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• Leading a team of 8 in the “Implementation of Heating and Cooling Systems” department, delivering renewable energy projects across Berlin.
• Responsible for planning, coordination, and execution of projects involving heat pumps, CHP systems, thermal storage, solar thermal, wind, and wave energy technologies.
• Fostering a team culture built on trust, cooperation, and individual ownership—encouraging self-organization while ensuring team support and cohesion.
• Ensuring open, transparent communication with internal and external stakeholders to align expectations and drive project success.
• Combining technical knowledge with intuitive and structured decision-making to lead both people and projects effectively.
• Contributing to Berlin’s energy transition by managing forward-looking, sustainable infrastructure projects.

Selected press releases featuring our projects:

• Haus der Statistik, Berlin
• Rollberg Quarter, Berlin
• Police Station Friesenstraße, Berlin
• CHP Plants in Berlin

Managed the modernization of heating systems throughout Berlin using technologies such as CHP, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems. Oversaw project planning and execution, monitored construction progress, and ensured project goals were achieved on time and within budget.

Led a multidisciplinary team of engineers and administrative staff. Introduced management tools to optimize workflows and reduce project costs. Held project decision-making authority (Vertrauensvollmacht). Managed CHP plant projects supplying 30–50 terraced houses with heat and electricity.

Managed maintenance optimization and new project planning for small CHP plants. Responsible for navigating complex regulatory frameworks (EEG, KWKG, EnEV, etc.) and supporting long-term system operation and compliance.

Designed and managed international drying system projects for the chemical and food industries. Responsibilities included cost estimation, technical planning, supplier coordination, and on-site customer engagement.

Supported the “Callux” project as part of the National Innovation Programme for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Technology (NIP). Focused on analyzing and summarizing operational results from domestic fuel cell systems.

Contributed to the KES project on underground thermal energy storage for solar heating systems. Analyzed test data and helped build a pilot prototype installed next to residential buildings.

Gained hands-on experience in mechanical and electrical engineering, working alongside apprentices. Inspired me to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering.

This international program provided both theoretical and practical training in renewable energy systems. It included a two-month internship abroad. I specialized in wind energy systems.

Overall M. Sc. grade: 1.70

My degree focused on mechanical engineering fundamentals, including mathematics, physics, computer science, and core technical disciplines. I also studied heating, ventilation, air conditioning, photovoltaics, and solar thermal systems.

Overall B. Eng. grade: 1.83

As part of the “West Coast Wave Initiative (WCWI),” I developed a Simulink model of a single-motion wave energy converter with a hydraulic power take-off system. The goal was to simulate and analyze energy output under varying wave conditions.

During my stay, I also participated in the deployment of a wave energy converter off the coast of British Columbia.

Spending nearly a year living, working, and traveling in New Zealand gave me new perspectives and shaped my open-minded, adaptable approach to work and life.

Effective Time, Self, and Stress Management

This seminar was held together with my team and focused on strengthening our individual and collective time and stress management strategies.

• Professional self-management techniques
• Time management foundations
• Daily and weekly planning methods
• Managing interruptions and time-wasters
• Designing an efficient personal workspace

Leading with Values – Stability and Presence for Leadership

I took part in this intensive seminar to deepen my understanding of personal and value-based leadership. We explored how to strengthen inner stability, resilience, and clarity in leadership decisions—skills that help navigate stress and complexity in everyday work life. The program emphasized mindful leadership, reflection, and creating a healthy and grounded leadership presence.

Legally Compliant Execution of Construction Projects (VOB/B and VOB/C)

• Construction contract law under BGB and VOB/B
• Contract termination, penalties, and claims management
• Managing contract modifications and construction delays
• Compensation, damage claims, and security arrangements
• Acceptance, defect claims, and payments
• Service descriptions and billing under VOB/C
• Key rules for public tendering of construction services

Rhetoric for Managers

• Success factors of impactful presentations
• Strategic use of word choice, language, and speaking style
• Improving vocal and body language presence
• Handling situations with wit and composure
• Reducing speech anxiety and building confidence
• Practical exercises and individual feedback

Leading and Developing Teams

• Fundamentals of teamwork and collaboration
• Success factors and common challenges in teams
• Effective communication within teams
• Principles of team leadership and motivation
• Leadership styles and behavior
• Conflict resolution in team settings
• Systematic problem-solving and continuous improvement (CIP)
• Efficient and effective team performance

Acting Successfully as a (Junior) Manager

• Expectations of leadership roles
• Motivating employees through effective communication
• The appraisal interview as a key leadership tool
• Delegating tasks to challenge and support team members
• Setting motivating and achievable goals
• Key challenges for leaders in the age of Work 4.0

Introduction to Project Management – Basic Course

• Project definitions and life cycles
• SMART goals, Gantt charts, work packages, and milestones
• Line vs. project organization and responsibilities
• Building and managing project teams
• Project communication tools and platforms
• The "magic triangle" of project management
• Risk management: SWOT, risk profiles, counterstrategies
• Time management tools (Pareto, prioritization, handling disruptions)
• Avoiding common project mistakes
• Project rules, accountability, and daily integration
• Meeting structure and documentation practices
• Monitoring, controlling, and problem-solving strategies
• Closing projects: lessons learned and reviews

New Legal Framework for CHP Plant Operators in Practice

• Approval procedures for CHP systems
• Energy and electricity taxation for CHP systems
• Detailed analysis of the Energy and Electricity Tax Act
• KWK Act 2012 and KWK Act 2016
• Legal regulations for electricity generation and sales
• KWK Act in practice – case studies for CHP systems
• Requirements of the Renewable Energy Heat Act
• EEG 2014 and practical application for CHP systems
• Measurement and metering under EEG and KWK
• Subsidy options for CHP systems

Technical Integration of CHP Systems into Existing Infrastructure

• Optimization of hydraulic systems for energy efficiency
• Hydraulic integration of CHP units
• Design and operation of exhaust gas heat exchangers and steam generators
• Pressure maintenance, refilling, and degassing in CHP systems
• DIN standards for heating water treatment
• Noise control in CHP systems
• Integration of CHP units into low and medium-voltage networks
• CHP exhaust systems