Michael K.-Founder
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Founder
Michael Kiese Technology Consulting
Manager in various positions
ESAB Group
- Set up and led an international Customer Success team
- Developed a global go-to-market concept for welding robot solutions
- Managed the sales processes for HKS products and built the interface to the global sales units within the ESAB group
Owner and Managing Director
HKS Prozesstechnik GmbH
- Successfully developed the company into the technology market leader in the field of welding data monitoring with 25 employees
- Built a global sales network
- Financial management of HKS Prozesstechnik GmbH
- Led the sales process and takeover negotiations with the investor of HKS Prozesstechnik
R&D Engineer
Central Institute for Welding Technology (now SLV Halle)
- Development of a transistor inverter welding power source
- Work on evaluating welding quality
- Team leadership for a research project
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Sales, Finance, Product Development, Project Management, Research and Development, and Customer Service.
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Education
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg
Electrical Engineering · Magdeburg, Germany
Training as a wagon builder, high school diploma · Germany
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Michael is based in Halle (Saale), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate), Russian (Elementary).
Michael has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 10 years and 11 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Manager in various positions, Owner and Managing Director.
Michael's most recent position is Founder at Michael Kiese Technology Consulting.
In recent years, Michael has worked for Michael Kiese Technology Consulting and ESAB Group.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Sales, Finance, and Product Development. Michael also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development, and Customer Service.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service, Marketing, and Sales.
Michael attended Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg for Electrical Engineering.
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