Took over product ownership and played an active role in shaping the product strategy to craft an engaging and interactive learning app reinforcing course teachings through assessments, knowledge checks and networking. KnOot Academy is a newly created training center focused on hands-on courses in agile project management and software development.- Partnered with stakeholders to define product vision and strategy through interactive workshops, synthesizing feedback into prioritized roadmaps guiding development.- Defined and prioritized features and functionality like interactive quizzes to help users identify and close knowledge gaps.- Managed agile product backlog, authoring user stories and acceptance criteria balancing business goals, user needs, and technical feasibility.- Led requirements gathering and grooming sessions, maintaining alignment on scope and priorities across cross-functional Scrum team members.

Realized agile IT projects that further advanced KBB's digital transformation initiatives by taking over product ownership in a Scrum team with eight developers, to craft web applications for a seamless, user-centric experience in order management and budget planning within the ERP ecosystem.KBB encompasses renowned cultural institutions such as the International Film Festival Berlinale, Haus der Kulturen der Welt and Berliner Festspiele. • Developed and rolled out a web-based service for order creation and contract management resulting in reduced order processing times and contract approval cycle times e.g., through implementation of digital signatures.• Developed and rolled out a web-based strategic planning portal to manage budgets and costs for the International Film Festival Berlinale. Enhancing monitoring and oversight decreased budget overruns. Facilitating real-time access to spending data and ad-hoc reports improved planning accuracy.• Coordinated requirements engineering and managed external service providers for initiatives, including relocating and upgrading the ERP server environment, adding customized functionality to the ERP, and programming a REST API to facilitate the integration of web-based applications with the ERP. • Conducted an EU-wide tender for a new time recording system, from contract signing through to rollout. Automated payroll processes reduced manual work for the HR payroll team significantly.

Worked as Hatha Yoga Teacher for Green Yoga- Led weekly yoga classes- Provided workshops and retreats

Supported financial health and strategic planning efforts for Webtrekk, a prominent customer intelligence platform, specialized in integrating and analyzing user and marketing data to optimize customer experiences and marketing campaigns. • Led the optimization and automation of cross-departmental CRM processes within Salesforce as a certified admin, enhancing operational efficiency and customer relationship management.• Directed the annual budget planning, including the balance sheet, income statement, and liquidity planning, to ensure precise financial oversight and strategic fiscal management.• Generated and presented monthly cost and turnover reports, along with ad-hoc analyses, providing actionable insights for the executive management team to make informed decisions.• Analyzed and optimized internal customer and contract databases, leveraging tools such as Salesforce and SQL, which streamlined data management processes.• Established a cost center control system, leading to more precise budgeting and financial control.

Led a five-person team in management accounting, providing business analysis and management consulting for IT services, thereby driving the digitalization and automation of business processes.• Coordinated knowledge management requirements, oversaw the training and onboarding of new team members, and developed best-practice solutions.• Participated in cross-functional projects with internal and external partners, enhancing digitalization and automation of business processes.

Managed and optimized automatic billing and accounting functions for various BASF group companies, thereof BASF Scandinavia, BASF UK and BASF Ludwigshafen as key accounts. Core responsibilities included the implementation and control of a new global billing system for IT services within the SAP environment, standardizing billing processes and automating order-to-cash workflows, which significantly reduced manual effort through fully automated bookings.• Carried out the pilot project of the new billing system, including user acceptance testing and communicating requirements to developers for system adjustments and optimizations, ensuring a smooth rollout and operational efficiency.• Managed month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, collaborating with local finance teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.• Improved monitoring and reporting functions, resulting in better financial oversight and decision-making capabilities for key business areas.

Supported the technical marketing team for automation products such as PLC and decentralized peripherals• Performed market analysis for automation products • Developed a method for identifying product requirements for automation products• Performed competitive analysis

Supported the sales team in the large energy transformers industry• Performed analysis of key customers • Updated technical information database for the sales team• Supported tender processes such as evaluation of qualification questionnaires

Supported the marketing team of the adidas brand Porsche Design Sport• Facilitated communication with Licensor Partner Porsche Design• Product data management