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Berk Buharali

Freelance Management Consultant (Product Management & Market Analysis)

Berk Buharali
Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany

Experience

Jan 2020 - Present
6 years 2 months
Germany

Freelance Management Consultant (Product Management & Market Analysis)

OBB Consulting

  • Conducting worldwide market studies (market volume calculations) for industrial B2B products (sensors, measurement technology, industrial filters, electronics, machine components, etc.) for target industries such as energy, e-mobility, aerospace, aviation, and process industry
  • Providing decision support in innovation processes for small and medium-sized enterprises
  • Conducting competitive analyses, sales analyses, product lifecycle analyses, and strategic portfolio analyses
  • Performing amortization calculations based on market volume estimates for business cases
  • Defining marketing strategies
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Hamburg, Germany

Product Manager for Volume Flow Measurement

DURAG Group

  • Conducted a worldwide market study
  • Conducted a competitive analysis
  • Position terminated due to the recession caused by COVID-19
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
4 years
Germany

Product Manager for Torque Measurement

Kistler Group

  • Monitoring international market and competitive developments
  • Contributing to the creation of the strategic product roadmap
  • Developing strategic sales plans, including marketing concepts
  • Managing the product lifecycle process for torque sensors in the international market
  • Setting prices for new and existing product lines
  • Defining product specifications for project proposals, considering customer requirements, market and competitive situations, and relevant trends
  • Supporting development projects, coordinating with project managers
  • Coordinating market launches and series introductions, including preparing marketing materials and product documentation
  • Working closely with R&D, sales, production, marketing, and quality departments
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years
Cologne, Germany

Working Student and Master's Candidate in the Industrial Engineering Department

Ortlinghaus-Werke GmbH

  • Creating a process model for technical order processing
  • Organizing workshops for time studies of business processes in order processing
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
2 years
Bremen, Germany

Intern and Bachelor's Thesis Student in Assembly Planning (SL/SLK Class)

Daimler AG

  • Preparing a decision paper, including a multi-criteria analysis considering technical and strategic criteria, as well as an economic comparison of investment alternatives
  • Organizing workshops for the technical and strategic evaluation of possible system solutions (make-or-buy)

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Automotive (8 years), Aerospace and Defense (6 years), Energy (6 years), and Manufacturing (6 years).

Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Energy
Manufacturing

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 Marketing (10 years), Strategy (10 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), Product Development (5 years), Operations (4 years), and Production (2 years).

Marketing
Strategy
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Operations
Production

Skills

  • Ms Office (Advanced Skills)
  • Sap R/3 (Basic Knowledge)

Languages

German
Native
Turkish
Native
English
Advanced
Italian
Elementary

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

RWTH Aachen University

Master of Science · Industrial Engineering, specialization in Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2009 - Jun 2014

RWTH Aachen University

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering, specialization in Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

Oct 2007 - Jun 2009

RWTH Aachen University

Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Aachen, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Rhetoric and Presentation Techniques Training

BTA Business Training Academy GmbH

Product Management Training

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

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Where is Berk based?

Berk is based in Ingelheim am Rhein, Germany.

What languages does Berk speak?

Berk speaks the following languages: German (Native), Turkish (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Berk have?

Berk has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Berk has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 7 months. Note that Berk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Berk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Berk would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance Management Consultant (Product Management & Market Analysis), Product Manager for Volume Flow Measurement, Product Manager for Torque Measurement.

What is Berk's latest experience?

Berk's most recent position is Freelance Management Consultant (Product Management & Market Analysis) at OBB Consulting.

What companies has Berk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Berk has worked for OBB Consulting.

Which industries is Berk most experienced in?

Berk is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, and Energy. Berk also has some experience in Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Berk most experienced in?

Berk is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Strategy and Planning, and Business Intelligence. Berk also has some experience in Product Development, Operations, and Production/Manufacturing.

Which industries has Berk worked in recently?

Berk has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Energy.

Which business areas has Berk worked in recently?

Berk has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Marketing, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Berk's education?

Berk holds a Master in Industrial Engineering, specialization in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, specialization in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from RWTH Aachen University.

Does Berk have any certificates?

Berk has 2 certificates. These include: Rhetoric and Presentation Techniques Training and Product Management Training.

What is the availability of Berk?

Berk is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Berk?

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