About me
I am a German-American control engineer with a strong background in autonomous systems, machine learning, and applied mathematics. My career spans both industry and academia, with hands-on experience in research, robotics, and innovative product development.
Currently, I serve as the Lead Control Engineer at Yamaha Motor Corporation’s Marine Innovation Division in Kennesaw, GA. In this role, I design advanced marine control systems, lead collaborations with research institutions, and develop cutting-edge driver assistance systems (ADAS) for recreational boats. My work not only advances marine technology, but also contributes to industry-wide safety standard in collaboration with the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC).
Previously, I developed low- and high-level control algorithms for Yamaha’s auto-docking product DockPoint, the first of its kind for recreational boats, ensuring alignment with technical standards and spearheading its market release.
Before joining Yamaha, I pursued two master’s degrees:
Throughout my acadmic journey, I conducted research across multiple countries, including an exchange at the University of Padua and collaborative work at Georgia Tech’s Nondestructive Evaluation Lab. I excel at integrating machine learning with engineering disciplines, having trained CNNs to predict material properties with ultrasonic waves. Additionally, I worked with real-time robotic control systems at the University of Stuttgart, where I developed control strategies for the quadrupedal robot RAMbi.
In my free time, I enjoy producing electronic music, playing the piano, and DJing. I’m also passionate about recreational sports both indoor like MMA and team handball, and outdoor like skiing and scuba diving, which balances my technical work with creative and physical challenges.
Whether developing innovative marine technology, producing music, or pursuing research, I thrive at the intersection of creativity, engineering, and leadership.