Thorsten Presser - Lecturer

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

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

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 17 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Telefónica Munich , Heinrich Heine University , BMW Munich , TÜV Rheinland , and St. Augustinus Group .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Media and Entertainment . Thorsten also has some experience in Telecommunication , Healthcare , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Information Technology . Thorsten also has some experience in Marketing , Procurement , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Strategy , and Information Technology .

Q: What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten holds a Master in Business Law from University of Economics and Management .

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Neuss, Germany

Experience

Nov 2023 - Dec 2024

1 year 2 months

Telefónica Munich

Alignment and development of company-wide governance for using the M365 Power Platform (specifically Power BI)

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 4 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Lecturer

Heinrich Heine University

Lecturer at the Faculty of Arts
Vocational training course for students of social science and sociology

Nov 2022 - Jan 2025

2 years 3 months

BMW Munich

Design and implementation of a know-how platform for field sales using Scrum

Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

6 months

Cologne, Germany

TÜV Rheinland

Implementation of API-based data on a dashboard for the photovoltaic competition "Solar Decathlon, Middle East"

Aug 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Neuss, Germany

St. Augustinus Group

Coaching internal project managers
Ongoing sparring partner for the group-wide Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

Jun 2018 - Mar 2024

5 years 10 months

United Kingdom

Vodafone Group Services

Digitized data collection in a global IT risk process
Automated shipping processes
Saved 2 FTE
Used agile methods
Switched to a pay-per-storypoint model with purchasing

May 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 8 months

TYP Fressnapf Krefeld

ERP/SAP cloud migration
Project manager under extreme pressure
Personal point of contact, sparring partner, and coach

Aug 2015 - Mar 2017

1 year 8 months

Postbank Bonn

Developed an online version of "Which investor type are you?"
Customers can sort themselves into categories online and automatically get suggestions from the bank's product portfolio
Managed the project using Scrum
Project documentation using Waterfall (regulated by BaFin)

Jan 2012 - May 2014

2 years 5 months

Cologne, Germany

HRS Hotel Reservation Service

Created Facebook apps (games) to collect user data
Goal: Better understanding of customers in the "Leisure Travel" segment

Oct 2011 - May 2015

3 years 8 months

Zürich, Switzerland

Sportal

Created various mobile and tablet apps as distribution channels for sports content

Jan 2011 - Dec 2025

15 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Managing Director & Shareholder

nuuONE GmbH

Strategy & Way forward
Partner Consultant & Project Manager
Team Player (approx. 30 people)
Initiator & Speaker

Feb 2010 - Aug 2010

7 months

Samsung Germany

First implementation of apps for TVs covering various brands and topics (phonebook, video app, news app, etc.)
First project experience with agile projects

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Telefónica Munich

Third-party opt-in monetization strategy: business case and consulting for a new revenue strategy in the telecommunications sector

Jan 2009 - Dec 2011

3 years

Cologne, Germany

SEVEN PRINCIPLES AG

Project Manager
Project Controller
Account Manager
Managed clients such as Vodafone D2, Haribo, Samsung, FC Bayern Munich, E-Plus, o2
Author at the BVDW (Mobile Compass)

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Vodafone D2 GmbH

Purchasing specialist for mobile marketing and content (ringtones, videos, games, full tracks, etc.)
Managed tenders
Contract drafting
Commercial project responsibility with a purchasing volume of approx. EUR 50 million annually

Jan 2004 - Dec 2006

3 years

Dormagen, Germany

coma media GmbH

Apprenticeship as an audiovisual media clerk

Jan 2003 - Dec 2010

8 years

Dormagen, Germany

sound it records GmbH

Managing Director & Music Producer
Sports Branding
most recently with no operational business

Jan 1999 - Dec 2001

3 years

Düsseldorf, Germany

Deutsche Bank AG

Apprenticeship as a bank clerk

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment, Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Banking and Finance.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Media and Entertainment

Telecommunication

Healthcare

Banking and Finance

Business Area Experience

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

Experienced in Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Marketing, Procurement, and Customer Service.

Project Management

Strategy

Information Technology

Marketing

Procurement

Customer Service

Summary

Over 18 years of experience in digitalization, strategy, finance and project delivery in various roles, companies and industries: from start-ups to mid-sized IT consultancies to international corporations, from trainee to managing director, from finance to retail to telecommunications.

"Change in companies happens through projects. And projects need people. And without digital, it's just not possible."

Acquisition of projects, selection and building of teams, creating a team culture, setting up project structures and processes, establishing project controlling, supporting the project until success.

Business thinking and action combined with strong empathy and deep method understanding. Systemic efficiency, EBIT-oriented decision-making and methodological knowledge transfer.

Skills

Microsoft M365 (Teams,...)
Microsoft Copilot
Various Ai Tools
Microsoft Windows
Apple Mac Os
Sap R/3
Adobe Creative Suite
Team Player & Leader
Calm & Motivating
Goal-oriented & Strategic
Demanding & Respectful
Curious & Loyal

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

University of Economics and Management

Master of Laws (LL.M.) · Business Law · Essen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

FOM University of Applied Sciences for Economics and Management

Diploma in Business Administration (FH) · Business Administration · Essen, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

coma media GmbH

Clerk in audiovisual media · Dormagen, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

Psm I

Scrum.org

Prince 2 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 18

Experience in Information Technology 15.5 y

Avg length 3 y 5 m

Longest experience 14 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, United Kingdom, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Lecturer, Managing Director & Shareholder

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment

Main business areas Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 2

Profile

Created

March 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Thorsten based?

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

What languages does Thorsten speak?

Thorsten speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 17 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: Lecturer, Managing Director & Shareholder.

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Telefónica Munich, Heinrich Heine University, BMW Munich, TÜV Rheinland, and St. Augustinus Group.

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment. Thorsten also has some experience in Telecommunication, Healthcare, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology. Thorsten also has some experience in Marketing, Procurement, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Strategy, and Information Technology.

What is Thorsten's education?

Thorsten holds a Master in Business Law from University of Economics and Management.

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

Thorsten has 2 certificates. These include: Psm I and Prince 2 Foundation.

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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