Kai Thielen

M. Sc. Environmental Science | Environmental Professional in-training (EPt)

Germany

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Theoretical and practical experience in geospatial and remote sensing analysis. Well-versed in quantitative analytical research, particularly with ESRI ArcGIS suite. Experienced with managing multiple databases. Knowledge of Python, Matlab and R programming. Knowledge of engineering design software such as AutoCAD, CIVIL 3D, and Solidworks. Knowledge of engineering modelling software such as AERMOD, MIKE+, HEC-RAS, FEFLOW. Experienced in fieldwork media sampling, lab analysis and environmental modelling. Outside of the research/work setting you can find me volunteering for organizations such as Engineers Without Borders, Brot für die Welt and the Pan/Parapan American Games, were I have occupied organizational positions.

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Experience (12 roles)

Working Student - Software Developer

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LIST Eco · Work Study

May 2025 - Present · 3 mos·Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

Skills: Building Information Modeling (BIM) · Software Development · Life Cycle Assessment · Big Data Analytics

Student Tutor

Technical University of Munich · Work Study

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 · 5 mos·Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

• Assisted in the development of mini projects on the utilization of Geodatabases (CityGML and solar radiation data sources), and simulations in GIS. • Graded assignments, written reports, and exams, and provided feedback and guidance to the students.

Geospatial Analyst

osapiens Hub GmbH · Work Study

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 · 5 mos·Munich, Bavaria, Germany · On-site

• Developed automation tools for rapid remote sensing data assessment and analysis with python. • Management of osapiens’ internal relational geo-database with SQL. Skills: GIS Applications · Geographic Information Systems (GIS) · GIS Analysis · Databases

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Education (3)

Technical University of Munich

Oct 2022 - Feb 2025

Grade: 1.7 German Grade (3.3 GPA) Fields of Specialization: - Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning - Transportation Engineering and Control - Environmental Hazards and Risks Skills: GIS Applications · GIS Modeling · Machine Learning · Risk Assessment · Project Management · Sustainability

Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus-Senftenberg

2018 - 2021

Activities and societies: Brot für die Welt, Latin American Student Association - BTU Cottbus Thesis: - "Social risks and mortality patterns during extreme heat events: A case study of mining lakes in the Lusatian region in Germany 2006, 2010" Publications: - "Marine heatwaves in the dynamics of the Pantanal´s historical drought and unprecedented fires" - "The Pantanal under siege - On the origin and forecast of current great drought"

University of Guelph

2012 - 2018

Activities and societies: Engineers Without Borders (EWB), Hands of Latin America (HOLA), Free Fossil Guelph (FFG), Intramural Soccer

Skills (29)

SQLSamplingResearchMachine LearningPython (Programming Language)Big Data AnalyticsLife Cycle AssessmentMicrosoft OfficeRisk AssessmentGeographic Information Systems (GIS)DOCKERGIS AnalysisDatabasesEnvironmental ScienceBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)SustainabilityMySQLDockerPythonJavaScriptHTML5MySQLTemporalDockerPythonField WorkEngineeringDigital Twin CitiesSoftware Development

Publications (3)▼

The role of “invisible water” in the climate and food crisis

MEDA · Aug 29, 2022

Marine heatwaves in the dynamics of the Pantanal´s historical drought and unprecedented fires

EGU-21 · Mar 1, 2021

The Pantanal under siege -On the origin and forecast of current great drought

ResearchGate

Languages (4)▼

English(Native or bilingual proficiency)Spanish(Native or bilingual proficiency)German(Limited working proficiency)French(Elementary proficiency)

Volunteer Experience (6)▼

Communication Operations Team Member

Toronto 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games Organizing Committee

Jul 2015 - Aug 2015 · 2 mos

Students Reinventing Cities Competition

C40 Cities

Mar 2024 - Jun 2024 · 4 mos

General Secretary and co-founder

Hands of Latin America

Sep 2014 - Feb 2015 · 6 mos

Fundraising Volunteer

Brot für die Welt - Evangelischer Entwicklungsdienst Bildungsstelle Nord

Nov 2018 - Jan 2019 · 3 mos

Leading Member - Advocacy Team

Engineers Without Borders Canada

Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

Radio Host

CFRU 93.3 FM

Jul 2018 - Jul 2020 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kai Thielen's current role?▼

Kai Thielen is currently working as Working Student - Software Developer at LIST Eco · Work Study.

Where did Kai Thielen study?▼

Kai Thielen studied Master of Engineering - MEng, Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology at Technical University of Munich. They have 3 education entries on their profile.

What skills does Kai Thielen have?▼

Kai Thielen's top skills include SQL, Sampling, Research, Machine Learning, Python (Programming Language). They have 29 skills listed on their profile.

Where is Kai Thielen based?▼

Kai Thielen is based in Germany.