Team Schools
The Schools Team introduces itself
Your learning environment is important to us - that's why we have tailored our services, contacts, training opportunities, technologies, and events to the needs of our customers. Our support does not stop at the installation of hardware and software, but actually begins there. Our Apple Professional Learning Specialists and trainers are here for you to transform technology into tools that open up entirely new worlds of learning. By drawing from a vast pool of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting various learning environments, you are always at the cutting edge with us when it comes to creating tailored and future-oriented learning experiences. Because we can offer you both training and professional management and support of your hardware and software from a single source, you benefit from short communication paths. Your personal contact in the education customer team is your central point for everything related to the use of technology in your educational landscape - whether it's in the area of network, license management, device management, hardware, or training - we look forward to advising you.
Manuel Cudazzo
Account Manager Education
For more than 15 years, I have called the Apple world my home. After my role as a branch manager in St. Gallen, I now look after our education customers in Eastern Switzerland. I am happy to advise you with my know-how and experience to find the best possible solution for your requirements.
Thomas Braun
Account Manager Education
I started at DQ Solutions in the Zug branch, where I already looked after school customers. Afterwards, I worked for several years as a manager in various branches, from where we took care of local institutions. Today, I advise and support schools in the use of iPad and Mac.
Nadine Christinger
Apple Professional Learning Trainer
In my nine years of experience as a primary school teacher at various educational levels, my fascination for digital media and the countless opportunities and possibilities they open up in the field of education was sparked. After a brief foray into the world of information sciences, I am now privileged to inspire and motivate educators in practical, needs-oriented workshops and coaching sessions as an Apple Trainer.
Bernhard Brand
Account Manager Education
I first got to know DQ Solutions as a customer and then worked for several years in sales, technical support, and customer service. Later, I took over the management of several branches and looked after school and business customers. Now I am looking forward to the new challenge in the DQ Solutions Education Team and will be developing and intensifying the support for schools and business customers.
Josias Conrad
Account Manager Education/SMB
Since my father bought me a Mac Classic II in school, I have been devoted to Mac and Apple. Today, I look back on 25 years of experience with Apple dealers and enjoy sharing my enthusiasm for Apple with customers every day. Since 2021, I have been an Account Manager Education at DQ Solutions and value the daily contact with customers from the educational sector. The digital transformation in schools is a big challenge for all involved. It motivates me to advise and support schools on this path.
Manuel D'Agostini
Account Manager Education
Since 2000, I have been passionately working in the world of information technology and telecommunications. Equipped with the latest Apple gadgets, my goal is to provide a great experience for my customers. I love finding creative solutions for their needs.
Mona Gringmuth
Account Manager Education
I have been working in the education sector for 15 years. I have learned that schools need comprehensive and adaptable solutions to meet the demands of our rapidly changing world. The future of education is global and digital, and I look forward to supporting Swiss schools in this transformation at DQ Solutions.
Ronny Piasko
Account Manager Education
In 1982, I entered the field of computer science as a career changer. Since then, I have held various roles in management and sales within IT companies. From the beginning, I have been fascinated by Apple products, which have always been at the core of my activities. Today, as an Account Manager, I oversee schools and institutes of higher education as well as some large corporations. My task is to evaluate the needs of the clients, advise them, create individual offers, and find solutions. What I value most about my work is the personal contact with our customers.
David Renton
Account Manager Education
In 1994, I first came into contact with the Apple Macintosh LC 575 and have since followed the development of Apple with great enthusiasm. As a bilingual Education Consultant with 20 years of Apple Sales and Support experience, it is important to me to find the right IT solution for each customer.
Thomas Rittmann
Head of Education
To ensure comprehensive training of all teachers, various professional development approaches are needed that meet different needs. Since the iPad has been on the market, I have been using it in my teaching. Over the years, I have gained a lot of experience that I would like to share with interested parties.
Lenny Staples
Apple Professional Learning Trainer
The topic of Future Skills has been of interest to me since my training as an Edupreneur. Initially, I focused on imparting analog content. Now, the digital component is added. How do we teach children the most important skills for an uncertain future? I would like to explore this exciting question at DQ Solutions and together with the children and schools, make possible answers playful and digitally experiential.
Marco Vatrella
Account Manager Education/SMB
I can't and don't want to imagine a life without Mac, iPhone, and iPad anymore. The perfect integration of software and hardware is still unmatched. The ease of use, the intuitive operation, and the unparalleled design continue to excite me to this day. New challenges motivate me time and again to find the best solution for our customers.
Markus Zimmermann
Account Manager Education
For many years, I have been supporting schools and municipalities in the Bern region including the Bernese Oberland, from project planning to the implementation of solutions in the field of Education IT. Customers appreciate the personal contact with an Apple Education Partner in the region.
Patrick Bazzo
Account Manager Education
Since 1994, I have been working in the Apple world. I have done almost everything with the apple. From branch manager to purchasing manager, a bit of accounting, technician, education manager, sales manager, to operations manager. Throughout my career, I have met very, very many customers, from the professional as well as the educational and private sectors. I had wonderful encounters and was able to gather many experiences that have enabled me to build a healthy and pleasant relationship with my customers. My principle is to respond to the needs and desires of the customers and to share my knowledge and many years of experience in the Apple world with them. I was very pleased to join the education team of DQ Solutions in August 2023 to develop the DQ solutions in the educational sector in Western Switzerland.
Larissa Rüegg
Account Manager Education
I bring 12 years of experience in the education sector, where I specialized in the analog area (consumables). Now I am looking forward to a new exciting challenge, where I can explore and actively shape the digital world and its diverse opportunities at DQ Solutions.
Jennifer Gilg
Account Manager Education
After more than 20 years of experience in retail at DQ Solutions – at various locations, in diverse roles, and most recently as a branch manager in Winterthur – I am now bringing my passion and expertise to the Education team. My motivation: to excite schools and individuals about Apple, to win them over as partners, and to design forward-looking, innovative solutions together.
