Manufacturing Technology Experts in Germany

• Built Collective Minds as an AI-first company, embedding AI into operating model, delivery and client solutions.
• Built and lead an international offshore delivery organization of 25 professionals, complemented by senior specialists in Germany.
• Act as Interim CDO for ALWITRA, supporting the company-wide digitalization agenda across ERP, CRM, enterprise knowledge, AI, data and operating model.
• Advise managing directors, CIOs and IT leaders on transformation strategy, target operating models, governance, prioritization and execution.
• Own program structures, budgets, staffing, vendor coordination, risks and executive stakeholder communication.
• Develop scalable technology and delivery models across AI, CRM, IAM, integration and manufacturing-related initiatives.

• Retrofit of 10 existing distribution centers with ASML (automated scan manual labelling)

• Automation of conveyor technology at the induct with the goals of improving ergonomics, reducing costs, and increasing throughput

• Adaptation of existing MHE (material handling equipment)

• Supplier management (internal and external)

• Construction site coordination

• Detailed planning and execution of the implementation concept

• Acceptance tests for machine safety, Machinery Directive

• Planning and execution of IOQ, SWEH, SAT, Launch

• Ensuring compliance with costs, deadlines, and scope

• Risk management

• PM coaching of the project team and suppliers

• Leading multiple international teams

• International communication/coordination of sites (Delivery Stations AMZL, suppliers), RME, Ops, Safety, PMO, and Quality

• Methods and tools: Interim project management, project management (classic, agile, hybrid), change management, V-model, Scrum, Ozark, Chime, PtW, RightCrowd, stakeholder management, scheduling, cost planning, resource planning, controlling, conveyor technology, logistics, mechanical engineering, construction site coordination, claim management, requirements management, specifications, functional specification, supply chain management, risk management, FMEA, lessons learned, supplier management, team leadership, communication (international)

• Project volume in €: ~15 million
• Number of employees: 8
• Managing strategic projects & leading procurement
• Outsourcing standard products abroad
• Process optimization in quality management
• Interim manager for purchasing & procurement
• Planning and implementation of optimization measures
• Material flow in production
• Warehouse management
• Process automation

• As part of a greenfield project, a new production plant is being built in Slovakia to produce industrial media storage for OEMs and distributors once completed.

• Procurement and industrialization of production equipment for prefabrication.

• Design, procurement, installation and integration of complete production lines based on stamping, forming and welding technology with integrated, labor-reducing processes.

• Establishment of a production environment under strategic aspects according to the latest state of the art.

• Overall and continuous communication with the entire greenfield team, adjacent departments and plant and executive management.

• Development of concepts together with key suppliers and identification of ratio potentials along manufacturing process chains using value stream analyses.

• Collection, assessment and application of process data such as throughput times, manufacturing times, setup times, wait and idle times using time and multimoment studies as well as surveys.

• Forward-looking design of production systems and processes with the goal of implementing automated and competitive process solutions as part of comprehensive supply chain management.

• Planning of production workflows, definition of manufacturing methods, design of the overall layout and workstations.

• Determination and recording of process cost rates, overhead rates, cost evaluation of production processes, machine hourly rates, depreciation as well as expected share of claims and rework costs to optimize manufacturing costs.

• Continuous optimizations of product designs for their adaptation into automation-oriented production environments until the plant's SOP.

• Multi-project management for the engineering, design, procurement, installation and process integration of all relevant trades with respect to plant engineering, lifting equipment, production equipment and QA installations.

• Ongoing establishment of an overall concept in constructive, plant engineering, logistical, IT and QA aspects.

Conception, planning, and production deployment of two AI platforms for industrial research and engineering workflows, from use-case identification and requirements analysis through architecture decisions and build-vs-buy trade-offs to go-live.

• awRAG.io: Identification of the use case (fragmented knowledge base across distributed AI tools), definition of data requirements, architecture decision for a multi-tenant RAG-as-a-service platform with GDPR-compliant EU infrastructure and production-grade retrieval pipeline

• LAIERS.ai: Use-case definition (context loss in linear AI workflows), strategic product decisions on UX, cost structure, and multi-LLM orchestration, rollout of a spatial AI conversation platform with proprietary context management system LAICS

• LLMOps ownership: Quality assurance, pipeline optimization, security architecture (OAuth 2.0, SOC 2), and performance monitoring of both platforms in live production

• Core topics: LLM, RAG, vector databases, LLMOps, AI architecture strategy, cloud infrastructure, data sovereignty

• Business and HR consulting as a freelance sole proprietor
• Targeted expansion of the network with decision-makers as potential clients
• Ongoing acquisition to build a client base, including at trade shows
• Filling customer vacancies to their complete satisfaction
• Advising on product launches and strategic alignment
• Registration as an interim manager with providers of interim mandates
• Launching AI-supported advertising on LinkedIn

• Engineering and consulting in the areas of simulation, manufacturing technology, and mechanical and plant engineering.

• Working as a CSV (Computer System Validation) Engineer in QA
• Primary focus on corporate project: implementation of the manufacturing execution system (MES)
• Assisted in the planning and coordination of multiple sub-projects, maintaining project documentation
• Adept validation life cycle according to GAMP 5 (URS-FS-DS-FAT-SAT-IQ-OQ-PQ) to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Reviewed and approved master batch record (MBR) validation reports
• Monitored project performance against KPIs, ensuring continuous alignment with business goals and project scopes
• Managed the validation and integration of the SAP-MES interface, demonstrating a strong command of computer system validation (CSV) principles
• Experienced with quality management systems, for instance TrackWise
• Facilitated daily cross-departmental communication and alignment with external suppliers to ensure project milestones are met on schedule

• Acted as interim head of the smart card production department, focusing on product quality
• Optimized production processes by introducing standardized procedures
• Introduced KPIs such as OEE
• Carried out a training program for employees to prevent quality issues
• Reduced the maintenance backlog
• Prevented over-investment
• Introduced a continuous improvement program

• General development and design topics
• Design of all components made of metal or plastic
• Changes to existing components, assemblies and drawings
• Drawing creation
• Data maintenance in SAP

• Developing a unique manufacturing technology for ultralight waveguide components for aerospace
• Involved in all aspects of startup operations

• Conduct inventory: Detailed recording of all existing machines, equipment, layouts, utilities, and processes
• Technical analysis: Assessment of the performance, efficiency, and utilization of machines and their interfaces
• Process recording and mapping: Documentation of material flow, lead times, bottlenecks, and waste
• Layout optimization: Analysis of the existing arrangement, simulation of material and personnel flows, and development of an improved factory layout
• Economic evaluation: Cost-benefit analyses for replacement, modernization, or modification of equipment
• Stakeholder management: Involvement of production, maintenance, logistics, safety, and management
• Create roadmap: Planning of implementation phases, milestones, investments, and downtime
• Prepare change management: Employee training, communication plan, and support of cultural change toward modern processes
• Conversion plan and tracking

• Performed crisis management
• Ensured delivery capability
• Built stabilization base

• Managed and implemented worldwide outdoor test facilities for both prototype and commercial silicon-based photovoltaics.
• Produced comprehensive technical reports on short- and long-term outdoor performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address performance trends.
• Enhanced efficiency in data analysis by developing automation tools and dashboards.
• Modeled and simulated the yield of systems and modules to support product development.
• Published research findings at international conferences and established partnerships for enhanced research outcomes.