About Maivico

Why Maivico Exists

Maivico was founded in 2024 in Zurich to bring senior computer vision expertise to companies that need it most: startups and SMBs building products where vision is critical but not their core competency.

Building robust computer vision systems is inherently challenging. Traditional hiring is expensive and slow. Off-shore providers create communication and timezone overhead. Generalist agencies rarely have the required technical depth and nuance. And while AI-assisted tools can be used to accelerate development or replace external hiring entirely, they frequently produce brittle solutions that fail in real-world deployments.

Maivico provides senior-level expertise on flexible terms, without the full-time commitment or the friction of off-shore coordination.

Meet the Team

Sandro Lombardi

Sandro Lombardi

Founder & Computer Vision Engineer

Sandro Lombardi studied computer science with a focus on visual computing at ETH Zurich, after which he pursued a doctorate in computer vision at the Computer Vision and Geometry Group (CVG). During his PhD and postdoc years, he focused on 3D reconstruction and neural representations, working in close collaboration with ETH spin-off Astrivis on bridging the gap from research to production systems.

In 2023, he founded Maivico to offer consulting and engineering services as a freelancer and independent contractor, spanning computer vision topics from image retrieval, segmentation, stitching, detection, to localization. Through Maivico, he now helps startups and SMBs develop practical computer vision solutions that work in real-world environments.

Désirée Hohl

Désirée Hohl

Administrative & Marketing

Désirée Hohl is a versatile administrative professional with experience spanning gastronomy, banking, and various back-office roles. With her aptitude for IT, she joined Maivico to manage day-to-day operations like accounting, social media, marketing, and customer communications.

How We Work

Pragmatic over Perfect

We focus on solutions that work and deliver value, not theoretical elegance. The best system is one that ships.

Transparent Communication

No jargon, no hand-waving. We explain trade-offs clearly and keep you informed throughout the engagement.

Flexible Engagement

From a one-time audit to ongoing partnership. We adapt to your needs, timeline, and budget.

Maivico is a lean operation by design. For projects requiring additional capacity, we partner with trusted specialists to deliver the right expertise for your needs.

Ready to Discuss Your Project?

Let's talk about your computer vision challenges.