Torsten Waldeck-Product Owner
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Product Owner
Beyonnex
Initial technical analysis of the requirements for the two applications
Creating a system concept for the interim solution and for the final solution
Creating the product vision, customer journey, and story map for the interim solution in close cooperation with subject matter experts
Building a development team
Managing dependencies and interfaces with the other applications according to Domain Driven Design principles
Creating EPICs and user stories, and maintaining the product backlog in coordination with subject matter experts and developers
Running sprint reviews with relevant stakeholders such as subject matter experts and management
Analyzing the requirements for the final solution
The interim solution was built within 8 months and was successfully used for the 2022 heating cost billing
The interim solution has since been further developed to increase automation
A technical concept for the final solution was created
Handover to two internal Product Owners is currently in progress
Product Owner
XPERTyme
Creating product visions for new topics such as a booking calendar and HLS streaming
Introducing and maintaining an EPIC Kanban board to prioritize the further development of the entire platform together with management based on business value
Creating EPICs and user stories, and maintaining the product backlog in coordination with the development team
Running sprint reviews with relevant stakeholders such as management, platform customers, and key users (e.g., doctors)
Coaching the development team and the SCRUM Master in agile methods and ways of working
Introducing the EPIC Kanban board to better align further development with the business strategy
Coaching helped solve problems with sprint goal definition and at the same time increased productivity
New topics were completed on time and with high user acceptance
Consultant
Carrying out an as-is analysis to capture the current state of the ICT infrastructure and possible weak points
Analyzing the client's requirements for the future ICT infrastructure
Considering relevant standards to ensure electrical safety in medically used areas (e.g., ECG room)
Planning and implementing the required measures in coordination with the client
Replacing and setting up relevant system components (e.g., servers, clients, UPS)
Developing and implementing an emergency concept for the possible failure of system-critical components (e.g., router, server, telephone system)
Taking measures to significantly increase security for internet access
Agile Coach & SCRUM Master
AXON Ivy
Carrying out an as-is analysis of the current project progress
Advising the end customer on introducing SCRUM while taking the special project setup into account
Agile transformation of the ongoing project
Training the project team in SCRUM methods
Successful introduction of agile values, principles, and ways of working
Handover of the project to internal staff as planned
Project Manager & Chief Product Owner
AXON Ivy
Revising the product vision and project goals for the web application together with relevant stakeholders and the SCRUM teams
Creating EPICs together with the two team Product Owners in coordination with subject matter experts of the end customer
Leading and supporting the team Product Owners in refinement and backlog maintenance
Running review meetings with the end customer on the current product increment and project progress
Taking on classic project manager tasks such as project controlling, resource planning, and risk analysis, as well as regular reporting to the steering committee
The web application went live on schedule and achieved high user acceptance
The required profitability of the agile fixed-price project was achieved
Business Consultant
Lufthansa Group
Analyzing the client’s requirements regarding the functions of the Profit Model
Recording the current costs in close cooperation with Controlling, IT, and business units
Developing different mathematical models to estimate future costs
Creating a highly parameterizable, scenario-based Excel model including macro programming
Using agile methods to iteratively further develop the Profit Model
The Profit Model makes it possible to forecast revenues and costs for both the client and potential cooperation partners
Strategic realignments of cooperation partners and synergies are taken into account in the model
The model is intended to be used especially in negotiations with potential cooperation partners
IT Consultant
ArminLRau
Analyzing the requirements and the client’s specific sales process
Creating a rapid prototype in MS Excel
Optimizing the rapid prototype together with the client
Selecting and adapting a suitable CRM tool according to the client’s requirements
The CRM tool supports the client’s sales process very well and led to a significant increase in efficiency
Managing Director & Product Owner
NicknameApps GmbH
Analyzing market demand based on surveys among online dating users and dating portals
Developing the business model and a product vision
Creating a technical concept and issuing an RFP to various development service providers
Preparing a business plan and filing a patent application for the core technology
Selecting development service providers and strategic partners
Creating a rapid prototype and collecting feedback from test users on the UI
Taking on the role of SCRUM Product Owner in the development project
Starting the dialogue with potential customers and further developing the voice solution according to Lean Startup and SCRUM
Regular coordination with the shareholders
Developing a voice solution with backend (Ruby on Rails), Android & iOS library, demo app, and 3rd-party conferencing system
Decision to sell the technology to an investor due to a major shift in the dating market
Freelance Consultant
- Coach for an innovation method in the electrical industry
- IT consultant for the agile development of an IT system in healthcare
- ICT project lead for expanding the product portfolio for smart grid
- Coach for innovation workshops in the telecommunications industry
Head of Portfolio & Product Management for Wireless Broadband
Sagemcom Broadband Germany GmbH
- Strategic direction of the WiMAX and LTE business including analysis of the market, technology, and competitive environment
- Definition of the WiMAX and LTE product portfolio (embedded products)
- Creating requirements specifications and business cases
- Delivering radical innovations and new product concepts
- Requirements management and firmware release planning
- Building strategic partnerships with base station manufacturers, suppliers, and key customers
Head of Portfolio & Product Management for WiMAX
Gigaset Communications GmbH
- Strategic direction of the WiMAX business, including analysis of the market, technology, and competitive environment
- Definition of the WiMAX product portfolio (embedded products)
- Creation of requirements documents and business cases
- Implementation of radical innovations and new product concepts
- Requirements management and firmware release planning
- Building and maintaining partnerships with base station manufacturers, suppliers, and key customers
Innovation Manager
Gigaset Communications GmbH
- Leading cross-functional project teams for the development and evaluation of new business and product ideas
- Market, technology, and competitive analysis as well as creating business plans
Business Strategy Manager
Siemens AG
- Leading cross-functional project teams for the strategic evaluation of new business opportunities
- Market, technology, and competitive analysis as well as creating business plans
Technology Manager
Siemens AG
- Strategic direction and budgeting of pre-development
- Leading pre-development projects
Team leader in pre-development
Siemens AG
- Development of a home RF chipset in cooperation with a leading chip manufacturer
- Technical and disciplinary management of 4 employees
Team Lead in Digital Communication Technology
Siemens AG
- Responsible for the design and implementation of the digital transmission technology of a powerline modem (digital signal processing, FPGA, PCB design)
- Technical and disciplinary management of 11 employees
Industry Experience
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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Utilities, and Energy.
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Experienced in Product Development, Project Management, Strategy, Information Technology, Research and Development, and Business Intelligence.
Skills
Focus Areas
- Agile Lean Product Management
- Product Owner For Web Applications And Mobile Apps (Especially Expert Systems)
- Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer
- Product Manager For Implementing Innovative Business Models And Product Ideas Using Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, And Design Thinking
- Project Manager For Hardware And Software Projects (E.G., Embedded Systems, Routers, Iot)
- Consultant For Creating Market, Technology, And Competitive Analyses As Well As Strategic Concepts, Business Plans, And Complex Configurable Business Cases
Qualification Profile – Methodological Skills
- Agile Project Management 10 Years +++
- Scaled Agile Environment (Flight Level, Safe) 2 Years ++
- Scrum Product Owner 10 Years +++
- Scrum Master/Coach 1 Year ++
- Classic Project Management (Prince2, Etc.) 13 Years +++
- Product And Portfolio Management 5 Years +++
- Requirements Engineering (Uml, Etc.) 17 Years +++
- Innovation Management 11 Years +++
- Entrepreneurship 2 Years ++
- Design Thinking 15 Years +++
- Lean Startup 2 Years ++
- Business Modelling & Strategy 12 Years +++
- Process Management (Bpmn, Etc.) 3 Years ++
Qualification Profile – Commercial Skills
- Project Controlling 11 Years +++
- Business Case Creation 13 Years +++
- Financial Mathematics 13 Years +++
Technical Skills As Product Owner/Manager
- Web Applications (Php, Java, Css, Angular) 7 Years +++
- Domain Driven Design 2 Years +++
- Cloud Technologies (Kubernetes, Docker, Aws) 3 Years ++
- Native Mobile Apps (Android, Ios) 2 Years ++
- Test Automation (Selenium, Cypress, Unit) 7 Years ++
- Mobile (Wimax, Lte, 5g) 5 Years +++
- Wireless (Wlan, Bluetooth) 5 Years +++
- Networking (Ethernet, Tcp/Ip, Vlan, Vpn) 14 Years ++
- Ip Telephony (Sip, Rtp, Voip) 14 Years ++
- Embedded Systems (Linux, Vxworks) 12 Years ++
Technical Skills As Developer/Consultant
- Digital Communications Technology (Plc, Wireless) 8 Years +++
- Digital Signal Processing 8 Years +++
- Hardware Development (Analog, Digital, Fpga) 8 Years ++
- Matlab And Simulink 28 Years +++
- Excel Models And Macro Programming 17 Years +++
- Programming In C 8 Years ++
- Programming In Java - +
- Programming In Python - +
- Windows Server (Ad, Dns, Gpo) 14 Years ++
Tools
- Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Visio) 26 Years +++
- Jira And Confluence 10 Years +++
Personal Strengths
- Strong Leader And Team Player (Servant Leader)
- Sense Of Responsibility And Customer Focus
- Analytical Thinking And Creativity
- Flexibility To Quickly Learn New Industries And Topics
Languages
Education
Technical University of Munich
Executive Master of Business Administration, Innovation and Business Creation · Business Administration · Munich, Germany · Graduated with honors
Karlsruhe University
Doctorate · Electrical Engineering · Karlsruhe, Germany · Graduated with honors
RWTH Aachen University
Degree program · Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering · Aachen, Germany · Graduated with distinction
Certifications & licenses
Advanced Certified SCRUM Product Owner (A-CSPO)
Certified SAFe 6 Product Owner/Product Manager
IREB Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering Advanced Level (CPRE AL) In Requirements Modeling
ITIL 4 Foundation Certificate In IT Service Management
PRINCE2 Practitioner Certificate In Project Management
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