Members Introduction

Iulian Virlan - October 2026

Iulian Virlan

Iulian Virlan Iulian brings more than ten years of experience leading projects at the crossroads of strategy, governance, and data, with a strong focus on the education sector. Throughout his career, he has steered complex portfolios, built project management offices from the ground up, and transformed large volumes of data into decisions that people can understand and act upon.

He is guided by a simple belief: a good project, much like a good map, only matters if one knows exactly where one is going and why. For Iulian, methodological rigor and genuine human attention are not opposites; rather, they are partners in achieving meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

Today, Iulian is particularly drawn to risk management methodologies, including PMP-Risk, a discipline in which anticipation becomes both an art and a science. He is also interested in data governance, the quiet but essential craft that gives organizations the confidence to trust their own information and decisions.

Having built his career in education, Iulian is now seeking to bring his experience into a new industry. He is curious to discover how the same principles of structure, trust, and clarity can take root in unfamiliar ground.

Iulian joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to participate in events and discover inspiring people within the PMI community. Outside his professional interests, he enjoys hiking, skiing, cooking, and traveling.

You can learn more about Iulian by visiting his LinkedIn profile

Miguel Bodin - October 2026

Miguel Bodin

Miguel Bodin currently works as an Airworthiness Coordinator at AMAC Aerospace in Basel, where he manages aircraft configuration, airworthiness compliance, and heavy maintenance reviews for wide-body and VIP aircraft. His core expertise lies at the intersection of aeronautics, specifically avionics and airworthiness, and software development and IT.

In June, Miguel earned his PMP® certification to further strengthen the project management skills that are essential in his daily work. Originally from the tri-national Basel region and currently working in Basel, joining PMI Switzerland was a natural step for him to integrate more closely with the local professional ecosystem.

Through PMI Switzerland, Miguel looks forward to meeting project managers from diverse industries and fields of expertise. He is especially interested in exchanging ideas, career paths, and motivations with professionals who bring different perspectives to project management.

Outside the professional sphere, Miguel can most often be found training several times a week, with a focus on CrossFit and Olympic weightlifting. He also enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking with his dogs, and traveling to discover new cultures and landscapes.

You can learn more about Miguel by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Agustín Ivan - October 2026

Agustín Ivan

Agustín Ivan is an industrial engineer who was born and raised in Argentina, where he developed professionally and took his first steps in the agribusiness industry. Over the years, he has held several roles, including Production Coordinator and Purchasing and Supply Chain Analyst.

Through these experiences, Agustín acquired knowledge in data analysis, team coordination, and task planning. In 2023, he arrived in Switzerland, where he had the opportunity to participate as a project manager within a startup, contributing to the development and assembly of six prototype machines.

After this experience, Agustín took his first steps in the watchmaking industry at Rolex, working as a Stock Employee. This assignment ended after one year, and he is currently looking for his next professional opportunity.

Agustín was motivated to enroll in the course by the possibility of formalizing and structuring the foundation he has built through different professional experiences. In particular, his project management experience in the startup environment, where he led the development and assembly of prototypes, encouraged him to acquire new tools for project development and management and to pursue a certification that is highly valued in Switzerland.

He is a very active person who enjoys both team sports, such as football and padel, and individual sports, including snowboarding and golf, often accompanied by good friends. Agustín is also in a constant learning phase.

Recently, he has been deepening his knowledge of Power BI on his own, as he sees it as a key tool for anyone working in supply chain, operations, and modern project management. He enjoys working with data and tools that help people make smarter decisions.

You can learn more about Agustin by visiting his LinkedIn profile.

Sara Donciglio - October 2026

Sara Donciglio

Sara Donciglio is a Scrum Master and an Agile Project Manager with a background in software development, based near Bern, Switzerland.

Sara’s professional journey has taken her from software development to project management and, ultimately, to Scrum Master and Product Owner roles. Her technical background allows her to understand the challenges of development while also working closely with product, clients and other stakeholders.

Over the years, she has worked in different IT environments, including international and regulated contexts, supporting cross-functional and distributed teams. Her experience ranges from coordinating projects from requirements through development and release to helping Scrum teams improve their collaboration, processes and ways of working.

What particularly interests Sara about Agile is the human side of delivery. She believes that Agile is not simply about adopting a framework or running ceremonies, but about how people collaborate, communicate, deal with change and continuously improve. For her, being a Scrum Master means helping teams become more effective while creating an environment where people can openly share ideas, feedback and concerns.

After obtaining her CAPM in 2024, Sara had been considering becoming a PMI member for some time. The Women in Project Management initiative from the PMI Switzerland Chapter was what finally encouraged her to take the step. She is particularly interested in connecting with other women in the profession, exchanging experiences and learning from different career paths. She also hopes to contribute to the community and become more involved in its initiatives over time.

Outside of work, Sara enjoys travelling, anime and manga, and spending time outdoors. She is also a passionate dog lover and spends a lot of time with her miniature dachshund, Akamaru!

Sara looks forward to getting to know the PMI Switzerland community, meeting fellow project professionals and having inspiring conversations along the way.

You can learn more about Sara by visiting her LinkedIn profile

Frank van Lingen - October 2026

Frank van Lingen

Frank van Lingen is a PMP-certified, technology, transformation, and innovation leader based in the Geneva–Lausanne region, with an international career spanning Switzerland, the United States, and the Netherlands. His expertise spans the full digital product and platform lifecycle, from strategy and innovation through architecture, development, and delivery to scaling and transformation, bridging technology and business.

Throughout his career, Frank has worked at organizations including CERN, Caltech, Cisco, Expedia Group, and the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation. He has led multidisciplinary teams and complex initiatives ranging from scientific data platforms and digital media systems to enterprise technology transformation and new business development. Across these roles, project and program management have been a recurring part of turning complex technical and business challenges into measurable outcomes.

Frank holds a PhD in Computer Science, an Engineering Doctorate in Software Architecture and Design, and a Master’s degree in Mathematics. More recently, he is complementing his technical experience with an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

As he looks toward the next chapter of his professional journey, Frank joined the PMI Switzerland Chapter to broaden his network, exchange experiences with professionals across industries, and engage with new challenges and perspectives. He is particularly interested in transformation and innovation initiatives where technology, data, AI, and organizational change come together, and in exploring how his experience can contribute in new environments.

Originally from the Netherlands, Frank has spent much of his career in international and multidisciplinary environments. Outside of work, he enjoys staying active, traveling, and following developments in technology, business, and science, with a particular interest in AI, which he explores in his newsletter

You can learn more about Frank by visiting his LinkedIn profile.