Brian Wettlaufer
About Brian Wettlaufer
Brian Wettlaufer is a Sales Manager at UP42 in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in international development and a background in political science and business administration.
Current Role at UP42
Brian Wettlaufer serves as a Sales Manager at UP42, a geospatial platform company, in Berlin, Germany. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving sales strategies, managing client relationships, and expanding the company’s market presence. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in sales and client engagement to achieve business growth and to help customers harness the power of geospatial data.
Previous Experience at we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH
Brian Wettlaufer worked as a Business Partner Manager for the Enterprise DevOps Event Series at we.CONECT Global Leaders GmbH from 2018 to 2021. His role centered around building and maintaining partnerships with key enterprise clients in the DevOps space. He played a crucial role in organizing events that facilitated knowledge sharing and networking among industry leaders, contributing to the company’s reputation in the enterprise DevOps community.
International Development Experience
Brian Wettlaufer has a wealth of experience in international development, having worked in Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and Haiti. He served as a Project Manager for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Afghanistan from 2007 to 2010, where he managed development projects aimed at improving local communities. As an Assistant Project Manager for Oxfam in Tajikistan (2012-2013), and a Consultant for GIZ in Haiti (2011), Brian contributed to various short-term development initiatives focused on community support and infrastructure.
Educational Background
Brian Wettlaufer holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from ESMT Berlin, completed in 2016. He also earned a Master's Degree in International Relations and Affairs, as well as a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, both from Western University. His academic background has provided him with deep insights into business administration, international affairs, and political science, equipping him with the knowledge and skills necessary for his diverse roles in sales, client engagement, and international development.
Early Career and Internships
Brian Wettlaufer began his career with valuable internships and early roles that laid a strong foundation for his professional journey. He participated in the Ontario Legislature Internship Program as a Legislative Intern from 2005 to 2006, where he gained firsthand experience in government processes and legislative affairs. Additionally, he completed an International Development Fellowship with the Aga Khan Foundation Canada in 2007, working in Tajikistan, which honed his expertise in international development and project management.