Kai Birkenbusch - Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time)

Q: Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Kai speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years . Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time) at Freelance CPQ Consultant .

Q: What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for Freelance CPQ Consultant , Trützschler Group SE , Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG , Sabbatical , and Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (Parking Solutions) .

Q: Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Customer Service . Kai also has some experience in Sales .

Q: Which industries has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Kai worked in recently?

Kai has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Sales .

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Cologne, Germany

Experience

May 2025 - Present

10 months

Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time)

Freelance CPQ Consultant

Independent CPQ consulting for a portfolio of industrial manufacturers, including Scheidt & Bachmann, Trützschler Group SE, and Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH (Schunk Group)
Full project coverage: requirements analysis, concept, system design, implementation, testing, and international go-live support
Deep integration work with SAP ECC (material master replication, SD document creation, material creation, general APICONNECT and other web service interfaces)
Process consulting: analysis and optimization of internal quoting processes for sales and management
Knowledge transfer/coaching and pair programming to strengthen internal team skills

Nov 2022 - Apr 2025

2 years 6 months

Freelance CPQ Consultant (Part-Time)

Freelance CPQ Consultant

Scheidt & Bachmann: ongoing CPQ support for Parking Solutions and Signalling Systems
Weiss Klimatechnik GmbH / Schunk Group (from summer 2024): SAP integration, feature development and debugging, identifying improvement opportunities with direct presentations to decision-makers

Nov 2022 - Apr 2025

2 years 6 months

Software Architect & CPQ Developer

Trützschler Group SE

Developed the Camos CPQ solution (camos.Quotation 13.3) with Microsoft Dynamics CRM integration
Customized and continuously enhanced the platform in close cooperation with internal and external sales, IT, and management

Oct 2022 - Nov 2022

2 months

Software Developer

Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG

Maintained the existing camos.Selling solution (predecessor of camos.Quotation)
Prepared the introduction of Eplan Engineering Center Professional

Aug 2022 - Sep 2022

2 months

Sabbatical — Travel & Personal Development

Sabbatical

Bike trip from Lake Constance to Rome: building physical fitness and learning basic Italian
Independent exploration of western Cuba: gaining new perspective on culture, resilience, and daily life in a country shaped by communism

Oct 2017 - Aug 2022

4 years 11 months

Software Architect & CPQ Developer

Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (Parking Solutions)

Lead architect for the full replacement and redesign of an internationally used quoting tool: migrated camos.Quotation 6.0 to 12.8 across multiple countries
Seconded to Signalling Systems from February 2021: built a quoting solution (camos.Quotation 13.4) from scratch
Designed the integration architecture for all SAP interfaces including API Connect, internal web services, master data replication, and quote and order creation via SAP ECC
Technical trusted advisor at decision-making level: challenged existing approaches and presented alternatives directly to stakeholders

Nov 2013 - Sep 2017

3 years 11 months

Consultant — Engineering Center One & Engineering Center Professional

EPLAN Software & Service GmbH & Co. KG

Delivered presentations, on-site installations, and customer trainings across various industries
Standardized and customized customer circuit diagrams for automated schematic generation
Developed initial modules, libraries, and front ends
Created requirements and system specifications

Oct 2009 - Oct 2013

4 years 1 month

Software Developer — International Product Configurator with camos

nkt cables GmbH

Developed an international product configurator for cables and cable assemblies with an SAP interface based on camos.CAPP
Created generators for cables, metal ropes, and assemblies including assembly instructions and costing in camos.Develop
Defined and programmed system specifications at the nkt Group level
Conducted employee training

Oct 2007 - Sep 2009

2 years

Software Developer — Embedded Systems

DEUTA Werke GmbH

Co-developed and enhanced train components

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 Manufacturing (14 years) and Information Technology (4 years).

Manufacturing

Information Technology

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 Product Development (17.5 years), Information Technology (14 years), Customer Service (4 years), and Sales (3.5 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Customer Service

Sales

Summary

Senior CPQ Consultant | Camos CPQ Specialist

Over 15 years of experience in developing and implementing industrial CPQ solutions. Focus areas: end-to-end architecture based on Camos CPQ, SAP integration (ECC, APICONNECT), and optimizing quoting and pricing processes. Strong expertise in technical consulting, project management, and working with cross-functional teams in engineering-driven companies.

Skills

Cpq Platform: Camos Cpq (Camos.develop V8+, Camos.quotation, Camos.capp, Camos.selling)
Erp Integration: Sap Ecc, Apiconnect, Sd Documents, Material Master, Web Service Interfaces
Crm Integration: Microsoft Dynamics Crm
Plm / Engineering: Eplan Engineering Center One & Professional
Programming: Camos.develop, Eec, Ansi C, C++, C#, Java, Delphi, Vba
Web & Data: Html/css, Javascript, Php, Xml, Json, Sql, General Rest Apis
Tools: Ms Sql Server, Soapui, Vmware, Eclipse, Ms Visual Studio, N8n
Ai & Automation: Ai Workflow Development (N8n, Chatgpt, Claude, Gemini)
Operating Systems: Windows, Ubuntu/linux

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2004 - Sep 2007

DHBW Mannheim

Dipl.-Ing. (BA) · Information Technology — Engineering Informatics · Mannheim, Germany · 1.5 (very good)

Oct 2000 - Jun 2004

Werner-von-Siemens Vocational College

General technical college entrance qualification + state-certified electrotechnical assistant · Germany

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Kai based?

Kai is based in Cologne, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Kai speak?

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

How many years of experience does Kai have?

Kai has at least 18 years of experience. During this time, Kai has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Kai may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Kai be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Kai would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time), Freelance CPQ Consultant (Part-Time), Software Architect & CPQ Developer.

What is Kai's latest experience?

Kai's most recent position is Freelance CPQ Consultant (Full-Time) at Freelance CPQ Consultant.

What companies has Kai worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Kai has worked for Freelance CPQ Consultant, Trützschler Group SE, Reifenhäuser GmbH & Co. KG, Sabbatical, and Scheidt & Bachmann GmbH (Parking Solutions).

Which industries is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Kai most experienced in?

Kai is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Customer Service. Kai also has some experience in Sales.