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Adrian Kerber
Freelance Management Consultant
Experience
May 2022 - Present
3 years 10 monthsDüsseldorf, Germany
Freelance Management Consultant
PalmTree Kerber Consulting
- Design and rollout of an architecture design strategy, including training of over 200 employees
- Leading the redesign of feature lifecycle management and release process for an autonomous mobility company
- Creating dashboards and C-level reports for a DAX company to steer the development department
- Managing over 500 requirements for a software-defined vehicle
- Conceptual and technical evaluation of future digital product portfolios for two vehicle platforms launching in 2026+. Preparation for 12 new features
- Development of a digital driving function, including building an MBSE requirements management system
Mar 2019 - May 2022
3 years 3 monthsSenior Consultant
Drive Consulting GmbH
- Lead generation, new customer outreach, proposal creation, and account management including cross- and upselling for projects worth €2M
- Leading a team of up to 10 consultants to establish an ALM system at a rail transport provider
- Designing the growth strategy for polyurethane-based 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
- Developing and implementing strategies for rolling out digital features with an annual development budget of over €20M for a premium OEM
- Developing 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
- Prototyping an error-detection sensor to reduce costs in industrial plants through economies of scale
- Developing a neural network approach for test automation in carbon fiber plants
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Automotive (9 years), Chemical (3 years), Transportation (3 years), and Manufacturing (1 year).
Automotive
Chemical
Transportation
Manufacturing
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Product Development (9.5 years), Project Management (7 years), Business Intelligence (4 years), Sales (3 years), Strategy (2 years), and Sustainability Management (2 years).
Product Development
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Sales
Strategy
Sustainability Management
Summary
With over 8 years of experience as a management consultant and project manager in organizational development and as a requirements manager, I support companies in optimizing their processes, executing complex projects efficiently, and achieving value-adding outcomes. My deep technical understanding combined with a strategic consulting perspective enables customized solutions – from ideation to implementation.
Skills
Project Management
Change Management
Business Development
Stakeholder Management And It Consulting
Requirements Management And Mbse
Negotiation
Coaching, Mentoring And Team Building
Quality Management And Business Excellence
Ms 365
Project
Visio
Dynamics
Azure Devops
Atlassian Jira
Atlassian Confluence
Ms Sharepoint
Ibm Rational Change
Polarion Alm
Intland Codebeamer
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
NativeEducation
Oct 2015 - Mar 2017
RWTH Aachen University & RMIT
Master of Science in Plastics and Textile Engineering · Plastics and Textile Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Oct 2009 - Oct 2015
RWTH Aachen University
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Professional Scrum Master I (Scrum.org)
Project Management Professional (PMI)
Six Sigma Green Belt (WZL, RWTH Aachen)
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Where is Adrian based?
Adrian is based in Düsseldorf, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
What languages does Adrian speak?
Adrian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native).
How many years of experience does Adrian have?
Adrian has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Adrian has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 5 months. Note that Adrian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Adrian be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Adrian would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Management Consultant, Senior Consultant, Consultant.
What is Adrian's latest experience?
Adrian's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant at PalmTree Kerber Consulting.
What companies has Adrian worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Adrian has worked for PalmTree Kerber Consulting and Drive Consulting GmbH.
Which industries is Adrian most experienced in?
Adrian is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Chemical, and Transportation and Logistics. Adrian also has some experience in Manufacturing.
Which business areas is Adrian most experienced in?
Adrian is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Adrian also has some experience in Sales, Strategy and Planning, and Sustainability Management.
Which industries has Adrian worked in recently?
Adrian has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Chemical, and Transportation and Logistics.
Which business areas has Adrian worked in recently?
Adrian has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Business Intelligence.
What is Adrian's education?
Adrian holds a Master in Plastics and Textile Engineering from RWTH Aachen University & RMIT and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.
Does Adrian have any certificates?
Adrian has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master I (Scrum.org), Project Management Professional (PMI), Six Sigma Green Belt (WZL, and RWTH Aachen).
What is the availability of Adrian?
Adrian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Adrian?
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