SYSTEM.ACTIVE // UCSD

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SYSTEM.PROFILE

CORE.ATTRIBUTES

NATIONALITY 🇩🇪 DEU
LOCATION SAN_DIEGO
EDUCATION.LEVEL B.A_IN_PROGRESS
LANGUAGES.ARRAY
DE
EN
FR
INTERESTS.TAGS
RUNNING DEBATE SUSTAINABILITY

NARRATIVE.STREAM

> German Liberal Arts & Sciences student at University College Maastricht, synthesizing AI, business economics, and public policy.

> Currently interfacing with UC San Diego's innovation ecosystem, studying AI, cognition, and decision-making systems.

> Journey initialized in Obersulm, Germany. Former Head Boy. Founded fair-trade uniform company. Won awards for biodegradable shoe research (4× softer materials).

> Field experience: European Parliament policy research → Helaba AI automation → Building EduGenius & Onboarding Buddy.

> Core values: evidence_based_thinking(), responsible_AI(), tangible_impact()

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EXPERIENCE.LOG

JUL 2025–AUG 2025

AI_INTEGRATION.INTERN

Helaba // Banking_AI

AI integration and strategy in Operations & Process Optimization. Built KI-Onboarding-App with Google Gen AI SDK. Designed KI-Workflow automation with data classification, Microsoft API integration, and error routing using n8n and Google AI Studio. Presented solutions to Operations & Finance departments.

AI_AUTOMATION GOOGLE_AI n8n BANKING_OPS
JAN 2025–JUL 2025

INTERN_DIGITAL_TRANSFORMATION

DENSO Europe // Market_Research

Market Researcher in Digital Transformation for After Market & Industrial Solutions Business Unit (AMIS BU). Hybrid role based in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland.

MARKET_RESEARCH DIGITAL_TRANSFORMATION AUTOMOTIVE
DEC 2024–PRESENT

FOUNDER

OneTicket // Event_Platform

Founded simple-to-use, affordable ticketing platform for small and mid-sized events. Empowering independent organizers and student associations. 1,000+ users, 50+ events hosted, €0.30 flat fee.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT_TECH TICKETING PLATFORM
JUL 2024–JUL 2025

SOCIAL_BOARD_CHAIR

UCMSA - Universalis // Student_Assoc

Social Board Chair at UCMSA - Universalis. Led the social board and organized events for the student community.

LEADERSHIP EVENT_MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY
MAR 2024–JUN 2024

INNOVATION_STRATEGY.INTERN

Canon Production Printing // Strategy

Participated in SCOPE Maastricht's Community Case Challenge. Consulted Canon Printing Production in setting up its own Incubator for enhanced innovation and business growth. Cooperated with BCG consultants and academic advisors.

STRATEGY INNOVATION CONSULTING
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PROJECTS.ARRAY

Building AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges

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EDUGENIUS

ACTIVE

AI_EDUCATION // v2.1.0

AI platform automating lesson planning for German schools. Generates curriculum-aligned materials using RAG on Google Vertex AI. Targeting B2B/B2G markets.

TECH.STACK:

RAG VERTEX_AI LLMs
IMPACT: TEACHER_WORKLOAD ↓
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ONBOARD.BUDDY

ACTIVE

BANKING_AI // v1.3.2

AI assistant for Helaba employee onboarding. Automates FAQs, reduces senior staff time. Integrates with knowledge bases and workflows.

TECH.STACK:

LLMs KNOWLEDGE_BASE AUTOMATION
IMPACT: ONBOARDING_TIME ↓
🎟️

ONETICKET

ACTIVE

EVENTS_PLATFORM // 1,000+ Users

Simple-to-use, affordable ticketing platform for small and mid-sized events. Solving frustrating event ticketing. 1,000+ users hosted by OneTicket, 50+ events, €0.30 flat fee - no matter the ticket price.

ACHIEVEMENTS:

1,000+_USERS 50+_EVENTS €0.30_FEE
MISSION: AFFORDABLE_&_ACCESSIBLE
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TINKER.AI

RESEARCH

MACHINE_BEHAVIOR // v1.0

UCSD research project exploring machine behavior and AI system interactions. Investigates how AI systems behave in various contexts.

FOCUS.AREAS:

MACHINE_BEHAVIOR AI_INTERACTION RESEARCH
CONTEXT: UCSD_COURSEWORK
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BIO.SHOES

AWARD

SUSTAINABILITY // Jugend_forscht

Award-winning research: biodegradable shoes from wood-based foam. 4× greater softness than alternatives while maintaining recyclability.

FOCUS.AREAS:

SUSTAINABLE_MAT PRODUCT_DESIGN RESEARCH
RECOGNITION: 🏆 WINNER
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FAIR.TRADE

COMPLETED

SOCIAL_ENTERPRISE // School

Founded fair-trade school uniform company. Provided affordable, ethically sourced clothing. Combined social impact with entrepreneurship.

FOCUS.AREAS:

FAIR_TRADE SOCIAL_IMPACT ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IMPACT: ETHICAL_SUPPLY ↑
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TESTIMONIALS.LOG

What colleagues and collaborators say

JD

John Doe

Senior Manager @ Company

"Pascal demonstrated exceptional analytical skills and creativity in solving complex AI challenges. His ability to bridge technical and policy perspectives is remarkable."

SM

Sarah Miller

Team Lead @ Tech Corp

"Working with Pascal on our AI automation project was fantastic. He's proactive, detail-oriented, and brings innovative solutions to every challenge."

MK

Michael Kim

Professor @ University

"Pascal is a standout student who combines technical expertise with strategic thinking. His research contributions exceeded expectations."

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SKILLS.MATRIX

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TECHNICAL.AI

  • Python (NLP, ML)
  • Large Language Models
  • RAG Architectures
  • Google Vertex AI
  • n8n Workflows
  • JSON & APIs
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BUSINESS.STRATEGY

  • Business Economics
  • Innovation Management
  • TAM/SAM/SOM Analysis
  • KPI Development
  • Startup Strategy
  • Pitch Decks
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POLICY.GOV

  • Public Policy Analysis
  • EU Parliamentary Process
  • AI Governance
  • Risk & Regulation
  • Policy Research
  • Stakeholder Engagement
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COMMUNICATION.LEAD

  • Trilingual (DE/EN/FR)
  • Public Speaking
  • Debating
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Event Organization
  • Team Leadership
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ACHIEVEMENTS.ARRAY

Certifications, Awards & Recognition

AWARDS.LOG

Jugend Forscht Winner

2023

Biodegradable Shoe Materials Research

SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION

Head Boy

2022

School Leadership Recognition

LEADERSHIP

Dean's List

2024

Academic Excellence (GPA > 3.8)

ACADEMIC

CERTIFICATES.STACK

AI & Machine Learning

2024

Google Cloud Platform

Python for Data Science

2023

IBM Data Science Professional

Agile Project Management

2024

Scrum Alliance CSM

Public Policy Analysis

2023

Harvard Kennedy School (Online)

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INIT.CONTACT

Ready to collaborate on AI, policy, or innovation?

OPPORTUNITIES.OPEN

  • Internships in AI, consulting, policy
  • Research collaborations
  • Startup co-founder positions
  • Speaking engagements

EXPLORING.CURRENTLY

  • Master's programs (MPP, AI & Policy)
  • Thesis topics on AI strategy
  • AI governance frameworks
  • Ed-tech innovations

GET_IN_TOUCH

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