I’m a consultant for digital projects
Having worked in the tech sector for more than ten years, one of my key roles is to guide managers, policymakers and staff members through the many phases of digital product development.
No matter if we're dealing with agile development approaches, blockchain, mobile apps, digital principles, data management, social media, e-learning or cyber security, to me it's important to implement a sound strategy and create a sustainable product with all stakeholders.
I'm specialized in the international development cooperation sector and have successfully implemented over one hundred IT projects.
I'm also a facilitator and trainer on topics such as data management and strategy, digital product development, digital literacy, social media, and tech entrepreneurship.
Write me an email if you need my support.
Karsten Luc
Professional experiences
Consultant for Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz), 2020
Consultant for Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), since 2018
Head of Social Media for Young China Watchers (YCW), volunteer work, since 2018
Former Visiting Academic Fellow of Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), 2016
Co-Founder of Think Data Consulting, since 2011
Co-Founder of AKRYL digital agency, since 2009
Selected work references
Support programme for the ECOWAS Commission, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz)
Allianz für Entwicklung und Klima, giz
Sino-German Center for Sustainable Development, giz
Capacity building for staff, UNICEF China
Facilitated workshops and speaking opportunities
"Social Media and New Media in China”
Speaker at the Young Professionals Seminar at the German Chamber of Commerce in China, Beijing, March 2016.
"Digital Marketing and Social Media in China”
Guest lecture delivered during a London School of Economics (LSE) and Fudan University dual master program class, Shanghai, November 2015.
"Mesut Özil. Merkel. Made in Germany - Germany images in China's Social Media”
Internal workshop on strategic communication for the Head of Press attaches of the German Embassy Beijing and its consulates in Greater China, Shanghai, November 2015.
"Mesut Özil. Merkel. Made in Germany - Germany images in China's Social Media”
Public talk, Tongji University, Shanghai, November 2015.
“Observing China Through Social Media. Topics. Methods. Results.”
Workshop on China’s social media research, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), Berlin, July 2015.
"Smart Innovation, Smart Cities - Start Ups as Catalysators for Innovation in China"
Workshop during Asia-Pacific Week Berlin, Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS), May 2015.
“How to Improve Cyber Security for Your Business in China: Practical Advices for European SMEs”
Webinar, EU SME Centre, Beijing, March 2015.
“Start-ups in China”
Talk at the East Asian Seminar, Free University Berlin, December 2014.
"Instant Crisis: Social media communication in crisis management"
Workshop, British Chamber of Commerce, Beijing, November 2014
Publications and Interviews
Governance through information control: China's leadership struggles with credibility in social media, MERICS Analyses / China Monitor, Berlin, January 2016.
Soziale Medien in China: Wo bleibt Angela Merkel?", Interview with politik-digital.de (German language only), December 2015
Germany images in China’s Social Media, MERICS Dossier / Web Special, Berlin, July 2015.
Cyber security in China: What SMEs need to Know, EuroBIZ, European Chamber of Commerce, Beijing, March 2015.
Karsten Luc
Rungestr. 20
10179 Berlin, Germany