Digital Transformation | Organizational Development | Cyber security

Suppose you want to accelerate collaboration and problem-solving, integrate digital solutions such as AI meaningfully into your company, or protect your business against cyber attacks. If so, I look forward to working with you.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Analyst
• Datenanalyse3 J.
• Digitalisierung
• Nachhaltigkeit
• Organisationsentwicklung3 J.
• Projektmanagement - Lehrgänge
• Projektmanagement (IT)1 J.
• Prozessoptimierung2 J.
• Requirements Management13 J.

I combine strategic organizational development thinking with practical implementation, drawing on my experience. With my background in sociological systems theory and pragmatic approach to feasibility, as well as my expertise in analyzing and shaping organizations in various roles (project manager, scientist, policy advisor, requirements manager, and management consultant), I support your organization in preparing for digital processes, accelerating collaboration, and reducing project costs by up to 30%.

Through my extensive network of experts, I can implement solutions to current problems using the latest methods and technologies, such as AI. I prefer to work with companies that embrace change, use AI strategically, and grow sustainably.

Core competences:
* Organizational Strategy Implementation: Align structures, processes, and leadership teams to achieve sustainable growth.
* Cost Optimization: Accelerate project execution and reduce overhead via agile, data-driven, and co-creative workflows.
* AI Integration: Identify high-value AI use cases, develop cross-departmental processes, and enhance operational efficiency.
* Cyber security Maturity Models: Design frameworks and deliver executive-level awareness programs.
* Change & Transformation Leadership: Facilitate change initiatives, empower leaders, and improve collaboration culture.

Professional Experience

Independent Consultant – Strategy, Transformation & Cybersecurity | International | 03/2025 – Present
* Led rapid efficiency improvement program in a renewable energy firm (>1,000 employees), deploying AI for cross-divisional digital co-creation.
* Enabled specialists and executives to independently implement and scale efficiency measures.

CEO Advisor – Biotechnology Sector | 10/2024 – 03/2025
* Developed exit roadmap, facilitated strategic workshops, and improved company valuation through negotiation and meeting efficiency.

Senior Management Consultant – bkm consultants | 02/2024 – Present
* Designed a cybersecurity maturity model and advised C-level leaders on strategy and business development.
* Conducted targeted cybersecurity awareness trainings.

Senior Researcher & Transformation Advisor – Fraunhofer Institute | 05/2018 – 01/2024
* Led digital transformation research and guided transformation processes in corporations and public administration.
* Managed projects up to €1.8M, delivering results at conferences and industry events.

IT Project & Requirements Manager – Deutsche Bahn AG | 06/2008 – 03/2012
* Managed group-wide IT projects (>€2.5M) and strategic IT renewal program (>€10M/year).
* Directed cross-divisional requirements management and implemented major change measures.

SAP Consultant – BNbc Business Consulting | 07/2007 – 05/2008
* Provided technical and methodological consulting for SAP release upgrades and system implementation.

Education & Certifications
* Doctor of Economic Sciences (Dr. rer. pol.) – University of Oldenburg (Magna cum laude)
* Diploma Sociology (Innovation & Organization) – University of Hamburg
* CHAMP – Change & Transformation Professional (Oct 2025)
* Process Management Digital Transformation (Sep 2025)
* Metaplan Facilitation | Design Thinking | Agile & Classic PM | UML 2 | SAP BW Consolidation

Publications (Selection)
* The Praxis of Collaborative Innovation (Nomos, 2025)
* Shaping Corporate Culture 4.0 (Industrie Management, 2021)
* Digitization of Work in SMEs (Springer Vieweg, 2022)