Battery Energy Storage System Experts in Germany

• Review and assessment of the existing situation
• Identification and definition of implementation measures to close existing gaps

• Technical management of parallel rooftop PV projects (Type A/B) from project planning through construction to completed plant certification
• Analysis of project requirements based on on-site inspections, planning reviews and evaluation of tender and project documents, and preparation of the findings for the internal planning department
• Derivation of work packages and milestones for each project, including structured filing in the client’s project documentation (SharePoint)
• Coordination of the planning phase between planning, procurement and executing trades
• Preparation of specifications and bills of materials as the basis for preparing quotations, and monitoring the timely submission of offers
• Coordination and monitoring of the construction phase, including schedule tracking and ensuring implementation in line with the plans
• Preparation and continuous updating of project schedules and project budgets across all projects
• Tracking of milestones, work packages and project progress, as well as early documentation and escalation of schedule and budget deviations to the overall project management
• Preparation of technical analyses of existing and planning data for each plant as the basis for the entire certification process
• Review, verification and compilation of all certification-relevant evidence: technical data sheets, manufacturer approvals, component documentation, test reports, type certificates and simulation results
• Assessment of the completeness and compliance of manufacturer documentation with applicable standards, identification of missing evidence, and requesting and tracking missing documents from manufacturers and installers
• Preparation and technical review of declarations of conformity for the grid connection of the plants
• Preparation of complete plant certification documentation for Type A/B in accordance with the applicable VDE application rules, the grid operators’ technical connection requirements (TAB) and the requirements of the certification bodies
• Review and documentation of protection concepts, as well as definition of the certification scope for each plant in technical coordination with the grid operators
• Submission of documents to grid operators and accredited certification bodies, follow-up on queries through final approval, and deadline management across parallel procedures
• Management of interfaces between the client, manufacturers, installers, grid operators and certification bodies, as well as complete project documentation with status overviews, communication logs and approval documents

Automotive | Manufacturing | Commercial Excellence

• Analyzed sales strategy, product/market positioning, customer portfolio, acquisition approach, sales funnel, opportunity quality, and conversion.
• Developed a prioritized sales roadmap with quick wins and structural measures for target customers, pipeline, roles, routines, and management reviews.

• Standards research "product- / project-related for speed-controlled pumps".
• Supporting internal development departments with standards-related questions nationally and internationally.
• Creating and maintaining internal standards and test plans.
• Deriving technical requirements from normative specifications.
• Cooperation with authorities.
• Coordination with associations and organizations/authorities (VDE, UL, notified Body EMC-Test).

Project: Arneburg BESS Station (30 MW / 78 MWh)

Responsibilities:

• Assistance for the Nidec site manager on site for all HSE-related matters
• Monitoring of all site activities in accordance with HSE guidelines and the Nidec's construction regulations
• Preparation of daily, weekly and monthly reports using HSE documents
• Management of Nidec's internal HSE reporting system
• Verification and validation of risk assessments
• Audits and inspections; participation in client meetings and implementation of HSE measures
• Document creation, verification of documents + RAMS
• Safety briefing / Toolbox meeting / Induction
• Participation in Nidec audits
• Verification of work suitability / RAMS and implementation of preventive measures
• Management of fire safety / Fire Response Plan (Fire Brigade)
• Organising emergency drills
• Compliance with HSE Plan and Nidec ERP
• Assistance with local legal requirements and ensuring compliance
• Coordination of services such as equipment hire, snow clearance and other services + their maintenance
• Local support on other matters

• Analyzing and evaluating established corporate tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, MS Planner, MS Project)
• Process redesign, transition support for external backend service providers
• Developing target agreements for the production plants involved worldwide
• Coordinating cross-functional requirements from plant teams and creating timelines with dedicated milestones (Gantt charts, etc.)
• Redesigning the project scope in Jira/Confluence and training in agile methods
• Carrying out requirements analyses and detailed development according to the V-model (project management)

• B2B retailer for business equipment
• Revenue €590m, 1,450 employees (2024)
• Procurement volume €350m, 3 departments / 20 employees, locations in Germany, Italy, Sweden, Poland, Czech Republic
• Lead of the "Beat" project to achieve COGS savings / extend payment terms / reduce minimum order quantities, reporting on target achievement
• Increased collaboration with category management & warehouses
• Training & coaching for department heads / strategic buyers

• Member of the strategic management team
• Responsible for 50 direct reports and functional responsibility for 25 more
• Realigned the global IT strategy and merged individual IT divisions of the business units
• Led the central international IT organization of the corporate group
• Budget responsibility of €20 million p.a.
• Strategic advisor to the executive board
• Contributor to the company's strategic decisions as a leadership team member
• Driver of digitalization
• Evolved the global team structure across entities in a matrix setup
• Initiated and implemented process changes
• Operated and provided the central IT infrastructure including the data center for the entire group
• Designed the global application architecture
• Implemented AI-powered solutions
• Responsible for IT governance based on ISO 27001
• Rolled out Microsoft M365
• Conducted an ERP selection process for the corporate group
• Designed and implemented the new organizational structure as a foundation for future success
• Introduced requirements management, project portfolio management and capacity planning for cross-company IT within six months

• Conducting concept and design planning in the acquisition phase (energy generation, e.g. BESS and industrial plants under EPC contracts)
• Serving as the link for all communication with sales, customers, suppliers, and branch offices
• Estimating costs and setting budgets for industrial plants (hot gas generators, battery storage, hydropower plants, etc.) with CAPEX up to €100M

• Project management for commercial and industrial BESS, rooftop PV and hydrogen systems (up to 20 MW) in the DACH region
• AC- and DC-Engineering (low-, medium- and high voltage)
• Management of all project phases: technical assessment, concept and implementation planning, creation and review of service specifications, coordination of planning participants, schedule and budget control
• Coordination with grid operators (NVPs, VDE-AR-N 4105/4110/4120, TABs, EAAV) and authorities
• Overarching interface management between customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Ensuring quality, professional due diligence, adherence to deadlines, and cost efficiency

• defining product/market fit and strategic positioning including ramp-up planning

• designing, implementing & optimizing target-group-oriented marketing activities

• strategic alignment of sales & digitalization as well as process optimization (CRM: HubSpot, ERP: weclapp)

• developing new markets & partners as well as operational sales of charging solutions including key account management

• tripling revenue compared to the previous year and building an AE funnel of over €4 million

• increasing sales efficiency through clear prioritization of leads, customers and partners as well as centralizing sales work in one CRM (HubSpot)

• introducing partner management

• recruiting new employees, building and leading a sales team including necessary processes and preparing handover to the successor

• Developing a multi-class classification model to predict plant composition and its spatial and temporal changes using predictors, including satellite images, climate time series, and other environmental data such as land cover, human footprint, bioclimatic, and soil variables.
• Developing recommender systems using contextual bandits for an e-commerce platform.
• Building deep neural network models that predict flood-affected areas.

Train large language models (LLMs) in valuation, financial modelling and investment analysis.

Software: E-Plan Pro Panel, MS-Office.

• Design, revision and sizing of switchgear based on consumer lists (EMSR, power distribution, etc.)
• Design of control and main circuits
• Installation planning for electrical components (control cabinets, switches, cable types, terminals, etc.) for control cabinets
• Preparation of specifications and construction descriptions
• Creation of electrical schematics and electrical bills of materials in E-Plan P8
• Sizing, definition and standardization of electrical components
• Creation of documentation
• Creation of technical documents for manufacturing, assembly and service
• Macro creation