Florian Geier - AI Product Owner and Technology Consultant

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Munich, Germany

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Experience

Sep 2026 - Present

3 months

Remote

Concept & Development of an AI Assistant System (own project)

Self-employed

Built a private second brain: a local AI agent (Ollama) searches my documents using full-text and vector search (RAG).
Connected it to the Claude app via MCP with its own OAuth server.
Private content is filtered out in code before a request reaches Claude (privacy by design).
Development is agentic: AI agents implement user stories, review agents check them, and I accept and merge them.
Planned for release as open source.

Technologies: Ollama, RAG, vector search, MCP, OAuth, Claude, AI agents

Mar 2026 - Present

9 months

Technical Product Owner, Team Lead & Management Consultant

Vitelis Inc.

Conceive and build the AI-enabled sales platform “Vitelis DOP”: product vision, roadmap and technical direction.
Lead the development team and advise management on where AI-enabled automation delivers real value.
Own product management, UI/UX concept and stakeholder management.

Nov 2025 - Mar 2026

5 months

Software Developer & Consultant

Porsche Digital GmbH

Built and maintained front-end features for Porsche's vehicle-configurator platform and dealer systems as a Software Developer, translating complex product-configuration logic into scalable, maintainable web experiences (React, TypeScript, AWS, Node.js).

Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

2 years 5 months

Lead Developer Front-End & Consultant

Carl Zeiss AG

Greenfield · Project: MyZEISS Vision — global B2C after-sales portal for Apple Vision Pro buyers
Led the global MyZEISS Vision B2C portal, providing after-sales services to Apple Vision Pro customers across multiple international markets — translating undefined, market-specific business requirements into a scalable, compliant commerce platform.
Took on product owner responsibilities: coordinated requirements across diverse business stakeholders, wrote user stories, and advised on strategic and technological roadmap decisions.
Built a group-wide React component library as a base implementation, establishing reusable platform standards that improved UI consistency and delivery efficiency across teams.
Result: successful launch across all target markets, meeting defined KPIs and each market's legal and compliance requirements.

Technologies: React, Jest, Storybook, Playwright

Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

10 months

Software Developer, Consultant & Scrum Master

Rosenbauer GmbH

Connected Command App for connected incident command and a telematics platform for fire-service vehicles: software at the interface between vehicles and hardware.

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Software Developer, Consultant

ADAC e.V.

Motorsport website and mobile app redevelopment. New development of the motorsport website and app using a headless CMS.

Apr 2019 - Oct 2021

2 years 7 months

Software Developer & Consultant

FC Bayern München AG

Greenfield · One of the most-visited sports websites in the German-speaking region
Complete redevelopment of the official FC Bayern München website, including real-time features (live ticker, scores) and integration with a headless CMS for efficient editorial workflows.
Also rebuilt the myFCB member portal and developed reusable, universal web components (Angular Elements).
Result: successful relaunch with measurably improved performance, user experience and editorial efficiency, as well as a verified improvement in Google PageRank.
Advised on UX, usability and accessibility for millions of fans worldwide.

Technologies: React, Gatsby, GraphQL, AWS, Node.js

Jun 2017 - Dec 2017

7 months

Software Developer, Consultant

coliquio GmbH

Medical and pharmaceutical network portal for the largest network of physicians in the German-speaking region.
Developed a portal for physicians and companies in the medical and pharmaceutical industries, based on a microservice architecture.

Technologies: React, GraphQL, microservices

Apr 2017 - Jun 2017

3 months

Software Developer, Agile Product Owner

Walcher Elektronik GmbH

Real-time measurement data visualization.
Developed a system for visualizing measurement data in real time.

Technologies: React, MongoDB

Dec 2016 - Apr 2017

5 months

Lead Developer, Scrum Master

Versicherungskammer Bayern

Lead Developer for the “KuBa” customer barometer platform.
Concept and implementation.
Advised on UI/UX and accessibility (a11y).
Introduced Scrum and coached the team.

Technologies: Angular, NgRx

Apr 2016 - Sep 2016

6 months

Lead Front-End Developer

Continental AG

Fleet management web portal; team coaching.

Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

3 years

Lead Front-End Developer, Scrum Master

Allianz AG

Data/risk visualization platform & CMS.
Project “Future Risk Platform”: architecture planning, setup of the technology stack and build infrastructure, front-end implementation.
Project “oneWeb”: development of an administration system and CMS.

Technologies: React, Redux, Angular, NgRx

Aug 2015 - Apr 2016

9 months

Lead Developer

BMW M GmbH

BMW M customer portal for profile data & driver training.

May 2015 - Jul 2015

3 months

Software Architect, Consultant

Alphabet Fuhrparkmanagement GmbH

International front-end technology stack evaluation and technology consulting.

Jun 2014 - Sep 2014

4 months

Lead Developer, Scrum Master

MAN SE

SAP-integrated logistics coordination portal.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2019

8 years

Lead Developer, Software Architect & Scrum Master

BMW Group

Seven years, five projects · Vehicle-configuration & master-data platform (BMW.digital / UCP)
Built and led a vehicle-configuration and master-data management platform used group-wide, translating complex configuration and product-data requirements into a scalable enterprise system underpinning large-scale digital commerce.
Delivered four further platforms as Lead Developer: an SAP-integrated technical-campaign management portal, a KPI/reporting web portal for module and project leads, the BMW M customer portal, and a group-wide Angular design system.
Coached and led development teams as Scrum Master across a large, matrixed international organization.
2012–2014: Group-wide vehicle master-data platform; technical leadership, architecture and coaching of a large team. 2014–2016: SAP-integrated campaign portal, KPI portal and BMW M customer portal. 2019: Group-wide Angular design system with accessibility and UX guidelines.

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Lecturer in Media Informatics

Campus M21

Part-time lecturer teaching media informatics.

Nov 2008 - Mar 2012

3 years 5 months

Software Developer

Device Insight GmbH

Telematics & M2M platforms for industrial clients, including connected devices and machinery for LSG Sky Chefs, Deutz and Doha Airport.

Feb 2007 - Oct 2008

1 year 9 months

Software Developer — Founding Team

commercetools GmbH

Greenfield · Second employee of the company
Joined as commercetools' second employee, helping build the product and technical architecture of a highly available, multi-tenant e-commerce platform during the company's first 18 months — including catalog, search (Apache Solr, Lucene) and scalable multi-tenant data design.
First-hand, foundational experience in the architecture of headless commerce platforms, gained at what has since become a category-defining commerce technology company.

Apr 2005 - Jan 2007

1 year 10 months

Software Developer

Penta GmbH

Event-management & CRM web systems.

May 2004 - Feb 2005

10 months

Remote

Software Developer

Skytec AG

Remote monitoring system for railway stations.

May 2000 - Mar 2003

2 years 11 months

Software Developer, Network/DB Administrator

Techmar Communications GmbH

CRM platform “KARMA”.

Aug 1999 - May 2000

10 months

IT Support

b&w Call-Center-Solutions GmbH

Second-level support for various IT products.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Retail, Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Automotive

Retail

Banking and Finance

Insurance

Telecommunication

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Summary

I have been developing software for over 25 years, 14 of them as an independent consultant, for companies including BMW, Carl Zeiss, Allianz, Porsche Digital and FC Bayern. In more than ten greenfield projects, I worked in lead or architecture roles and supported many of them from vision to market launch.

Today I help companies integrate AI into their products and workflows so people understand what it does and can trust it. Since 03/2026, I have been Technical Product Owner and Team Lead of an AI-enabled sales platform. In my own project, a private AI assistant system planned as open source, AI agents implement user stories, review agents check them, and I accept and merge them myself.

I have supported teams and leaders as a Scrum Master and coach since 2012, and since 2026 as a certified Nonviolent Communication coach and NLP Practitioner.

Deep in technology — close to people.

Skills

Technical Vision & Strategy: Translating Product Strategy Into Architecture And Technical Roadmaps, Technology Decisions, Greenfield Setup, Technology Consulting
Executive Coaching: Supporting Leaders And Teams, Team Coach And Scrum Master Since 2012, Advising Product Owners, Team Leads And Management, Conflict Facilitation
Leadership: Lead Developer And Architect, Technical Product Owner And Team Lead, Stakeholder Management
Industries & Domains: Automotive (Bmw, Porsche Digital, Man, Continental), Telematics And Iot (Device Insight, Rosenbauer), Insurance, E-Commerce, Sports And Media
Ai In Product Development: Designing Ai-Enabled Products, Introducing Agentic Software Development, Integrating Ai In Trustworthy And Understandable Ways
Communication: Certified Nonviolent Communication Coach, Nlp Practitioner, German Native Speaker, Fluent English
Ai Technologies: Llms, Ai Agents, Agentic Software Development, Rag, Model Context Protocol (Mcp), Ux For Ai Systems, Ai Integration
Product & Delivery: Product Design And Conception, Technical Strategy, Software Architecture, Scrum, Stakeholder Management
Tech Stack: React, Typescript, Angular, Node.Js, Graphql, Aws

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 2006 - Jun 2011

Open University

MSc · Software Development · United Kingdom · Distinction

Oct 2003 - Jun 2005

SSI Institut für Berufsbildung

Fachinformatiker Anwendungsentwicklung · Application Development · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Nonviolent Communication Coach & NLP Practitioner

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Information Technology 13 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Concept & Development of an AI Assistant System (own project), Technical Product Owner, Team Lead & Management Consultant, Software Developer & Consultant

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Retail

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 1

Member since

September 2026

Last update

November 2026

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

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

Florian has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Florian has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Florian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Florian would be well-suited for roles such as: Concept & Development of an AI Assistant System (own project), Technical Product Owner, Team Lead & Management Consultant, Software Developer & Consultant.

Florian's most recent position is Concept & Development of an AI Assistant System (own project) at Self-employed.

In recent years, Florian has worked for Self-employed, Vitelis Inc., Porsche Digital GmbH, Carl Zeiss AG, and Rosenbauer GmbH.

Florian is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Retail. Florian also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Insurance, and Telecommunication.

Florian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Florian has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Retail, and Automotive.

Florian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Florian attended Open University for Software Development.

Florian has 1 certificate: Certified Nonviolent Communication Coach & NLP Practitioner.

Florian is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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