# Conceptualization and Development:- Spearheaded the design and development of a fully automated multi-layer data lake in AWS, ensuring it met scalability, security, and efficiency standards.- Developed an integration layer for seamless data integration and abstraction, improving data accessibility and analysis capabilities.- Designed and implemented an automated application that allows customers to skip loan payments, enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.# Team Leadership:- Built and developed a high-performing data team from scratch, successfully recruiting top talent and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.- Directly managed a team of 7, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance evaluations to drive team success and growth.# Strategic Initiatives:- Formulated and executed a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with the organization's overarching goals and objectives.- Created a data dictionary to standardize data definitions and ensure consistency across the organization, facilitating better data governance and usability.# Infrastructure Development:- Established the data infrastructure based on the Infrastructure as Code (IaC) paradigm, ensuring reproducibility, efficient management of resources, and ease of scaling.- Led the integration of the core banking system into the data lake, ensuring seamless data flow and accessibility for enhanced operational efficiency.

Manage business development and client engagements with 4 direct (Manager level) / 40+ indirect reports and multi-million-euro total budget. Create new innovative consulting products focused on data and analytics. Selected Skills:* Client Relationship Building* Business Development * Data & Analytics Development* Data Science Ecosystem Creation* Business Unit Development* Staff Recruitment & Coaching* AI System Development* Algorithm Conceptualization* Product Portfolio & Vendor Relations* Data Models & Processing* Storage, Analytics, & Reporting* BI & Data Engineering* Data-Informed Business Strategies* Strategic Partnerships* Resource Allocations* Change Management* Continuous Process Improvement

Led 2 direct (Manager level) / 60+ indirect reports within daily operations of Data Lab. Managed Data Scientists, Cloud Architects, and IT / Computer Scientists overseeing data analytics and development / implementation of proof of concepts focused on data services for core bank. Championed 4 to 5 sub-projects per major project initiative.Selected Skills:* Data Lab Operations* Budgeting & Cost Control* Data Analytics & Development* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Machine Learning Algorithms* Data Lake Development* Forecast Modeling & Data Sources* Geo-information System Development* Cost Reductions & Dashboard Design* Automated System Development* Continuous Process Improvement* Leadership & Team Building* BI & Data Engineering* Econometric & Predictive Analytics* Data-Informed Business Strategies* Data Science & Modeling* Strategic Partnerships

Provided instruction to students, conducted research, and organized / led conferences. Analyzed social media posts for German election year utilizing text mining and sentiment analysis. Coordinated local Hack Day for students throughout the Bay Area. Utilized machine learning and network analysis algorithms to analyze real-estate preferences / structures and developed dashboard for real-time analysis of user’s optimal neighborhood.Selected Skills:* Instruction & Curriculum Development* Research & Conference Management* Machine Learning & Network Analysis* Dashboard Development* Data Science & Business Analytics

Conducted research and taught / developed curriculum focused on Data Science and Analytics. Organized and led CompleXity symposium at Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences about complexity and data analytics. Started R User group to share knowledge and experience in data analysis among students, academics, and practitioners. Selected Skills:* Research & Student Instruction* Curriculum Development* Data Science & Analytics* Machine Learning Algorithms

Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Hawai'i Urban Innovation Lab (2014 – 2016)Initiated network consisting of corporations, universities, and cities to collaborate in field of smart living, urban analytics, and sustainability combining more than 6 different disciplines.Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Analytics, Shidler College of Business (2014 – 2015)Taught students focused on Business Analytics and Data Science. Directed prototype development of big-data dashboard enabling real-time analysis and prediction of energy usage of individual household devises. Developed ERP system for scientific conferences combining paper submission, conference registration system, customer analytics, and website management using customer centric approach making 5 external services obsolete.Selected Skills:* Student Instruction & Research* Data Analytics & Data Science* Prototype Development* Big-data Dashboard* ERP System Development* Customer Analytics & Website Optimization* Network Development

Led 7 Scientists from 5 disciplines conducting research in New York City for numerous companies, organizations, and government agencies improving information management and master data management usage. Led multiple projects simultaneously with full budget and project management accountability. Analyzed structured and unstructured data using network analysis and machine learning algorithms in R and Python for multinational project. Revealed interactions of technologies, processes, stakeholders, services, and business models in urban systems for sustainable city.Selected Skills:* Research Operations Management* Budgeting & Cost Control* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Machine Learning Algorithms* Master Data Management* Stakeholder Relations* Continuous Process Improvement* Business Models & Technologies

Directed 5 Statisticians calculating official health analytics and reporting for the Federal State. Addressed official questions from member of Parliament. Managed projects and conducted epidemiological and statistical analyses.Selected Skills:* Health Analytics & Reporting* Statistics & Data Science* Resource Allocations* Strategic Partnerships* Full Lifecycle Project Management* Continuous Process Improvement

Developed Tech-Stack and databases for network-based HR search engine. Recruited 3 employees, managed IT systems, and led new business development.Selected Skills:* Technology & Database Development* Search Engine Design & Implementation* New Business Development* Search Algorithm Development* Network Structure Analysis* Social Network Analysis Algorithms

- Managed the migration of developer worksations from UNIX (Sun Solaris) to Linux (RedHat) at Siemens in Mülheim a.d.R, Germany.- Restructured the IT for DRK Essen and implemented a firewall and proxy system.- Setup multiple computer rooms for companies and eductional organizations.- Taught multiple classes in computer administration (LPI 1 & LPI2), network technology as well as computer security.- Besides IT Consulting I also coached non-profit organizations in quality management (ISO 9000ff).

- Founded a company that built customized IT systems for local companies and organizations.- Developed network and cybersecurity strategies and implemented these solutions.- Wrote a webbased ERP System that enabled the customers to see in real-time which store had a particular item in stock.