2022 - Present

German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ)

Apprentice IT Specialist for System Integration

Hands-on system integration, network administration, and enterprise IT infrastructure operations within a research environment.

  • Partnered with oncology labs to plan maintenance windows and communicate downtime clearly.
  • Documented runbooks and mentored fellow apprentices on automation-first workflows.
About DKFZ

2021 - 2022

Rheingönheim Vögele

Commercial Vehicle Mechanic

Diagnostics, maintenance, and repair of commercial vehicles with a focus on uptime and safety-critical components.

  • Translated complex repair plans into actionable next steps for fleet managers.
  • Balanced urgent roadside fixes with workshop scheduling to keep vehicles productive.

2017 - 2021

Mercedes-Benz Mannheim

Automotive Mechanic Apprentice

Comprehensive training across cars and trucks, covering diagnostics, electronics, and mechanical repair workflows.

  • Rotated through cross-functional teams, learning to collaborate with electronics, paint, and drivetrain specialists.
  • Delivered concise status updates to supervisors and customers during multi-day repairs.

2016

BASF Ludwigshafen

Computer Science Internship

Explored industrial IT processes during a mandatory internship with exposure to large-scale production systems.

  • Shadowed automation teams and documented findings for knowledge bases.

2016

Porsche Weissach

BORS Prototyping Internship

Supported prototyping efforts at the development center, learning about precision engineering and pre-production workflows.

  • Assisted engineers with measurement logging and ensured traceable documentation for development reviews.

2015

TRW Radolfzell

Production & Material Testing Internship

Assisted in quality assurance and material testing, reinforcing attention to detail in manufacturing.

  • Learned to communicate findings to both production leads and QA engineers.

2013

GRN Schwetzingen

Computer Science Internship

Early IT exposure in a healthcare setting, supporting local teams with day-to-day technology tasks.

  • Helped nurses and administrative staff troubleshoot PCs with patient empathy and clear language.

Looking forward

I am deepening my expertise in automation, observability, and resilient platform design while bringing the same discipline from automotive diagnostics into modern infrastructure work.

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