Adrian Kerber
Freelance Management Consultant
Experience
May 2022 - Present
3 years 3 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Freelance Management Consultant
PalmTree Kerber Consulting
For clients in project management, process development and strategic planning:
- Led the redesign of feature lifecycle management and release processes for an autonomous mobility company.
- Created dashboards and C-level reports for a DAX-listed corporation to manage the development division. Managed over 500 requirements for a software-defined vehicle.
- Conceptualized and technically evaluated future digital product portfolios for two vehicle platforms launching in 2026+. Prepared for 12 new features.
Mar 2019 - May 2022
3 years 3 monthsSenior Consultant
Drive Consulting GmbH
Stakeholder management and technical consulting for IT infrastructure and materials development projects:
- Generated leads, engaged new clients, prepared proposals, and handled account management including cross- and up-selling for projects worth €2 M.
- Led a team of up to 10 consultants to establish an ALM system for a rail transportation provider.
- Designed a growth strategy for polyurethane product developments for automotive battery systems based on market studies and sales forecasts for a chemical company.
May 2017 - Feb 2019
1 year 10 monthsConsultant
Drive Consulting GmbH
Management consulting and project leadership:
- Developed and implemented rollout strategies for digital functions with over €20 M annual development budget for a premium OEM.
- Created a company-wide sustainability campaign to offset CO₂ emissions, reducing the carbon footprint by 30%.
Aug 2015 - May 2016
10 monthsAachen, Germany
Science Assistant
Institut für Textiltechnik der RWTH Aachen University
- Prototyped an error detection sensor aiming to reduce costs for industrial plants through economies of scale.
- Developed a neural network approach for test automation in carbon fiber facilities.
Summary
With over 8 years of experience as a management consultant and project lead in organizational development and requirements management, I support companies in optimizing their processes, executing complex projects efficiently, and achieving value-creating goals. My deep technical knowledge combined with a strategic consulting perspective enables custom solutions — from ideation to implementation.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
Native Education
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
RWTH Aachen University & RMIT
Master of Science · Plastics and Textile Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Oct 2009 - Oct 2015
RWTH Aachen University
Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Professional Scrum Master I
Scrum.org
Project Management Professional
PMI
Six Sigma Green Belt
WZL QM, RWTH Aachen
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