- Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering, TU Berlin 1984 - 1991
- Nomination UAS Kiel 2012
- Development engineer, advance development manager
aerodyn Energiesysteme GmbH 1992 - 1997 - Technical Manger
pro+pro Energiesysteme GmbH 1997 - 2001 - Research and Development Director
REpower Systems AG 2001 – 2011