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Berlin, Germany

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Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
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Berlin, Germany

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MedTech Startup

  • Established and streamlined business development and sales processes, including implementation of CRM systems, marketing strategies, and search engine advertising

  • Expanded market reach through targeted outreach efforts

  • Implemented effective B2B marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and product reach

  • Developed a strong sales pipeline focused on long-term relationship building and customer retention

  • Played a key role in the product development lifecycle from ideation to execution, ensuring compliance with market demands and regulatory standards

  • Led medical and technical teams to drive product development and company growth

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years 1 month

Freelance Trainer & Consultant for Digital Transformation

MSB Medical School Berlin; Haufe Academy; Bitkom Academy; TÜV

  • Train professionals in digital business development and transformation for effective strategy implementation
  • Educate on building and managing platform ecosystems with a focus on data-driven decision-making
  • Facilitate sessions on ideation, user empathy, prototyping, and feedback for product innovation
  • Provide practical training in Agile methodologies to enhance efficiency and team collaboration
Jan 2021 - Dec 2023
3 years
Berlin, Germany

CEO & Co-Founder

Share a Chair

  • Led and expanded a dynamic team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment

  • Expertise in talent acquisition and team building for early startup growth

  • Oversaw end-to-end product development, from conceptualization to launch, implementing user-centric design principles

  • Secured pre-seed investment and managed company finances through budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation

  • Contributed to venture building, including market analysis, business model development, and strategic planning for sustainable growth

Jan 2020 - Dec 2020
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Senior Business Development Manager

Bundesdruckerei

  • Specialized in creating digital business models for the public sector and regulated private industries

  • Utilized data analysis, artificial intelligence, platform technologies, finance, and CBDC expertise to drive digital initiatives

  • Consolidated and streamlined company-wide tender management process, enhancing operational effectiveness and compliance

  • Implemented agile methods and tools to facilitate company-wide change, promoting flexibility and responsiveness

  • Employed Design Thinking approaches to support project development focusing on user-centric digital innovation and creative problem-solving

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020
6 years
Germany

Senior Management Consultant

MHP – A Porsche Company

  • Conceptualized, analyzed, and managed digital use cases for OEMs, including business case calculations, software-based data modeling, and network analysis

  • Developed a platform strategy for third-party integration of data-driven business models and established guidelines for data handling at OEMs

  • Managed projects for two AI vehicle prototypes and formulated an agile, user-centric digital product development process for commercial vehicle manufacturers

  • Promoted agility and digital business modeling methodologies; served as Design Thinking and Agile Trainer at the MHP Academy

  • Conducted gamification workshops (LEGO + SCRUM, LEGO Smart City) to enhance learning and engagement

  • Created new data-driven business opportunities between car manufacturers and various industries through scouting and data use case management

  • Developed IoT data strategies for third-party integration and contributed to open innovation projects including platform and API strategy development

  • Led Scrum teams for data-driven in-car services and technology scouting for automotive OEMs and mobility providers

  • Refined digital product development processes for OEMs and supported change management through workshops, presentations, and training courses

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year
Japan

Procurement Strategy & Supplier Development

Daimler AG

  • Managed procurement projects focusing on supplier scouting and development
  • Developed methodologies for country-specific research to identify potential markets for vehicle part sourcing
  • Conducted macro and micro-level analysis of emerging markets to inform strategic procurement decisions
  • Performed internal surveys and analysis to assess and optimize procurement department workload and efficiency
Jan 2005 - Dec 2014
10 years
Berlin, Germany

DJ & Event Manager

Self-employed

  • International DJ for clubs, events, weddings, and festivals with 50-100 bookings per year
  • Managed event conception, planning, and execution for 2-5 events per year with up to 1000 guests each

Summary

An accomplished professional in digital transformation, innovation & sales.

I specialize in building digital ventures, supporting digital change projects through a blend of classic and agile methodologies focusing on the implementation of digital innovations, data-driven business models, and the development of platform ecosystems.

I am a user-centric entrepreneur dedicated to inspiring, leading, developing, and selling.

Skills

  • Support Change Projects & Apply Classic And Agile Methods & Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Okr, Safe, Waterfall)
  • Implement Digital Innovations, Data-driven Business Models, And Digital Products In The Automotive Sector
  • Develop Platform Ecosystems And Data-driven Business Models
  • Use Design Thinking For User-centered Process Design
  • Develop Business Model Strategies For The Automotive Sector, Public Sector, And Regulated Private Industries

Languages

German
Native
Kurdish
Native
English
Advanced
Arabic
Intermediate
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2007 - Jun 2014

Technische Universität Berlin

Diploma Engineer, Industrial Engineering (Civil Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management) · Industrial Engineering (Civil Engineering, Technology & Innovation Management) · Berlin, Germany

Certifications & licenses

DIN standardization expert - Basics of cross-standardization in companies and internal standardization work - Module 1

German Institute for Expert

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