1965 born in Greiz 1987 - 1992 study of surveying at the Technical University of Dresden Specialization: photogrammetry and computer science 1992 Institute for Geoinformation Systems Leipzig GmbH 1993 foundation of fokus GmbH Leipzig As managing director of Fokus GmbH Leipzig, he is responsible for research and development as well as project management. In the area of documentation, he has extensive experience in the areas of total station survey, engineering surveying and digital photogrammetry. A special area of responsibility at fokus GmbH Leipzig is the photogrammetric evaluation of historical photographs. In the field of software development, he is responsible for the conception of new applications and customer support.