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Berlin Area, Germany

Overseeing business development, innovation, and operations across R&D, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Finance, and M&A, focusing on technology and electronic components.Spearheaded cutting-edge R&D initiatives, leading product innovation, prototyping and launch of 100,000+ units. Expertise in hardware and software development, including patent applications.Established and optimized manufacturing and assembly lines, ensuring robust quality control processes. Led the development of scalable production systems to support growing product demand.Led global procurement, negotiating with manufacturers and distributors to source critical electronic components, supplier scouting, and quality control audits across multiple countries.Key role in investor relations, stakeholder management, and corporate negotiations. Led M&A processes and delivered high-impact presentations for potential investors, fostering strong partnerships.Directed financial planning, budget allocation, and liquidity management. Responsible for improving working capital efficiency and updating the board of directors. Led initiatives to optimize financial performance and secure sustainable growth.

Germany & Usa

Assisted the CEO by supporting various strategic initiatives, contributing to high-level decision-making and the implementation of growth strategies.Collaborated with key stakeholders to align the company’s product portfolio with market demands and strategic objectives.Assessed potential clients and identified new areas for business growth, contributing to the expansion of the company's market presence.Played a key role in enhancing the company’s online visibility by managing and improving the website, ensuring it effectively showcased the company's offerings and strengths.

Beijing, China

Assisted in the project planning and setup of a new assembly factory, contributing to the development of a workshop and analysis facility for Audi’s PreSeriesCenter.Supported the scouting, layout design, and project steering activities, ensuring alignment with production and operational goals.Collaborated with stakeholders across legal, finance, and engineering teams to facilitate discussions and support decision-making processes.Completed intensive language training in Chinese at LSI Bochum, Germany, and Jinan, China, to improve communication and integration within the local team.

Berkeley, Usa

Led research project aimed at increasing conversion efficiency of nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers in single-crystal diamond for the creation of quantum bits (qubits).Designed and built a test stand with ion sources, managed project planning, and automated testing procedures.Conducted extensive research and experiments to enhance the performance of NV centers, with applications in quantum computing, encryption, and advanced information processing.Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to explore the potential of diamond-based semiconductors for cutting-edge technologies.

Kuching, Malaysia

Assisted in locating avalanche breakdown in MOSFETs, optimizing transistor layouts to enhance manufacturing reliability and product performance.Gained hands-on experience with advanced tools and methodologies, including Emission Microscopy, Source Measurement Units (SMU), MOSFET Design, and Transistor Assembly.Collaborated with the engineering team to analyze transistor behavior and implement layout improvements that increased reliability in production.

Manipal, India

Contributed to the development of a biosensor aimed at addressing child obesity in the developing world.Gained practical experience in the application of Laser Spectroscopy and Medical Technology to develop innovative solutions for healthcare challenges.Worked closely with researchers and engineers to design and test sensor technologies that could be applied in low-resource environments.

Ilmenau, Germany

Gained hands-on experience in the production of semiconductor devices under cleanroom conditions, enhancing understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.Worked with advanced technologies including Cleanroom Technology, Mass Spectroscopy, Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD).

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Berkeley Student Cooperative

Master Of Engineering (M.Eng.), Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: IAESTE