Resume

From apprenticeship to Tech Lead - an interdisciplinary journey at the intersection of technology, psychology and business.

10+

Years Experience

3

Degrees

15+

Certificates

2025

Currently leading AI strategy as Tech & Product Lead at KI-ManagementSolutions and running my own company Balane Tech.

Tech & Product Lead

KI-ManagementSolutions GmbH
Aktuell
Dec. 2025 – Present
Lucerne, Switzerland

AI consulting & implementation that empowers teams instead of replacing people. Strategic product development and technical leadership.

Founder

Balane Tech
Aktuell
Apr. 2025 – Present
Munich

Software development and IT consulting firm. Web and app solutions, AI-powered automations, workflow automation with n8n/Odoo.

Certificates

PLC Programming - Siemens TIA Portal + Step7 Classic

UdemyJan. 2025

2024

Continued learning in iOS/Swift, Next.js and Digital Marketing. Focus on modern technologies and platform development.

Certificates

Digital Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, SEO

UdemyDec. 2024

iOS & Swift - The Complete iOS App Development Bootcamp

UdemyOct. 2024

Next.js - The React Framework for Modern Web Applications

UdemyMarch 2024

2023 – 2024

Entered management consulting and led Enterprise CRM projects. AI implementation at Hubert Burda Media.

Management Consultant

Pielen & Partner Management Consulting
Dec. 2023 – Nov. 2025
Munich (Hybrid)

Strategic IT project support at executive level. Leading multi-phase CRM migrations for automotive manufacturers. Python data analysis with PowerBI/Quicksight.

Project Manager Business Technologies

Hubert Burda Media
July 2023 – Nov. 2023
Munich

DAM rollout, Python data analyses for digital processes with PowerBI visualization. AI implementation and prompt management system design.

Certificates

The Java Bootcamp: Learn Java for Hobby, Career & Studies

UdemyJuly 2023

2022 – 2023

Completed Master's in Digital Psychology and started at Hubert Burda Media. Began Computer Science distance learning.

Junior Project Manager Business Technologies

Hubert Burda Media
Sept. 2022 – July 2023
Munich

Development and implementation of business technology solutions. Interdisciplinary team collaboration.

Working Student Business Technologies

Hubert Burda Media (Burda Verlag GmbH)
June 2022 – Aug. 2022
Munich

Supporting business technology projects during studies.

Education

Computer Science B.Sc.

IU International University
Dec. 2022 – March 2025
Interrupted

Additional distance learning after Master's degree 2022, interrupted due to lack of time

M.Sc. Digital Psychology

University of Applied Sciences Fresenius
2020 – 2022
CompletedGrade: 1.4

Focus: eCoaching & Digital Counseling. Thesis: Nudging vs. Conspiracy Ideologies

Certificates

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp

UdemyFeb. 2022

2018 – 2021

Business Psychology studies while working. Building Python and Data Science skills.

Accounting and Data Analysis

Wilhelm Ernst GmbH
July 2018 – Jan. 2022
Hamburg

Processing and statistical analysis of company data. Practical application of Python, R, MS PowerBI and MS Office.

Assistant for System Integration and Sales

Lampe & Schwartze Group
Jan. 2018 – March 2018
Bremen

Supporting the OpenVIVA project team in setting up and maintaining datasets, primarily for sales.

Education

B.Sc. Business Psychology

University of Applied Sciences Fresenius
March 2018 – Aug. 2020
Completed

Focus areas: Clinical Psychology, Market, Advertising & Media Psychology

Certificates

Python Bootcamp: From Beginner to Pro

UdemySept. 2021

Natural Language Processing for Data Science with Python

UdemyJune 2021

Data Visualization with Python

UdemyJune 2021

R Complete: Data Science, Machine Learning & Neural Networks

UdemyMarch 2021

Understanding SCRUM — Agile Thinking and Working

UdemyMarch 2021

2015 – 2017

General Management at EBS with exchange semester in Taiwan. First internships in financial sector.

Marketing & Digital Media (Internship)

HSH Nordbank
June 2016 – July 2016
Hamburg

Planning and preparation of corporate events. Creation of communication materials and process support.

Education

General Management

EBS University of Business and Law
Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2017
Not completed

Exchange Semester (Taipei, Taiwan)

National Chengchi University (國立政治大學)
Feb. 2017 – June 2017
Completed

Modules: Human Resource Management, New Media Technology, Business Policy

2011 – 2015

Industrial management apprenticeship and first steps towards communication design.

Industrial Management Assistant (Apprenticeship)

Körting Hannover
Aug. 2011 – Jan. 2014
Hannover

Dual vocational training as Industrial Management Assistant with IHK certification.

Education

Communication Design

Hamburg Academy for Communication Design
March 2014 – May 2015
Not completed

Industrial Management Assistant (IHK)

BBS 11 Hannover / Körting Hannover
Aug. 2011 – Jan. 2014
Completed
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