Martin (Ing. Di(fh) M.sc. Mba Firse) R.-Interim CTO
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Experience
Interim CTO
optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH
- Took over CTO responsibilities in a technology company with approximately 50 employees after majority acquisition by a new investor
- Turned around product development by defining and focusing on product strategy and goals
- Prioritized projects by business value and reduced the number of parallel development projects
- Introduced critical chain project management (CCPM) and portfolio management methodologies
Advisory board
AI Startup
- Advising on business, product and strategy
Critical Project Management
optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH
- Represented and replaced the project manager during the critical phase of the project and achieved a turnaround through transparent communication and coordination of all stakeholders
- Managed backlog, software development, implementation and testing
- Developed and implemented a new functionality that enabled the client to achieve cost savings of up to 30%
Managing Director
optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH
- Technology consulting for investors in the railway industry and in DAS technology
- Coaching development teams in the design and certification of safety products for rail
- Conducting technical assessments as part of certification processes
- Providing external perspective in product development and support in business model creation and product ideation
- Acting as interim manager or project leader during absences of incumbent roles; project leader for automation in logistics for a major German automobile manufacturer
- Mentoring executives in technology companies
Keynote speaker
Keynote speaker at various IRSE events, Wheel Detection Forum, The Rise of IoT and Big Data in Rail, etc.
Member
CENELEC Working Group
Member of the CENELEC working group that wrote the EN50617-2 and EN50592 standards and updated CLC/TS 50238-3. Member of the AG Sensorik working group of Deutsche Bahn.
CTO Frauscher Sensortechnology Group
Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH
- Development (1998-01-01 to 2000-12-31): Responsible for the development of a sensor for Deutsche Bahn
- Head of Customer Support (2001-01-01 to 2004-12-31): Built up the department, oversaw test installations during approval, managed global customer service and commissioning support
- Technical Sales Manager (2005-01-01 to 2007-12-31): Responsible for sales in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia, as well as global technical support
- Head of International Sales (2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31): Managed sales for countries in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia and global technical support; project manager for CENELEC development projects covering technical and commercial aspects
- Director Product Management (2011-01-01 to 2019-12-31): Responsible for product strategy, development projects and contracts
- CTO (2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31): Responsible for global strategic technical topics, R&D and IPR
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Transportation, Information Technology, and Automotive.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Strategy, Research and Development, Customer Service, and Sales.
Skills
- Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Quick Grasp Of Things, Solution-Oriented, Railway Signal Engineering
- Firse (Fellow Of The Institution Of Railway Signal Engineers)
Languages
Education
LIMAK JKU Austrian Business School
MBA for Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship · Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship · Linz, Austria
Fachhochschule Wels
Plant Engineering · Wels, Austria
Fachhochschule Wels
Mechatronics and Business · Wels, Austria
Certifications & licenses
FIRSE
Institution Of Railway Signal Engineers
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Martin is based in Sankt Marienkirchen bei Schärding, Austria.
Martin speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Martin has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 1 month. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CTO, Advisory board, Critical Project Management.
Martin's most recent position is Interim CTO at optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH.
In recent years, Martin has worked for optiserv GmbH / optiflow-pmc GmbH, AI Startup, and Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH.
Martin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Information Technology. Martin also has some experience in Automotive.
Martin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy. Martin also has some experience in Research and Development, Customer Service, and Sales.
Martin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Transportation, and Information Technology.
Martin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy.
Martin holds a Master in Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship from LIMAK JKU Austrian Business School.
Martin has 1 certificate: FIRSE.
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