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Martin (Ing. Di(fh) M.sc. Mba Firse) Rosenberger

Interim CTO

Martin Rosenberger
Sankt Marienkirchen bei Schärding, Austria

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years

Interim CTO

  • Took over CTO responsibilities in a technology company with approximately 50 employees after majority acquisition by a new investor
  • Turned around product development by defining and focusing on product strategy and goals
  • Prioritized projects by business value and reduced the number of parallel development projects
  • Introduced critical chain project management (CCPM) and portfolio management methodologies
Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

Advisory board

AI Startup

  • Advising on business, product and strategy
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
2 years

Critical Project Management

  • Represented and replaced the project manager during the critical phase of the project and achieved a turnaround through transparent communication and coordination of all stakeholders
  • Managed backlog, software development, implementation and testing
  • Developed and implemented a new functionality that enabled the client to achieve cost savings of up to 30%
Jan 2013 - Present
13 years 2 months

Managing Director

optiserv GmbH

  • Technology consulting for investors in the railway industry and in DAS technology
  • Coaching development teams in the design and certification of safety products for rail
  • Conducting technical assessments as part of certification processes
  • Providing external perspective in product development and support in business model creation and product ideation
  • Acting as interim manager or project leader during absences of incumbent roles; project leader for automation in logistics for a major German automobile manufacturer
  • Mentoring executives in technology companies
Jan 1998 - Dec 2022
25 years

Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH

  • Development (1998-01-01 to 2000-12-31): Responsible for development of a sensor for Deutsche Bahn
  • Head of Customer Support (2001-01-01 to 2004-12-31): Built the department, oversaw test installations during approval, managed global customer service and commissioning support
  • Technical Sales Manager (2005-01-01 to 2007-12-31): Responsible for sales in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia, as well as global technical support
  • Head of International Sales (2008-01-01 to 2010-12-31): Managed sales for countries in Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia and global technical support; project manager for CENELEC development projects covering technical and commercial aspects
  • Director Product Management (2011-01-01 to 2019-12-31): Responsible for product strategy, development projects and contracts
  • CTO (2019-01-01 to 2022-12-31): Responsible for global strategic technical topics, R&D and IPR

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing (25 years), Automotive (13 years), Professional Services (13 years), Telecommunication (13 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Manufacturing
Automotive
Professional Services
Telecommunication
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 (28 years), Project Management (28 years), Strategy (28 years), Customer Service (25 years), Operations (25 years), and Research and Development (25 years).

Product Development
Project Management
Strategy
Customer Service
Operations
Research and Development

Skills

  • Strategic Thinking, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Quick Learner, Solution-oriented, Railway Signaling Technology
  • Firse (Fellow Of The Institution Of Railway Signal Engineers)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2019 - Jun 2023

LIMAK JKU Austrian Business School

MBA for Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship · Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship · Linz, Austria

Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

Fachhochschule Wels

Plant Engineering · Wels, Austria

Oct 2004 - Jun 2007

Fachhochschule Wels

Mechatronics and Business · Wels, Austria

...and 3 more

Certifications & licenses

FIRSE

Institution Of Railway Signal Engineers

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Where is Martin based?

Martin is based in Sankt Marienkirchen bei Schärding, Austria.

What languages does Martin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Martin have?

Martin has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Martin has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 7 months. Note that Martin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Martin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Martin would be well-suited for roles such as: Interim CTO, Advisory board, Critical Project Management.

What is Martin's latest experience?

Martin's most recent position is Interim CTO.

What companies has Martin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Martin has worked for AI Startup, optiserv GmbH, and Frauscher Sensortechnik GmbH.

Which industries is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services. Martin also has some experience in Telecommunication and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Martin most experienced in?

Martin is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Martin also has some experience in Customer Service, Operations, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Martin worked in recently?

Martin has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Martin's education?

Martin holds a Master in Strategic Management and Corporate Entrepreneurship from LIMAK JKU Austrian Business School.

Does Martin have any certificates?

Martin has 1 certificate: FIRSE.

What is the availability of Martin?

Martin is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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