Stefan Grotzke - Senior Product Manager for...

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Königsbrunn, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Greek (Elementary), French (Elementary), Japanese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Senior Product Manager for Industrial Network Technology and Cyber Security at Krones AG .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Krones AG and Fujitsu Client Computing Limited – FCCL .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Media and Entertainment . Stefan also has some experience in Energy , Construction , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Project Management . Stefan also has some experience in Production , Marketing , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy , and Marketing .

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Königsbrunn, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Neutraubling, Germany

Senior Product Manager for Industrial Network Technology and Cyber Security

Krones AG

Developing new product lines and strategies (Edge Device Readykit) in industrial network technology (greenfield and brownfield)
Integrating cyber security requirements into products and solutions (secure global remote support for customer plants)
Asset and lifecycle management for VPN routers and network switches (OS, config.)
Committee and standardization activities
Public relations and trade show appearances (Drinktec 2025)

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024

5 months

Sabbatical

Due to Fujitsu Japan's decision to end the European client hardware business, many Fujitsu entities had major staff reductions. During this time I reoriented, actively searched for a new role, and pursued some private projects like designing a photovoltaic system.

Apr 2020 - Mar 2024

4 years

Augsburg, Germany

Product Manager for CELSIUS Workstations, INTELLIEDGE Industry 4.0, IoT and Edge Computing Solutions and Technology Evangelist

Fujitsu Client Computing Limited – FCCL

Building a startup (FCCL)
Developing new innovative product ideas
Spotting market trends and turning them into products and solutions
Integrating workstations into customer solutions (OEM business)

Oct 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 6 months

Augsburg, Germany

Global Product Manager for Industry 4.0, IoT and INTELLIEDGE Edge Computing Solutions

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Building a solution-focused, high-margin new product area with a go-to-market concept
Management strategy for industrial computers
Concept for a token-based software licensing model

Oct 2009 - Sep 2017

8 years

Augsburg, Germany

Global Product Manager for CELSIUS Workstations and Program Manager for ISV Certifications

Fujitsu Technology Solutions GmbH

Strategic and cost-effective selection of necessary certifications
Planning new products based on market and competition analysis, technology trends, and customer feedback
Defining products and creating business plans
Setting the product strategy

Apr 2004 - Sep 2009

5 years 6 months

Augsburg, Germany

Senior System Engineer/Project Leader for Business Notebooks (LIFEBOOK/CELSIUS)

Fujitsu-Siemens Computers GmbH

Technical leadership of international and cross-cultural project teams
Project management of complex hardware development projects internationally with Japanese and/or Chinese partners
Sole technical responsibility for several notebook platforms from product definition to production readiness

Jul 2002 - Apr 2004

1 year 10 months

Munich, Germany

Technical editor-in-chief, freelance book author, editor and test engineer as well as founder and owner of the IT test lab and

ABCworx.com

Successfully founded the editorial office and IT test lab [link]
Head of the 'Testing and Technology' department
Development and further refinement of test concepts
Product testing for press and industry (customized tests)
Final editing and proofreading
Book publication: 'WLAN – Getting Started with Wireless Networking', C&L Verlag 2004, ISBN: 3-936546-15-0

May 2001 - Jun 2002

1 year 2 months

Munich, Germany

System analyst, QA test planner

Debis/T-Systems

Resource planning and reporting for software tests in the Viag Interkom System Stack project
Good knowledge of the full range of services of a telecommunications provider (VIAG Interkom)
Fundamentals of mobile communications technology
Test management as part of a quality assurance project

Apr 2000 - Apr 2001

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project leader for internet test lab and customized tests

Ziff-Davis-Verlag GmbH

Planning and construction of the new Internet lab 'WebLab'
Remodeling and re-commissioning of the usability lab
Conducting customized tests for industry clients (e.g. exploratory usability testing for T-Online)
Representation at trade fairs and press conferences

Mar 1999 - Mar 2000

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Test engineer and hardware editor

Ziff-Davis-Verlag GmbH

Writing, editing, and researching test reports, topics and trends in the Mobile Computing and Connectivity section
Developing test concepts
Conducting end-to-end, performance, and usability tests
Creating editorial content (test reports, product news)

Feb 1990 - Sep 1992

2 years 8 months

Berlin, Germany

Power Systems Electrician

Siemens AG ANL-AS (Building Technologies)

Installation of industrial lighting and power systems
Assembly of contactor control systems
PLC programming with Simatic S5
Fabrication of 30 kV joints and end seals using modern heat-shrink technology for the Berlin Transport Company

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment, Energy, Construction, and Professional Services.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Energy

Construction

Professional Services

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Product Development, Strategy, Project Management, Production, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

Product Development

Strategy

Project Management

Production

Marketing

Quality Assurance

Summary

Successful product manager and electrical engineer with extensive experience in developing and marketing notebooks and mobile workstations. PR, media and press skills gained through technical editing and journalism.

Currently holding diverse roles as Product Manager for workstations and IoT edge devices, Technology Evangelist for E-Ink solutions and Program Manager for workstation certifications and industry benchmarks. Also advising customers, supporting international sales, giving product presentations at trade shows, and managing key projects and proof-of-concept demos for strategic clients. Always keeping an eye on the market and current trends to develop innovative products and solutions.

Turning complex issues into decision-ready presentations
Numerous product innovations (dual-display notebook, tablet WS, e-paper)
First rollout of new technologies (embedded UMTS/Palm vein notebook integration)

Skills

Communication
Creativity
Critical Thinking
Empathy
Flexibility
Intercultural Competence
Judgement And Decision Making
Solution Finding
Technological Understanding

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Greek

Elementary

French

Elementary

Japanese

Elementary

Education

Oct 1992 - Apr 1998

Technical University of Applied Sciences Berlin

Diplom-Ingenieur (FH) in Electrical Engineering · Electrical Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Aug 1990 - Jun 1992

Vocational College for Mechanical and Manufacturing Technology

General university of applied sciences entrance qualification · General university of applied sciences entrance qualification · Berlin, Germany

Aug 1988 - Feb 1990

Siemens AG, ZN - Berlin, Abt. GB

Journeyman certificate as Power System Electronics Technician · Power System Electronics Technician · Berlin, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Journeyman certificate as Power System Electronics Technician

Siemens AG, ZN - Berlin, Abt. GB

Journeyman certificate as Electrical Installation Technician

Siemens AG, ZGA and ZN - Berlin, Abt. GB

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 11

Experience in Information Technology 21.5 y

Avg length 2 y 8 m

Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Senior Product Manager for Industrial Network Technology and Cyber Security, Sabbatical, Product Manager for CELSIUS Workstations, INTELLIEDGE Industry 4.0, IoT and Edge Computing Solutions and Technology Evangelist

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Product Development, Strategy, Project Management

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Königsbrunn, Germany.

What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Greek (Elementary), French (Elementary), Japanese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Product Manager for Industrial Network Technology and Cyber Security, Sabbatical, Product Manager for CELSIUS Workstations, INTELLIEDGE Industry 4.0, IoT and Edge Computing Solutions and Technology Evangelist.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Senior Product Manager for Industrial Network Technology and Cyber Security at Krones AG.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for Krones AG and Fujitsu Client Computing Limited – FCCL.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Media and Entertainment. Stefan also has some experience in Energy, Construction, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Project Management. Stefan also has some experience in Production, Marketing, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy, and Marketing.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Technical University of Applied Sciences Berlin.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 2 certificates. These include: Journeyman certificate as Power System Electronics Technician and Journeyman certificate as Electrical Installation Technician.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Stefan?

Stefan's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.