined for Wealth
Management International by the headquarter of UBS
- Provided regular update to Senior… Mehr anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Managed different projects concurrently in regards to the Client Relationship Management
and Experience platform using internal Project Management standards
- Analysed and defined Business Requirement in cooperation with different stakeholders within
Wealth Management APAC
- Represented local requirements for the implementation of Global initiative defined for Wealth
Management International by the headquarter of UBS
- Provided regular update to Senior Management as well as Market representative on the status
of different project and proposed solution for raised issues
- Defined Business Requirements for the replacement of the current CRM tools in UK and
Luxembourg with an international platform considering the Global CRM Initiatives
- Provided support defining work process and team organisation for new team set up in Hong
Kong and Singapore
Achievements:
- Completed a new CRM system definition for UK and Luxembourg
- Provided working processes approach to structure new team set up in APAC Weniger anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Project management and release management for Portfolio Management System - Management Reporting Tool
Established project plan, adherence of project budget, specify business requirements
- Defined project scope and plan for a new Data Mart with the evaluation of a possible standard software solution and presented to Senior Management
- Responsible for communication to Business and IT Management regarding project timelines and provided solution for raised… Mehr anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Project management and release management for Portfolio Management System - Management Reporting Tool
Established project plan, adherence of project budget, specify business requirements
- Defined project scope and plan for a new Data Mart with the evaluation of a possible standard software solution and presented to Senior Management
- Responsible for communication to Business and IT Management regarding project timelines and provided solution for raised issues
- Set up and co-ordinated pilot implementation of Data Mart with chosen standard software
- Defined business processes and wrote business requirements specification for workflow based content management system to generate research
Achievements:
- Accomplished standard software evaluation for a new Data Mart in regards to reduce cost and to provide increased number and quality of Management Reports
- Delivered an extensive Business Requirement documentation to implement a workflow based content management system Weniger anzeigen

Responsibilities:
- Set up an interface between Global One and TopCall in co-ordination with surrounding applications
- Accomplished feasibility studies and specified business requirements for different applications for Interest Rate and Foreign Exchange trading
- Co-ordinated implementation of changes with IT
Achievements:
- Successful completion of Application Engineering Training
- Reduced manual workload by implementing fax interface for trading confirmation