Master of Science (M.Sc.), Satellite Application Engineering

ESPACE – Earth Oriented Space Science and Technology
Specialization: Earth System Science From Space
Master’s Thesis: Cloud Statistics from Calipso Lidar Data for the Performance Assessment of a Methane Space Lidar

Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Geological and Earth Sciences / Geosciences

Specialization: Geophysics
Bachelor’s Thesis: Seismic Data Analysis with ObsPy

LSE Space GmbH, Gilching, Germany

where I:

• Lead and mentor a team of software-, system-, and aerospace engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept through deployment and support, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards
• Collaborate with other department heads and stakeholders to align engineering projects with business objectives and customer needs
  
• Drive the adoption of best practices in system & software development, including agile methodologies, DevOps, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), as well as Model-based System Engineering
  
• Evaluate and implement new technologies and tools to enhance product development and operational efficiency
• Manage the engineering budget, resource allocation, and project prioritization
  
• Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of software solutions
  
• Serve as a key member of the executive team, contributing to overall business strategy and technology direction

LSE Space GmbH, Gilching, Germany

where I act as and I am responsible for:

• Lead System Architect / Engineer for Monitoring & Control Systems
  
• Product Owner for the successor Columbus M&C System
  
• Responsible for integration, verification, validation and qualification on system level
  
• Creation of test cases and definition of test methods based on operational scenarios and solution requirements
  
• Creation and execution of test procedures, and end-to-end system level tests in operational environments
  
• Definition and implementation of engineering processes for sustaining, maintaining and evolving operational systems, especially using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
  
• Design, deployment and maintenance of the required reference systems
  
• HW and SW defect management
  
• Coaching and mentoring of junior system engineers and software developers throughout the entire system and software development cycle
  
• Supporting customers / clients in all aspects of system development / engineering according to applicable ECSS standards
  
• Development and programming of support tools for the operational infrastructure (various real-time CCSDS TM/TC tools, Columbus Mission Database tools, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure management tools, various interface verification / analysis tools) mainly in Java and Python;
  
• Development and integration of the future European Ground Systems – Common Core (EGS-CC) Monitoring and Control System for GSOC/DLR;

LSE Space GmbH, Gilching, Germany

where I was:

• Maintaining and improving relations with the customer
• Leading a team of aerospace-, system- and software engineers
• Coaching and development of team members
• Performing service planning, including resource planning, tasks planning and defining training and/or certification needs
• Monitoring service delivery, including individual and team performance as well as the quality of service and deliverables
• Generating service documentation such as monthly progress reports and minutes of meetings
• Assessing risks related to the service via risk management processes
• Managing contractual issues, including CCNs and/or extensions
• Reporting of service contract status to various internal stakeholders
• Participating in the Finance and Administration process, including procurement activities and provision of inputs for the company forecast and business plan
  
• Participating in the Human Resource process for recruitment and for employees involved in the service

LSE Space GmbH, Gilching, Germany

where I was:

• Leading a team of Aerospace-, System- and Software Engineers for the Columbus Maintenance Service
• Service Manager towards the customer
  
• Business development activities & proposal preparation and management for future projects

LSE Space GmbH, Gilching, Germany

where I was :

• Installing, deploying and maintaining the Mission Control Subsystem for the Columbus (European Lab) module of the International Space Station (ISS) at GSOC/DLR (German Space Operations Center);
  
• Troubleshooting of interfaced subsystems and the MCS;
  
• Supporting simulation and test campaigns for the Columbus module;
  
• Maintaining the simulation facilities of the Columbus module (TQVS);
  
• Developmening and programming of support tools for the operational infrastructure (various real-time CCSDS TM/TC tools, Columbus Mission Database tools, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure management tools, various interface verification / analysis tools);
• Acting as Lead System Engineer / Architect and Product Owner for the successor Columbus M&C System

Hein Kreinecker Messner GbR, Munich,  Germany

where I was :

• Processing geological-, geophysical- and engineering problems on my own responsibility;
• Processing and editing of geodesic data for construction projects all over the world;

Nicomedia, Grünwald,  Germany

where I was involved in the:

• Creation and processing of web and print related content like design- templates and GUIs, DVDs or business cards;
• Programming of websites, intranet pages and intuitive programs with a web output or GUI;