About us
Located in Switzerland (Zurich), Germany (Munich, Bremen), and remote, Constructor Learning is a coding, data science, and business academy offering a variety of full-time, part-time, and corporate programs to motivated learners looking to enhance their careers with technology.
Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the constantly-evolving tech industry. We believe that every individual has the potential to become a highly effective software developer, data scientist, UX/UI designer, and IT project manager and we are committed to unlocking that potential. Our goal is to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to succeed and create new opportunities for themselves in the digital age. By doing so, we hope to contribute to the growth and innovation of the tech industry, as well as help our graduates achieve their dreams of building tomorrow's disruptive technologies.
Method
At our bootcamp, we believe in hands-on, project-based learning that allows our students to apply what they learn in real-world scenarios. Our courses are taught by industry experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experience with the next generation of tech professionals. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment that encourages our students to push their boundaries and achieve their goals.
Our Benefits
Leading-edge skills
to thrive in rapidly evolving sectors
Earned recognition
from top leaders and practitioners in the field
Full-cycle learning
from knowledge to application
A unique network
of entrepreneurs, investors and experts
Our Ecosystem
Constructor Learning is a part of Constructor group: a global science, education, and technology organization that aims to provide the critical knowledge, solutions, and services to help solve the most pressing problems of the world.
The Constructor ecosystem is comprised of Constructor University (previously Constructor University Bremen), a non-profit, research-oriented faculty that offers 25+ accredited programs from Bachelors, Masters, to Ph.Ds. The private, English-language University offers multi-site locations as is continuously ranked as the #1 private university in Germany. The several for-profit entities, Constructor Learning, Alemira by Constructor, Rolos by Constructor and Constructor Capital, make the entire ecosystem sustainable, and provide technology infrastructures, solutions, and complimentary services to Constructor University.
A multi-site faculty that combines the former Constructor University Bremen (Germany), SIT campus in Schaffausen (Switzerland), and academic partnerships with Carnegie Mellon, UniGe and NUS. The University aims to transcend academic standards thanks to next-generation digital tools from the Constructor ecosystem, a cross-discipline approach to knowledge, project-based learning, an entrepreneurship culture, and a research hub. The programs bridge hard sciences, business, computing, causal reasoning, humanities, liberal arts and human intelligence, as to equip the young professional elites with the skills needed to address the world challenges of today.
A digital ecosystem for education and research aimed at schools, universities, bootcamps, and businesses. Through advanced technological methodologies and personalized solutions, Alemira connects, integrates, simplifies learning, and automates processes for educators, researchers, administrators, young and lifelong learners. Its mission is to transform learning, education and science and provide access to quality education worldwide.
A Machine Intelligence (MI) expert that provides a computational platform to support multiple research and development activities, optimizing data management. Rolos offers solutions and consulting services in the fields of scientific research, driverless mobility, robotics, and professional sports, working with acclaimed teams such as Toyota Gazoo Racing, Inter Milano, Sail GP, and many others.
An early-stage venture capital targeting funding investments in science, technology, and any innovative project related to digital transformation.
Constructor Learning Team
Leadership Team
Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bio
Dr. Serg Bell, a long-time tech entrepreneur, investor and executive, founded the Constructor group, formerly known as the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) in 2019. A leader in virtualization, cloud automation and cyber protection, he founded over 20 global IT companies, venture capital funds and science and education centers, including Acronis, Parallels, Virtuozzo, Acumatica, Runa Capital, Phystech Ventures and Qwave Capital. He continues to maintain ties with these companies and to provide leadership.
Serg Bell holds a B.S. in Physics, M.S. (Hons) in Physics and Electrical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIPT. He has filed over 200 patents (USPTO) and has an H-index of 37.
CEO Constructor Academy
Bio
Ever since his childhood, Laurent has lived and breathed IT, entrepreneurship, and education. His passion is to educate the world in the most advanced IT technologies, filling the gap between the enormous demands for experts in the coming decades. He is adamant that many talented, dedicated people coming out of other disciplines can become successful IT professionals, and will fill that gap. As a realization of that vision, he created Propulsion Academy in 2017 as Switzerland’s first coding and data science academy. With an alumni base of 750+ students, now working for companies such as Google, Roche, Ebay, Adobe, Swiss International, as well as many well-known startups, Propulsion was acquired by Constructor Group in 2021 and is now the Technology education division of Constructor.
Managing Director, Executive Board member at Constructor University
Bio
Stanislav has more than 20 years of experience
in global software development: from
developing and designing system and
application software to creating and
developing globally remote engineering teams
that effectively take part in the general
software development process.
Stanislav is known for his innovation activities
in the fields of virtualization and cloud computing. According to USPTO he is the co-author of 183 issued patent applications in software development, distribution systems, virtualization technologies and algorithms, and other IT systems.
CMO
Bio
In addition to her MBA at the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Daniela has extensive marketing experience in a variety of industries. Her enthusiasm for mathematics, her favorite subject in school, has translated into a growing interest in the field of technology and its growing importance in the industry.
At Constructor Learning, she found the opportunity to combine her interest in analytical and creative work with helping a start-up create more awareness and to grow.
CTO
Bio
Ever since Daniele coded his first game while in high school, the passion for programming has never let go of him. After his MSc in Physics at ETH, during which he completed various Data Science projects, he has continued to follow his passion for coding, first working for an IT consulting company and then joining Constructor Learning.
Daniele also makes music. Under the alias SignalFlux he writes, produces and sometimes sings on his own tracks.
Check him out:
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Daniele also makes music. Under the alias SignalFlux he writes, produces and sometimes sings on his own tracks.
Check him out:
Spotify Instagram Soundcloud Youtube
COO at Constructor Learning
Bio
Coskun is a highly accomplished executive, with more than 21+ years of progressive domestic and international experience. He has successfully built, led, and advised higher education corporations through complex restructurings, international expansion, and capital market transactions. Currently, he serves as COO at Constructor Learning. With a results-oriented and decisive leadership style, he excels in strategic positioning for multimillion-dollar organizations. He thrives in dynamic and demanding environments, remaining pragmatic and focused while streamlining, reorganizing, and leading large global staff for optimal productivity.
Business Developer & Chief Student Officer
Bio
From Germany to China and back, Marc's educational journey has been diverse. But when the pandemic hit, he pivoted towards a new passion - IT. After completing a full-stack boot camp, he found the perfect way to merge his expertise in student admissions with his tech skills. Now, he's driving business development at Constructor Learning with full force.
City Manager Munich
Bio
Lifelong learning is one of the most important factors for one's own inner growth." At Constructor Learning, Katharina is able to incorporate her passion for the education sector and help people achieve their individual professional dream. Since graduating with a degree in business administration, Katharina has worked in marketing, human resources, sales and business development. Katharina is a true all-rounder in terms of her field and industry - but all her jobs had one thing in common: each organization was in the start-up or development phase. Full of humor, verve and enthusiasm, she organizes and manages the Munich office.
Head of Student and Alumni Services
Bio
Carol is a consummate Higher Ed professional with deep experience in development, student services and corporate outreach. Regarded as a global higher education/non-profit management specialist she has worked for prominent institutions from Emory University to China Europe International Business School.
Programs
Data Science Program Manager & Instructor
Bio
Ekaterina studied mathematics at university and worked as Junior Researcher in Russia where she did her PhD in Continuum Mechanics. Looking for the opportunity to find something close to science but more dynamic and applicable to real life, she joined the Data Science program, then stayed on as a TA and later joined the team as a Data Science Consultant. She likes to work with data and apply both analytical and creative approaches, trying new techniques and sharing them with other people.
Full-Stack Program Manager & Instructor
Bio
With an extensive background and experience in Banking and Finance, Ruben needed a change and decided to learn to code. He now says: "the only thing I regret is why I didn't do it before." After finishing the Full-Stack Development program, he became a Teaching Assistant and is now the Program Manager. His passion for technology and helping people make him the go-to guy for the program!
Data Science Consultant
Bio
Soon after graduating with a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, Albin found his interest in working with large amounts of data. His passion for coding and curiosity to keep learning brought him to Data Science Program at Constructor Learning. His willingness to help others made him an instant class favourite and for this reason, he joined the team as Teaching Assistant mentoring the next students, and later on as a Data Science Consultant.
Academic Director (Management and Customized Programs).
Bio
In February 2017 Evgeny joined Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO as an academic director on ExEd programs and professor of business practice in change management and transformation. Prior to this, he had the privilege to design and deliver numerous corporate programs at Stockholm School of Economics. Prior to joining SSE Russia team in 2008 he held executive management positions (GM, sales, marketing) in both Russian and International companies. Studied and worked in Germany, USA, Italy, and Russia.
He loves dealing with themes and subjects around change management, digital transformation, and innovation management. He teaches on programs and facilitates organizational development sessions at Skolkovo, Hanken SSE, and other institutions for large multinational corporate clients from FMCG, banking, telecom, IT, and pharma, as well as mining and other heavy industries. Some of his clients are Microsoft, BP, Lukoil, Novartis, Alfa Group, Bristol Meyers, Tele2, Tikkurila, and many others."
Software Developer & Instructor
Bio
Cedric had previously worked as carpenter, clerk, travel agent and financial accountant. Each profession led him to spend more time behind a computer, his favorite working tool. Although happy as financial accountant, he was missing some excitement and creativity in his daily tasks. This is why he decided to join the Full-Stack program to become a Web Developer and how he found his new passion.
Lead Data Scientist & Instructor
Bio
Dipanjan (DJ) is a Lead Data Science Consultant & Instructor, leading advanced analytics efforts around Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing and Deep Learning. He is also a Google Developer Expert in Machine Learning. Dipanjan has advised and worked with several startups as well as Fortune 500 companies and is also a published author, having authored several books on R, Python, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, and Deep Learning. He loves sharing his knowledge with the community to help them grow in their own journey in Data Science.
Software Developer & Instructor
Bio
Ever since he was a kid, he loved nothing more than bringing old computers back to life. It was the start of a lifelong love for all things tech and solving computer problems. He started his career in the architecture industry, which gave him a great eye for design. But after 15 years, he realized that his true passion was in IT. Now, as a web developer, he gets to combine his technical skills with his love for design and aesthetics.
Software Developer & Instructor
Bio
Ever since Hristo was a child, one of his favourite hobbies was gaming. This later sparked his fascination with tinkering and troubleshooting computers. As his passion grew for computers, it led him to study computer hardware in high school and afterwards, computer science at university. After graduating, he moved to Switzerland, where he worked for a family-owned business. However, he missed working with computers. So, he decided to upgrade his coding skills and joined the Full-Stack Bootcamp. Since then, he has been working as a Software Developer and absolutely loves it!
Data Science Program Manager
Bio
Starting his career in clinical immunotherapy research, Marcus was exposed to the pressing need for better ways to make sense of patient data. With a growing interest in personalized therapies, he pursued a MSc in Bioinformatics at the University of Edinburgh and joined ETH Zürich’s Clinical Bioinformatics Unit. Now at SIT Learning, he is able to keep refining his analytical toolbox while helping people reach their goals along the way.
Full-Stack Teaching Assistant
Bio
After working for more than three years in IT support in France, Adrien made the decision to further his career in the field by learning to code. He moved to Switzerland to attend the Full-Stack Bootcamp and never looked back! Considering his experience dealing with all kinds of computer issues and willingness to help, becoming a Teaching Assistant after graduation was a natural fit for him. In his free time, he enjoys to watch sports and hike around the country, and has a passion for history, geography, and world cultures.
Full-Stack Teaching Assistant
Bio
Max spent the first six years of his career in hospitality and customer service. During lockdown he took his first steps in coding out of curiosity and then, one year later, he decided to quit his job as a customer service consultant and joined the Full-Stack Bootcamp to improve what he knows and to change his career. During the course he quickly picked up the different topics and started helping other students where needed. Having experience explaining complex topics in an easy way and wanting others to succeed, being a teaching assistant fell right into what he enjoys to do. In his freetime he likes to cook as well as any kind of games, be it video-, board, or card-games.
Data Science Teaching Assistant
Bio
Ansam graduated with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and worked as a community and hospital pharmacist for 8 years. During the pandemic, she got intrigued by Data Science while participating in biotechnology courses, which led her to joining Constructor Learning's Data Science Bootcamp as a student. Throughout the course, she took an active part in discussions, was able to quickly master the complex concepts, and enthusiastically helped others, making her a natural fit for her new role as a Teaching Assistant in the Data Science Program. In her free time, she enjoys reading books and practicing archery.
Data Science Teaching Assistant
Bio
Dominik has always been fascinated with the endless possibilities of technology. For this reason, he opted to get a degree in Computer Engineering. During his studies, he developed a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence. This led him to join the Data Science Bootcamp at SIT Learning. His keenness to support his fellow classmates and his experience helping others while volunteering in a couple of nonprofit organizations made him an excellent candidate to join the team as Teaching Assistant.
Marketing and Support
Content Marketing Specialist
Bio
With many years of experience in the hospitality industry, Claudia chose a different and more creative path, one in marketing. She worked in consulting and gained experience in content marketing before diving into a new world, the tech world. With a liking for technology and an irrefutable understanding that IT is the future, Claudia came to Constructor Learning to share her expertise in content creation and support the marketing team.
Business Coordinator
Bio
Mai knows people! After several years in the hospitality industry, she kept hearing all this stuff about “tech this, tech that” and thought maybe it was time for a change. As an organizer and a learner, her Constructor Learning role combines her past with the future.
Product Marketing Manager
Bio
Milos has more than 10 years of experience in various commercial and marketing roles backed up by an Executive MBA in Marketing from the University of Sheffield. Throughout his career, he was able to gain evidence of the growing importance of data for decision-making and success in all business areas, especially with the rapid development of information technologies. With Constructor Learning, he aims to apply his experience to help raise awareness and spread knowledge on the important technological topics that will soon become an inevitable part of the skillset for the future workforce and its leadership.
Student Sucess Specialist
Bio
After accumulating 7 years of professional experience in the insurance industry, Moreno recognized the need for a career shift. Utilizing his passion for mixology, he swiftly became a skilled bartender by experimenting with various drink combinations. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, Moreno's desire to ensure individuals receive top-tier education led him to his current pursuit. Additionally, he maintains his dedication to providing refreshments and maintaining a lively atmosphere on weekends.
Assistant City Manager Munich
Bio
In 2018, Christina Sieber completed her training at the Employment Agency, where she worked with diverse individuals daily. Her responsibilities included providing guidance and assistance related to employment, unemployment benefits, and other work-related queries. Christina decided to change her job to explore new avenues and enhance her skills, and she found the perfect opportunity to do so at Constructor Learning. Christina enjoys socializing with friends, cooking, and relaxing during her leisure time.
Board of Directors
Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Bio
Dr. Serg Bell, a long-time tech entrepreneur, investor and executive, founded the Constructor group, formerly known as the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT) in 2019. A leader in virtualization, cloud automation and cyber protection, he founded over 20 global IT companies, venture capital funds and science and education centers, including Acronis, Parallels, Virtuozzo, Acumatica, Runa Capital, Phystech Ventures and Qwave Capital. He continues to maintain ties with these companies and to provide leadership.
Serg Bell holds a B.S. in Physics, M.S. (Hons) in Physics and Electrical Engineering, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIPT. He has filed over 200 patents (USPTO) and has an H-index of 37.
CEO Constructor Academy
Bio
Ever since his childhood, Laurent has lived and breathed IT, entrepreneurship, and education. His passion is to educate the world in the most advanced IT technologies, filling the gap between the enormous demands for experts in the coming decades. He is adamant that many talented, dedicated people coming out of other disciplines can become successful IT professionals, and will fill that gap. As a realization of that vision, he created Propulsion Academy in 2017 as Switzerland’s first coding and data science academy. With an alumni base of 750+ students, now working for companies such as Google, Roche, Ebay, Adobe, Swiss International, as well as many well-known startups, Propulsion was acquired by Constructor Group in 2021 and is now the Technology education division of Constructor.
CEO of Alemira by Constructor
Bio
Laurent Dedenis, CEO of Alemira by Constructor and co-founder of Chainstack, previously has founded several companies around the world. He has acquired more than 20 years of global experience managing teams and technology companies such as Microsoft Dynamics, Parallels, and Acumatica, both at start-up and growth stages in America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. Until 2019, Dedenis was the Chief Revenue Officer and was in charge of operations at Acronis. He gained an in-depth understanding of the technical and business challenges faced by mid-size and large businesses as well as practical knowledge of building and scaling sales, marketing and operations teams globally.
Dedenis holds a Master’s Degree in Economics and Management from the University of Paris XI, France and a Ph.D. in International Business Administration from the International University of America in San Francisco.
Member of the Board of Directors
Bio
Katya Fisher is the executive vice chairman of Constructor group, formerly known as the Schaffhausen Institute of Technology (SIT), where she serves as senior advisor and liaison to the executive team on strategic initiatives and the coordination and oversight of global matters for all commercial enterprises in the Constructor ecosystem.
Fisher founded her own law practice with a focus on general corporate law and cross-border transactions, more specifically on new technologies such as blockchain, digital assets, and artificial intelligence. She later joined an AM200 law firm as a partner and practice group leader. She holds a B.A. from New York University and a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, where she was awarded the Howard M. Squadron Fellowship.
