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Jonas Krauss-Senior technology and data leader

Jonas Krauss
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Wiesbaden, Germany

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Experience

May 2023 - Present
Frankfurt, Germany

Business Intelligence Team Lead

CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH

Position Summary
Business Intelligence Team Lead at CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Operations
Strategy
  • Built a new BI team, Snowflake data warehouse and BI infrastructure from scratch
  • Lead the BI team to drive data-driven decision-making across cargo handling operations.
  • Design and maintain enterprise data solutions for performance tracking, forecasting, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align BI strategy with business objectives in a high-throughput logistics environment.
Sep 2021 - Dec 2022
Wiesbaden, Germany

Co-Founder

ml4all UG

Position Summary
Co-Founder at ml4all UG
Industries
Food and Beverage
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Co-founded a startup to democratize advanced analytics for SMEs, enabling competition with large corporations.
  • Developed Foodsight, a sales forecasting SaaS product for bakeries and restaurants, reducing food waste and costs through precise demand prediction.
  • Architected scalable ML pipelines and cloud-based solutions for real-world business impact.
  • Operations concluded.
Nov 2017 - Apr 2023
Eschborn, Germany

Data Team Lead

trendtours Touristik GmbH

Position Summary
Data Team Lead at trendtours Touristik GmbH
Industries
Tourism
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
Project Management
  • Built and led a data team responsible for developing an enterprise data warehouse and integration layer in Microsoft Azure, enabling platform integration and data-driven decision-making.
  • Productized machine learning models to improve marketing efficiency, reduce customer acquisition costs, and increase conversion rates. Deployed MVPs and operated models in production.
  • As Product Owner, collaborated with Project A Ventures and suppliers to drive digitalization and platform integration.
  • Introduced Scrum and continuous improvement, doubling team throughput while improving quality standards.
  • Trained and rolled out Tableau across departments for self-service analytics.
Dec 2016 - Oct 2017
Alsbach-Hähnlein, Germany

Team Leader L4 Integration

Laetus (a Danaher Company)

Position Summary
Team Leader L4 Integration at Laetus (a Danaher Company)
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Led an 8-person team (internal and external developers) to integrate Laetus Track&Trace machines with customer systems (ERP/MES/SAP).
  • Improved throughput by 30%, halved project durations, and reduced errors through standardized processes, Scrum, and continuous improvement.
  • Managed build/release processes, change management, and 3rd-level technical support for global customers.
Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Alsbach-Hähnlein, Germany

Project Manager

Laetus (a Danaher Company)

Position Summary
Project Manager at Laetus (a Danaher Company)
Industries
Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical
Business Areas
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Managed customer projects for serialization solutions, including technical clarification, coordination, and acceptance testing (FAT/SAT).
  • Advised clients on complex technical projects and product presentations.
Feb 2011 - Mar 2016
Alsbach-Hähnlein, Germany

EMEA IB Business Analyst

Videojet (a Danaher Company)

Position Summary
EMEA IB Business Analyst at Videojet (a Danaher Company)
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Marketing
Sales
Strategy
  • Developed and monitored EMEA-wide sales and customer retention campaigns/KPIs.
  • Advised mid-level and senior management with custom business analytics and predictive modeling (churn prevention, customer segmentation).
  • Contributed to the "disruptive computing" strategy, including predictive analytics and Salesforce.com integration.
  • Coordinated the extension of a global data warehouse and its integration with Salesforce.com.
Jan 2010 - Feb 2011
Alsbach-Hähnlein, Germany

BI Developer / Analyst

Videojet (a Danaher Company)

Position Summary
BI Developer / Analyst at Videojet (a Danaher Company)
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Sales
  • Built a data warehouse and reporting solution for sales data (ETL, relational/OLAP databases, web application frontend).
  • Conducted requirements engineering, database development (MS SQL, SSIS, SSAS), and user training/rollout.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Tourism, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Pharmaceutical.

Manufacturing
Tourism
Transportation
Food and Beverage
Information Technology
Pharmaceutical
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Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Marketing
Strategy
Project Management
Sales
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Summary

Senior technology and data leader with 15+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, AI/ML productization, and agile team leadership. Proven track record in building and scaling data-driven systems, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments. Deep expertise in AI/ML workflows, agentic systems, and modern data stacks, with a focus on practical, business-aligned innovation. Hands-on developer with experience in Python, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Hetzner), and full-stack data engineering. Strong background in technical leadership, having co-founded a startup (ml4all UG) and led data/BI teams in multiple industries.

Skills

  • Ai/Ml & Data Engineering: Machine Learning (Scikit-Learn, Keras, Catboost), Python (Pandas, Fastapi), Data Warehousing, Etl/Elt, Olap
  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Microsoft Azure, Aws, Hetzner, Api Design, System Integration (Erp/Mes/Sap)
  • Leadership & Methodologies: Agile/Scrum, Lean, Continuous Improvement, Team Scaling, Cto/Leadership
  • Business & Strategy: Data-Driven Decision Making, Process Optimization, Digital Transformation, Startup Scaling
  • Tools & Frameworks: Sql (Snowflake, Ms Sql, Oracle, Postgresql, Duckdb), Tableau, Qlik, Dbt, Dagster, Jira, Confluence, Git, Clickup

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2009

Universität Osnabrück

B.Sc. · Applied Systems Science · Osnabrück, Germany

Certifications & licenses

DevOps Fundamentals

Certified Scrum Master

Jeff Sutherland, SCRUM co-founder

Machine Learning

Coursera, Stanford

PRINCE2 Practitioner (Project Management)

Training & Facilitation Techniques for Instructors

DBS

Transactional Process Improvement & Standard Work

DBS

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Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Manufacturing 8 y
Avg length 2 y 6 m
Longest experience 5 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Business Intelligence Team Lead, Co-Founder, Data Team Lead
Main industries Manufacturing, Tourism, Transportation
Main business areas Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 6

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Jonas is based in Wiesbaden, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Jonas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Jonas has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Jonas has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Jonas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Jonas would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Intelligence Team Lead, Co-Founder, Data Team Lead.
Jonas's most recent position is Business Intelligence Team Lead at CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH.
In recent years, Jonas has worked for CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling GmbH, ml4all UG, and trendtours Touristik GmbH.
Jonas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Tourism, and Transportation. Jonas also has some experience in Food and Beverage, Information Technology, and Pharmaceutical.
Jonas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Marketing. Jonas also has some experience in Strategy, Project Management, and Sales.
Jonas has recently worked in industries like Tourism, Transportation, and Food and Beverage.
Jonas has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Product Development.
Jonas holds a Bachelor in Applied Systems Science from Universität Osnabrück.
Jonas has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: DevOps Fundamentals, Certified Scrum Master, and Machine Learning.
Jonas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
Jonas's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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