CV
Experienced software engineer and technical lead with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, system design, and developer experience & productivity. Proven ability to design and deliver software systems end-to-end. Experienced in designing LLM-powered solutions, leading and mentoring cross-functional teams, and translating complex research into actionable tools. Passionate about leveraging technology to improve people’s lives, creating high-impact solutions in domains such as enterprise AI, digital mobility, and sustainability.
Work Experience
AI Engineer (June 2025 - Present)
appliedAI Initiative GmbH, Munich, Germany
Designing agentic AI solutions using LLMs and orchestration frameworks for enterprise use cases.
Research Engineer for Developer Experience & Productivity (Sept. 2020 - Dec. 2024)
Human Aspects of Software Engineering Lab, University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland
Designed AI-driven developer tools and mentored 10+ junior engineers through full project lifecycles.
Research Engineer (March 2020 - June 2020)
Center for Code Excellence, fortiss GmbH, Munich, Germany
Research on code quality, data versioning tools, and software engineering best practices.
Software Engineer - Young Graduate Trainee (Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2020)
Software Systems Division, European Space Agency (ESA), Noordwijk, Netherlands
Worked on Mission Control Systems, process optimization, and coordinated with multiple industry partners.
Lead Software Engineer and Systems Engineer (May 2016 - Oct. 2018)
MOVE-II Satellite, Chair of Astronautics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
Led the onboard software and mission control development teams for a CubeSat mission.
Working Student Software Engineering (June 2017 - Sept. 2017)
iHaus AG, Munich, Germany
Developed an intelligent smart home automation solution.
Software Engineering Intern (May 2015 - Aug. 2015)
Sulzer US, LLC, Paramus (NJ), USA
Managed infrastructure and developed a data synchronization backend.
Apprenticeship - Computer Science Expert (Sept. 2007 - July 2010)
Klinikum Ingolstadt GmbH (Hospital), Ingolstadt, Germany
System and network administration, custom software development, and technical support.
Education
Ph.D. in Computer Science (Sept. 2020 - Present)
University of Zurich (UZH), Switzerland
Focus: Building tools for enhancing software developer experience & productivity
Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Thomas Fritz
Master of Science in Computer Science (Oct. 2015 - Oct. 2018)
Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany
Graduated with distinction | Specialization in Software Engineering
Thesis: “Definition of an Agile Software Development Process for the European Space Industry”
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Oct. 2011 - March 2015)
Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences (THI), Germany
Graduated with distinction
Thesis: “Model-based Reinforcement Learning in Collaborative Tabletop Scenarios”
Upper Vocational School (Sept. 2010 - June 2011)
Staatliche Fachober- und Berufsoberschule Ingolstadt (BOS), Germany
Professional and Academic Engagements
Interdisciplinary Research Assistant (Sept. 2022 - May 2025)
Digital Society Initiative Excellence Program, University of Zurich (UZH)
Interdisciplinary research across faculties, organized Health Innovathon, and designed AI usage surveys.
Junior Researcher Representative (Aug. 2022 - July 2024)
Association of Junior Researchers (VAUZ), University of Zurich (UZH)
Represented junior researchers at the faculty assembly.
Core Member of the Young Professionals Advisory Group (Oct. 2018 - Feb. 2020)
European Space Agency (ESA), Noordwijk, Netherlands
Designed onboarding documentation and founded a working group to improve ESA’s environmental footprint.
Teaching Assistant (March 2013 - Sept. 2013)
Ingolstadt University of Applied Sciences (THI)
Teaching Assistant for “Principles of Operating Systems”.
Founding and Board Member (Aug. 2009 - Dec. 2014)
Pirate Party Germany - District Association Ingolstadt
Organized events, projects, and task forces focused on digital rights and transparency.
Awards and Scholarships
2017 - SmartHome Deutschland Award: “Best Student Achievement” for the semester project “Efficient Energy Management in Private Households” with iHaus AG
2014 - Recipient of the “Deutschlandstipendium” scholarship