I used to be the person in the back of the room praying nobody would call on me. Sweaty palms. Racing heart. Slides that made no sense. Words that disappeared the moment I opened my mouth. I know exactly what stage anxiety feels like — because I lived it.
I didn't read about it in a book. I learned by doing, by failing publicly, by getting back up and trying again. Every mistake I made on stage is now a lesson I share with others — so they can skip the worst of that journey and find their voice faster than I found mine.
And then there's the other side of who I am. At IBM, I lead AIOps and DevSecOps transformation across the DACH region — helping some of Europe's largest enterprises navigate the real-world impact of AI on their operations. When I walk into a university lecture hall, I don't bring textbook theory. I bring decisions being made today, industries being disrupted right now, and a front-row seat to what AI actually means for business.
Two worlds. One person. And a genuine belief that your story — however nervous it makes you to tell it — is worth hearing.
AIOps & DevSecOps Offering Lead — IBM DACHLeading AI & operations transformation for Europe's largest enterprises — the real world, not the textbook
Public Speaking & Presentation SessionsFree practice groups, Idea Labs, and student coaching — because I remember what it felt like to be terrified
Community Builder — Munich HubOrganising events for international professionals — because belonging matters as much as skill
Volunteer — Interkulture Kochen, Red Cross MunichCooking for and spending time with senior citizens — staying grounded in what actually matters
