1993 – 1996 apprenticeship in telecommunications. 1996 – 2000 studies in telecommunications engineering combined with work experience in fixed telecommunications, mobile telecommunications and internet technology. Degree dissertation about the applied use of tunneling protocols. Graduate engineer in telecommunications.

Since 2000 Manager with Deutsche Telekom AG. Project management experience in various national and international projects. Special focus on analysing, customizing, developing and introducing new technologies for internet services. Since 2005 “Project Management Professional” (PMP®).

Since 2006 Senior Expert with Deutsche Telekom AG. Special focus on Identity Management and its practical development and applied usage.