Michael Hohlfeld-Product Owner & Project Manager | from concept to go-live - structured, hands-on, and strong in delivery
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Project Coordinator (Product Development + SaaS)
Ottobock SE & Co. KGaA
As project coordinator in development projects (consisting of software and hardware), I was advising on the creation of recommendations and organizational framework conditions in the areas of reporting, project scheduling, progress tracking, resource allocation, and presentation of results.
- Technology stack: Teams, Azure DevOps, Android
- Keywords: software, hardware, AI, MDM, Kanban, requirements specification, functional specification, SaaS, ergonomics, health, medical device
Specialist Advisor (Cash Management)
Parfümerie Douglas GmbH & Co. KG
Worked as a specialist advisor supporting the evaluation of cash management - especially in the areas of national and international cash logistics, assessment of relevant aspects, identifying improvement approaches, calculating added value and savings, as well as the rough concept for measures.
- Technology stack: Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Keywords: retail, cash logistics, cash service provider, cash management
Product Owner (POS Software)
Hornbach Baumarkt AG
As Product Owner, jointly responsible for the conceptual and operational further development of the new POS software. Involved in roadmap planning and the product backlog. Requirements management and communication with stakeholders, service providers, and internal specialist departments.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, Signavio, Gebit, GK Software
- Keywords: DIY store, DIY, Scrum, POS software, payment, payment methods
Subproject Manager (POS Software)
Hornbach Baumarkt AG
As subproject manager, responsible for planning, setting up, steering, and monitoring the subproject 'product development' for the development of a new POS software. Coordination with internal departments and external providers, steering and advising the software development team and the development process, risk analysis and countermeasures, as well as regular review of the measures initiated, steering and advising.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Miro, microservice platform
- Keywords: DIY store, DIY, Scrum, POS software, payment, payment methods
Project Manager (DevOps + SaaS)
HDP GmbH
As project manager responsible for planning, steering, and carrying out projects in the area of deployment, improvement of software distribution, and setup of reference systems with the goal of DevOps and SaaS.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, PowerShell, Ansible
- Keywords: insurance, employers' liability insurance associations, accident insurance funds, DevOps, SaaS
Product Owner (B2C App)
Fressnapf Tiernahrungs GmbH
As the second Product Owner, I was jointly responsible for the conceptual and operational further development of features for the B2C app "Fressnapf." I helped with roadmap planning and the product backlog. I handled requirements management and communication with stakeholders, service providers, and internal departments.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Teams, Figma, Miro, Microservices
- Keywords: eCommerce, B2C, Apps, Roadmap, feature planning
Product Owner (B2C App)
Wertgarantie (Versicherung)
As Product Owner, I was responsible for the conceptual and operational further development of the B2C app "BikeManager." I maintained the roadmap, the product backlog, and the app stores. I handled requirements management and communication with cooperation and development partners, service providers, and internal departments. I also helped set up automated testing options.
- Technology stack: Jira, Confluence, Slack, Teams, Figma, Browserstack
- Keywords: insurance, B2C, Apps, Apple AppStore, Google PlayStore, Roadmap, feature planning
Agile Multi-Project Manager (Portal Relaunch)
Aperto GmbH - An IBM Company
As an agile multi-project manager, I was responsible for managing various project streams for a Swiss end customer in the insurance sector. I handled stakeholder and requirements management and coordinated internal and external service providers. I managed agile development teams (frontend, backend, and app). I created quotes, activity reports, and invoices. I trained project managers and improved the agile setup.
- Technology 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), I was responsible for managing 2 teams (DevOps and Cloud Backend for the commerce suite), gathering requirements for customer projects or features, prioritizing tickets and teams, and communicating with other teams.
- Technology 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 interface between Jira and an external ticket system for tracking and status updates with Jira in AWS.
- 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 (traditional/agile)
Project Manager
1NCE GmbH
Project manager for the rebuild of an API documentation flow. Consolidation of all requirements around the use of 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 (classic/agile), IoT
Consultant for Software Development and Product Management
XXXXXXXXXX (service provider)
Coaching and consulting in software development and product management. Building and introducing agile ways of working and Scrum processes in collaboration with an offshore development team. Helping to build the product vision, a product roadmap, and the definition of product packages. Technical consulting in the area of 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 monitoring for the development of an Android version of the existing SaaS software for documentation in the area of oil spill removal. Extension of the existing SaaS solution (made up of iOS app, license server, and web portal) with an Android version (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, quote preparation
Interim Head of Product Management
Loadbee GmbH
Interim Head of Product Management - coaching and consulting in product management. Creating a roadmap, as well as consulting, 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 - supporting the agile development team (as Scrum Master) and management (as Agile Coach) through moderation, coaching, and consulting to increase quality, transparency, and customer satisfaction (for a key customer in the automotive sector) and in building product management in-house with the goal of being able to offer SaaS solutions in the future (vehicle management with machine integration).
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
Software Developer (Full Stack)
XXXXXXXXXX (Dienstleister)
Development of features in the planning and management portal "XXXXX" for managing and controlling resources and appointments 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
Software Developer (Backend)
XXXXXXXXXX (Dienstleister)
Concept, planning and consulting, as well as development of a middleware (backend) for the automatic processing of leads from different data sources (with API connection to AroundHome, DAA, WattFox and Senec) and forwarding them to the leading 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 (Dienstleister)
Concept, 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 consists of an iOS app (for Apple devices), a web portal and various interfaces; building a SaaS solution; connection 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, digitalization, geo tracking, project planning, quote creation
Multi-Project Manager
Fr. Lürssen Werft GmbH & Co. KG (Shipbuilding)
Consulting internal customers on IT requirements and the execution of projects with an IT focus. Concept, modeling, planning, execution and control between the business unit and development for the further development of the ERP software.
Technology stack: Office, Jira, Balsamiq, Axure, Qlik (Business Intelligence), Interflex
Keywords: multi-project management (classic/agile), interfaces, portals, digitalization, project planning, internal quote creation
Software Developer (Backend)
XXXXXXXXXX (Dienstleister)
Consulting, concept, 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, services, interfaces, data migration
Software Developer (Full Stack)
optimal media GmbH (Media/Service Provider)
Consulting, concept work, 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, mockups, Balsamiq, SVN
Keywords: media, service provider, interfaces, portals, digitalization
Agile Coach and Project Manager
XXXXXXXXXX (Security)
Consulting, concept work, new and further development, and testing of an interface for data synchronization between Microsoft Dynamics Online (CRM) and TYPO3/Magento; additionally, the new setup of the project structure and guidance for other developers. Also from 03/2018: Agile Coach and Project Management.
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, concept work, new and further development, and testing of various modules and portals for the central management of user and module data in the area of electronic system solutions. Also 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 from Deutsche Telekom for IoT connection)
- Keywords: automotive, B2B/B2C, interfaces, portals, security, digitalization
Project Manager and Product Owner
Top Car AG (Service Provider)
Consulting, concept work, project management, and development of a web portal for the central management, recording, and billing of parking bookings at Leipzig Airport; connection 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, digitalization, online payment
Project Manager and Software Developer (Full Stack)
Die Fahrdienste (Service Provider)
Consulting, concept work, project management, and development of a web portal for the central management, recording, and billing of transport services across distributed locations; rollout support/training.
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, creation of technical concepts, process flows and test concepts, as well as documentation of components and preparation and execution of 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, digitalization
Project Manager (App MVP)
Saxess AG (service provider)
Project management, selection and coordination of freelancers, testing and development of an iOS app for mobile display of battery storage data in the private customer segment.
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 removal companies with central data management and user-friendly interfaces.
- Technology stack: PHP, MySQL, JSON, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/CSS, Scrum
- Keywords: trade, 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 removal, soil remediation, industrial cleaning and special cleaning. The software package consists of 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, digitalization
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, capture and documentation of new requirements
Creation and maintenance of requirements specifications and functional specifications
Creation, maintenance and coordination of roadmap implementation
Definition of milestones per country and company
Technical consulting for selecting service providers (in Germany and abroad)
Training of teams (in Germany and abroad)
Presentation and alignment with top management (C-level)
Regular reporting and status presentations
Preparation of offers, project planning and customer support
Keywords: trade/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portal, web analytics, security, digitalization, online tracking, cash management, product owner, multi-project management, key account, requirements analysis, POS systems, project planning, offers/RFPs
Software Developer and Project Manager
CMS Cash Management System GmbH
Project management of 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 with company founding. (Technologies: PHP, HTML, JavaScript, Oracle, Java, ESB, SOA)
International transaction platform project (Germany and Canada): acquisition, project management, selection and setup of the development team, 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 hardware integration in special vehicles project: project management, development and documentation. (Technologies: Interbase and Delphi)
Keywords: retail/eCommerce and banking, B2B, portal, web analytics, security, digitalization, 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 customers and for internal use.
Learning platform for an automotive manufacturer: development, testing and documentation. Technologies: HTML, Java, JavaScript
Stock exchange transfer 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 more than 20 years of experience in software development and have been working independently for over nine years as a Product Owner and Project Manager in app and web environments.
My focus is on leading internal and external development teams in agile setups, and I work at the interface between business, product, and technology.
I work in a structured, hands-on, and goal-oriented way and take responsibility for sustainable, user-centered, and economically sound solutions.
My technical background as a developer and in cyber security helps my clients in day-to-day project work to make well-founded technical decisions and avoid security and quality risks at an early stage.
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-Oriented
- Quick Learner
Languages
Education
Wilhelm Büchner University of Applied Sciences
Diplom-Informatiker (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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