CV
Jan (Hendrik) Pfrenger · Karlsruhe, Germany · hello@janpfrenger.com
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Experience
Arteus Energy
Mar 2026 – PresentWorking Student — Growth & Project Management (BESS) · Karlsruhe
Supporting growth initiatives and project development for battery energy storage systems. Pipeline development, stakeholder coordination, operational projects.
Terra One
May 2024 – Feb 2026Project Development (Intern → Working Student) · 1 yr 10 mos
Led nationwide coordination of grid connection processes for utility-scale BESS projects across Germany. Processed 100+ GW of grid applications; received 28 GW formal feedback. Featured in Handelsblatt. Berlin / remote.
Junity
Oct 2021 – May 2024Part-time Staff · 2 yrs 8 mos
Youth counselor at Jugendzentrum Junity. Art camps, fostering creativity and personal growth. Friedberg, Germany.
Education
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Oct 2024 – PresentB.Sc. Industrial Engineering & Management
Activities: KIT Run, Judo club.
Burggymnasium Friedberg
Jul 2020 – Jun 2023Abitur — Chemistry & English · Grade: 1.7
Top of class '23 in chemistry. GDCh Prize for outstanding achievement.
Volunteering
Young Founders Network
Apr 2024 – PresentTeam Member & Co-Lead Chapter Karlsruhe
Non-profit, 1,800+ members under 25 across DACH. Organizing events, workshops, connecting young entrepreneurs.
Eisbaden Karlsruhe
Nov 2024 – PresentOrganizer & Lead
Weekly cold-swimming sessions. Grew community 3x, managing social media and growth.
Awards
GDCh Prize for Outstanding Achievement
Jun 2023Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker e.V. — best high school graduate in chemistry 2023.
Skills
Languages
German (native) · English (fluent) · French (basic)