Education

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Cape Town, South Africa
German International School 2004 - 2015
Bilingual (German/ English) general qualification for university entrance (Abitur) with emphasis on physics and chemistry.

Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen University 2016 - 2022
Electrical Engineering, Information Technology and Computer Science, B.Sc.
Thesis: Development and Comparison of AHRS-Algorithms for Accurate and Robust Attitude Estimation of an Autonomous Underwater Robot

Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen University 2022 - present
Systems and Automation, M.Sc.

Work Experience

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Stuttgart, Germany
Bosch 06 - 07 2016
Internship
A glimpse into how a large-scale company runs. Acquired skills in metal works, using a lathe, drill, milling machines and different welding techniques.

Aachen, Germany
Institute of Automatic Control 01 - 11 2018
Academic Assistant
Software development in robotics, computer vision, augmented reality and visual attitude estimation in medical research. Experience in C++, ROS, Linux.

Aachen, Germany
Institute for Man-Machine Interaction 04 - 09 2020
Academic Assistant
Supervisor of a programming laboratory (in which students studying electrical engineering at the RWTH Aachen learn the foundations of C++). Deepening C++ knowledge and gaining experience teaching.

Aachen, Germany
Domino’s Pizza 11 2022 - 05 2023
Shift Manager
Leading the shift, being responsible for the shift’s smooth operation. Gaining experience in team leadership.

Aachen, Germany
German Aerospace Centre (DLR) 08 2023 - 03 2024
Software Development Assistant
Developing a UI for a ground-based pilot piloting an unmanned gyrocopter. Experience in GUI creation with Qt-Creator and QML.

Sevelen, Switzerland
Jedsy 04 - 09 2024
Intern
Research and Development in various areas of the software of a novel autonomous drone concept. Gaining experience in C++, Robotics, Computer Vision. Strong development of soft skills.

Sevelen, Switzerland
Jedsy 10 2024 - present
Research and Development Engineer, Part-Time
Research and Development in various areas of the software of a novel autonomous drone concept. Gaining experience in C++, Robotics, Computer Vision. Strong development of soft skills.

Aachen, Germany
Optimal Nachhilfe 04 2024 - present
Tutor, Freelance
Teaching programming and electrical engineering topics to pupils and students. Improving communication and teaching skills.

Extracurricular Activies

Aachen, Germany
Ecurie Aix 2018 - 2020
Driverless Software Engineer (Volunteer)
Development of the localization and mapping (SLAM) system of the driverless vehicle of Ecurie Aix (part of the Formula Student competition). Development in C++, Python, ROS. Travelling around Europe to compete.

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Other Expertise

Piano since 2005
Solo and part of school orchestra, choir and ensembles.

Karate since 2006
2nd dan black belt. Successful participation in South African championships. Occupation as substitute coach.

Barista 2016
Professional barista training at award-winning Truth Coffee in Cape Town, South Africa. Worked full time as a barista.