Education

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Aachen, Germany
RWTH Aachen University 2022 - 2025
Systems and Automation, M.Sc.

Thesis: Enhancing Lidar-based 3D Object Detection using Unlabeled Data for Autonomous Navigation in Maritime Environments

Experience in: Deep Learning, Python, PyTorch, Object Detection, Environmental Perception with LiDAR Sensors.

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

Experience in: MATLAB/Simulink, Attitude Estimation, Kalman Filtering, Control Theory.

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

Work Experience

Sevelen, Switzerland
Jedsy 04 2024 - present
Guidance, Navigation, Control Engineer (from 01 2026)
Progressed through three roles at this autonomous drone startup. Currently leading development of safety-critical systems including real-time traffic visualization for a Qt-based ground control station and a traffic avoidance system. Coordinating software releases, testing, and code reviews. Previously contributed to R&D in autonomous drone software and developed foundations for an autonomous wall landing system. Experience in: C++, Robotics, Computer Vision, Qt/QML, Linux, UAV systems, Flight log analysis. Strong development of soft skills and leadership.

Aachen, Germany
Optimal Nachhilfe intermittently since 04 2024
Freelance Tutor
Delivered personalized tutoring in programming and electrical engineering to students of varying skill levels, enhancing their technical proficiency while refining my communication and teaching methodologies. Experience in: Programming, Electrical Engineering, Communication, Teaching Methodologies.

Aachen, Germany
German Aerospace Centre (DLR) 08 2023 - 03 2024
Software Development Assistant
Developed a user interface for ground-based piloting of an unmanned gyrocopter, gaining expertise in GUI creation with Qt-Creator and QML, and contributing to unmanned aerial vehicle control systems. Experience in: Qt-Creator, QML, UAV Control Systems.

Aachen, Germany
Institute for Man-Machine Interaction 04 - 09 2020
Academic Assistant
Supervised a programming laboratory for electrical engineering students at RWTH Aachen, teaching C++ fundamentals and enhancing my technical expertise and instructional skills. Experience in: C++, Teaching, Laboratory Supervision.

Aachen, Germany
Institute of Automatic Control 01 - 11 2018
Academic Assistant
Developed software for robotics, computer vision, augmented reality, and visual attitude estimation in medical research, gaining expertise in C++, ROS, and Linux. Experience in: C++, ROS, Linux, Robotics, Computer Vision, Augmented Reality, Visual Attitude Estimation.

Aachen, Germany
Ecurie Aix 2018 - 2020
Driverless Software Engineer (Volunteer)
Developed the localization and mapping (SLAM) system for Ecurie Aix’s driverless vehicle in the Formula Student competition, utilizing C++, Python, and ROS. Traveled across Europe to compete, gaining hands-on experience in autonomous systems and teamwork. Experience in: C++, Python, ROS, SLAM, Autonomous Systems.

Stuttgart, Germany
Bosch 06 - 07 2016
Internship
Completed an internship at Bosch, gaining insight into large-scale manufacturing operations and acquiring hands-on skills in metalworking, including lathe operation, drilling, milling, and welding techniques. Experience in: Metalworking, Lathe Operation, Drilling, Milling, Welding.

Extracurricular Activies

Axim, Ghana
Rainbow Garden Village 10 2023 - 11 2023
Volunteer
6 Week volunteering program at Ankobra Beach near Axim. Educating children concerning environmental awareness. Recycling and beach cleaning. Facilitating waste disposal for local fishermen.

Additional Experience

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

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.

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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.