Arash Keshavarzi - Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services

Q: Where is Arash based?

Arash is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Q: What languages does Arash speak?

Arash speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Arash have?

Arash has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Arash has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Arash may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Arash's latest experience?

Arash's most recent position is Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services at Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH .

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

In recent years, Arash has worked for Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH , TALERO AI , Valeo Telematik und Akustik , and ZF Active Safety .

Q: Which industries is Arash most experienced in?

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

Q: Which business areas is Arash most experienced in?

Arash is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Quality Assurance , and Research and Development . Arash also has some experience in Information Technology , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Arash worked in recently?

Arash has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Education , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Arash worked in recently?

Arash has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance , Product Development , and Research and Development .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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Experience

Jun 2026 - Present

3 months

Aßlar, Germany

Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services

Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH

Responsibility for the further development of digital service products with a focus on customer value, profitability, and scalable growth
Development and prioritization of the service product roadmap based on customer feedback, market analysis, financial evaluation, and technical feasibility
Identification of new digital service opportunities as well as derivation of product requirements, feature priorities, and value propositions
Alignment of product vision, roadmap, and user experience with product owners, center of competence, sales, service, and market organizations
Support of go-to-market activities, market validations, and internal training for the successful launch of digital service offerings
Use of data-based decision-making to assess customer needs, business model assumptions, and product progress

Dec 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Co-Founder & CEO

TALERO AI

Founding and building an AI-powered EdTech and Career Tech startup for data-based study and career orientation
Development of a product concept based on psychometric and cognitive analyses, including the Big Five, IQ, and EQ
Responsibility for product strategy, market validation, pitching, partner talks, and business model development
Participation in several startup and accelerator programs, including Accelerator Frankfurt, Frankfurt School Accelerator, and hessian.AI
Winner of the BeeHive 2025 Pitch Contest

Jun 2023 - May 2026

3 years

Friedrichsdorf, Germany

Technical Project Manager, R&D

Valeo Telematik und Akustik

Functional leadership of an international team of 23 testers for end-user functionalities in the Software Defined Vehicle (SDV)
Planning and management of agile sprints (Scrum), including backlog, reviews, test automation, and execution
Optimization of release test coverage by 30% and reduction of test cycles by 50% through targeted strategy and process improvements
Role as the business unit’s "AI Champion": identification and support of 5+ AI use cases for test process optimization

Nov 2019 - May 2023

3 years 7 months

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

System Qualification Engineer, R&D

ZF Active Safety

Development and implementation of labeling and data annotation strategies to improve ML model accuracy in L2+ ADAS systems
Planning and execution of global driving data collections in Europe, North America, Japan, and Australia - across varying environmental and traffic scenarios
Design and validation of test methods for ADAS and automated driving (AD) to support the development of new safety functions
Analysis of multimodal sensor data (LiDAR, radar, camera) for system qualification and reporting

Apr 2018 - Nov 2019

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Intern and Working Student, R&D

Continental Automotive Technologies

Development of an analysis tool for evaluating sensor data for accident prediction
Development of a MATLAB-based tool for detecting worst-case scenarios in crash analyses

Oct 2015 - Apr 2019

3 years 7 months

Darmstadt, Germany

Tutor for Mathematics III for Mechanical Engineers & Numerical Mathematics

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Supporting students in exercise groups and helping them understand mathematical methods
Teaching content on differential equations, numerical methods, and application-oriented mathematics in mechanical engineering
Preparing and following up on exercises as well as supporting exam preparation and problem solving
Strengthening teaching skills through regular explanation of complex technical topics

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Automotive, Education, and Information Technology.

Automotive

Education

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Research and Development, Project Management, and Sales.

Product Development

Quality Assurance

Information Technology

Research and Development

Project Management

Sales

Summary

Technical product manager with several years of experience in digital industrial products, automotive software, IoT services, and data-driven product development. Experience in leading international teams, agile development processes, and working at the interface between technology, business, and user needs. In addition, I bring university teaching experience as a tutor for Mathematics III for mechanical engineers and Numerical Mathematics. As the founder of an AI-powered EdTech startup and winner of the BeeHive 2025 Pitch Contest, I combine technical expertise, entrepreneurship, and practical teaching. I am especially interested in teaching topics such as product management, digital transformation, innovation management, entrepreneurship, AI applications, and technical foundation courses.

Skills

Product Management
Digital Transformation
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Ai Applications
Strategy & Business Model Development
Data-Driven Decision Making
Agile Methods
Stakeholder Management
Team Leadership
Technical Systems & Industry 4.0
Analytical Thinking
Strong Communication Skills
Teaching & Didactics

Languages

Persian

Native

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2024 - Jun 2026

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

MBA · Business Administration · Frankfurt am Main, Germany · Focus: Innovation, Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Apr 2017 - Sep 2019

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Master of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Oct 2013 - Mar 2017

Technische Universität Darmstadt

Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Darmstadt, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6

Experience in Automotive 8 y

Avg length 2 y 3 m

Longest experience 3 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services, Co-Founder & CEO, Technical Project Manager, R&D

Main industries Automotive, Education, Information Technology

Main business areas Product Development, Quality Assurance, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Profile

Created

August 2026

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Arash is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.

Arash speaks the following languages: Persian (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Arash has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Arash has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Arash may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Arash would be well-suited for roles such as: Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services, Co-Founder & CEO, Technical Project Manager, R&D.

Arash's most recent position is Global Digital Product Manager, IoT Services at Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH.

In recent years, Arash has worked for Pfeiffer Vacuum GmbH, TALERO AI, Valeo Telematik und Akustik, and ZF Active Safety.

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

Arash is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Arash also has some experience in Information Technology, Project Management, and Sales.

Arash has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Education, and Information Technology.

Arash has recently worked in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Research and Development.

Arash holds a Master in Business Administration from Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Technische Universität Darmstadt.

Arash is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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