Tobias Gerhard Schminke

Tobias Gerhard Schminke is an experienced academic and entrepreneur currently serving as a Teaching Assistant at Dalhousie University for the course Political Inquiry 1 POLI 3492, and as a Part-Time Academic (Lecturer) for POLI 3224 - Canadian Political Parties. As Founder and CEO of Europe Elects, Tobias established a public service online platform and successfully transformed it into a sustainable registered enterprise while managing a team of employees and expert contractors worldwide. Tobias has previously held various roles, including Project Manager at IBM, where notable achievements included recognition on IBM's Wall of Fame, and worked as a Research and Administrative Assistant in diverse academic and governmental settings. Academic qualifications include a Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science and Government from Dalhousie University, a Master of Arts in Development Economics and International Development from Saint Mary's University, and language certifications in Swahili and French.