Technical Product Manager in Germany

• LLM-based features for automated CO₂e data extraction from unstructured documents (70% reduction)

• Agentic AI pipeline for automated Scope 3 emissions calculation with 150,000+ validated data records

• Smart API workflows for real-time carbon footprint calculations in ERP and ESG systems

• ML algorithms to predict emission hotspots and optimize product design

• Automated data validation pipelines with NLP for quality assurance of CO₂e datasets

• Led a 15-person cross-functional team to develop 10+ AI features

• Strategic product planning and AI roadmap with 35% shorter time to market

• Stakeholder management with DAX companies (40% higher satisfaction, 95% retention)

• On-time project delivery with 95% budget adherence through data-driven backlog management

• Agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) with continuous AI/ML integration (25% team velocity increase)

• Product-market fit for AI features through A/B testing and analytics (60% higher adoption rate)

• Optimization of software lifecycle processes for SAP platform apps (BTP CAP)
• Development of template MCP servers for S/4 CALM systems of Porsche AI (BTP)
• Design, development, and IT product management for two MS CoPilot custom agents supporting SAP systems (incl. MCP integration)
• Lead Center of Practice: AI-assisted ABAP development
• Initiation and coordination of the proof of concept implementation of conduct.ai
• Advising application teams on software and integration architecture, clean core principles and implementation, as well as AI use on the SAP platform

Two complementary tracks: (a) building my own AI products and open-source tools under the Neckarshore AI brand, with a focus on AI-supported multi-agent development processes and documentation automation; (b) freelance support for industrial, logistics, and financial companies in IT-related transformation projects.

Current product portfolio under the Neckarshore AI brand:

• Omnopsis Documenter — AI-powered documentation engine: generates compliance, technical, and release documentation from Git, Jira, and Confluence. 500+ automated tests, 100+ API endpoints, RBAC, monitoring stack.
• TrustScope — trust analysis for public GitHub repos: deterministic three-pillar report (Security & Supply Chain, Governance, Community) based on OpenSSF Scorecard, with constructive fix suggestions instead of a single misleading score.
• md-viewer — dependency-free Markdown viewer for macOS (Finder Quick Action) and web, split view of rendered document and raw text.
• Obsidian Vault Autopilot — AI-supported vault automation for Obsidian × Claude Code: sorts the inbox, renames notes, enriches frontmatter.
• Phonesis Voice Bank — voice archive for families, hospices, and cultural archives (guided recordings, inheritable archive, optional voice cloning); currently in the GDPR compliance phase (Art. 9, biometric data).
• Multi-Agent Development Process — 12+ specialized agents (architecture, implementation, security, refactoring, marketing) with structured handoff protocol, parallel execution, and automated quality assurance — powers the entire product development.
• Freelance consulting: Technical Product Ownership for production, logistics, and compliance/AML systems; steering international rollouts including test, cutover, and change management.

Stack: NestJS, TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Redis/BullMQ, Next.js, Claude Code (Opus), Docker, GitHub Actions, Vercel

Conceptual design and implementation of a modular customer portal based on Laravel.

The focus was on defining a maintainable system architecture with broad use of Domain-Driven Design principles (within the Laravel architecture), introducing automated quality assurance processes (test strategy, CI integration), and preparing an auditable operation (logging, traceability of changes) in an AWS-based infrastructure, taking IT security standards according to NIST and process requirements according to ISO 9001 into account.

Achievements:

• Analysis and structuring of business requirements in close coordination with stakeholders
• Documentation of the system architecture and infrastructure incl. change and release management
• Design and implementation of an interface for integrating SAP systems
• Planning and implementation of automated tests for quality assurance
• Implementation of security and compliance requirements, including SBOM generation, software license management, and QA processes
• Technical consulting and support for the internal IT team
• Introduction and establishment of AI-supported development processes (Spec-Driven Development), including AI-readable specifications, integration of AI instructions into the development environment, and training developers for productive use

Technologies and tools: SAP, Docker, ddev, PHP 8.4, Laravel, Filament, C4 Model, Architecture Decision Records (ADR), Mermaid, PlantUML, Spec-Driven Development, Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codex

• Strategic consulting and implementation of AI-supported automation solutions for service processes (email communication, document handling, review processing, voice agents)
• Technical orchestration through n8n (workflow automation), Claude and ChatGPT (LLMs), as well as custom API integrations into existing enterprise tools
• Measurable client results: reduced response times from hours to minutes, 8h/week less invoice processing, 75% fewer routine calls
• Classification of regulatory frameworks (GDPR, compliance) as part of client consulting
• Technical product ownership (backlog, roadmap, prioritization)
• Formal contract vehicle for freelance mandates, including 1&1 Telecommunications
• Setup & scaling of enterprise AI platforms

• Development of a mobile app to slow down the progression of dementia

• Coordination of software development (TPO – Technical Product Owner)

• agile requirements management (agile requirements engineering)

• prioritization of tasks in consultation with stakeholders

• stakeholder management

• documentation and management of the software architecture

• conducting PoC for technology decisions

• Documentation as Code

• docToolchain, arc42, req42, aim42, tpo42, C4 model, Archimate

• ADR, Architecture Decision Records

• Docker

• Pre-Commit, Conventional Commits, Semantic Versioning

• Liberating Structures, Agile Principles, Holacracy, Sociocracy 3.0

• Mobile frameworks

• AI developing interfaces, LLM

• Cordova, Unity

• Google Gemini, OpenAI, Character.AI

• Prompt development

Further development & digitalization of key sales and application processes in a regulated banking environment, including requirements structuring, roadmap work, and AI-supported use case evaluation

Responsibilities & impact:

• Support of existing digital products in the sense of stable operations (keep the lights on) amid growing regulatory complexity
• Product vision and derivation of a consistent, feasible roadmap
• Identification, structuring, and evaluation of AI-supported use cases at the interface of business, IT, and the regulatory environment
• Analysis, structuring, and translation of complex business requirements into epics and user stories
• Moderation of team, stakeholder, and alignment formats to ensure clarity of goals, collaboration, and decision-making
• Maintenance of transparent structures and documentation (LeanIX, application profiles, runbooks)

Contribution to results:

Stabilization and further development of key financial processes under high regulatory and technical complexity. Improved transparency, decision-making, and implementability through structured requirements, reviewable documentation, and AI-supported ways of working.

• Provided leadership as Product Owner for the DMS module in an agile multi-team setup
• Coordinated the nationwide rollout including requirements management and roadmap development
• Built and maintained the product backlog focusing on scalability, usability and data protection
• Conducted sprint reviews, refinements and stakeholder demos with over 15 involved teams
• Developed a rollout and training concept for successful launch at over 200 government agencies
• Introduced a reporting and monitoring dashboard to measure usage success
• Worked closely with architects, QA and operations to ensure integration into the existing system landscape

• Oversee delivery of three digital products: Text2Ikon (mobile app), Ludikon & Ikonometer (web apps), and a website relaunch, ensuring alignment with product goals and feature prioritization.
• Define product roadmaps, maintain sprint backlogs, and coordinate cross-functional teams (IT, Website, Graphics) to deliver features on schedule.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including HR and founders, to translate business needs into product requirements and prioritize features.
• Implement milestone tracking and reporting to monitor product development progress and feature completion, increasing visibility and predictability.
• Develop onboarding and process documentation to accelerate team ramp-up and improve consistency in product delivery.
• Conduct risk assessments of internal workflows and cloud-based systems to ensure compliance with data security standards.
• Organize weekly global syncs, prepare MoMs, and follow up on key action items to ensure cross-team alignment on product goals.

• Developed a technical concept for virtual testing and variant management.
• Aligned with technical teams to implement innovative test solutions.
• Facilitated workshops for requirements definition and process optimization.

• Moderation of ideation and blueprinting workshops with Subject Matter Experts, Business Analysts and Solution Architects to capture business requirements and to derive solution hypotheses for different value streams in the transformation project RAITT
• Documentation and refinement of requirements in MIRO, Confluence and Jira
• Reduced complexity of business requirements, invalidated the business value of features, resulting in a higher priority backlog

• Worked with multiple clients on short- and mid-term engagements, leading the delivery of data-driven SaaS and analytics solutions.
• Coached and supported cross-functional teams with a strong focus on execution, working closely with senior and C-level stakeholders through regular alignment and decision-making.
• Focused on automating data workflows, integrating backend systems, and turning technical requirements into scalable product outcomes.
• Led delivery of automated data capabilities across client platforms, streamlining customer data integration and reducing manual processing by up to 60% within 6 months.
• Translated and aligned technical and business requirements for Shipzero into prioritized user stories, accelerating delivery and enabling ~€450K in annualized cost savings.

• Owned the product roadmap for platform and transaction-related capabilities in a large-scale fintech ecosystem.
• Led cross-functional teams (Android, backend, QA, operations) through sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and releases.
• Translated complex financial and operational business logic into clear epics, user stories, and technically sound acceptance criteria.
• Worked closely with Android engineers to deliver and scale applications across multiple device types and hardware constraints.
• Managed dependencies between mobile apps, backend services, and third-party systems to ensure reliable end-to-end flows.
• Acted as primary interface to senior stakeholders, aligning product priorities with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively resolved delivery blockers and ensured predictable release cycles in a fast-paced environment.

• Owned product delivery for document automation and workflow platform used across multiple legal jurisdictions
• Led integration across 6+ systems using API-based data exchange and structured data mapping
• Partnered with engineering on data models, document generation workflows, and system orchestration
• Evaluated LLM-assisted document automation opportunities to reduce manual drafting
• Built functional prototypes to validate workflow and product concepts
• ~2x increase in case processing throughput
• Enabled multi-state rollout of platform capabilities
• Reduced manual document generation and operational bottlenecks by 80%