Internet of Things Experts in Munich

• AI Integration (LLM & RAG): Design and build of an internal intelligent RAG system (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) based on LLMs, n8n, and vector data for the automated analysis of technical documents and error logs.
• Design & Implementation: Design of a robust RS-232/UART communication interface for an SBC-based embedded device to control medical shaker systems.
• Architecture & Protocol Design: Implementation of a highly maintainable software structure (OOP, SOLID) and definition of hardware-close, resilient communication protocols including multithreading and advanced error handling.
• Quality Assurance & DevOps: Test automation using xUnit, integration tests directly on the hardware target, and maintenance of technical documentation according to strict medical technology standards via Azure DevOps.

Label: C#, .NET, LLMs, RAG, n8n, RS-232, UART, Multithreading, async/await, xUnit, gRPC/protobuf, Blazor, MudBlazor, EF Core, Visual Studio 2026, Azure DevOps

Outcome: Implementation of an APS solution (Eyelit) across multiple international production sites, including definition of target planning processes, integration architecture (SAP – APS via middleware), and alignment of complex manufacturing requirements (e.g. autoclave planning, alternative routings). Establishment of governance structures, steering formats and decision frameworks to manage scope, cost and timeline across multiple stakeholders. Successful handover of project leadership to internal successor, ensuring continuity and sustained project delivery.

Role in Project: Project Lead / Program Manager

Main Tasks in Project:

• Led APS implementation across multiple plants (Germany, Canada, France, US) with focus on end-to-end planning & scheduling processes and system integration
• Acted as central interface between business stakeholders (plants, operations), IT (SAP/middleware) and vendor (Eyelit)
• Drove requirements engineering, including consolidation of plant-specific requirements and steering of sign-off process
• Managed vendor (Eyelit) performance, including scope clarification, effort discussions and commercial alignment
• Identified and challenged gaps between standard APS functionality and complex manufacturing requirements (e.g. autoclave planning, batch optimization, alternative routings)
• Defined and implemented project governance structures, including Steering Committees, risk reporting and decision frameworks
• Led escalation management on cost overruns, scope deviations and delivery transparency
• Coordinated integration strategy (decision for custom middleware vs. standard connector) and alignment with SAP landscape
• Improved project transparency and way of working, including definition of reporting structures, tracking logic and communication cadence
• Facilitated alignment between global and local stakeholders to ensure feasible timelines, resource planning and plant readiness
• Prepared and delivered SteerCo updates and executive decision documents
• Managed structured project handover to internal project lead, including knowledge transfer, documentation alignment and stakeholder transition.

Consulting and support in the areas of sales/business/technology/development/marketing:

• Sales, Key Account Management
• Business Development, business/corporate development
• Partner management
• Program/project management
• Product management & marketing
• Technical marketing, content marketing
• New business, innovation and technologies

Until July 2021 active as advisor and consultant for Mixed Mode in the areas of Key Account Management, Project Management and Business Development.

From Q3/2021 successful delivery of various customer projects in the area of Business Development, corporate development, consulting, coaching, technical content management, sales and marketing:

• EMS service provider and PCB test house, inspection systems: revision of company portfolio and presentation. Integration of specialized distribution for optical inspection systems from Japan: content management, marketing, communication, web, sales automation, lead generation
• Full service marketing agency – technology marketing for industry: expansion of the existing B2B and B2C marketing portfolio with industrial and technology topics: content management, presentation and focus on "technical marketing", web, target market and customer analysis, lead automation, consulting
• Software product manufacturer & software development in the field of security for Embedded & IoT: company alignment and portfolio definition for an IoT and Embedded Security company with a SaaS solution for IoT device management: building a partner network to offer complete Embedded/IoT security solutions, technical content, company alignment and portfolio definition, strategy & planning, target market and customer analysis, product marketing/USPs for the security device management tool "IoT-Suite", standards and regulations for cyber resilience (e.g. CRA, NIS2, RED), web content, SEO, management of marketing and sales agencies, CRM, sales, presentations, trade fairs, congresses, building company webinars & events
• Software engineering service provider/system house for IoT, Embedded, web, mobile and desktop applications: business development, content creation, customer acquisition and sales
• Manufacturer of memory products with security features as an add-on: memory products in standard form factors (SD, CF, SSD...) are extended with security modules such as HSM, TPM or secure elements and thus offer users secure data storage, transfer and access. Also interesting as an upgrade or retrofit solution to meet the coming new regulations and requirements regarding cybersecurity such as CRA, RED and NIS2. Business & New Business Development for the area "Embedded IoT Solutions & Security", sales & marketing. Expansion of the pure semiconductor business to include security solutions and services. Interface between management, marketing, sales and product management. Building business partners, technology partners, system integrators and resellers from the Embedded, IoT, OT and IT environment. Creating reference designs/demos/lighthouse cases and proof of concepts for cross- and reference selling. Co-marketing with security partners. Technical content creation for web, sales and marketing, webinars, social media etc. Networking, participation in trade fairs, congresses and events. Lead generation, qualification, follow-up and conversion to customer. Product definition, USPs, features. Analysis of competitors, market positioning, target markets - strategy, concept and measures - go to market.
• Marketing agency group with sales and management consulting: consulting for companies on restructuring, market analysis and market entry, go-to-market concepts, customer acquisition and expansion, new customer generation, lead generation and management, concepts and execution of campaigns (web, mail, social media, phone outreach in person or with AI voice assistant, webinars...). Processing and managing customer product data for PIM product information and DAM data asset management systems. Focus on customers in the industrial and technology environment with products and services that need explanation.

As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.

• Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
• Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
• AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.

• Defined and led the company’s vision, mission, and strategic direction, launching a global digital training ecosystem in executive leadership and AI
• Built strategic partnerships across Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing sectors, driving innovation and global market expansion
• Oversaw financial modeling and feasibility analysis, achieving a 10x cost reduction and 75% productivity increase through Gen AI-driven strategies

• Built strong awareness of nearshoring within the company
• Engagement Manager in the Nearshore Competence Center
• Responsible for nearshore consulting, partner screening and technical onboarding, designing and implementing cooperation scenarios, change management, stakeholder management, participating in steering committees and collaborating with IT and business units
• Tools used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Azure DevOps, Microsoft SharePoint, Conceptboard
• Key results: established a nearshoring strategy, successfully identified and implemented outsourcing partnerships, executed change management and stakeholder management at a top level

• Led the company's transformation into a shared service center, supporting PropTech Powerhouse e.V. and consortium partners of the SME Digital Center Rhineland, an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection.
• Directed the core functions of the company, including strategy, finance, and marketing/sales, alongside overseeing critical administrative functions such as legal, IT, and HR.
• Mentored, motivated, and led cross-functional teams toward reaching company goals.
• Developed and executed strategic plans, including AI/digital transformation and new business development initiatives, ensuring sustainable growth and future-proofing the organization.
• Reported financial performance to shareholders through ad hoc analyses, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, while managing budget planning and forecasting processes.
• Managed key partner relationships and expanded strategic partnerships to support the company's growth trajectory.
• Developed and implemented a holistic strategy for recruiting, HR, and IT, aligning with the company's digitalization goals.
• Spearheaded a strategy for the digitalization and optimization of internal processes, adopting lean administration practices to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.

• 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

• Chief Information Officer with more than two decades of international leadership experience in publicly traded and regulated industrial environments.

• Responsible for the structural realignment of complex, long-standing IT organizations to bring transparency, control, and financial stability.

• Leading global IT organizations with budgets up to €120 million and up to 320 employees.

• Developing and rolling out centrally managed operating models, setting up transparent financial and governance structures, and consistently delivering business-critical platform initiatives (e.g., SAP S/4HANA).

• Focused on restoring decision-making, prioritization, and execution power during transformation phases under increased organizational pressure.

• Leveraging technology as a strategic tool to increase efficiency, stabilize operations, and support sustainable business development.

• Global IT Transformation & Operating Models

• SAP S/4HANA & Platform Harmonization

• Digital Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

• Governance, Compliance & Cyber Resilience

• International Organizational Leadership

• Sourcing & Location Strategies

• Overall responsibility for strategy, governance, budget, and operations of the global IT function with an annual budget of approximately €45 million and an international team of about 95 employees across all locations.

• Direct reporting line to the executive management and close strategic coordination with the CFO and COO.

• Realigned a historically decentralized IT landscape of 28 legally independent entities and separate budget and control logics into a centrally managed, internationally standardized operating model.

• Introduced transparent governance, reporting, and financial structures with clear separation and active management of CapEx and OpEx budgets at the corporate level.

• Established group-wide IT financial and performance management with clear investment prioritization, transparent CapEx/OpEx structure, and active portfolio governance to sustainably enhance decision-making at the executive level.

• By consistently centralizing, standardizing, and harmonizing platforms (including global rollout of SAP S/4HANA), structural complexity was significantly reduced.

• IT cost base was sustainably cut by about 15% while significantly improving performance and service levels and increasing transparency and control for executive management and leadership.

• At the same time, strategically expanded the production IT architecture in the context of Industry 4.0 by integrating MES and IoT systems in OEM-related, safety-critical production environments and building audit-ready governance and security structures while meeting regulatory requirements (e.g., automotive standards, TISAX-like frameworks, global compliance rules).

• Maintained strict focus on strategically relevant initiatives by clearing parallel projects, reducing redundant structures, and establishing clear responsibilities to noticeably increase speed, commitment, and execution power in the organization.

• High international presence with operational responsibility at production sites and an active role as a strategic sparring partner to the executive management.

• Successful product launch of a measurement system based on terahertz technology
• Developed a market strategy
• Scheduling and coordination with marketing
• Preparing and giving presentations
• Created a product catalog and defined sales texts
• Conducted customer presentations at trade shows and trained sales staff
• Prepared product assemblies and trained employees
• Organized external support and set up a dedicated production area
• Coordinated prototype production and negotiated with subcontractors
• Created production documentation and calculated product costs
• Defined product specifications and test criteria
• Validated product in software and hardware areas
• Reviewed software for legal aspects and introduced an EULA
• Developed a product roadmap and supported the department with JIRA
• Conducted workshops, market analysis, and business development
• Set pricing strategy, performed competitive analysis, and visited customers
• Supported customer acquisition and technical evaluation of inquiries
• Participated in trade shows and designed demo systems
• Led sales meetings and acquired new customers
• Coordinated cross-departmental tasks and prepared spare parts lists
• Initiated product improvements and reviewed contracts
• Prepared and conducted steering committee meetings, workshops, and profitability analyses
• Planned resource needs and reporting
• Software used: MS Office, SharePoint, MS Project, Office 365, Teams, Jira, Confluence
• Project languages: English and German
• International experience: USA (3 months regular visits), Denmark (1 month occasional visits)

• Process digitalisation: Designed and implemented advanced automation solutions for mid-sized businesses, integrating workflow digitalisation to reduce operational costs by 20% and boost productivity by 25%.
• Interim operations leadership (6 months): Stepped in as Head of Operations (production planning, purchasing, shop floor management) for a German SME; optimised processes, stabilised supply chain, and increased output capacity by 50%.
• Task force lead: Drove turnaround and recovery initiatives, securing production continuity and realising over €50M in supply chain savings.
• Solution delivery: Combined consulting, implementation, and interim management, delivering high-impact digital transformation projects from concept to on-site execution.
• Stakeholder management: Built close customer relationships, ensuring project success through transparent communication and continuous improvement.

• Project Title: Path Planning Module Development (Oct 2024 – Jun 2025)

• Developed path planning module using C++14 and CMake

• Implemented gRPC communication protocol between modules

• Performed unit testing using Pytest framework and Python

• Project Title: HMI Programming for Battery, Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle (Aug 2023 – Sep 2024)

• Developed HMI software for BEV/FCEV using Ruby and Crystal for backend

• Implemented frontend using Vue.js framework

• Conducted bug fixes and simulator testing

• Project Title: IFHOST CAN Bus Programming (Jan 2023 – Jul 2023)

• Programmed CAN bus software using C and C++

• Executed unit tests with Google Test framework

• Performed integration testing using CAPL in Vector CANalyzer

• Participated in onsite testing

• 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

• Planned and executed black-box adversarial testing of traffic-sign computer-vision pipelines; produced a threat model and attack-surface analysis for safety-critical scenarios
• Built a programmable hardware proof of concept using a holographic POV fan and a repeatable test harness to run real-time experiments and collect evidence for vulnerability assessment
• Quantified misclassification across lighting, distance, and angle, achieving up to 90% untargeted misclassification; delivered steps to reproduce, PoCs, and prioritized mitigations, and documented limitations and residual risk