Work Experience
Research Assistant (Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft) | DST Development Center for Ship Technology and Transport Systems
Developed robotic automation systems for inland liquid bulk handling and ship-technology research.
Translator | Ideas Beyond Borders
Project: Bayt Al-Hikma 2.0
Translated chapters from books and other long-form works from English into Arabic as part of a collaborative translation team.
Translator | Self-employed (Freelance)
English ⇔ Arabic Translation
Rotation System Employee | Sovka GmbH (Vapiano Restaurant)
Worked in service and cashier positions at a Vapiano franchise restaurant
Head of English and STEM Departments | MK Academic Services
Provided academic services and consultation for students at universities in multiple countries
Solar Power Engineering Intern | Mountasser Abu Jaib Solar Solutions
Supported the design and installation planning of grid-connected solar power systems.
Translation Intern | Paper Airplanes
Translated documents and provided training materials from English to Arabic
Trainer (Contract) | Syrian Trust for Development
Short-term consultant hired to establish a book club initiative at Bab Sharqi Lighthouse center
Education
M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics)
Associate Degree in Computer Science
MBA (Master's of Business Administration)
B.Sc. in General Mechanical Engineering (mechanical forces)
Publications
Developing a fully automated robot to conduct the loading process of inland tank vessels
M. Budde, T. Kerkmann, C. Alias, H. Zreik, R. Henn. 2025 21st IEEE International Conference on Mechatronic and Embedded Systems and Applications (MESA), Macau, China, 2025, pp. 12-17.
Badges
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange: Cultural Encounters 2019: Dialogue
Erasmus+ Virtual Exchange: Cultural Encounters 2019: Assignment
Memberships
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Association of German Engineers (VDI e.V.)
Association for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies (VDE e.V.)
Syrian Engineers Association
Volunteering
Head Coordinator | Hamak's Reading Club
Led the initiative from the beginning, handling structure, strategy, recruitment, and organization.
Head Coordinator | Cham Reciprocal Library
Managed a community book-sharing initiative with over 200 participants.
Member (Organizational Team) | Cham cultural Club
Organized monthly book discussions and cultural activities.
Coordinator | Shaghlni
Linked employers to job-seekers through career fairs and networking events.