Jannis Wunderle - Product Management Consultant

Q: Where is Jannis based?

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

Q: What languages does Jannis speak?

Jannis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Jannis have?

Jannis has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Jannis has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Jannis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Jannis's latest experience?

Jannis's most recent position is Product Management Consultant at reliance .

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

In recent years, Jannis has worked for reliance , Waitly , and Simplifa .

Q: Which industries is Jannis most experienced in?

Jannis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Real Estate , and Construction . Jannis also has some experience in Professional Services and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Jannis most experienced in?

Jannis is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Operations . Jannis also has some experience in Strategy , Investments and M&A , and Information Technology .

Q: Which industries has Jannis worked in recently?

Jannis has recently worked in industries like Real Estate , Construction , and Energy .

Q: Which business areas has Jannis worked in recently?

Jannis has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology , and Operations .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Sep 2025 - Oct 2025

2 months

Remote

Product Management Consultant

reliance

Translated the company’s ESG vision and strategy into a scalable product concept, defining user personas and end-to-end customer journeys.
Designed a web application covering the full ESG transformation lifecycle.
Built an interactive prototype (Base44) with user management and core features, enabling rapid stakeholder validation and alignment.

Apr 2025 - Nov 2025

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Product Management Consultant

Waitly

Led the adaptation of a Danish housing platform for the German market.
Defined product strategy, conducted user research, data analytics and identified the ideal customer profile (ICP) to drive product–market fit.
Applied AI-driven workflows and rapid prototyping (“vibe coding”) to accelerate discovery and validation cycles.
Designed hiring roadmap and defined product & engineering team structure.
Improved product and development processes to increase delivery speed and alignment.

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

6 months

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Founder (Concept & MVP Stage)

Initiated and led the concept and validation of an AI-powered app and SaaS platform designed to optimize workflows and reporting for independent building energy advisors, supporting CO₂ reduction in the building sector.
Conducted market and competitor analysis to identify market gaps and opportunities.
Executed customer discovery interviews to define user needs and pain points.
Defined the product roadmap for the integrated app and SaaS platform.
Built a No-Code minimum viable product (MVP) to validate core features and collect user feedback.
Created a business case and go-to-market plan for potential launch.

Jul 2020 - May 2023

2 years 11 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Simplifa

Hired and led a cross-functional team of 13 members in Product Management, Artificial Intelligence, and Design, fostering a high-performance, empowering culture with 100% employee retention over 3 years.
Defined and executed product vision, strategy and roadmap resulting in year-over-year revenue growth exceeding 100%.
Launched an AI-based solution predicting elevator malfunctions in more than 600 elevators with proprietary IoT devices.
Conceptualized and launched a SaaS platform for managing elevator operations and predicting breakdowns, scaling to over 1,000 active users.
Led the implementation and automation of business workflows in Salesforce and integrated AI solutions to cut manual process times by over 60%.
Secured over €5 million in investment across multiple rounds, ensuring product scaling and market expansion.

May 2017 - Jun 2020

3 years 2 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Head of Digital

Simplifa

Led the transformation of a largely non-digital startup into a tech company.
Initiated, wrote the specification, and managed the design and development of a mobile app with an external service provider on time and budget, generating €2 million in revenue with a development budget of €100,000.
Specified and managed the development of 20 IoT device prototypes delivering them within four months.
Secured Series A funding, raising €1 million from several VCs with an innovative AI-driven product concept.
Successfully obtained €1.4 million in IBB ProFIT funding for product innovation.

Nov 2015 - Aug 2016

10 months

Berlin, Germany

Hybrid

Operations Director

Cassantec

Ensured the on-time and on-budget delivery of Cassantec's predictive maintenance software, ensuring client satisfaction and operational success.
Managed multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating cross-functional teams of engineers, designers, and configuration managers.
Led customer workshops and training sessions to ensure successful product adoption and usage.
Collaborated with the AI and development team to enhance the accuracy of forecasting algorithms and improve the configuration process.

Jul 2013 - Oct 2015

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Business Analyst

BearingPoint

Analyzed requirements and managed the development of an IoT platform, which won the 2015 "Digital Business Innovation Award" from Handelsblatt for the customer.
Led the successful rollout of an IoT platform across 8 countries.
Managed multiple IT projects using agile methodologies, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with client needs.
Drove the business development initiatives of industrial digitalization and Internet of Things (IoT) at BearingPoint, fostering innovation and contributing to business growth.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Real Estate, Construction, Professional Services, and Energy.

Information Technology

Real Estate

Construction

Professional Services

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Information Technology, and Investments and M&A.

Product Development

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Information Technology

Investments and M&A

Summary

Experienced Product Manager (10+ years) specializing in SaaS, AI, and hardware products. I help startups and scale-ups achieve product–market fit fast – through creative problem-solving, rapid MVP delivery, and hands-on execution: designing prototypes, running experiments, and leveraging AI and no-code tools to accelerate discovery. Proven track record of building high-performing teams, securing investment, and delivering measurable growth. Available for immediate consulting and interim Head of Product engagements.

Skills

Cross-functional Team Leadership
Product Vision & Strategy
Innovation
Agile Product Development
Fundraising
Vibecoding
Design Thinking
Okrs
Artificial Intelligence
Saas Platforms
Llms
Cloud Architecture (Aws & Google)
Salesforce
Iot Hardware

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

Polytechnic University of Madrid

Industrial Engineering · Madrid, Spain

Oct 2005 - Nov 2011

Technical University of Munich

Diploma Engineer (Univ.) · Mechanical Engineering · Munich, Germany · 1.7

Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2® Foundation + Practitioner

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 6 y

Avg length 1 y 5 m

Longest experience 3 y 1 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Product Management Consultant, Founder (Concept & MVP Stage), Chief Product Officer (CPO)

Main industries Information Technology, Real Estate, Construction

Main business areas Product Development, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 1

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Jannis based?

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

What languages does Jannis speak?

Jannis speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Jannis have?

Jannis has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Jannis has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Jannis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jannis be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jannis would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Management Consultant, Founder (Concept & MVP Stage), Chief Product Officer (CPO).

What is Jannis's latest experience?

Jannis's most recent position is Product Management Consultant at reliance.

What companies has Jannis worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jannis has worked for reliance, Waitly, and Simplifa.

Which industries is Jannis most experienced in?

Jannis is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Real Estate, and Construction. Jannis also has some experience in Professional Services and Energy.

Which business areas is Jannis most experienced in?

Jannis is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Operations. Jannis also has some experience in Strategy, Investments and M&A, and Information Technology.

Which industries has Jannis worked in recently?

Jannis has recently worked in industries like Real Estate, Construction, and Energy.

Which business areas has Jannis worked in recently?

Jannis has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Operations.

What is Jannis's education?

Jannis holds a Master in Industrial Engineering from Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master in Mechanical Engineering from Technical University of Munich.

Does Jannis have any certificates?

Jannis has 1 certificate: PRINCE2® Foundation + Practitioner.

What is the availability of Jannis?

Jannis is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jannis?

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