Albert Vontz - Program Manager Terahertz

Q: Where is Albert based?

Albert is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Albert speak?

Albert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Albert have?

Albert has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Albert has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Albert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Albert's latest experience?

Albert's most recent position is Program Manager Terahertz at Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik .

Q: What companies has Albert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Albert has worked for Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik and Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Energy , and Automotive . Albert also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Sales . Albert also has some experience in Strategy , Information Technology , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Strategy .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Oct 2024

1 year

Program Manager Terahertz

Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik

Successful product launch of a measurement system based on terahertz technology
Developed a market strategy
Scheduling and coordination with marketing
Preparing and giving presentations
Created a product catalog and defined sales texts
Conducted customer presentations at trade shows and trained sales staff
Prepared product assemblies and trained employees
Organized external support and set up a dedicated production area
Coordinated prototype production and negotiated with subcontractors
Created production documentation and calculated product costs
Defined product specifications and test criteria
Validated product in software and hardware areas
Reviewed software for legal aspects and introduced an EULA
Developed a product roadmap and supported the department with JIRA
Conducted workshops, market analysis, and business development
Set pricing strategy, performed competitive analysis, and visited customers
Supported customer acquisition and technical evaluation of inquiries
Participated in trade shows and designed demo systems
Led sales meetings and acquired new customers
Coordinated cross-departmental tasks and prepared spare parts lists
Initiated product improvements and reviewed contracts
Prepared and conducted steering committee meetings, workshops, and profitability analyses
Planned resource needs and reporting
Software used: MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, Office 365, Teams, Jira, Confluence
Project languages: English and German
International experience: USA (3 months regular visits), Denmark (1 month occasional visits)

Apr 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 3 months

CTO

Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH

Managed the product portfolio end-to-end with 52 interdisciplinary staff in Germany, Denmark, and the USA
Developed strategic plans for development projects and product strategies in collaboration with management and owners
Managed a seven-figure budget and reported directly to the CEO
Led the integration of a Danish wind technology team, including change management
Contributed to strategic development plans and supported M&A processes
Prepared and executed the sale of the company
Developed and integrated a cloud- and AI-based service platform
Introduced agile methods to halve development time
Developed energy-efficient sensors with wireless IoT integration
Integrated effective product management methods
Achieved successful company sale and doubled expectations in marketing and sales
International experience: USA (2 months regular visits), Denmark (1 month regular visits), Japan (1 month occasional visits)

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

7 months

Head of Business Unit Industrial

Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH

Globally managed sales activities in the industrial sector across EMEA, USA, and APAC
Full P&L responsibility for eight-figure revenue
Led product management with 4 team members and oversaw 32 developers
Supported strategic development plans and M&A processes
Implemented the Salesforce CRM system
Designed and launched products VST-100, VCM-3, and VP-8000
Increased industrial sector sales by over 20%
Established a US representative office
International experience: USA (2 months regular visits), Denmark (1 month occasional visits)

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 2 months

Manager Business Development

PRÜFTECHNIK Dieter Busch AG

Member of the core leadership team in the special project "Sale of the AG"
Prepared technical documents and compiled the portfolio of subsidiaries
Worked directly with the CEO and CFO

Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 6 months

Head of Product Management

PRÜFTECHNIK Dieter Busch AG

Led product management, technical documentation, and technical service with 14 team members
Full responsibility for existing products and strategic planning of the product portfolio
Developed and implemented the Industry 4.0 strategy
Contributed to global corporate strategy and introduced an SAP HANA system
Successfully launched several award-winning products
Implemented modern planning methods in product management
International experience: USA (1 month occasional visits), Poland (1 month occasional visits)

Jun 2014 - Dec 2017

3 years 7 months

Manager Business Development

PRÜFTECHNIK Dieter Busch AG

Development of the business strategy for North America and takeover of the activities of a US sales agent (USD 20M revenue)
Planning and expansion of the new North America branch with over 30 employees and 12 sales partners
HR in/out and securing government grants in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia
Rollout of a global online training platform with 400 active users and 1,400 documents
International experience: USA (4 months of regular visits)

Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 3 months

Managing Director of Technology

Platzgummer GmbH

Responsible for sales, design, development, and manufacturing
Acquisition and implementation of projects with over 50% sales growth
Restructuring of organizational units in project management, sales, and logistics
Establishing project controlling and staffing planning with MS Project
Recertification to ISO 9000

Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

1 year 9 months

Business Unit Director - Ingot and Wafer

centrotherm SITec GmbH

Sales, development, manufacturing, and commissioning of silicon furnaces and wafer production equipment
Market launch of a new product in Asia in two customer projects
Restructuring the organizational unit in coordination with management
Building a global sales network and realigning the sales strategy
Managing all projects after the parent company's insolvency
International experience: China (3 months of regular visits), Taiwan (2 months of regular visits)

Jan 2010 - Mar 2011

1 year 3 months

Head of Sales & Engineering, Energy Solutions

KUKA SYSTEMS GmbH

Establishing and leading the KUKA S-Base s.r.o. production company in the Czech Republic
Responsible for product development and improvements with four patents
Designing and implementing turnkey production plants for PV modules and wafers
Further developing the group's strategic direction
Marketing, CRM system implementation, and trade show organization
HR responsibility for the plant and the energy business unit
Speaking at conferences in Asia and Europe
International experience: China (2 months of occasional visits), USA (1 month of occasional visits), Czech Republic (6 months of regular visits)

Sep 2009 - Mar 2011

1 year 7 months

Managing Director of Technology and Sales, KUKA S-Base s.r.o.

KUKA AG

Company foundation through the acquisition of a division of Themis s.r.o.
Building the company, including recruiting staff (75 employees), production equipment, and facilities
Technical management with P&L responsibility up to EUR 2M
Research & development of the entire portfolio
Global sales, proposal preparation, and scheduling
Product management and material procurement in contract manufacturing
Implementing an ISO 9000 certification
International experience: China (4 months of regular visits), Czech Republic (24 months of regular visits)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

3 years

Product Group Manager Energy Solutions

KUKA SYSTEMS GmbH

Development of automation solutions for the solar industry
Sales and engineering support for intralogistics at KUKA Roboter GmbH
Design of special machines based on customer requirements
Worldwide product launches and global sales
Preparing offers, cost calculations, layouts with AutoCAD, and 3D simulations with RobCAD
Building an independent product group with a project volume in the double-digit million range
International experience: China (4 months occasional visits), USA (2 months occasional visits), India (1 month occasional visits)

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

3 years 1 month

Group Leader BIW

KUKA SYSTEMS GmbH

Leading project execution for automation of underbody assemblies in vehicle body-in-white at FORD
Budget and project responsibility with a double-digit million volume
Engineering and technical coordination with the customer
Leading the project team and on-site coordination
Claim management and negotiation of change orders
International experience: Belgium (12 months regular visits)

Apr 2001 - Dec 2003

2 years 9 months

Project Manager Digital Factory

KUKA SYSTEMS GmbH

Designing and planning the IT infrastructure for the digital factory
Rolling out the eM-Planner engineering platform
Optimizing CAD programs (CATIA, RobCAD, FIDES) for the digital factory
Requirements management and process development
Contributing to an EU-funded development project

Oct 2000 - Mar 2001

6 months

Senior Consultant E-Business-Solutions

Commerce One Inc.

Sales and implementation of B2B e-commerce projects in the USA, Germany and Italy
Running online auctions for the automotive industry (FIAT, GM)
International experience: Italy (1 month occasional visits), USA (1 month occasional visits)

Sep 1997 - Sep 2000

3 years 1 month

Project Engineer

KUKA Schweissanlagen GmbH

Planning, project engineering and preparing quotes for assembly and shell construction systems
Customer support and site coordination domestically and abroad
Scheduling and cost tracking, claim management and negotiation of change orders
Technical support for assembly management and quality control
Setting up document management and preparing proposals
Participation in cost reduction programs and building an intranet
Trainee program in engineering, sales, design, assembly and commissioning
Project clients: OPEL, FORD, MB, VW, SAAB
International experience: China (14 months living in the country), Sweden (3 months regular visits)

Jan 1995 - Aug 1997

2 years 8 months

Development Engineer

RMG Regel+Messtechnik GmbH

Development of a sound device with amplifier for large safety shut-off valves and an underground compact system (PN 40)
Carried out various development tasks
Created a customer-oriented CD-ROM with calculation programs
Designed, set up and managed the RMG network and intranet
Trained employees in the IT department and supervised diploma theses
Planned and installed the RMG website
Special expertise in electronic data processing
International experience: United Kingdom (2 months of occasional visits)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive, and Information Technology.

Manufacturing

Energy

Automotive

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Sales, Information Technology, Strategy, and Operations.

Product Development

Project Management

Sales

Information Technology

Strategy

Operations

Summary

With my many years of C-level experience in technology as CTO and head of business units, I bring broad expertise in leading and growing companies. My focus is on product management, project leadership, hardware and software development, and technical sales, always with full P&L responsibility. I have successfully led interdisciplinary and international teams and proven that I can efficiently combine sales and technology skills. Developing and implementing successful business and product strategies are among my strengths. I also have solid knowledge in mergers & acquisitions, shown by successfully marketing, selling, and integrating companies. With extensive international experience in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, I am well-prepared to make valuable contributions in global markets.

Skills

Industry Focus

Automotive
Machinery And Plant Engineering
Metrology
Energy Sector

Functional Focus

Technical Leadership
Product Management
Project Management
Technical Sales
Design & Development
Business Development
M&a
Global Corporate Strategy

Management Style / Work Style

Innovative And Creative
Efficient And Structured
Strategic
Collaborative
Encourage And Challenge
Hands-on And Pragmatic
International

It Skills

Agile Development Methods
Traditional Development Methods
Application Systems
Other General It Skills
Mac Os
Windows
Salesforce
Microsoft Access
Sap
Ms Office 365
Power Bi
Atlassian Jira
Confluence
Ms Project

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Technical University of Munich

Diploma, focus on design and development · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany · cum laude

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 16

Experience in Manufacturing 28.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 3 y 6 m

Expertise

Recent roles Program Manager Terahertz, CTO, Head of Business Unit Industrial

Main industries Manufacturing, Energy, Automotive

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

January 2025

Last Update

February 2026

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Where is Albert based?

Albert is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Albert speak?

Albert speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Albert have?

Albert has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Albert has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Albert may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Albert be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Albert would be well-suited for roles such as: Program Manager Terahertz, CTO, Head of Business Unit Industrial.

What is Albert's latest experience?

Albert's most recent position is Program Manager Terahertz at Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik.

What companies has Albert worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Albert has worked for Helmut Fischer GmbH Institut für Elektronik und Messtechnik and Brüel & Kjær Vibro GmbH.

Which industries is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive. Albert also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Albert most experienced in?

Albert is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Sales. Albert also has some experience in Strategy, Information Technology, and Operations.

Which industries has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing and Energy.

Which business areas has Albert worked in recently?

Albert has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Strategy.

What is Albert's education?

Albert holds a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Munich.

What is the availability of Albert?

Albert is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Albert?

Albert's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.