Christian (Dr.) Musewald-Self-employed business consultant
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Self-employed business consultant
CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung
- Strategic consulting, technical consulting, interim management, and training
- Management consulting and development of application solutions through interdisciplinary solution approaches
- Employee and team development as well as innovation and communication management
CTO, Head of R&D, authorized signatory
One Vision Software AG
- Organizing, controlling, and monitoring software development for printing industry products
- Technological responsibility for the entire global development area including development, integration, testing, and market launch of new products and product features as well as internal and external infrastructure
- Building up the product development and product innovation business area including disciplinary and organizational responsibility
- Further developing the software architecture with regard to security, scalability, and technical performance
- Leading a global team of top professionals in development based on current and future-oriented technologies
- Coordinating with all stakeholders regarding the product roadmap and balancing business interests and development needs
Production Manager Camera Electronics
ARRI Arnold und Richter Cinetechnik GmbH & Co KG
Organizing, controlling, and monitoring electronic production processes with regard to quantity, quality, deadlines, and costs
Leading and assigning employees
Monitoring production preparation, production planning, production control, scheduling, and materials management based on production KPIs and initiating corrective measures if needed
Continuously optimizing production processes in collaboration with product management, development, purchasing, and quality management
Advancing quality management in the area of complaints and supplier management for electronic assemblies
Planning new acquisitions or decommissioning of machines and equipment as well as securing, optimizing, and leading personnel resources
Planning and implementing complex process steps as well as planning and integrating test systems and automating operational areas
Monitoring the scheduling of electronic assemblies and defining process concepts
Overseeing the commissioning and testing of new test systems as well as improving systems and process parameters
Ensuring production and occupational safety and monitoring environmental protection requirements
Responsibility for training in the area of electronic apprenticeships and dual study programs
Business Unit Lead Photo & Printing
LINOS Photonics GmbH
- Responsibility for the strategic direction of the Photo and Printing market segments regarding optical system components for the imaging industry in the printing, film, and photography sectors
- Responsibility for the "Rodenstock" brand for photographic lenses
- Internal and external project planning of customer-specific development projects
- Technical development of new customer-specific and standard products as well as sales of around 150 existing products; leadership of 29 employees
- Customer acquisition and support as well as price and contract negotiations
- Developing proposals and studies and monitoring specification creation until series maturity
- Selection and management of external service providers and suppliers in coordination with purchasing; optimization of the process flow in hardware development, optical development, project management, and production
- Personnel and capacity planning as well as revenue and cost center planning up to controlling and operating result calculation
- Sales-side planning and monitoring of logistics and production processes
- Systematic expansion of activities to achieve revenue targets, market shares, and results
- Expansion of the market position of the business unit including international production sites
- Collaboration with other sites, business units, and business areas as well as international business development
- Ensuring short-, medium-, and long-term planning and control of revenue, sales, and contribution margin, and monitoring achievement of targets
Head of Object and Pattern Recognition Development
AGFA-Gevaert AG / AGFAPHOTO GmbH
- Leading the development of object and pattern recognition for digital image analysis and processing
- Algorithm development for object and pattern recognition for digital image analysis
- Developing sharpening algorithms for digital image enhancement
- Various patents in the field of image processing
Head of System Integration
AGFA-Gevaert AG / AGFAPHOTO GmbH
- Planning, coordinating, and leading the system integration of optical, electronic, and digital image processing hardware and software for high-performance film scanners and digital photo systems
- Responsible for market launch tests of the photofinishing system
- Responsible for concept development, feasibility studies, patent research, and technology evaluation
- Coordinating the system integration of components from the logic, hardware, and software departments
- Responsible for assembly verification and validation as well as release
- Responsible for change management, problem analysis and resolution, as well as production transfer
- Customer support across Europe
Head of Device Development
FRIZ Biochem GmbH
- Building and expanding device development and leading development projects for a biotechnology start-up
- Monitoring device-specific development activities in the internal project team and international collaborations
- Coordinating and initiating pioneering new developments of portable devices for medical diagnostics
- Milestone-based management of parallel development projects in the company and supplier environment
- Technical and disciplinary leadership of device development and further development of the department
- Coordinating interfaces with assay development, product management, and production
- Contributing to platform-based product concepts with international partners
- Coordinating design transfer internally and to external manufacturing service providers
- Ensuring development and product documentation in accordance with ISO13485, 21 CFR 820, and the Medical Devices Act
- Supporting ongoing product maintenance and providing the necessary R&D resources
Project Manager
AGFA-Gevaert AG
- Developing new technologies for exposing photographic paper, including inkjet technology
- Monitoring compliance with cost and budget targets as well as deadlines
- Responsible for leading the project team toward achieving project goals
- Managing project activities and ensuring compliance with procedures and work instructions
- Communication within the team and with department management
- Preparing and running project meetings as well as creating and updating the project plan
Doctoral Thesis and Postdoctoral Position
Institute for Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, Technical University of Munich
- Building a fs laser system and studying photosynthetic charge separation processes to optimize semiconductor-based solar systems
- Experimental verification of electron transfer theory using photoinduced charge separation and recombination of porphyrin-quinone cyclophanes
- Working with the research group of Prof. H. A. Staab (former President of the Max Planck Society)
- Spectral and kinetic characterization of bacteriochlorophyll a and Zn, Pd, Ni transmetallated derivatives in solution
- Applying electron transfer theory to the photosynthetic reaction center of Rb. sphaeroides and verifying the mechanism of primary charge separation
- Various publications (including Science)
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Chemical, Information Technology, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Product Development, Research and Development, Project Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Skills
Potential Analysis And Strategic Planning; Business Model Development; Business Process Analysis And Optimization; Project Planning, Control And Monitoring; Organizational Development; Profitability Analyses; Experience In Consulting Roles In The Automotive Sector; Innovation Management For Product, Service, And Rollout Design; International Project Experience; Competitive And Market Analyses
Digitalization Expertise; Strategic It Initiatives; Analyses, Concepts, And Projects As Well As Management With A Strong It Focus; Strategy Development And Innovation Management With Industry 4.0 Approaches; Integration Of Industry 4.0 Technologies And Assistance Systems In All Stages Of The Value Chain; Concept Development And Architecture For The Digitalization And Automation Of Processes; Concept Development For Software Architectures In The Context Of Industry 4.0
Consulting In The Field Of Artificial Intelligence, Ai And Machine Learning, And Derivation Of Architecture Principles; Creation Of Concepts, Roadmaps, And Business Cases; Identification And Standardization Of Suitable Ai Tools And Technologies; Cloud Computing, Big Data & Process Automation; Machine Learning, Neural Networks And Deep Learning; Business Development In The Field Of Artificial Intelligence (Ai); Nlp (Natural Language Processing); Ai Strategy; Selection, Validation, And Hardening Of Ai Models; Handling And Interpretation Of Datasets; Development Of Algorithms; Implementation Of Machine Learning For Selected Applications
Process Management Across The Complete Product Life Cycle; Plant Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Sector; Logistics, Erp Knowledge; Sap
Funding Management; Consulting On Applying For Funding; Preparation Of Funding Applications; Overview Of Relevant Funding Programs At Eu, Federal, And State Level; Project Experience In Mechanical Engineering And Electrical Engineering
Consulting Knowledge:
- It Transformations
- Project Management
- Insurance
- Printing Industry
- It Service Management Processes
- Optical Industry
- Medical Technology
- Digitalization
- Machine Learning, Ai
- Change Management
- Migrations
- Workshops
- Pre-Sales
- It Business Analysis
- Requirements Engineering
Industry Knowledge:
- Automotive
- Banking/Finance
- Logistics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Telecommunications
Programming Languages:
- C#/.Net
- C++
- C
- Labview
- Java
- Python
- Php
- Javascript
- Visual Basic And Vba
- Fortran
- Shell Scripting
- Xml
- Xsl/Xslt
- Html, Xhtml & Css
Version Control:
- Cvs
- Git
Databases:
- Mysql
- Ms Sql Server
- Postgresql
- Oracle
Application Servers:
- Tomcat
- Apache
- Nginx
- Jboss
Operating Systems:
- Ms Windows
- Linux
- Mac Os X
Systems (Crm, Cms, Cloud, Erp, Shops, Etc.):
- Ms Dynamics
- Typo3
- Sap
- Baan
- Ms Sharepoint (2010, 2013)
- Magento
- Ms Azure
Tools:
- Eclipse Ide
- Netbeans Ide
- Ms Visual Studio
- Matlab
- Adobe Flash
- Photoshop
- Ms Office
- Openoffice And Libreoffice
Other (Methods, Concepts, Etc.):
- Scrum
- V-Model
- Kanban
- Project Management
- Machine Learning
- Industry 4.0/Iot
As An Sap Consultant, I Stand Out Through My Solid Knowledge Of Sap Software And How It Works. I Have Extensive Experience In Configuring And Customizing Sap Systems To Optimize And Improve My Clients' Business Processes.
My Work As An Sap Consultant Requires A Deep Understanding Of My Clients' Business Processes In Order To Understand Their Needs And Develop Effective Solutions. I Work Closely With My Clients To Identify And Analyze Their Specific Requirements And Develop Tailored Solutions That Fit Their Individual Needs.
As An Sap Consultant, I Am Also Responsible For Making Sure My Clients Get The Most Value From Their Sap Investments. To Do This, I Work With Them To Optimize And Improve Their Business Processes By Applying Best Practices And Proven Methods.
To Be Successful As An Sap Consultant, It Is Important To Me To Have Excellent Communication Skills In Order To Maintain Open And Transparent Communication With My Clients. I Am Also Able To Identify Complex Problems And Quickly Develop Solutions That Meet My Clients' Business Needs.
In Summary, An Sap Consultant Is A Key Figure In The Development, Implementation, And Optimization Of Sap Systems. With Extensive Technical Know-How, Business Understanding, And Interpersonal Skills, I Am Able To Offer My Clients Effective And Tailored Solutions That Fit Their Individual Needs.
Competencies And Skills As An Sap Consultant:
- Solid Knowledge Of Sap Modules, Such As Financial Accounting (Fi), Materials Management (Mm), Sales And Distribution (Sd), Or Production Planning (Pp)
- Understanding Of Business Processes And The Ability To Map And Optimize Them In Sap Systems
- Knowledge Of Configuring Sap Systems And Adapting Standard Processes
- Ability To Identify Customer-Specific Requirements And Develop Suitable Solutions
- Experience In Carrying Out Sap Projects, Including Project Planning, Execution, And Monitoring
- Communication And Presentation Skills To Interact With Customers At Different Levels
- Ability To Work In A Team And Collaborate With Different Teams, Such As Developers, Testers, And Other Consultants
- Knowledge Of Sap Tools And Technologies, Including Abap, Sap Hana, And Sap Fiori
- Experience In Training Users And Colleagues In Sap Systems And Processes
Languages
Education
MBA General Management · MBA General Management
Technische Universität München, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Doctorate · Physical and Theoretical Chemistry · Munich, Germany
Technical University of Munich, Department of Physics
Diploma in Physics · Physics · Munich, Germany
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Christian is based in Munich, Germany.
Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Dutch (Advanced).
Christian has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 5 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Self-employed business consultant, CTO, Head of R&D, authorized signatory, Production Manager Camera Electronics.
Christian's most recent position is Self-employed business consultant at CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung.
In recent years, Christian has worked for CuriousMinds Unternehmensberatung.
Christian is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment. Christian also has some experience in Chemical, Education, and Energy.
Christian is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Product Development, and Research and Development. Christian also has some experience in Project Management, Human Resources, and Information Technology.
Christian has recently worked in industries like Professional Services.
Christian has recently worked in business areas like Human Resources, Information Technology, and Strategy.
Christian holds a Doctorate in Physical and Theoretical Chemistry from Technische Universität München, Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry, a Master in MBA General Management and a Master in Physics from Technical University of Munich, Department of Physics.
Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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