Matthias Geis - Requirements Engineer and Test Manager

Q: Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Palma, Spain .

Q: What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Requirements Engineer and Test Manager .

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

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Freelancer .

Q: Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Retail . Matthias also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations . Matthias also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Project Management , and Supply Chain Management .

Q: Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Retail , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

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

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Palma, Spain

Experience

Mar 2024 - Present

2 years

Requirements Engineer and Test Manager

Work packages in requirements engineering, documentation, administration, support, and testing/quality assurance
Facilitation of stakeholder workshops, gathering requirements and additional information
Collecting information through system archaeology and stakeholder interviews
End-to-end requirements engineering
Conceptual work to prepare requirements (UML, tables, etc.)
Defining acceptance criteria for requirements
Defining test cases and test steps based on acceptance criteria
Test management, execution, and documentation
Working with agile methods (user stories, sprints, Kanban) and test management (Zephyr for Jira)

Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

5 months

Business Analyst

Analyzing data flows, business processes, and cost structures in the used car market in European countries
Communicating with stakeholders at all levels in the European context
Analyzing and preselecting suitable technical partners for use case implementation
Creating business cases to support board decisions

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Migration & Change Manager

Independently learning the company's specific agile SAFe configuration
Collaborating with the product owner to define and develop SAFe features for PI planning
Clarifying project progress and impediments in the daily Scrum
Refining and prioritizing backlog items and change requests
Developing the roadmap and ensuring the timeline is met
Assisting with cost and resource planning
Preparing presentations for management
Process analysis, standardization, and optimization in Jira and Confluence
Developing the roll-out plan for data and user migration
Monitoring all process steps, deadlines, and milestones
Stakeholder analysis, management, and communication with the management level, migration candidates, and the development team
Conducting live training sessions and providing training videos
Creating and updating documentation in the onboarding portal
Risk analysis and ongoing risk mitigation
Regular project reporting to the PO, PM, solution management, and business owner

Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

5 years

Business Analyst and Project Manager

Introducing new processes and optimizing existing ones
Planning and conducting workshops with relevant stakeholders
Designing and implementing projects
Creating and evaluating reports
Setting up an online store and implementing logistics and production processes
Advising on financing, crowdfunding, and brand presence

Sep 2018 - Present

7 years 6 months

Business Analyst

Freelancer

Demand management / requirements analysis
Change management
Identifying growth opportunities and process improvements
Developing new business areas
Applying agile methods (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, epic and user story definition, product backlog maintenance)
Planning and conducting workshops and training
Stakeholder management
IT project management

Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

4 years 7 months

Managing Director and COO

Campusjäger GmbH

Development of a scalable business model
Definition and communication of the product vision
Building and leading a team of over 50 employees
Requirements gathering and definition for the in-house developed online marketplace
Coordination of all stakeholders (development team, departments, customers)
Implementation of a CRM tool including API interface definitions
Introduction of agile structures (Daily Scrum, Lean Startup, OKR management framework)
Establishment and continuous optimization of all operational processes
Creation of KPI dashboards using SQL queries
Financial planning and controlling
Building a customer base of 1000+ clients (EnBW, Lenovo, Stihl, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, L-Bank)

Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

2 years

Business Development, Coaching & Mentoring

Optimization of a CRM system
Creation of complex reports for more efficient analysis of company data
Analysis and evaluation of new business ideas
Development of a website based on WordPress and HTML
Planning, execution, and evaluation of events

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Software Development

Project planning and implementation of software projects
Development of a coding standards validator plug-in for the Eclipse IDE
Working with API interfaces (REST, XML, JSON)
Further development of an Android app for private accommodation bookings
Project presentation at executive level

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 Information Technology (15 years), Professional Services (5.5 years), Retail (5 years), Tourism (2 years), and Automotive (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Retail

Tourism

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 Product Development (14 years), Information Technology (10.5 years), Strategy (9.5 years), Project Management (9.5 years), Operations (9.5 years), and Supply Chain Management (5 years).

Product Development

Information Technology

Strategy

Project Management

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Skills

General Skills

Traditional Project Management Methods
Agile Project Management Methods
Tools And Processes In Pm
Change Management And Hybrid Pm
Conflict Resolution, Communication, Team Building
Strong Communication Skills
Leadership Skills
Analytical Thinking And Problem-solving Skills
Ability To Work Independently And High Self-motivation
Strong It Affinity
Facilitation Skills

Tools And Frameworks

Jira
Confluence
Miro
Lucidchart
Hubspot
Asana
Trello
Slack
Ms Office 365
Power Bi
Scrum
Safe
Agile
Okr
Lean
Bpmn
Uml
Html
Css
Sql
Vba
Java
Svn
Relational Databases
Rest
Json
Xml
Google Analytics
Photoshop
Illustrator

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science · Industrial Engineering and Management · Karlsruhe, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Project Management Expert

Profile

Created

September 2023

Last Update

October 2025

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Where is Matthias based?

Matthias is based in Palma, Spain.

What languages does Matthias speak?

Matthias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Matthias have?

Matthias has at least 15 years of experience. During this time, Matthias has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Matthias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Matthias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Matthias would be well-suited for roles such as: Requirements Engineer and Test Manager, Business Analyst, Migration & Change Manager.

What is Matthias's latest experience?

Matthias's most recent position is Requirements Engineer and Test Manager.

What companies has Matthias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Matthias has worked for Freelancer.

Which industries is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Retail. Matthias also has some experience in Tourism and Hospitality and Automotive.

Which business areas is Matthias most experienced in?

Matthias is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Operations. Matthias also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management.

Which industries has Matthias worked in recently?

Matthias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Matthias worked in recently?

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

What is Matthias's education?

Matthias holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.

Does Matthias have any certificates?

Matthias has 1 certificate: Project Management Expert.

What is the availability of Matthias?

Matthias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Matthias?

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