2007 - present
Bauer Systems KG, Hamburg, Germany
Software Developer and Technical Project Manager at Bauer Systems KG.

2006 - 2007
Microsoft Student Partner, Bayreuth, Germany
MSP as part of the Microsoft Student Program, a support program for students. A Microsoft Student Partner is responsible for initiating and supporting a knowledge transfer in the form of workshops and lectures. The MSP is also a contact person for students and the faculty.

2005 - 2007
Hertkorn IT-Consulting, Bayreuth, Germany
Founder and Owner of Hertkorn IT-Consulting a company focused on on-site consulting and teaching, specialized on porting and/or refactoring of legacy systems.

2003 - 2004
University of California - Santa Barbara, USA
One year as an exchange student on a full scholarship
Major: Physics
Strong focus on Computer Science

2000 - 2007
University of Bayreuth, Germany
Major: Physics
Minor: Computer Science
Anticipated graduation date: Jul. 2007

1999 - 2000
Bundeswehr Luftwaffe - German Federal Armed Forces
Obergefreiter der Luftwaffe (Airman First Class)
Earned letter of special recommendation

1986 - 1999
König Karlmann Gymnasium Altötting, Germany
secondary school
Degree earned: Allgemeine Hochschulreife
(qualification for university entrance)