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Darav (Dipl.-Ing.) Taha

COO & Co-Founder

Darav Taha
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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years
Berlin, Germany

COO & Co-Founder

MedTech Startup

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Position Summary
COO & Co-Founder at MedTech Startup
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Marketing
Product Development
Sales
  • Established and streamlined business development and sales processes, including implementation of CRM systems, marketing strategies, and search engine advertising

  • Expanded market reach through targeted outreach efforts

  • Implemented effective B2B marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and product reach

  • Developed a strong sales pipeline focused on long-term relationship building and customer retention

  • Played a key role in the product development lifecycle from ideation to execution, ensuring compliance with market demands and regulatory standards

  • Led medical and technical teams to drive product development and company growth

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 3 months

Freelance Trainer & Consultant for Digital Transformation

MSB Medical School Berlin; Haufe Academy; Bitkom Academy; TÜV

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Position Summary
Freelance Trainer & Consultant for Digital Transformation at MSB Medical School Berlin; Haufe Academy; Bitkom Academy; TÜV
Industries
Education
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Project Management
  • Train professionals in digital business development and transformation for effective strategy implementation
  • Educate on building and managing platform ecosystems with a focus on data-driven decision-making
  • Facilitate sessions on ideation, user empathy, prototyping, and feedback for product innovation
  • Provide practical training in Agile methodologies to enhance efficiency and team collaboration
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years
Berlin, Germany

CEO & Co-Founder

Share a Chair

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Position Summary
CEO & Co-Founder at Share a Chair
Industries
Retail
Business Areas
Finance
Product Development
Strategy
  • Led and expanded a dynamic team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

  • Expertise in talent acquisition and team building for early startup growth

  • Oversaw end-to-end product development, from conceptualization to launch, implementing user-centric design principles

  • Secured pre-seed investment and managed company finances through budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation

  • Contributed to venture building, including market analysis, business model development, and strategic planning for sustainable growth

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Senior Business Development Manager

Bundesdruckerei

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Position Summary
Senior Business Development Manager at Bundesdruckerei
Industries
Government and Administration
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Procurement
Project Management
  • Specialized in creating digital business models for the public sector and regulated private industries

  • Utilized data analysis, artificial intelligence, platform technologies, finance, and CBDC expertise to drive digital initiatives

  • Consolidated and streamlined company-wide tender management process, enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance

  • Implemented agile methods and tools to facilitate company-wide change, promoting flexibility and responsiveness

  • Employed Design Thinking approaches to support project development focusing on user-centric digital innovation and creative problem-solving

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
6 years
Germany

Senior Management Consultant

MHP – A Porsche Company

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Position Summary
Senior Management Consultant at MHP – A Porsche Company
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Conceptualized, analyzed, and managed digital use cases for OEMs, including business case calculations, software-based data modeling, and network analysis

  • Developed a platform strategy for third-party integration of data-driven business models and established guidelines for data handling at OEMs

  • Managed projects for two AI vehicle prototypes and formulated an agile, user-centric digital product development process for commercial vehicle manufacturers

  • Promoted agility and digital business modeling methodologies; served as Design Thinking and Agile Trainer at the MHP Academy

  • Conducted gamification workshops (LEGO + SCRUM, LEGO Smart City) to enhance learning and engagement

  • Created new data-driven business opportunities between car manufacturers and various industries through scouting and data use case management

  • Developed IoT data strategies for third-party integration and contributed to open innovation projects including platform and API strategy development

  • Led Scrum teams for data-driven in-car services and technology scouting for automotive OEMs and mobility providers

  • Refined digital product development processes for OEMs and supported change management through workshops, presentations, and training courses

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Japan

Procurement Strategy & Supplier Development

Daimler AG

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Position Summary
Procurement Strategy & Supplier Development at Daimler AG
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Procurement
Strategy
Supply Chain Management
  • Managed procurement projects focusing on supplier scouting and development
  • Developed methodologies for country-specific research to identify potential markets for vehicle part sourcing
  • Conducted macro and micro-level analysis of emerging markets to inform strategic procurement decisions
  • Performed internal surveys and analysis to assess and optimize procurement department workload and efficiency
Jan 2005 - Dec 2014
10 years
Berlin, Germany

DJ & Event Manager

Self-employed

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Position Summary
DJ & Event Manager at Self-employed
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • International DJ for clubs, events, weddings, and festivals with 50-100 bookings per year
  • Managed event conception, planning, and execution for 2-5 events per year with up to 1000 guests each

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Education, Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail.

Media and Entertainment
Automotive
Education
Information Technology
Professional Services
Retail
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Marketing, Product Development, Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.

Project Management
Marketing
Product Development
Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Strategy
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Summary

An accomplished professional in digital transformation, innovation & sales.

I specialize in building digital ventures, supporting digital change projects through a blend of classic and agile methodologies focusing on the implementation of digital innovations, data-driven business models, and the development of platform ecosystems.

I am a user-centric entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring, leading, developing, and selling.

Skills

  • Support Change Projects & Use Classic And Agile Methods & Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Okr, Safe, Waterfall)
  • Implement Digital Innovations, Data-driven Business Models, And Digital Products In The Automotive Sector
  • Develop Platform Ecosystems And Data-driven Business Models
  • Apply Design Thinking For User-centered Process Design
  • Create Business Model Strategies For The Automotive Sector, Public Sector, And Regulated Private Sector

Languages

German
Native
Kurdish
Native
English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2014

Technical University of Berlin

Diploma Engineer, Industrial Engineering (Civil Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management) · Industrial Engineering (Civil Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management) · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

DIN standardization expert - Basics of inter-Standardization company and internal standardization work - Module 1

German Institute for Expert

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Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Media and Entertainment 10 y
Avg length 3 y 10 m
Longest experience 9 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Japan)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles COO & Co-Founder, Freelance Trainer & Consultant for Digital Transformation, CEO & Co-Founder
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Automotive, Education
Main business areas Project Management, Marketing, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 1

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Where is Darav based?

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

What languages does Darav speak?

Darav speaks the following languages: German (Native), Kurdish (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Darav have?

Darav has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Darav has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years. Note that Darav may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Darav be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Darav would be well-suited for roles such as: COO & Co-Founder, Freelance Trainer & Consultant for Digital Transformation, CEO & Co-Founder.

What is Darav's latest experience?

Darav's most recent position is COO & Co-Founder at MedTech Startup.

What companies has Darav worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Darav has worked for MedTech Startup, MSB Medical School Berlin; Haufe Academy; Bitkom Academy; TÜV, and Share a Chair.

Which industries is Darav most experienced in?

Darav is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Automotive, and Education. Darav also has some experience in Information Technology, Professional Services, and Retail.

Which business areas is Darav most experienced in?

Darav is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Product Development. Darav also has some experience in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Strategy.

Which industries has Darav worked in recently?

Darav has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Darav worked in recently?

Darav has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Project Management.

What is Darav's education?

Darav holds a Master in Industrial Engineering (Civil Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management) from Technical University of Berlin.

Does Darav have any certificates?

Darav has 1 certificate: DIN standardization expert - Basics of inter-Standardization company and internal standardization work - Module 1.

What is the availability of Darav?

Darav is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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