Alexandros Shomper

Q: Where is Alexandros based?

Alexandros is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Alexandros speak?

Alexandros speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexandros have?

Alexandros has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Alexandros has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months . Note that Alexandros may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexandros's latest experience?

Alexandros's most recent position is Growth Advisor at Alexandros Shomper .

Q: What companies has Alexandros worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexandros has worked for Alexandros Shomper , UnternehmerTUM , BudgetEasy , FeatheredHooks.com , and CookCook.it .

Q: Which industries is Alexandros most experienced in?

Alexandros is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology (IT) , and Construction . Alexandros also has some experience in Retail , Food and Beverage , Media, and Entertainment and Publishing .

Q: Which business areas is Alexandros most experienced in?

Alexandros is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Marketing , and Strategy and Planning . Alexandros also has some experience in Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Alexandros worked in recently?

Alexandros has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Construction , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas has Alexandros worked in recently?

Alexandros has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Growth Advisor

Consulting and advising startups in Product-Led-Growth strategies.
After working on countless products, Alexandros has learned first hand how important growth is for longterm success of products and how user onboarding & activation can make or break a startup.
Positioning
User Onboarding & Activation
Product Analytics
User Retention & Engagement
User Psychology

Jul 2025 - Present

8 months

Startup Coach & Mentor

UnternehmerTUM

Coaching startups for Germany’s most influential tech incubator, working hands-on with early-stage teams on their Product-Market Fit and Product-Led Growth strategy.
Helping startups identify their activation and retention levers early on, shaping a strong foundation for scalable growth.

Jun 2024 - Present

1 year 9 months

Side Project

BudgetEasy

Created a yearly personal budget planner using Next.js.
Tool helps users manage and plan their finances efficiently, offering features such as effective monthly budget and expense tracking.

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years

Side Project

FeatheredHooks.com

Launched a fly fishing blog aimed at exploring topical authority techniques to reach 10k monthly visitors in a year.
Blog provides in-depth articles, tutorials, and insights on fly fishing, establishing a strong online presence in the niche.

Nov 2023 - Present

2 years 4 months

Side Project

CookCook.it

Developed a recipe social media platform using the MERN stack.
Platform allows users to share, discover and collect video recipes, integrating social media features to enhance user engagement.

Feb 2021 - Dec 2024

3 years 11 months

Chapter Lead Product Design

Knauf Digital

Managed product design & growth initiatives across various products and programs, providing leadership and guidance to ensure high-quality output.
Contributed to and executed a 5-year product strategy, aligning with global stakeholders and company OKRs resulting in a significant improvement in user retention and product-market fit.
Hired and mentored high-potential designers, fostering a culture of excellence.
Continuously advanced UX maturity level across all teams of the company.
Implemented simplified frameworks and tools, increasing design team efficiency and reducing time to market for new features.
Provided customer centricity and UX training for senior leadership and product management.
Product vision
UX strategy
Product workflow development
UX training
Product analytics
Stakeholder management
Growth strategy
Change management (Retention & Engagement)
Hiring & team building

Dec 2019 - Jan 2021

1 year 2 months

Product Owner & UX Lead

Knauf Digital

Supported global company in digitizing the construction industry as UX/UI Lead.
Successfully launched and iterated multiple products globally, including a B2B account and admin tool, order tool, floorplan material calculation tool, and the new centralized corporate website.
Established a user experience research repository to centralize and filter research insights, supporting data-driven design decisions.
Developed a design system to rapidly create consistent, high-quality products with integrated usability, accessibility, and growth hacking methods.
Corporate venture building
Journey mapping
UXR repository development
Hypothesis generation and validation
Design system development
Rapid prototyping
Problem validation
Rapid researching
Solution validation

May 2017 - Nov 2019

2 years 7 months

Product Manager & UX Lead

Occhio

Responsible for the user experience at Occhio, serving as UX manager and product owner of the online platforms, leading a complete and consistent relaunch of the digital ecosystem.
Managed cross-functional teams and coordinated directly with C-level executives to align on strategic initiatives.
Initiated high-impact campaigns and collaborations, significantly enhancing brand visibility and market position, including sponsoring the German pavilion at the Biennale di Venezia.
Product ownership
Persona development
Project management
Customer journey mapping
Technical leadership of project team members from 4 divisions
Concept & design of the partner/store finder
Dev & design agency leadership
Checkout concept
Design direction & digital brand management
Newsletter concept & design
Digital workplace setup
Strategic & conceptual development & planning
Processes & tools setup
B2C & B2B

Oct 2015 - Apr 2017

1 year 7 months

Designer | Project Manager

Occhio

Coordination with C-suite
Digital transformation (communication, project management, automation)
UX design & concept refresh of the store finder and checkout
Concept of the flagship-store opening event Cologne
UX design & concept of the product configurator development
Design agency management
New store branding concept

Oct 2014 - Dec 2015

1 year 3 months

Designer

Occhio

Coordination with CEO
UX design & concept of the partner portal
UX design & concept of the configurator
Design agency management
Development of a new cross-product portfolio price list system
UX design store finder
Advertorial design
Event design
Editorial design

Aug 2012 - Jun 2014

1 year 11 months

Art Director

Wächter & Wächter Advertising

Core responsibilities included account management for Stabilo & Magirus, as well as Nature Gourmet, Crown, Fendt, and Mediven.
Layout & concept development for ads and editorials
Preparation & support of film & photo shoots
Print support and proof approval
Responsibility of UX/UI design and information architecture of all websites
Concept & wireframes
Setting up the internal team structure and workflows
Print campaigns as well as online campaigns

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (5 years), Construction (5 years), Manufacturing (5 years), Retail (4 years), Food and Beverage (2.5 years), and Media and Entertainment (2 years).

Information Technology

Construction

Manufacturing

Retail

Food and Beverage

Media and Entertainment

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Product Development (13 years), Marketing (9 years), Strategy (4.5 years), Project Management (4 years), Information Technology (3.5 years), and Finance (1.5 years).

Product Development

Marketing

Strategy

Project Management

Information Technology

Finance

Skills

Customer Centricity
Data Driven
Strategic Mindset
Design Thinking
Agile Project Management
Figma
React
Maze
Mongodb
Next
Google Analytics
Jira
Asana

Languages

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Italian

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2011

Akademie U5 Private University

Diploma · Communication Design & Art Direction · Munich, Germany

Oct 2004 - Jun 2006

Rainer-Werner Fassbinder Vocational School for Design

Arts & Design · Munich, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Product Psychology

Growth.Design

Professional Scrum Developer

scrum.org

User Retention & Engagement

Reforge

Data Visualization

freeCodeCamp

Front End Libraries

freeCodeCamp

Design Thinking

IDEO

Design Sprint Master

AJ&Smart

Digital Strategy & Leadership

Google | Avado

Profile

Created

August 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alexandros based?

Alexandros is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Alexandros speak?

Alexandros speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Italian (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Alexandros have?

Alexandros has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Alexandros has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Alexandros may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexandros be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexandros would be well-suited for roles such as: Growth Advisor, Startup Coach & Mentor, Side Project.

What is Alexandros's latest experience?

Alexandros's most recent position is Growth Advisor at Alexandros Shomper.

What companies has Alexandros worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexandros has worked for Alexandros Shomper, UnternehmerTUM, BudgetEasy, FeatheredHooks.com, and CookCook.it.

Which industries is Alexandros most experienced in?

Alexandros is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Construction. Alexandros also has some experience in Retail, Food and Beverage, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas is Alexandros most experienced in?

Alexandros is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning. Alexandros also has some experience in Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Finance.

Which industries has Alexandros worked in recently?

Alexandros has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Construction, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas has Alexandros worked in recently?

Alexandros has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT).

What is Alexandros's education?

Alexandros attended Akademie U5 Private University for Communication Design & Art Direction.

Does Alexandros have any certificates?

Alexandros has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Product Psychology, Professional Scrum Developer, and User Retention & Engagement.

What is the availability of Alexandros?

Alexandros is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alexandros?

Alexandros's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.