Senior Manager Product & Technology with 15+ Years Experience in AI and Digital Transformation

My Profile Overview
 

• Experienced product and engineering leader with 15+ years in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries 

• Proven ability to scale teams and align technology with business strategy across startups and global enterprises 

• Deep domain expertise in construction — from user needs to building processes and identifying innovation gaps 

• End-to-end product leadership: from vision and MVP to scaled delivery and post-launch growth 

• Strong cross-functional leadership across Product, Engineering, UX, Data, and Go-to-Market teams 

• Trusted coach and mentor, focused on building ownership cultures and simplifying complexity 

• Strong in AI-driven product thinking, platform strategy, and digital workflow automation 

• High intercultural competence through hands-on leadership in Germany, India, and globally distributed teams 

• Executive MBA (TUM & UC Berkeley) and MSc in Autonomous Systems 

• Fluent in English and German 

• German citizenship – with permission to work in EU 

 
Key Achievements 
 

• Unlocked €32M+ in new revenue by driving product strategy and platform rollout across 25+ markets for Knauf

• Built a standardized IoT software platform for 300+ tools at Hilti, reducing development time and cutting time-to-market by 50% and long-term data scalability 

• Built and scaled cross-functional teams across engineering, product, UX, and data, creating a culture of ownership and impact 

• Integrated AI and automation workflows into product development, boosting decision speed and user experience across planning tools 

 
Competencies and Successes in Product & Technology Leadership  

⚙️ Operational Product & Engineering Leadership 

• 15+ years of leadership in product and engineering across construction, automotive, and manufacturing 
• Delivered digital platforms in 25+ markets and 300+ tools — from strategy to scale 

• Built and coached high-performing, cross-functional teams with agile, outcome-driven execution 

• Launched AI-powered tools and OKR-led delivery to drive measurable outcomes 

? Organization, Standards & Process Optimization 

• Scaled teams from 2 to 22; built lean, ownership-driven delivery structures 

• Led Agile transformation at Hilti to accelerate development cycles and reduce time-to-market 

• Introduced hypothesis- and data-driven product development at Hilti and Knauf to improve decision quality and speed 

• Defined data standards across IoT-enabled Hilti tools to ensure seamless communication and scalability 

• Established clear delivery rhythms — sprint cycles, OKR reviews, and team rituals for focus and accountability 

? Planning, Controlling & Reporting 

• Defined OKRs to track both business outcomes and process improvements 
• Built and maintained KPI dashboards to monitor progress, surface blockers, and guide decisions 

• Owned Jour Fixe and cross-functional routines to drive focus, accountability and velocity 

• Led lean prioritization to maximize customer value and improve execution focus 

? Leadership & Stakeholder Management 

• Partnered with C-level leaders to align vision, product strategy, and investment 

• Coached engineers and product managers into team leads, scaled culture of ownership  

• Led international, cross-functional teams across Germany, India, and remote environments 

• Navigated matrix and flat orgs with ease, aligning Product, Tech, UX, and Business teams toward shared goals 

• Communicated across functions — from execs to developers to field users 

• Steady, structured leadership in fast-growth and high-stakes environments 

? Innovation, Tech scouting & Future-Readiness   

• Integrated AI and agentic automation into product workflows for speed and scale 

• Built and tested LLM driven workflows for product discovery and decision support 

• Embedded LLM-powered assistants into early-stage product discovery and planning 

• Delivered future-ready platforms across construction tech, EV, and robotics 

• Committed to continuous learning and turning emerging tech into real product value  

Product Strategy & Digital Transformation
Expertise in developing and executing product and data strategies, leading to significant revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements.

AI & Innovation
Proficiency in spearheading AI-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and automating key decision-making processes.

IoT & Digital Platform Development
Experience in creating and deploying IoT-enabled platforms, scaling solutions across global tool portfolios.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams, ensuring data-driven decision-making and strategic alignment.

Software Engineering & Delivery
Strong background in software development, including advanced electronics software platforms and IoT-enabled solutions.

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
Proficiency in using tools like Adobe, Tableau, and Power BI for data analysis and deriving business insights.

Cloud Platforms & Collaboration Tools
Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and collaboration tools (Slack, Miro, Microsoft Teams) for efficient project management and team coordination.