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30+ Years in the Fashion Industry. Size & Fit Mastery / FashionTech Advisory / ex-Adidas / ex-HUGO BOSS

TODAY

Freelancer Consultant with the focus on how to create  size & fit consistency and digital product creation.

 

Senior Director, adidas  (2017 - 2026) 9 years 

Led global horizontal functions across Digital Creation, Pattern Engineering, and Physical Sample Creation. Drove the shift to virtual product creation process across all performance and lifestyle categories.

 

Head of CAD & Cutplanning, HUGO BOSS  (2005 - 2017) 12 years 

Directed global CAD governance and standards. Modernized the Made to Measure business through digital workflows, precision fit engineering, and scalable customization.

 

CAD / CAM Expert, Lectra (2003 – 2005)

Global user support for all CAD/CAM applications from Investronica Sistemas. Customer consulting and pre-sales. Management-level consulting. 1st and 2nd Level Support / Pre Sales

 

CAD / IT Training & Development, MAC Mode (2000 – 2003)

Providing full user support for CAD systems front end and back end; responsible for administering SQL servers, AS/400, and Lotus Notes infrastructure. Obtained Lotus Notes certification (CLP).

 

Application Trainer, 1st and 2nd Level Support Investronica Sistemas (1995 – 2000)

Expert in all CAD/CAM applications from Investronica Sistemas, covering everything from pattern digitizing, grading and modification to automated cutting. On-site trainer for both new and existing clients.

 

Traveling Quality Assurance Technician, Betty Barclay Group (1994 – 1995)

Ensuring quality standards and serving as the point of contact for all relevant production-related inquiries. Primary area of ​​operation: Romania (Arad and Timișoara).

 

Hohenstein Technical Academy. Clothing Technician (1992 – 1994)

Technical foundation bridging traditional craftsmanship with advanced digital product creation.

 

Assistant Production Manager, Dino Valiano Pappenheim (1991 – 1992)

Planning and coordination of local production of women's knitwear. Complex finishing processes and ensuring high quality standards.

 

Apprentice Tailor, Betty Barclay Group (1989 – 1991)

Professional education as Industry tailor in Arnstorf, crafting Coats and Dresses for Gil Bret, Vera Mont and Betty Barclay.

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