Darav (Dipl.-Ing.) Taha
COO & Co-Founder
Experience
COO & Co-Founder
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Media and Entertainment (10 years), Automotive (6 years), Education (4 years), Information Technology (4 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Retail (3 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (20 years), Marketing (12 years), Product Development (11 years), Information Technology (6 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Strategy (4 years).
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
Education
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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