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Jan Hanken

Product Lead

Jan Hanken
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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Aug 2025 - Present
8 months

Product Lead

GoDEAP.ai

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Position Summary
Product Lead at GoDEAP.ai
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Leading the development of a virtual data scientist platform designed for business professionals, students, and SMEs.
Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 3 months
Paris, France

Product Manager and Head of Business Development

Claire Security

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Manager and Head of Business Development at Claire Security
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Sales
  • Contributing to the advancement of an AI-powered security platform that offers autonomous threat detection and response, helping organizations strengthen their security posture and mitigate risks.
Mar 2024 - Present
2 years 1 month
Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Program Design Manager & Head of Mentorship

ARC Startup Accelerator

Expertise details
Position Summary
Program Design Manager & Head of Mentorship at ARC Startup Accelerator
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Co-initiating and designing Cambodia's first truly international startup accelerator program.

  • Giving crucial input on the program's design.

  • Connecting with mentors and engaging with new partners.

Jun 2023 - Present
2 years 10 months
Paris, France

Partner

Clairechains Consulting

Expertise details
Position Summary
Partner at Clairechains Consulting
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Research and Development
  • Established and leading a company providing a complete, enterprise-ready AI technology stack.

  • Specializes in autonomous security with a 24/7 AI-powered Security Operations Center for real-time threat detection and response.

  • Offers custom kernel development, advanced reasoning models, and production-ready HPC infrastructure to deliver comprehensive AI solutions from silicon to software.

Feb 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months
Singapore

Co-Founder & CEO

ChainsAtlas Pte. Ltd.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Co-Founder & CEO at ChainsAtlas Pte. Ltd.
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
Sales
Strategy
  • Spearheading a venture to revolutionize blockchain interoperability and on-chain AI automation.

  • Directing the overall company strategy, technology vision, and global business development for a cross-chain, decentralized network.

Jul 2022 - Mar 2023
9 months
Germany

Agile Coach / Scrum Master

EnBW (Major Utility Company)

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Position Summary
Agile Coach / Scrum Master at EnBW (Major Utility Company)
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Led the introduction of Agile methods (Scrum, LeSS, SAFe) and established three Scrum teams for a group-wide Cyber Security Center, coaching 18 team members and stakeholders.
Feb 2022 - Jul 2022
6 months
Germany

Interim Product Owner

EnBW (Major Utility Company)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim Product Owner at EnBW (Major Utility Company)
Industries
Utilities
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Drove the agile transformation of an infrastructure team into a software-driven development unit for a Software Defined Data Center.

  • Filled the initial product backlog and prioritized items.

Aug 2021 - Nov 2021
4 months
Germany

Agile Coach

Randstad (International HR Corporation)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Agile Coach at Randstad (International HR Corporation)
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Spearheaded the introduction of Kanban for an IT Security department.

  • Defined advanced workflow structures, KPIs, and board processes.

Jan 2021 - Feb 2022
1 year 2 months
Germany

Product Manager

Tilia/Diehl and idatase

Expertise details
Position Summary
Product Manager at Tilia/Diehl and idatase
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Directed the development of a Big Data/IoT platform based on Netlume.

  • Oversaw architectural planning, budget, requirements engineering, and communication with stakeholders.

Oct 2020 - Aug 2021
11 months
Germany

Scrum Master & Data Analyst

Randstad

Expertise details
Position Summary
Scrum Master & Data Analyst at Randstad
Industries
Healthcare
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Served as a scrum master and test manager for sales gamification and medical booking projects.

  • Coordinated and moderated Scrum rituals.

  • Planned and executed tests and performed initial evaluations of app KPIs.

Aug 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 3 months
Germany

Project Coordination & Agile Coaching

Radiomedicum

Expertise details
Position Summary
Project Coordination & Agile Coaching at Radiomedicum
Industries
Healthcare
Business Areas
Project Management
  • Introduced a structured Scrum methodology and made performance KPIs measurable for long-term forecasting.

  • Coordinated stakeholders from two different companies and managed the integration of other suppliers.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare, and Utilities.

Information Technology
Professional Services
Healthcare
Utilities
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Business Area Experience

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

Project Management
Product Development
Information Technology
Sales
Research and Development
Strategy
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Summary

As a visionary and entrepreneurial Product Manager with over two decades of experience, I specialize in transforming complex technologies like AI, Blockchain, IoT, and Big Data into market-ready products. With a proven track record of founding and scaling international tech ventures, I excel at bridging the gap between technical development teams and strategic business objectives. I have successfully guided products from initial concept and market analysis through agile development to global launch, consistently delivering value to users and stakeholders. My experience as an alumnus of prestigious accelerators like Techstars and Tenity and as a co-founder of the ARC Startup Accelerator has honed my ability to build high-performing teams and drive innovation in competitive environments.

Skills

  • Product Strategy & Vision: Developing Product Roadmaps, Conducting Market Analysis, Defining Product-market Fit, And Establishing Kpis To Guide Development And Measure Success.

  • Agile & Scrum Mastery: Expertly Managing The Entire Agile Lifecycle As A Product Owner And Scrum Master. This Includes Creating And Prioritizing Product Backlogs, Defining User Stories, Moderating Sprint Planning And Retrospectives, And Coaching Teams In Scrum, Kanban, Less, And Safe Methodologies.

  • Execution & Delivery: Leading Cross-functional Teams And Ensuring Clear Communication With All Stakeholders, From Developers To C-level Executives. I Am Experienced In Managing Budgets, Resources, And Project Timelines To Ensure On-time Delivery.

  • Technical Product Management: Deep-diving Into Complex Technical Domains, Including Architecting Big Data/iot Platforms, Defining Requirements For Iiot Solutions, And Managing Products In The Cybersecurity Space.

  • Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Less, Safe, Ai Automation

  • Domains: Ai/machine Learning, Blockchain, Iot/iiot, Big Data, It Security, Fintech

  • Tools: Jira, Azure Devops, Confluence, Miro, Gitlab, Slack, Gsuite, Make.com, N8n

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

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Experience

Total positions 11
Experience in Information Technology 4 y
Avg length 1 y 4 m
Longest experience 3 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, France, Cambodia, Singapore)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product Lead, Product Manager and Head of Business Development, Program Design Manager & Head of Mentorship
Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Healthcare
Main business areas Project Management, Product Development, Information Technology

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Where is Jan based?

Jan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Jan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Jan have?

Jan has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Lead, Product Manager and Head of Business Development, Program Design Manager & Head of Mentorship.

What is Jan's latest experience?

Jan's most recent position is Product Lead at GoDEAP.ai.

What companies has Jan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan has worked for GoDEAP.ai, Claire Security, ARC Startup Accelerator, Clairechains Consulting, and ChainsAtlas Pte. Ltd..

Which industries is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Healthcare. Jan also has some experience in Utilities.

Which business areas is Jan most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Jan worked in recently?

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

What is the availability of Jan?

Jan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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