Bio
2024-current Innovation Lead @ Museum of Illusions
• lead the development of new exhibit concepts and interactive experiences, transforming creative visions into revenue-
generating attractions
• implement technical solutions using engineering expertise to optimize exhibit functionality and enhance the visitor
experience
• scout emerging trends and innovations at major global events (such as IAAPA Expo and Amusement Expo International)
• analyze market data to identify visitor trends and inform the long-term R&D and exhibit strategy
• manage the full project lifecycle, overseeing resources and prototyping timelines to ensure successful delivery from concept
to implementation
• negotiate IP contracts and exclusivity agreements (such as licensing) to safeguard and capitalize on institutional innovations
• drive museum-wide growth by identifying new visitor engagement opportunities and building strategic partnerships
• collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize operational efficiency and ensure seamless integration of new projects
• present innovation roadmaps and project updates to stakeholders to ensure total alignment with high-level objectives
2022 – 2024 Project Manager @ Museum of Illusions
• direct the end-to-end delivery of multimillion-dollar international Tenant Improvement projects across the USA, UK, and
Europe
• act as Owner’s Representative during site evaluations and lease negotiations to ensure technical and corporate requirement
alignment
• lead the complex permitting process, liaising directly with local authorities and building departments to secure all necessary
approvals
• spearhead the full tendering process for architects and GCs, including the negotiation of standard industry contracts (such as
AIA, JCT, and FIDIC)
• manage the project lifecycle, from resource allocation and risk management to multimillion-dollar budget tracking
• maintain rigorous site supervision and quality control to ensure construction meets all project specifications and industry
standards
• apply a hands-on engineering approach to resolve on-site technical issues immediately, preventing delays and change orders
• ensure total compliance with local country regulations, maintaining deep familiarity with relevant building codes and safety
standards (ADA, OSHA, etc)
• facilitate seamless collaboration between global stakeholders, owning the process from site selection through final handover
2018-2021 Structural design engineer @ IDK Kleinjohann GMBH & CO. KG
• BIM coordination
• coordination with project managers, architects and other participants involved in the project
• 3D modeling (Revit)
• design of detailed formwork plans (Revit)
• reviewing reinforcement plans
2017-2018 Structural design engineer @ UPI-2M
• 3D modeling (Allplan, Revit)
• design of detailed formwork plans (Allplan)
• design of detailed reinforcement plans (Allplan)
• structural calculations of reinforced concrete and steel structures (SCIA)
2016-2017 Trainee Civil Engineer @ Ing Ekspert
• real estate appraisal
• energy certification
• condominium subdivision