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About me

Photo of Gian Luca Decurtins (August, 2023)

I am a native of Zurich and a father. My last name reveals that I have roots in the beautiful canton of Graubünden. You can also occasionally find me in Valais, my mother’s homeland.

Professional experience
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  • IT professional in various roles at Swiss Re in Zurich-Enge (since 2013)
  • IT consultant at Devoteam in Zurich-Wiedikon (2007 - 2012)
  • Database developer at UBS in Zurich-Altstetten (2001 - 2002)

Education
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  • CAS Insurance Broking at ZHAW in Winterthur (2025)
  • Reinsurance Professional - Fundamentals at Swiss Re Insitute (2024)
  • Certified Cyber Insurance Specialist (CCIS) at the online Cyber Insurance Academy (2024)
  • CAS Cyber Security at ETH in Zurich (2022 - 2023)
  • Business Administration / Business Informatics degree at ZHAW in Winterthur (2002 - 2007)
  • IT apprenticeship at Siemens Switzerland in Zurich-Albisrieden (1996 - 2000)
  • Secondary school at Liguster in Zurich-Oerlikon (1993 - 1996)
  • Primary school at Gubel in Zurich-Oerlikon (1987 - 1993)

Memberships
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Hobbies
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  • Skiing, chasing the perfect turn on the slopes
  • Jogging, preferably through the forest
  • Singing as a tenor in the choir as a team sport
  • Dancing - I want to attend the Kaiserball again

17
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My favorite and lucky number, as well as my birthday. My name starts with G and ends with s, and has 17 characters in between.