Michael Hohlfeld
Product Owner & Project Manager | from concept to go-live - structured, hands-on and delivery-driven
Experience
Project Coordinator (Product Development + SaaS)
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
As a project coordinator in development projects (consisting of software and hardware), I advised on creating recommendations and organizational frameworks in reporting, project scheduling, progress monitoring, resource allocation, and result presentation.
- Technology stack: Teams, Azure DevOps, Android
- Keywords: software, hardware, AI, MDM, Kanban, requirements specification, functional specification, SaaS, ergonomics, health, medical device
Business Consultant (Cash Management)
Parfümerie Douglas GmbH & Co. KG
As a business consultant, I supported evaluations in cash management – especially in national and international cash logistics, assessing relevant aspects, identifying improvement options, calculating added value and savings, and roughly designing measures.
- Technology stack: Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Keywords: retail, cash logistics, cash-in-transit providers, cash management
Product Owner (POS Software)
Hornbach Baumarkt AG
As a Product Owner, I was co-responsible for the conceptual and operational further development of the new POS software. I participated in roadmap planning and managed the product backlog. I handled requirements management and communicated with stakeholders, vendors, and internal departments.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, Signavio, Gebit, GK Software
- Keywords: home improvement, DIY, Scrum, POS software, payments, payment methods
Subproject Leader (POS Software)
Hornbach Baumarkt AG
As subproject leader, I was responsible for planning, setting up, managing, and monitoring the "product development" subproject for developing new POS software. I coordinated with internal departments and external providers, managed and advised the software development team and process, performed risk analysis and countermeasures, and regularly reviewed the actions taken and provided guidance.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, microservice platform
- Keywords: home improvement, DIY, Scrum, POS software, payments, payment methods
Project Manager (DevOps + SaaS)
HDP GmbH
As a project manager, I was responsible for planning, controlling, and executing projects in deployment, improving software distribution, and building reference systems with the goal of DevOps and SaaS.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, PowerShell, Ansible
- Keywords: insurance, statutory accident insurance associations, DevOps, SaaS
Product Owner (B2C App)
Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH
As the second Product Owner, co-responsible for the conceptual and operational development of features for the B2C app "Fressnapf". Participated in roadmap planning and managed the product backlog. Handled requirements management and communication with stakeholders, service providers, and internal departments.
- Tech stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Figma, Miro, Microservices
- Keywords: eCommerce, B2C, apps, roadmap, feature planning
Product Owner (B2C App)
Wertgarantie (Versicherung)
As Product Owner, responsible for the conceptual and operational development of the B2C app "BikeManager". Maintained the roadmap, product backlog, and app stores. Managed requirements and communicated with cooperation and development partners, service providers, and internal departments. Contributed to building automated testing capabilities.
- Tech stack: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Teams, Figma, BrowserStack
- Keywords: insurance, B2C, apps, Apple App Store, Google Play Store, roadmap, feature planning
Agile Multi-Project Manager (Portal Relaunch)
Aperto GmbH - An IBM Company
As an Agile multi-project manager, responsible for managing various project streams for a Swiss insurance end client. Handled stakeholder and requirements management and oversaw internal and external service providers. Managed developer teams (frontend, backend, and app) in an agile way. Created proposals, activity reports, and invoices. Trained project managers and optimized the agile setup.
- Tech stack: Jira, Confluence, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Box, Slack, Teams
- Keywords: insurance, websites, portals, apps, roadmap, planning
Product Owner / Scrum Master (DevOps + Cloud Backend)
AboutYou
In a hybrid role as Product Owner & Scrum Master (Circle Manager), responsible for managing two teams (DevOps and cloud backend for the Commerce Suite), gathering requirements for client projects or features, setting ticket and team priorities, and communicating with other teams.
- Tech stack: Google (Gmail, Drive, Hangout, etc.), Atlassian (Jira and Confluence), GitLab, AWS, Slack, New Relic, PHP, Elastic, Redis, PagerDuty
- Keywords: SaaS, PaaS, eCommerce, Scrum, DevOps, cloud, automation
Product Owner / Project Manager
1NCE GmbH
Product Owner / Project Manager for the development of a REST API between Jira and an external ticket system for tracking and status updates with Jira in AWS.
- Tech stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, ReadMe.io, Miro, Groovy, Jira Service Management (JSM), ScriptRunner, AWS, AWS Design Flow
- Keywords: documentation, B2B, B2C, portals, digitization, automation, multi-project management (classic/agile)
Project Manager
1NCE GmbH
Project Manager for the rebuild of an API documentation pipeline. Consolidation of all requirements for using Readme.com (Enterprise) as a white-label solution.
- Technology stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, ReadMe.io, Miro, Groovy, Jira Service Management (JSM), ScriptRunner, AWS, AWS Design Flow
- Keywords: documentation, B2B, B2C, portals, digitalization, automation, multi-project management (waterfall/agile), IoT
Software Development and Product Management Consultant
XXXXXXXXXX (Dienstleister)
Coaching and consulting in software development and product management. Establishing and introducing agile ways of working and Scrum processes in collaboration with an offshore development team. Contributed to building the product vision, a product roadmap, and defining product packages. Technical consulting in search engine optimization (SEO).
- Technology stack: Teams, Atlassian, Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, service management, .Net, CapRover, Nginx, Docker, Kubernetes, Scrum, Marvel
- Keywords: marketing, SaaS, B2B, portals, digitalization, coaching, SEO
Project Manager and Product Owner (SaaS)
Top Car AG
Concept, planning and oversight for developing an Android version of existing SaaS software for documentation in the oil spill removal sector. Expanded the existing SaaS solution (consisting of an iOS app, license server, and web portal) with an Android variant (development in India).
Technology stack for Android: Java, Kotlin, GIT, Scrum, Product Owner
Technology stack for web portal and license server: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT
Keywords: SaaS, services, intranet, B2B, Google Play Store, Android, app, portals, web analytics, security, digitalization, project planning, proposal creation
Interim Head of Product Management
Loadbee GmbH
Interim Head of Product Management - Coaching and consulting in product management. Creating a roadmap, as well as advising, coaching and optimizing product management in collaboration with the Software Factory (development).
- Technology stack: Office365, Teams, Planner, JIRA, Confluence, Scrum, Amazon, AWS
- Keywords: coaching, training, change management, portal, backend, UI/UX, wireframes, mockups, prototyping, roadmap
Scrum Master and Agile Coach
KEMAS GmbH (Security/Automotive)
Scrum Master and Agile Coach - supported the agile development team (as Scrum Master) and management (as Agile Coach) through facilitation, coaching, and consulting to improve quality, transparency and customer satisfaction (for a key client in the automotive sector) and helped build internal product management with the goal of offering SaaS solutions (vehicle management with machine connection) in the future.
Technology stack: JIRA, Confluence, Mockflow Wireframe Pro, GitLab, Scrum, Redmine
Keywords: agile transformation, change management, security, automotive, portal, backend, UI/UX, wireframes, mockups, prototyping, embedded
Fullstack software developer
XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)
Development of features in the planning and management portal "XXXXX" for managing and controlling resources and schedules for the production of cinema and advertising films.
Technology stack: CakePHP, PHP, MySQL, JSON, API, Rest, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT, Jira
Keywords: services, cinema, film, TV, planning, management, backend, portals
Backend software developer
XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)
Conceptualization, planning and consulting, as well as development of a middleware (backend) for automatic processing of leads from various data sources (with API integration to AroundHome, DAA, WattFox and Senec) and forwarding them to the main CRM system (Pipedrive).
Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JSON, API, GIT, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum
Keywords: energy, B2B, backend, portals, Pipedrive, AroundHome, DAA, WattFox, SENEC
Project Manager and Product Owner
Top Car AG (service provider)
Conceptualization, planning and consulting, as well as development of custom software for documentation in the areas of oil spill removal, soil remediation, industrial cleaning and special cleaning. The software package includes an iOS app (for Apple devices), a web portal and various interfaces; building a SaaS solution; integration of mobile GPS devices.
Technology stack for iOS app: Objective-C (iOS Xcode), GIT, Scrum, Product Owner
Technology stack for web portal: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum, GIT
Keywords: SaaS, cloud, services, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, portals, web analytics, security, digitization, geo-tracking, project planning, quotation creation
Multi-project manager
Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG (shipbuilding)
Consulting internal customers on IT requirements and carrying out IT-related projects. Conceptualization, modeling, planning, execution and control between the business unit and development for the further development of ERP software.
Technology stack: Office, Jira, Balsamiq, Axure, Qlik (Business Intelligence), Interflex
Keywords: multi-project management (classical/agile), interfaces, portals, digitization, project planning, internal quotation creation
Backend software developer
XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)
Consulting, conceptualization, development and testing of an interface for the complete transfer of customer data into a new shop system.
- Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, Docker, Vagrant
- Keywords: media, service provider, interfaces, data migration
Software Developer (Full Stack)
optimal media GmbH (Media/Service provider)
Consulting, conceptual design, new and further development, and testing of various modules for a central planning and control software (order management).
- Technology Stack: Yii Framework, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, HTML/CSS, Jenkins, Mockup, Balsamiq, SVN
- Keywords: Media, service provider, interfaces, portals, digitization
Agile Coach and Project Manager
XXXXXXXXXX (Security)
Consulting, conceptual design, new and further development, and testing of an interface for data synchronization between Microsoft Dynamics Online (CRM) and TYPO3/Magento; additionally, setting up the project structure and mentoring other developers. From 03/2018 onward: Agile Coach and Project Manager.
- Technology Stack: TYPO3, Microsoft Dynamics Online (CRM), PHP, MySQL, XML, SOAP, GIT, Continuous Integration (CI) and TFS Team Foundation Server
- Keywords: Multi-project management, security, B2B, interfaces, portals, CRM
Agile Coach and Scrum Master
digades GmbH (Automotive)
Consulting, conceptual design, new and further development, and testing of various modules and portals for the central management of user and module data in the field of electronic system solutions. Additionally, from 12/2017 to 08/2018: Agile Coach and Scrum Master.
- Technology Stack: CakePHP, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, REST, Push (Android/Apple), Jenkins, SVN, XML, SOAP (M2M/TSMP of Deutsche Telekom for IoT integration)
- Keywords: Automotive, B2B/B2C, interfaces, portals, security, digitization
Project Manager and Product Owner
Top Car AG (Service provider)
Consulting, conceptual design, project management and development of a web portal for centralized management, recording, and billing of parking bookings at Leipzig Airport; integration of external booking portals and mobile printers via Bluetooth.
- Technology Stack: Prototyping, mockup creation, screen design, Scrum, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, web analytics, PDF, hosting, server configuration, Jira, GIT, Bluetooth
- Keywords: services/eCommerce, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, interfaces, portals, web analytics, security, digitization, online payment
Project Manager and Software Developer (Full Stack)
Die Fahrdienste (Service provider)
Consulting, conceptual design, project management and development of a web portal for centralized management, recording, and billing of transportation services at distributed locations; support and training during rollout.
- Technology Stack: Prototyping, mockup creation, screen design, Scrum, PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, SEO, web analytics, hosting, server configuration, Jira, GIT
- Keywords: services, intranet, B2B, portals, web analytics, security
Software Developer (Backend) and Business Analyst
Thüringer Aufbaubank
Bug fixing and feature enhancements in the Java backend system, creating technical specifications, process flows, and test plans, as well as documenting components and preparing and performing functional tests.
Technology stack: Java, JSF, Vaadin, Liferay, Spring, JPA2, REST, Activiti, Balsamiq, Visio, Jira, Confluence, GIT, Maven
Keywords: banking, intranet, B2C, interfaces, portals, security, digitization
Project Manager (App MVP)
Saxess AG (service provider)
Project management, selecting and managing freelancers, testing and developing an iOS app for mobile display of battery storage data for private customers.
Technology stack: Objective-C (Xcode), Scrum, GIT, mockup creation, screen design
Keywords: eCommerce, iPhone app, App Store, B2C, interfaces, security
Product Owner and Software Developer (Fullstack)
Ölspurring GbR (service provider)
Concept, planning and consulting, as well as development of a knowledge and contact platform for oil spill cleanup companies with central data management and user-friendly interfaces.
Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum
Keywords: retail, intranet, portals, eCommerce, products, B2B, interfaces, security
Project Manager and Product Owner
Top Car AG (service provider)
Concept, planning and consulting, as well as development of custom software for documentation in the areas of oil spill cleanup, soil remediation, industrial cleaning, and specialized cleaning. The software package includes an iOS app (for mobile Apple devices) and a web portal.
Technology stack for iOS app: Objective-C (iOS Xcode), Scrum, Product Owner
Technology stack for web portal: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum
Keywords: services, intranet, B2B, iPhone app, portals, web analytics, security, digitization
Project Manager and Product Manager
Alvara Cash Management Group AG
Project management, concept, planning and consulting for customers in the introduction and process optimization of cash logistics through the ALVARA ICC platform.
Interface between customer and development department
Coordination and definition of new process flows and functions
Consulting, collection and documentation of new requirements
Creation and maintenance of requirements and specification documents
Creation, maintenance and control of roadmap implementation
Setting milestones for each country and company
Technical consulting for service provider selection (domestic and abroad)
Training of teams (domestic and abroad)
Presentation and coordination with top management (C-level)
Regular reporting and status presentations
Proposal creation, project planning and customer support
Keywords: retail/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portal, web analytics, security, digitization, online tracking, cash management, Product Owner, multi-project management, key account, requirements analysis, POS systems, proposals/RFPs
Software Developer and Project Manager
CMS Cash Management System GmbH
Led national and international software projects, as well as design, development, testing, documentation, installation, and training of Windows and web-based software.
- Transaction and monitoring platform for cash logistics: software and sales concept, selection and setup of the development team, and support during company formation. (Technologies: PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, Java, ESB, SOA)
- International transaction platform project (Germany and Canada): acquisition, project management, team selection and setup, development, testing, and documentation. (Technologies: MSSQL, C#, Java, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML)
- International hardware integration project: acquisition, project management, development, installation, training, and support. (Technologies: Firebird, MSSQL, and Delphi)
- International cash processing software project: project management, development, installation, and training. (Technologies: Firebird and Delphi)
- International project for hardware integration in specialized vehicles: project management, development, and documentation. (Technologies: Interbase and Delphi)
- Keywords: retail/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portal, web analytics, security, digitization, online tracking, cash management, multi-project management, machine integration, Bluetooth, classic/agile, project planning, proposal creation, RFPs
Software Developer
SkroBelix GmbH & Co. KG
Design, development, testing, and documentation of web-based software for external clients and internal use.
- Learning platform for an automotive manufacturer: development, testing, and documentation. Technologies: HTML, Java, JavaScript
- Stock exchange transmission system for a bank: 8 months on-site in Nuremberg; planning, design, and development. Technologies: Java, UML, XML, and Oracle
- Design and implementation of a support system: design, development, testing, and documentation. Technologies: PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML
- Keywords: automotive and banking, B2B, portals, web analytics, security
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Transportation, Professional Services, Automotive, Information Technology, and Retail.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Information Technology, Operations, Finance, and Logistics.
Summary
I have over 20 years of experience in software development and have been working independently as a Product Owner and Project Manager in the app and web environment for more than nine years.
My focus is on managing internal and external development teams in agile setups, acting as the interface between business, product, and technology.
I work in a structured, hands-on, and results-oriented way, taking responsibility for sustainable, user-centered, and economically viable solutions.
My technical background as a developer and in cyber security helps my clients in daily project work to make informed technical decisions and to avoid security and quality risks early on.
Skills
- It Project Management
- Product Management
- Development (Web & App)
- Cyber-security
- Concept & Architecture
- Scrum
- Test Planning & Quality Assurance
- Automation
- Prototyping & Screen Design
- Team Player
- Quality-conscious
- Customer-focused
- Quick To Learn
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Education
Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule
Diploma in Computer Science (FH) · Information and Communications Management · Pfungstadt, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Professional for Medical Software - Foundation Level (CPMS)
isqi.org
HTB Certified Web Exploitation Specialist (HTB CWES)
IREB® RE@Agile Primer
ISTQB Certified Tester (FL)
OKR Coach (HelloAgile®)
SAFe® 6 Product Owner
Scrum Master (PSM I)
Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I)
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