About Me
Hey, I'm Noel Bürgler
Hi, I'm Noel, a 25-year-old IT enthusiast with a passion for publishing solutions, web development, and modern IT architectures. For over 10 years, I've been working in the print and digital industry, helping companies make their workflows more efficient and future-proof.
During my time at Topix AG, I implemented and managed complex publishing systems like vjoon K4 and Enfocus Switch. I'm particularly proud of my collaboration with Red Bull Media House, where I was responsible for their complete K4 and Enfocus Switch environment – systems with significant reach and high responsibility. Alongside this, I developed web applications, programmed interfaces, and worked as a Frontend Engineer for various clients.
Since October 2025, I've been in my new role at Brüggli Admedia AG as Solutions Architect and Deputy IT Manager. Here, I'm developing intelligent communication solutions using modern technologies like React, Express.js, and TypeScript, taking responsibility for the entire IT infrastructure, and building complex Enfocus Switch workflows. Additionally, I'm expanding my expertise in areas like AI integration, XMPie, and Heidelberg Cockpit.
Besides work, I'm studying Computer Science and constantly expanding my knowledge of new technologies. I enjoy solving complex problems while always keeping people at the center, because in the end, what matters is that the solution works for everyone.
Experience
Solutions Architect & Deputy IT Manager
Here begins my next adventure! As Solutions Architect, I develop intelligent communication solutions using modern web technologies like React, Express.js, and TypeScript, and dive even deeper into the IT world. I build complex Enfocus Switch workflows with custom scripts to automate processes and optimize workflows.
Additionally, I take responsibility for the entire IT infrastructure as deputy IT manager, including device onboarding via Azure AD and Intune. I'm particularly excited about working with new tools like XMPie and Heidelberg Cockpit and expanding my experience in AI integration.
Application Engineer/Manager & Project Manager
Here I took care of technical support for our clients and their publishing systems, with no two days alike! This meant specifically: installing, configuring, and maintaining vjoon K4, Enfocus Switch, and surrounding systems like SQL servers, Tomcats, and InDesign servers.
I'm particularly proud of the collaboration with Red Bull Media House, where I managed their complete K4 and Enfocus Switch environment. That's pretty cool when you think about how many magazines and content are produced through it! On the side, I was also the go-to guy for IT support in all kinds of areas.
Besides technical work, I also trained clients, wrote documentation, and developed interfaces to various APIs. Sometimes I felt like a translator between technology and people, and that's exactly what I enjoyed!
Frontend Developer
On the side, I develop websites and web applications for various clients. Most of the time, these are WordPress projects with custom themes and plugins, but also modern React and Next.js applications.
I particularly enjoy the variety: sometimes it's a simple company website, sometimes it's a complex web app with database integration. From the first idea to go-live, I personally support my clients.
Media Designer (Print/Web)
This is where it all started! After my apprenticeship as a Polygraf, I really got to dive into the publishing world. From classic layout and prepress to first web projects, everything was included.
Particularly exciting was working with vjoon K4 for magazine productions and automating workflows with Enfocus Switch. I also started writing JavaScript scripts for InDesign – that was my entry into programming.
Education
B.Sc. Computer Science
Distance learning in Computer Science parallel to full-time work, quite a challenge, but that's exactly what makes it exciting! Currently working through modules like Object-oriented Programming with Java, Database Modeling, Web Application Development and Requirements Engineering.
Particularly practical: Projects like "Project: Build a Data Mart in SQL", "Project: Java and Web Development" or "Project: Software Engineering" can be directly linked with my daily work at Topix. Theoretical topics like Computer Networks, IT Service Management and Software Quality Assurance perfectly complement my practical experience.
The studies give me the scientific foundations for what I do daily, and at the same time bring me into new areas like Cryptography, Agile Project Management and Data Protection.
Federal Certificate of Proficiency as a Polygraph
This is where it all started! Four years of intensive training in media production, from classic layout to typography to digital image processing. Even then I was allowed to work with professional prepress software and gain first experience in customer consulting.
The training was the perfect entry into the publishing world and showed me how important it is to combine technical know-how with creativity. Many of the fundamentals I learned back then still help me today when managing complex publishing workflows.