Tech-empowered Generalist and First-Time Specialist

Developed a holistic housing solution to enable scalable post-war recovery in Ukraine in accordance with the principle “build back better” and Lean Construction.

Developed an affordable pre-manufactured modular housing system.

Real estate project management for the construction of residential housing in Ukraine including land plot acquisition, planning, fundraising and setting up partnerships.

Venture building of an affordable rental housing company in Ukraine.

Advocacy for the establishment of social housing with EU policymakers, Ukrainian ministers and local mayors.

Driving regulatory changes in building norms to enable multi-story timber housing.

Responsible for the real estate development of a small neighborhood in north Berlin (16,000 GFA, 84 townhouses, 56 m EUR total investment costs).

Setup of a new supply chain and partner ecosystem for a sustainable modular timber housing product.

Selection and contracting in accordance with HOAI/AHO, architectural competition, management of planners and subcontractors, securing of planning permissions.

Ensured cost control, quality and timely delivery. Managed the reporting and decision making process from concept to start of construction (LPH 0 to 7).

Brand creation from needs assessment, brand strategy, branding and product specification with now four projects under development in the company.

Managed the design of a cost-effective, fossil-free neighborhood energy model combining technologies such as PV, geothermal energy, decentralized water heating and e-mobility with an innovative financing and ownership structure.

Advocated changes in EEG draft law at the energy & economy committee of the German Bundestag to improve economic feasibility and to simplify regulations.

Supported Zalando’s shift from retailer to fashion platform by developing new business models, integrating partners and laying the foundation for strategic investments.

Ensured customer centric product development using design thinking, customer interviews and direct communication to identify needs of target group.

Project Lead Connected Retail: Pioneered successful pilot projects exploring new omnichannel business opportunities with retailers and strategic brand partners and authoring the strategy behind Connected Retail, which later scaled to 400+ people after securing board-level investment approval.

Product Manager Product Customization mi adidas: Responsible for the complex technology and business integration of a third party product customization solution into the Zalando platform.

Interim Lead Operations: Oversaw hiring and people development for B2B customer support team.