Robert Bitsche
About Robert Bitsche
Robert Bitsche is a Senior Customer Success Engineer with extensive experience in engineering and technical support. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, including positions at SCALE, AVL LIST, and Technical University of Denmark, and holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Vienna University of Technology.
Current Role at Rescale
Robert Bitsche serves as a Senior Customer Success Engineer at Rescale since 2023. In this role, he focuses on managing IT projects aimed at enhancing customer success through advanced computer-aided engineering (CAE) solutions. His responsibilities include providing technical support to customers and developing CAE processes and software, particularly in the integration of high-performance computing within cloud environments.
Previous Experience at SCALE
Prior to his current position, Robert worked at SCALE for four years as a Senior Consultant from 2018 to 2022 and as a Consultant from 2016 to 2018 in the Stuttgart Area, Germany. During his tenure, he contributed to various projects that involved technical support and consulting services, leveraging his expertise in engineering and science to address complex challenges faced by clients.
Educational Background
Robert Bitsche has an extensive educational background in engineering. He studied Mechanical Engineering at the Vienna University of Technology, where he earned his Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.) from 1998 to 2005. He further pursued a PhD in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 2005 to 2009. Additionally, he attended the Technical University of Denmark, where he studied University Teaching from 2014 to 2015.
Research and Academic Roles
Robert has held several academic positions, including a Research Assistant at the Institute of Lightweight Design and Structural Biomechanics at the Vienna University of Technology from 2005 to 2008. He also served as a Scientist at the Technical University of Denmark's Department of Wind Energy from 2010 to 2014 and as a Senior Scientist in the same department from 2014 to 2015. His research roles contributed to advancements in engineering and technology.
Internships and Early Career
Robert began his career with internships that provided foundational experience in engineering. He interned at Erne Fittings GmbH for three months in 1998 and at AVL LIST for one month in 2001. These early experiences contributed to his understanding of the engineering field and shaped his subsequent career path.