Tue, Feb 10 · 6:00 PM CET
🚀 About the Talk
Governments handle complex processes every day - but they don’t have to be slow or confusing. In this talk, we will share how we transformed the IV application process using AI, making it simpler, faster, and more user-friendly. Attendees will gain practical insights into applying AI to real-world bureaucratic challenges.
📱 About the App Team at Swisscom
The Apps Team at Swisscom develops AI-powered solutions that make complex processes faster and smarter. We work closely with users to review workflows, propose improvements, and automate most steps using AI - often cutting process time by a factor of ten. Our mission is twofold: delight customers with better processes and mentor apprentices on real-world projects alongside our experts.
More info: https://appsteam.swisscom.com/
👫 About the Speakers
John Riordan leads the Swisscom Apps Team. He has a long background in identifying processes and products which are suboptimal and working with users to improve. For example he identified that the Swisscom fibre laying process was highly manual and developed a robot to reduce by a factor 10 the cost of laying fiber. He also has developed and launched multiple products, including the first voice service for Swisscom, the first video chat service, first full restaurant booking service for local search.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnriordan1/
Fabienne Secchi is a UX/UI designer specializing in user-centered process optimization. For over three years, she has worked as an external freelancer for Swisscom, designing web applications end-to-end, from research and concept development to prototyping, usability testing, iteration, and validation. Her experience spans public-facing platforms, like comparis.ch, and internal tools, including interactive playbooks and complex process-driven systems. Fabienne focuses on optimizing internal processes and simplifying complex workflows into intuitive, efficient, and secure experiences.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabienne-secchi-7b66501b2/
🦸♂️ About the Host
mutoco is a team of experts who create bold solutions with a collaborative mindset and strong commitment. We work with companies, organizations, and brands. Together, we explore new opportunities, develop solutions, and create holistic experiences for the world of tomorrow - through digital products, applications, websites, and things that don’t yet exist.
More info: https://mutoco.ch/
🎪 About the Organisation Team
UX Bern Meetups are the meeting point for everyone passionate about user experience - whether you’re just getting started or already a UX professional. You can look forward to inspiring talks, plenty of exchange, and a strong community. We work for UX Switzerland , the largest UX network in Switzerland, to bring you the best insights. You can find all upcoming events here on Meetup and on LinkedIn - just click on the link below and join us!
More info: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-meetups-bern/
UX Schweiz is the professional association for UX practitioners in Switzerland, bringing together UX experts, researchers, educators, and students to share knowledge and strengthen the field. The organisation connects employers, professionals, and educational institutions, supporting careers and promoting digital inclusion and ethical design. One of the highlights of the Swiss UX calendar is the World Usability Day , a major annual event that simply wouldn’t take place without UX Schweiz’s leadership and organisation , drawing UX professionals together for talks, workshops, and community exchange.
More info: https://uxschweiz.ch/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/uxschweiz/
🎢 Agenda
18:00 Doors Open
EN Our talk will be held in English
