About me

I’m a software engineer who thrives on solving technical problems and driving growth through collaboration. My journey started in marketing, where I quickly realized my true passion was in data and technology. After a leap to Germany and a few degrees later, I found my sweet spot in software engineering—where the learning never stops and the opportunities to build impactful solutions are endless.

I’m often told I’m not your typical engineer—I’m a communicator. Whether it’s breaking down complex concepts for stakeholders or overhauling team processes, I’m all about making things clearer and smoother for everyone involved. From revamping onboarding at Zalando to setting up scrum processes at Foodspring and Delivery Hero, I’ve always looked for ways to make our work more efficient and less stressful.

Education

2021 - 2024

M.S. Computer Science

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

GPA: 3.98


2015 - 2017

M.S. Business Intelligence & Process Management

Berlin School of Economics and Law

Berlin, Germany

GPA: 3.7

2010 - 2013

B.A. Business Marketing

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

GPA: 3.5

Skills

01.

C++

02.

Python

03.

Java

04.

JavaScript

05.

SQL

06.

CSS

07.

HTML

Languages

01.

English (Native)

02.

German

Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Portland State University

2023 - 2024

Facilitated student learning by providing one-on-one instruction, evaluating assignments, and offering detailed feedback to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the material. The curriculum encompassed a variety of topics, including development environments, code formatting and linters, source control, collaborative workflows, functional abstraction, and documentation, equipping students with essential skills for successful software development.

Computer Science Tutor

Portland State University

2023 - 2023

Assisted professor with instructional responsibilities for undergraduate computer science courses, specifically "Introduction to Computer Science" and "Data Structures." Explained core topics such as data types, variables, conditions, loops, functions, arrays, and data abstraction. Covered more advanced concepts, including static versus dynamic types, and the use of pointers within linear linked lists and tree structures, providing students with a foundational understanding and practical skills in computer science.

Freelance Consultant

Dornier Group

2020 - 2024

Delivered people-focused consultative services impacting every firm within the Dornier Group. Developed dashboards and reporting tools for employee contract tracking, which significantly increased accuracy and efficiency in identifying contract statuses and facilitated the implementation of an HR planning system. Fostered transparency in performance management and annual salary reviews by applying unique business line rules and creating a comprehensive dashboard that informed budgetary impacts, aiding decision-makers in strategic planning.

Business Intelligence Developer

Delivery Hero

2016 - 2020

Developed accessible and engaging data visualizations and reports using Tableau, enhancing stakeholders' ability to access insights and make informed decisions. Created recurring reports that optimized logistics planning and streamlined operations, increasing transparency across the organization. Introduced SCRUM methodologies to decision-makers, leading to its adoption by two additional teams. This involved defining workflows and setting prioritization guidelines. Created and led SQL training sessions for business users and junior analysts, focusing on Exasol and Google BigQuery, to boost analytical skills and data-handling capabilities.

Business Intelligence Developer

Foodspring

2019 - 2019

Developed and maintained data warehouse logic for marketing from the elementary stage, converting raw data into a reporting layer using SQL with Snowflake. Collaborated with the marketing team to generate data insights through a Tableau dashboard that integrated back-end shop data with Google Analytics data. Created and maintained business-critical financial reports that provided key insights, contributing to a successful acquisition by Mars Inc. Reports included detailed ROI and cohort analysis, offering a clear picture of financial performance and growth opportunities.

Business Intelligence Developer

Zalando

2017 - 2019

Facilitated the adoption of new IT infrastructure, which reduced the engineering team's maintenance hours through thorough data checks, logical application, and comprehensive documentation. Provided tailored support to wholesale planning teams by adapting a specialized ETL flow designed specifically for Whole Planning tools, standardizing KPIs across relevant platforms. Supported business stakeholders by delivering accurate and insightful deep dives using SQL with Oracle and Exasol databases.