Jan Hanken
Product Lead
Experience
Product Lead
GoDEAP.ai
- Leading the development of a virtual data scientist platform designed for business professionals, students, and SMEs.
Product Manager and Head of Business Development
Claire Security
- Contributing to the advancement of an AI-powered security platform that offers autonomous threat detection and response, helping organizations strengthen their security posture and mitigate risks.
Program Design Manager & Head of Mentorship
ARC Startup Accelerator
Co-initiating and designing Cambodia's first truly international startup accelerator program.
Giving crucial input on the program's design.
Connecting with mentors and engaging with new partners.
Partner
Clairechains Consulting
Established and leading a company providing a complete, enterprise-ready AI technology stack.
Specializes in autonomous security with a 24/7 AI-powered Security Operations Center for real-time threat detection and response.
Offers custom kernel development, advanced reasoning models, and production-ready HPC infrastructure to deliver comprehensive AI solutions from silicon to software.
Co-Founder & CEO
ChainsAtlas Pte. Ltd.
Spearheading a venture to revolutionize blockchain interoperability and on-chain AI automation.
Directing the overall company strategy, technology vision, and global business development for a cross-chain, decentralized network.
Agile Coach / Scrum Master
EnBW (Major Utility Company)
- Led the introduction of Agile methods (Scrum, LeSS, SAFe) and established three Scrum teams for a group-wide Cyber Security Center, coaching 18 team members and stakeholders.
Interim Product Owner
EnBW (Major Utility Company)
Drove the agile transformation of an infrastructure team into a software-driven development unit for a Software Defined Data Center.
Filled the initial product backlog and prioritized items.
Agile Coach
Randstad (International HR Corporation)
Spearheaded the introduction of Kanban for an IT Security department.
Defined advanced workflow structures, KPIs, and board processes.
Product Manager
Tilia/Diehl and idatase
Directed the development of a Big Data/IoT platform based on Netlume.
Oversaw architectural planning, budget, requirements engineering, and communication with stakeholders.
Scrum Master & Data Analyst
Randstad
Served as a scrum master and test manager for sales gamification and medical booking projects.
Coordinated and moderated Scrum rituals.
Planned and executed tests and performed initial evaluations of app KPIs.
Project Coordination & Agile Coaching
Radiomedicum
Introduced a structured Scrum methodology and made performance KPIs measurable for long-term forecasting.
Coordinated stakeholders from two different companies and managed the integration of other suppliers.
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (4 years), Professional Services (3 years), Healthcare (2 years), and Utilities (1 year).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Project Management (5 years), Product Development (4.5 years), Information Technology (4 years), Sales (3 years), Research and Development (3 years), and Strategy (3 years).
Summary
As a visionary and entrepreneurial Product Manager with over two decades of experience, I specialize in transforming complex technologies like AI, Blockchain, IoT, and Big Data into market-ready products. With a proven track record of founding and scaling international tech ventures, I excel at bridging the gap between technical development teams and strategic business objectives. I have successfully guided products from initial concept and market analysis through agile development to global launch, consistently delivering value to users and stakeholders. My experience as an alumnus of prestigious accelerators like Techstars and Tenity and as a co-founder of the ARC Startup Accelerator has honed my ability to build high-performing teams and drive innovation in competitive environments.
Skills
Product Strategy & Vision: Developing Product Roadmaps, Conducting Market Analysis, Defining Product-market Fit, And Establishing Kpis To Guide Development And Measure Success.
Agile & Scrum Mastery: Expertly Managing The Entire Agile Lifecycle As A Product Owner And Scrum Master. This Includes Creating And Prioritizing Product Backlogs, Defining User Stories, Moderating Sprint Planning And Retrospectives, And Coaching Teams In Scrum, Kanban, Less, And Safe Methodologies.
Execution & Delivery: Leading Cross-functional Teams And Ensuring Clear Communication With All Stakeholders, From Developers To C-level Executives. I Am Experienced In Managing Budgets, Resources, And Project Timelines To Ensure On-time Delivery.
Technical Product Management: Deep-diving Into Complex Technical Domains, Including Architecting Big Data/iot Platforms, Defining Requirements For Iiot Solutions, And Managing Products In The Cybersecurity Space.
Methodologies: Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Less, Safe, Ai Automation
Domains: Ai/machine Learning, Blockchain, Iot/iiot, Big Data, It Security, Fintech
Tools: Jira, Azure Devops, Confluence, Miro, Gitlab, Slack, Gsuite, Make.com, N8n
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