Chief Product Officer

Develop and implement an AI-powered fraud detection system for N26's mobile banking platform, aiming to identify and prevent 95% of fraudulent transactions in real-time.

Created a machine learning model to personalize spending insights and savings recommendations, targeting a 30% increase in user engagement with N26 Insights feature within 3 months.

Developed an AI-driven credit scoring model for N26's lending products, aiming to reduce default rates by 20% while increasing approval rates for creditworthy customers by 15%.

Successfully launched an AI-powered fraud detection system that identified 97% of fraudulent transactions in real-time, preventing an estimated €10 million in potential losses within the first quarter.

Implemented a personalized spending insights and savings recommendation engine, resulting in a 35% increase in user engagement with N26 Insights and a 20% growth in average savings per user.

Develop tailored revenue management strategies for 5 airline clients, aiming to increase their revenue by 5-8%.

Implemented dynamic pricing models for 3 airlines, targeting a 10% improvement within 3 months.

Conduct comprehensive audits of revenue management processes for 4 clients, identifying at least 5 areas for optimization per client.

Successfully implemented a new revenue management strategy for a low-cost carrier, resulting in a 7.5% increase in overall revenue within 10 months.

Designed and deployed a dynamic pricing model for a legacy airline, leading to a 12% improvement in yield management and a 4% increase in average fare within 3 months.

Selected as one of the top 2% of applicants for Antler's highly competitive Founder Residency program.

Participating in an intensive 12-week, in-person residency focused on startup ideation, co-founder matching.

Collaborating with a cohort of 50-70 exceptional entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.

Developing and validating innovative business ideas through expert-led workshops and dedicated sparring sessions.

Pitching to Antler's Investment Committee for the opportunity to secure €300,000 in pre-seed funding and €1m in seed.

Gaining hands-on experience in areas such as product development, market validation, and go-to-market strategy.

Increase profit margins by 10% within one fiscal year. Reduce operational inefficiencies by 30%.

Enhance customer satisfaction scores by 15%. Implement a new inventory management system to reduce excess stock by 25%.

Achieved a 12% increase in profit margins through a combination of pricing strategy adjustments and cost management measures.

Conducted a thorough operational audit, identifying key inefficiencies and implementing process improvements that resulted in a 35% reduction in operational bottlenecks. Launched a customer feedback loop and training program for staff, resulting in a 20% increase in customer satisfaction scores within 3 months.

Successfully implemented a modern inventory management system, reducing excess stock by 30% and improving turnover rates.

Implement and maintain robust cybersecurity measures across the organization's digital infrastructure, aiming to reduce security incidents by 30% within the first year.

Enhanced the company's cloud security posture, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations for all cloud-based applications and services.

Developed and deployed an automated vulnerability scanning and patching system, which reduced high-risk vulnerabilities and decreased the average time to patch critical vulnerabilities from 15 days to 3 days.

Implemented an AI-driven threat detection system that reduced the average time to detect security breaches from 24 hours to 2 hours, significantly minimizing potential data exposure risks.

Implement cost reduction program and oversee a comprehensive cost-saving initiative across the supply chain and manufacturing processes, aiming for a sustainable increase in earnings of around €10 billion by 2024.

Optimize supplier negotiations with key suppliers to secure long-term contracts with favorable pricing, targeting an average of 10% savings on raw materials.

Supplier cost reduction successfully negotiated with suppliers to achieve an average of 10% savings on raw materials, contributing significantly to overall cost reduction efforts.

Quality Improvement -> Utilized Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects, resulting in a measurable improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.

Efficiency Gains -> implemented lean manufacturing principles, leading to a 15% reduction in production waste and a 20% improvement in overall manufacturing efficiency.

Optimize Production Changeover to Implement single-minute exchange of Die (SMED) techniques across production lines to reduce setup times by 50%, aiming to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Enhance equipment reliability to develop and implement a comprehensive Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) program to improve machine uptime and reduce unplanned downtime by 30%.

SMED Implementation successfully implemented SMED techniques across three major production lines, reducing average changeover times from 45 minutes to 12 minutes, a 73% improvement.

Realized a 23% increase in overall production output without major capital expenditure, primarily through process optimization and improved equipment reliability.

The combined impact of SMED and TPM initiatives resulted in annual cost savings of approximately €5.2 million through reduced waste, improved efficiency, and decreased maintenance costs.

Achieve 100% On-Time Delivery-time to ensure that every product is delivered to customers on or before the promised date, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and building trust in our reliability as a supplier.

Reduce defects by 50% annually and implement rigorous quality control measures and continuous monitoring systems to systematically identify and eliminate defects in the production process, aiming for a substantial reduction in defect rates over the next year.

Successfully negotiated multi-year contracts with strategic suppliers.

Locked in competitive pricing, protecting against market fluctuations.

Strengthened supplier relationships and improved collaboration.

Reduced supply chain risks and enhanced reliability. Achieved cost savings through bulk purchasing and committed volumes.

Charging Infrastructure:

• Led analysis of charging infrastructure errors and conducted comprehensive risk assessments for BMW's e-mobility research and development initiatives - collaborated closely with suppliers, external partners, and internal development teams to optimize charging solutions for BMW's electric vehicle lineup.

Smart Transport Robots (STR):

• Contributed to the development of smart transport robots (STR) for autonomous material transportation, focusing on secure communication protocols and robust navigation algorithms - implemented advanced cybersecurity measures for logistics robots, ensuring data integrity and protection against potential cyber threats.

Digital Transformation/- Logistics Robots:

• Assisted in the development of AI-enabled logistics robots, incorporating deep neural networks for perception, segmentation, and human pose estimation. - supported BMW's efforts in digital transformation, contributing to the company's "Project AI" initiative for data analytics and machine learning applications in the automotive industry.

IT-Security/- Virtual Logistics Planning:

• Engaged in pilot projects testing the versatility and security of Smart Transport Robots in non-automotive sectors, demonstrating the potential for broader industrial applications - participated in virtual logistics planning using high-performance computing and AI, employing 3D scans and simulations to optimize layout changes within production halls.