Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Founder of Brot Moment, a platform dedicated to bread culture, sensory education, and meaningful bread experiences. Through tastings, content, and storytelling, I help people taste, understand, and appreciate bread differently. Drawing on my background in engineering and innovation, I combine systems thinking with sensory analysis to explore bread not just as a food product, but as craftsmanship, culture, and an everyday ritual. - Developing and hosting curated bread tastings and educational experiences - Creating content focused on bread knowledge, fermentation, baking traditions, and sensory evaluation - Building frameworks and methodologies that make bread tasting more accessible, structured, and engaging - Documenting breads, bakers, and regional bread cultures through research, sensory analysis, and storytelling - Collaborating with bakeries, artisan producers, hospitality partners, and media to create meaningful bread experiences and conversations - Translating technical complexity into accessible knowledge for consumers and food professionals alike - Building Brot Moment as a leading platform for modern bread culture
A gap year to travel with purpose: - Giving Back: Volunteering in the Bolivian rainforest at an animal sanctuary. - Exploring: Road-tripping the West Coast and national parks of North America. - Challenge: Hiking Te Araroa, a 1500 km trek on New Zealand’s South Island. - Finding Ikigai: Reflecting on my future and how to leverage my passion while exploring Southeast Asia’s beaches.
Led multiple cross-functional initiatives to strengthen Viessmann’s commercial solutions portfolio, with a focus on customer-centric innovation, process standardization, and digital strategy. Key projects and contributions included: * Conducted comprehensive Commercial Customer Journey Research, including multi-segment surveys and stakeholder interviews, and translated insights into actionable outcomes * Communicated research results to leadership and developed an integrated MEC solution roadmap with defined responsibilities and strategic milestones * Defined a clear PR/FAQ vision for MEC (Modular Energy Center) and established the MEC Decision Board process to ensure alignment and governance * Coordinated the rollout of a standardized, modular energy center based on Viessmann’s air-to-water heat pump portfolio, including planning toolchain integration and value-added service packages * Implemented KPI tracking systems across Salesforce and Power BI, to drive transparent performance reporting across business units * Co-developed a comprehensive Commercial Digital Strategy, aligned with relevant departments * Initiated a new Solution Line for container-based standardized system solutions to start scaling modular energy centers * Led the organizational design for a new Commercial Business Unit structure based on the BAPO model, including in-depth analysis of the current state and development of a purpose-driven Strategy Map
Strategic product and technology leader driving Viessmann’s vision of “creating living spaces for generations to come” in the North American market. Responsible for localizing innovation, expanding market presence, and delivering customer-centric solutions through cross-functional leadership. * Leading the expansion of the product portfolio to meet evolving market needs in the US and Canada * Introducing and integrating Viessmann’s digital product ecosystem, enhancing the smart-home offering for North American customers * Designing and developing value-added, customer-centric services to strengthen brand loyalty and user satisfaction * Owning technical system specifications for new products, ensuring alignment with regional standards and customer expectations * Customizing product touchpoints and experiences to reflect the unique preferences of the North American audience * Managing homologation and certification processes for regulatory compliance across US and Canadian markets as member of AHRI * Driving continuous improvement of the existing boiler product portfolio through field feedback and technical analysis * Providing 3rd-level technical support, acting as a key escalation point for complex product issues * Supporting quality assurance initiatives to maintain Viessmann’s high standards of reliability and performance * Developing clear, accurate, and user-oriented technical documentation for internal and external stakeholders
Established and lead a new Engineering Team serving as the technical competence center for all Viessmann products in the U.S. market — aligning global innovation with local market needs to drive sustainable growth and customer value. * Defining and managing technical system specifications for new products targeted at the U.S. market * Leading homologation and certification processes to ensure regulatory compliance across North America as member of AHRI * Adapting product touchpoints and functionality to meet the specific needs of U.S. customers * Developing and implementing structured requirements management processes using ALM tools * Supporting the local transfer and integration of Viessmann’s digital product portfolio * Providing 3rd-level technical support for complex product and system issues * Localizing key product components to align with U.S. infrastructure and market expectations
Contributed to the development of next-generation smart heating solutions at the core of Viessmann’s digital transformation. Worked in an agile, interdisciplinary environment to shape the future of connected products and services. * Orchestrated cross-functional product development across the organization — from user story definition to verification testing and successful product launch * Held full project responsibility for the next-generation connectivity gateway, a key enabler for Viessmann’s future digital business models * Acted as an ambassador for digitalization within the Viessmann Group, promoting a forward-thinking mindset and fostering collaboration across departments * Conducted in-depth market analysis of innovative smart home devices, identifying opportunities for integration, differentiation, and customer value
Served as Project Manager for the integration of innovative micro Combined Heat and Power (mCHP) technology into the Viessmann product portfolio, in close cooperation with Japanese development partners. Focused on technical coordination, system validation, and cross-cultural collaboration. * Led the end-to-end project for mCHP system integration, from concept phase through validation * Defined and aligned technical interfaces (hydronic, mechanical, controls) between the Japanese development partner and Viessmann’s internal serial and electronics development teams * Managed system development and testing at in-house facilities to validate key performance targets * Facilitated clear communication in a multicultural, English-speaking project team * Provided mentorship to trainees and diploma students, supporting professional development and knowledge exchange * Completed internal project management trainings
Led the integration of a Fuel Cell micro Combined Heat and Power (mCHP) heating system into Viessmann’s product portfolio, collaborating closely with a Japanese development partner. Focused on system testing, hydronic development, and optimizing product profitability. * Managed the integration of a Fuel Cell mCHP system, working directly with the Japanese development partner to ensure alignment with Viessmann’s technical standards * Acted as the primary point of contact for the Japanese development team, facilitating clear communication and technical alignment * Led testing of system properties and hydronic system development, optimizing the performance and profitability of the mCHP unit * Coordinated the test planning and execution, including assembly of test benches, conducting tests, and presenting final results to key stakeholders * Mentored trainees and diploma students, contributing to the development of future talent within the organization