Dipl.-Ing. (1984) and Dr. techn. (1990) degrees in Communications Engineering from TU-Vienna. Ibidem Assistant Professor performing research in Spread-Spectrum Communications, Material Science and Electronic Circuit Design. Since 1989 with Beyond Gravity (Austrian Aerospace, RUAG Space) serving in almost all functions and positions from Systems Engineer via Technical Director (2000-2017) to Business Unit and General Manager (2017-2022). Since 2023 driving innovation as Advanced Technologies Manager.