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Jan (Christian) Rode

Freelance External Consultant

Jan Rode
Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Freelance External Consultant

Possehl Online Solutions

  • E-commerce: Integration of product, customer, and invoice data into a new shop environment
  • Mechanical engineering: facilitation, Scrum, close collaboration with developers and the Product Owner
Mar 2022 - May 2023
1 year 3 months

Project Manager

Vaillant GmbH

  • Intranet: further development with cross-functional teams: HR, IT, communications, infrastructure
  • User story maps: developing new requirements, implementation in close collaboration with IT
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022
7 months

Project Coordinator

HAW Hamburg

  • Coordinator for a Horizon Europe proposal in the areas of food safety/IT
  • 35 partners from eleven countries, €10 million project volume, on-time completion of a 60-page proposal
Jan 2018 - May 2021
3 years 5 months

Innovation Project Manager

Logistik-Initiative Hamburg

  • Project management for blockchain and drone projects
  • Scouting of 500+ national and international startups
  • Networking with science and research
  • Planning and moderation of an innovation event
Apr 2010 - Present
15 years 11 months

Freelance

Der Medienlotse

  • Selected clients: Agencies (JungVonMatt, DDB Tribal, fuse OMD, DEFACTO, faktor 3), Corporations (VW, Edeka, Sportfive, Deutsche Post DHL), Startups (fastbill, &make), IT (Chainstep, Consider IT), Funding (Consider IT)
Jan 2009 - Dec 2010
2 years

PR Consultant

Sauer & Staudacher Kommunikation

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years

Marketing Officer

Autovison GmbH

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 Advertising (17 years), Information Technology (16 years), Professional Services (16 years), Transportation (3.5 years), Manufacturing (2.5 years), and Automotive (2 years).

Advertising
Information Technology
Professional Services
Transportation
Manufacturing
Automotive

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 (19 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Research and Development (4 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), and Human Resources (1 year).

Marketing
Project Management
Research and Development
Information Technology
Human Resources

Skills

  • Empathy
  • Sense Of Responsibility
  • Teamwork
  • Reflectiveness
  • Creativity

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

University of Hanover

PhD, magna cum laude · Historical Seminar · Hanover, Germany

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

University of Bristol

Bristol, United Kingdom

Oct 1998 - Jun 2004

University of Hanover

M.A., History and Political Science · History and Political Science · Hanover, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Project Management Professional

pmi.org

Responsible Innovator

RWTH Aachen

Product Owner

scrum.org

Scrum Master

scrum.org

Cryptocurrencies/Blockchain

University of Nicosia

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Where is Jan based?

Jan is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does Jan speak?

Jan speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Jan have?

Jan has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Jan has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Jan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Jan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Jan would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance External Consultant, Project Manager, Project Coordinator.

What is Jan's latest experience?

Jan's most recent position is Freelance External Consultant at Possehl Online Solutions.

What companies has Jan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Jan has worked for Possehl Online Solutions, Vaillant GmbH, HAW Hamburg, Logistik-Initiative Hamburg, and Der Medienlotse.

Which industries is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in industries like Advertising, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Jan also has some experience in Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Jan most experienced in?

Jan is most experienced in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Research and Development (R&D). Jan also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Human Resources (HR).

Which industries has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Advertising, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Jan worked in recently?

Jan has recently worked in business areas like Marketing, Project Management, and Research and Development (R&D).

What is Jan's education?

Jan holds a Doctorate in Historical Seminar from University of Hanover and a Master in History and Political Science from University of Hanover.

Does Jan have any certificates?

Jan has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Project Management Professional, Responsible Innovator, and Product Owner.

What is the availability of Jan?

Jan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Jan?

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

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