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About the Book
Foundations of The Cybernetic Enterprise is the companion volume to The Cybernetic Enterprise. It contains only the Body of Knowledge: concise reference entries on the disciplines behind the main book—Cybernetics, Systems Thinking, Lean & Flow, Agile & Methods, Architecture & Engineering, Product & Innovation, AI & Cyber-Physical, and DevOps.
This is a reference, not a playbook. For the operating model, principles, practices, governance, metrics, and roadmaps, use the main book.
The Cybernetic Enterprise is not built on entirely new concepts. It stands on the shoulders of time-tested methodologies, practices, and principles that have proven their value over centuries. These foundations shaped the efficiency, precision, and innovation behind modern AI-powered operations. This accumulated Body of Knowledge is the backbone of the Cybernetic Enterprise—informing how we design and deliver software, AI-driven solutions, and cyber-physical systems.
In Switzerland we know the Ricola line: “Wer hat es erfunden?” — “Who has invented it?” This volume answers that spirit of inquiry by tracing ideas to their sources.
About the Author
Romano Roth is a pioneering thought leader in cybernetic transformation, enterprise evolution, and platform engineering, with over two decades of experience in the technology sector. As the Global Chief of Cybernetic Transformation at Zühlke, Romano shapes the global strategy and service portfolio for cybernetic enterprises, platform engineering, AI integration, and cloud solutions. His visionary approach redefines how organizations innovate, adapt, and scale in industries such as finance, insurance, cybersecurity, energy, healthcare, and aerospace.
In a world reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Romano believes the key to resilience and competitiveness lies in the transformation toward the Cybernetic Enterprise, a new operating model driven by feedback loops, AI-augmented workflows, and self-learning systems that place customer success at the center. His work empowers companies to continuously create value by harmonizing people, processes, technology, and AI.
Romano began his journey at Zühlke 23 years ago, evolving from software engineer and architect to trusted consultant, and now to his leadership role in cybernetic transformation. His passion for value creation through automation and quality led him from engineering into the DevOps movement and further into the forefront of enterprise transformation.
He is the organizer of the monthly DevOps Meetup in Zürich and the president of DevOps Days Zürich, an annual conference within the global DevOps movement. Romano shares his insights via his YouTube channel, with over 250 videos, and through more than 30 blog articles focused on DevOps, architecture, leadership, and transformation.
His commitment to thought leadership and education extends to his role as a lecturer in DevOps leadership, agile methodologies, digital transformation, and enterprise architecture at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. omano’s work champions a culture of innovation and agility, helping enterprises evolve into adaptive systems capable of thriving in complex, fast-changing environments.