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Education
Technical University Vienna (2002 - 2005)
- Degree: Doktor (Ph.D.)
- Field of Study: Natural Sciences
- Description: Doctorate of Natural Sciences at the Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (IPF) in cooperation with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) PhD thesis: Retrieval of soil moisture from satellite based interferometric RADAR (InSAR) data
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (1995 - 2000)
- Degree: Diploma
- Field of Study: GeoSciences with focus on Meteorology and Remote Sensing
- Description: Diploma thesis in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Oberpfaffenhofen: Analysis of multi-polarimetric RADAR (SAR) data in comparison to hyperspectral data for forestal parameters (TerraSAR-X preliminary studies for Dornier Satellitensysteme GmbH)
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Work Experience:
Business Development Manager Earth Observation and Science at Airbus Defence and Space
- Location: Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
- Duration: 2017-06 to Present
- Description: Functions and fields of activity: - Business Development in cooperation with national and European institutional customers / Space agencies and scientific institutes - Campaign management for Earth Observation, Science and Space Safety mission projects - Coordination of ESA Industrial Policy matters for Space programmes in Germany
Key-Account-Manager Earth Observation & Science Germany at Airbus Defence and Space
- Location: Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
- Duration: 2014-07 to 2017-06
- Description:
Key-Account-Manager Space Science Germany at Airbus Defence and Space
- Location: Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
- Duration: 2013-09 to 2014-06
- Description:
Business Development Manager Institutional Markets, Market and Product Manager Satellite Services at EADS Astrium / Infoterra
- Location: Friedrichshafen, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
- Duration: 2007-09 to 2013-08
- Description: Functions and fields of activity: - Business Development in the area of remote sensing services in cooperation with national and European institutional customers / Space agencies and scientific institutes - Management of the product lines Maritime Safety & Security Services and TerraSAR-X data as well as respective markets
Head of the Remote Sensing Coordination Office at Federal Agency for Hydrology
- Location: Koblenz
- Duration: 2005-09 to 2007-08
- Description: Functions and fields of activity: - Coordination of remote sensing activities across the federal hydrologic and hydrographic agencies (WSV, BfG, BAW, BSH) of the Federal Ministry of Transport, Building and Urban Development (BMVBS) - Advisor to BMVBS in regard to Earth observation in collaboration with the German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Candidate Intelligence Report
AI-powered analysis from the perspective of a US hiring director — evaluating career continuity, growth trajectory, and role fit.
Career Continuity & Risk Assessment
The candidate has continuous employment since 2005 with no notable gaps, a consistent industry focus in remote sensing, EO, and space programs, strong tenure at Airbus since 2013, and an advanced technical education (Dr.) from TU Wien, aligning well with EO/space BD roles in the US market.
Career Growth Curve
Best-Fit Roles (Top 5)
Director of Business Development - Space, Government & International Programs95% fit
Extensive track record in BD for government/institutional customers and ESA/space agency coordination, aligned with US defense/space contractors seeking global partnerships and large-scale programs.
Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships - Earth Observation & Geospatial Data Solutions92% fit
Strong network in European space agencies and institutional clients, plus product/services experience in EO data—high potential for cross-border partnerships and US market expansion.
Vice President, Government Programs - Earth Observation & Space Safety Solutions90% fit
Executive-level BD with program management and policy coordination experience; well-suited for defense/aerospace players pursuing DoD/NASA space safety & EO initiatives.
Director, Government & Institutional Markets - Earth Observation & Satellite Services85% fit
Proven ability to manage large institutional accounts and satellite services portfolios; translates well to US defense/aerospace contractors with government-facing sales teams.
Director of Business Development - Federal Markets (NASA/USGS) - Capella Space83% fit
Candidate's EO/remote sensing BD background complements US federal markets and new data-source providers; relocation/visa needed but market fit is solid.
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