Biography
• Master's Degree in Cybernetics Engineering from
the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
• 20 years of international management and leadership
experience in the USA and Europe.
• Experienced in general business management and in leading
technology initiatives in Digital Transformation, Advanced
Manufacturing, Industry 4.0, IIoT/IoT, Data Science, AI, and
Agile Software Development.
since 2024: Lecturer - Digital Business Innovations
HSLU, Switzerland
2021 - 2024: Head of R&D Software
TRUMPF AG, Switzerland
2019 - 2021: Manager, Center of Excellence - Industry 4.0/IIoT
Stanley Black&Decker, USA
2017 - 2019: Manager Products, Industry 4.0
adidas SPEEDFACTORY, USA
2013 - 2016: General Manager/Geschäftsführer North America
KIEL Seats, USA
2010 - 2013: VP of Operations & Projects
MAGE SOLAR, USA
2005 - 2010: Executive VP & General Manager/Geschäftsführer
Georg Utz, USA
2002 - 2004: Head of Project Management
Ehrfeld Mikrotechnik AG, Germany
1998 - 2002: Assistant Scientist and Lecturer - Business Information Technology
WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management, Germany
1992 - 1997: Master's Degree (German Dipl.-Ing.), Cybernetics Engineering
University of Stuttgart, Germany
1994 - 2004: Officer (Captain / Hauptmann d.R.)
German Armed Forces, Army Reserve
1990 - 1992: Officer Cadet
German Armed Forces
Head/Co-Head of Programs:
• Master of Advanced Studies - Business Engineering
• Master of Advanced Studies - Industrial Management
• CAS Innovation & Technology Management
Research Area:
My research interests, all linked to the broad theme
of "Digital Transformation," encompass the following
areas:
Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0
Focus on applied science with practical results in
Manufacturing/Industry 4.0, and for Business Processes,
Products, and Services, enhancing and evolving
the digital capabilities in various business aspects.
Cybernetic Principles in Digital Transformation
Combining my expertise in Digital Transformation
with my theoretical background in Cybernetics Engineering,
this research area explores the systemic and
holistic approaches to Digital Transformation across
and between organizations and their internal and
external actors.
Quantum Transformation
Envisioning the future, this more theoretical topic
focuses on the potential evolution and impact of
quantum computing as the next significant leap after
Digital Transformation.
Awards:
• Golden Eagle Award for outstanding performance in 2020,
Stanley Black&Decker, USA
• Commando Entrainement Badge, Special Operations Training
French Army, 1994
Certificates:
• Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty
• Quality Assessor based on EFQM Model for Excellence, SQS
• Finance Controller, RKW
