Studied media technology at the University in Hamburg/ Berliner Tor. Prior to his studies he completed an aprentiship as an electronics engineer and went to the evening high school.

Studied foreign trade at the University in Hamburg/ Berliner Tor, specializing as a logistical businessman.
His more exciting jobs were as a city guide, aged carer, caretaker and pizzaboy. He spends most of his spare-time backpacking.