Sanket Vekariya - Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern

Q: Where is Sanket based?

Sanket is based in Ingolstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Sanket speak?

Sanket speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sanket have?

Sanket has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Sanket has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months . Note that Sanket may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sanket's latest experience?

Sanket's most recent position is Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG .

Q: What companies has Sanket worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sanket has worked for Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG , CLAAS Group , ZOLLHOF-Tech Incubator , METAL MAKER 3D , and Simbli (Startup) .

Q: Which industries is Sanket most experienced in?

Sanket is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Automotive , and Information Technology . Sanket also has some experience in Agriculture , Banking and Finance , and Fashion .

Q: Which business areas is Sanket most experienced in?

Sanket is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Product Development , and Research and Development . Sanket also has some experience in Business Intelligence , Project Management , and Sales .

Q: What is Sanket's education?

Sanket holds a Master in Global Foresight and Technology Management from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Indus University .

Q: Does Sanket have any certificates?

Sanket has 2 certificates . These include: Digital Transformation and Strategic Management .

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Ingolstadt, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

1 year

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG

Co-developed and facilitated strategic innovation workshops that surfaced 60+ early-stage ideas, with 15 selected for business case development aligned to megatrend priorities
Co-led technology scouting on sustainable energy, screening 100+ startups and identifying 12 for Schaeffler’s new product development roadmap
Conducted product research and market trend analysis to define value propositions for future mobility, developing workable prototype with technical specialist and strategiest (on-going)

Oct 2024 - Mar 2025

6 months

Herzogenaurach, Germany

Master Thesis, Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management

Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG

Developed a strategic framework to manage incremental and radical innovation in corporates using entrepreneurial decision-making approach
Conducted 30+ expert interviews and a custom survey to investigate how large companies manage different types of innovation under uncertainty
Formulated research findings into real recommendations used by Schaeffler’s innovation team to guide decision-making and improve project selection

Apr 2024 - Sep 2024

6 months

Harsewinkel, Germany

Global Strategy Development Intern

CLAAS Group

Expanded market presence in Africa and Asia through targeted sales strategies, driving measurable growth in regional sales performance
Developed a global Tableau dashboard to identify tenders, resulting in a 50% increase in application rates and enabling the scouting of €2M worth of opportunities, strengthening CLAAS’s international position
Analyzed regional markets and created business cases based on local needs, helping manufacturing units to generate accurate data models to forecast demand

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Nuremberg, Germany

Innovation Consultant Intern

ZOLLHOF-Tech Incubator

Led an innovation project to develop and validate new product concepts for a leading automotive technology company, turning ideas into product prototypes that supported their long-term strategy
Identified key user needs through 40+ stakeholder interviews and transformed insights into interactive prototypes using Figma and structured innovation methods
Increased prototype efficiency by 70% through iterative validation and designed a supporting business model to guide product scaling and revenue generation

Oct 2023 - Dec 2023

3 months

Ingolstadt, Germany

Business Intelligence & Market Development Intern

METAL MAKER 3D

Conducted benchmarking studies in France, Spain, and Switzerland to identify pain points and innovation gaps in current products, helping to shape future product strategy
Extracted data using SQL and visualized insights in Power BI, helping optimize business decisions and support 30% growth in the German market

Oct 2022 - Mar 2023

6 months

Business Modelling & Risk Management

Simbli (Startup)

Mar 2022 - Jul 2022

5 months

Innovation Management

PUMA Group

Jun 2021 - Feb 2022

9 months

Ahmedabad, India

Junior Product Developer

Technicare Engineering

Improved user adoption by 60% by conducting targeted A/B user testing and supported feature developments that addressed real customer needs
Contributed to Agile implementation, supporting sprint planning and team coordination, which led to a 75% boost in delivery efficiency
Assisted with product roadmap planning, helping align development with business priorities and reduce time-to-market by 30%

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture, Banking and Finance, Fashion, and Information Technology.

Manufacturing

Automotive

Agriculture

Banking and Finance

Fashion

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Strategy, Product Development, Research and Development, Business Intelligence, Sales, and Finance.

Strategy

Product Development

Research and Development

Business Intelligence

Sales

Finance

Summary

Innovation consulting specialist with experience turning early-stage ideas into validated concepts and strategic frameworks that drive business and technological growth. Skilled in product research, business model design, value proposition development, and market trend analysis to support high-impact strategy development. Proficient in tools like Figma, Power BI, and Tableau to translate insights into actionable outcomes

Skills

Business Model Design
Startup & Technology Scouting
User-centered Design Thinking
Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis
Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis
Foresight & Trend Analysis
Ms Office Suite
Figma
Miro
Tableau
Power Bi
Maxqda (Qualitative Analysis)
Inspire (Innovation Campaign)
Generative Ai

Languages

English

Advanced

Hindi

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2022 - Jul 2025

Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt

Master of Global Foresight and Technology Management · Global Foresight and Technology Management · Ingolstadt, Germany

Jul 2017 - Jun 2021

Indus University

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Ahmedabad, India · 1.6 (German Scale, where 1.0 = best)

Certifications & licenses

Digital Transformation

Copenhagen Business School BCG

Strategic Management

Copenhagen Business School BCG

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 2 y

Avg length 5 m

Longest experience 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, India)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern, Master Thesis, Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management, Global Strategy Development Intern

Main industries Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture

Main business areas Strategy, Product Development, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Sanket based?

Sanket is based in Ingolstadt, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Sanket speak?

Sanket speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Hindi (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sanket have?

Sanket has at least 4 years of experience. During this time, Sanket has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 6 months. Note that Sanket may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sanket be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sanket would be well-suited for roles such as: Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern, Master Thesis, Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management, Global Strategy Development Intern.

What is Sanket's latest experience?

Sanket's most recent position is Innovation Portfolio & Strategy Management Intern at Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG.

What companies has Sanket worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sanket has worked for Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co.KG, CLAAS Group, ZOLLHOF-Tech Incubator, METAL MAKER 3D, and Simbli (Startup).

Which industries is Sanket most experienced in?

Sanket is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Information Technology. Sanket also has some experience in Agriculture, Banking and Finance, and Fashion.

Which business areas is Sanket most experienced in?

Sanket is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Product Development, and Research and Development. Sanket also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Project Management, and Sales.

What is Sanket's education?

Sanket holds a Master in Global Foresight and Technology Management from Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Indus University.

Does Sanket have any certificates?

Sanket has 2 certificates. These include: Digital Transformation and Strategic Management.

What is the availability of Sanket?

Sanket is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sanket?

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