Christian Hedenius

Innovation Coach | Technical Education Expert | Renewable Energy Education

Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany

About

🎯 Innovation in Technical Education for the Energy Transition As an experienced training expert at Siemens Professional Education, I have been combining technical expertise with innovative teaching methods for over a decade. As Lead of the Smart Energy Systems expert team and spokesperson for over 250 trainers in the D/A/CH region, I am shaping the future of technical education with a professional focus on renewable energy. 🔹 Core Expertise: • Development and implementation of hybrid learning concepts (virtual, in-person, digital) • Smart Energy Systems and training in renewable energy • International technical talent development • Learning Management Systems (LMS) optimization • Process innovation and digital transformation in education 🔹 Current Focus: • Leading cross-location expert team for Smart Energy Systems • Developing innovative training concepts for renewable energy integration • Implementing AI-enhanced learning solutions • Managing international educational partnerships 🔹 Impact & Achievements: • Successfully trained over 300 technical professionals across various age groups (15-50) • Pioneer of new training philosophies and digital learning platforms • Led multiple successful digitalization projects in technical education • Conducted leadership workshops 🔹 Additional Leadership Experience: • Chamber of Commerce examination board member for electrical engineering professions • Experienced coach and committee chairman in competitive sports 💡 Passionate about: • Bridging theory and practice in technical education • Creating sustainable learning environments • Fostering international collaboration • Driving innovation in energy transition education 🤝 Open to: • Knowledge exchange on technical education innovation • Collaboration on renewable energy training projects • Speaking about digital transformation in education

Experience

  • Siemens (17 yrs 11 mos)
    • Ausbildungscoach
      Apr 2013 - Present · 13 yrs 3 mos

      Core Responsibilities: • Spokesperson for 250+ trainers in D/A/CH region (since 2025) • Lead of cross-location expert team "Smart Energy Systems" (since 2023) • Technical supervision of first-year electronics technicians (~30 apprentices) • Training of apprentices and career changers of various age groups (15-50 years) Strategic Projects: • Development and integration of learning content in Smart Grid and renewable energy • Implementation and enhancement of digital learning formats (blended learning, gamification) • Contribution to Learning Management System optimization • Support of international training programs through educational modules Key Achievements: • Successful implementation of new practice-oriented training concepts • Development and implementation of digital learning platforms • Creation of multilingual training modules • Conducting leadership workshops

    • Bachelor Student (Cooperative Education)
      Aug 2008 - Mar 2013 · 4 yrs 8 mos

      • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering • Focus: Vocational Education and Technical Didactics • Thesis: Design of an off-grid photovoltaic system

    • International Trainee
      Oct 2011 - Dec 2011 · 3 mos

      • Project in medium-voltage switchgear construction • Development of e-learning tools for technical onboarding • Process optimization in quality assurance

  • Fachlicher Prüfer at IHK Regensburg für Oberpfalz / Kelheim
    2014 - Present · 12 yrs 6 mos

    IHK Prüfer - Elektroanlagenmonteur/-in, Elektroniker/-in für Betriebstechnik, Industrieelektriker/-in Fachrichtung: Betriebstechnik