Engineer. Architect. Yogi. Community Builder.
I am Benedikt Wedenik, currently serving as a Principal Enterprise Architect at Adobe, based in Zurich, Switzerland. At my core, I am an engineer who loves solving complex technical problems. I view computers, software, and AI as creative canvases - tools that allow me to make machines execute exactly what I envision.
However, despite my deep love for the command line and writing code, these days you will mostly find me drawing nice pictures and crafting elaborate PowerPoint presentations! All jokes aside, bridging the gap between highly technical concepts and strategic business value is where I thrive. It is an exhilarating feeling to architect systems that power exceptional digital experiences globally.
Outside of the corporate technology space, I navigate the world guided by my core values: love, freedom, truthfulness, wisdom and courage. I firmly believe human beings are built to move, not just to sit in front of screens all day. My physical foundation was built on a decade of martial arts (Taekwondo and boxing), which naturally evolved into my intense passion for outdoor endurance sports and Calisthenics.
Bridging strategy and execution by aligning technology with organizational goals.
I provide strategic, end-to-end architectural leadership for large-scale transformation initiatives. Having been with Adobe for almost a decade, I have had the privilege of seeing pretty much every industry there is and leading countless complex transformation projects. I design and safeguard enterprise architectures, focusing on robust, scalable, and future-ready systems. By embedding myself in program-level governance, I ensure our solutions minimize technical debt while delivering measurable business value at scale.
I am also an active speaker, regularly sharing insights and innovations at major conferences like the Adobe Summit and adaptTo(), as well as through various webinars and tech blogs. If you're curious about my talks, simply Google my name!
“Ben is supporting my team on several initiatives, and everyone is extremely happy with his extensive knowledge, friendly attitude, and proactive support. Stakeholders from the business divisions are same satisfied, and even consultants from other companies have been truly impressed by his output.”
Coaching is an invaluable, often underrated tool - a true investment in oneself. As a certified coach, I apply the St. Galler Coaching Modell, a highly effective, value-oriented, and systemic methodology. Unlike classical, linear coaching that often just scratches the surface, this method goes deep into the core to trigger sustainable, profound transformations across all areas of life.
I have gained extensive coaching experience both within my leadership role at Adobe and with private clients outside of it. I am also fully certified as a Team Coach, helping groups optimize dynamics and workflows. I would be thrilled to work with you and guide you toward your highest potential - please feel free to reach out.
“Coaching with Ben was a very positive experience for me. With patience and the right questions, he guided me step by step toward my own answers and helped me see things that were hidden deep beneath the surface of my mind. I would recommend Ben to anyone seeking more clarity.”
Community is one of my greatest passions. My own athletic journey evolved from a decade of martial arts to classic weightlifting, and eventually - during the Covid lockdowns - to a deep passion for Calisthenics skill training. To share this lifestyle and train both the body and the mind, I founded and preside over two clubs in Zürich, Oerlikon.
As president and personal trainer, I lead our mission to build strength and endurance using body weight and gravity. We train outdoors year-round, supporting each other and fostering a highly motivated, sporty community.
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I love exploring the deep, essential questions of life: Why are we here? Do we have free will? What truly matters? This club is a space to pursue wisdom through critical thinking and open-minded discussion.
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Traveling and exploring new cultures is part of my DNA. I thrive outdoors and embrace a puristic lifestyle.
I believe we are built to push our physical boundaries and experience the world actively. I test my limits through trail running, mountain biking, and long hikes across the Swiss Alps. There is a profound clarity that comes from exhausting the body in nature. In the winter, the dynamic changes; after skiing my whole life, I switched to snowboarding. Now, you'll find me craving the ultimate freedom of carving through deep, untouched powder snow.
Motorbikes give me an unmatched, raw sense of freedom. I love the intense focus required to navigate difficult terrain. I’ve taken extensive enduro holidays, tackling the rough, dusty trails of Portugal, and I’ve pushed my absolute limits riding high up through the unforgiving Andes mountains in Bolivia. Out there, it is simply about man, machine, and the elements working together.
I am a certified freediver and scuba diver. Dropping beneath the surface into the profound silence and vastness of the ocean is a deeply humbling, almost meditative experience that puts everything into perspective. On the flip side, when I need adrenaline, harnessing the power of the wind while kite-surfing on the surface is a wildly exhilarating contrast to the calm of the deep blue.
I try to capture the essence of my travels and outdoor pursuits puristically. I shoot with my Sony Alpha 7C and fly my DJI Mini 4 Pro drone to document the world from perspectives we rarely get to see. Behind the scenes, I fuel all these adventures by being highly conscious of my nutrition. Cooking is a daily ritual for me - my friends will gladly tell you that eating at my place rivals a night out at a very good restaurant!
Spirituality is not confined to a yoga mat - it permeates every aspect of my life and how I perceive reality.
Ultimately, spirituality is the journey of self-realization: discovering who you truly are and why you are here. I had the profound honor of learning directly from the old masters in the Himalayas, receiving blessings for which I remain deeply grateful.
I do not call myself a "yoga teacher." I am a Yogi. I view it as my Dharma to guide sincere seekers who ask for my advice. I have no desire to convince anyone of anything; I am simply happy to show the way and point to the door. You must walk through it yourself.
“Ben thoughtfully guides you through a series of yoga and breathwork exercises that gradually bring you into a calm, focused, and meditative state. It’s a powerful introduction to the deeper side of yoga - an experience that left me feeling grounded, recharged, and curious about the insights this practice might be able to reveal within myself.”
