Nicole Breyer - Product Lead

Q: Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months . Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Product Lead at myterial GmbH .

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

In recent years, Nicole has worked for myterial GmbH , celebrate Apps GmbH , and Sixt SE .

Q: Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Project Management , and Information Technology (IT) . Nicole also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Oct 2022 - Oct 2023

1 year 1 month

Munich, Germany

Product Lead

myterial GmbH

Prepared and accompanied the launch of the product with a team of 5 full-stack developers and 1 UX/UI designer
Defined the product roadmap, conducted market research, and analyzed user feedback to drive product discovery and ideation
Managed the product development process in a Scrum framework, ensuring the product met business goals
Oversaw recruitment of an internal PM, a tech lead, and a UX/UI designer by creating user cases and conducting interviews
Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to ensure product success
Technology: web-app based on Nuxt.js, Strapi, and Nest.js
Team size: 5 full-stack developers, 1 UX/UI designer

Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

6 months

Senior Product Manager - AI Print Products

celebrate Apps GmbH

Owned the entire product management for AI print products for React Native app
Focused on converting community users into customers buying AI print products
Conducted product discovery through user interviews, user surveys, fake door tests, and data-driven decision making
Technology: React Native (Android and iOS)
Team size: 5 developers, 1 UX/UI designer

Jun 2019 - Feb 2022

2 years 9 months

Senior Product Owner

Sixt SE

Acted as senior product owner for Sixt mobile and web applications
Employed Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and used tools like Jira, Miro, Figma, Amplitude, Intercom, and Strapi
Led mobile development for native Android and iOS apps
Team size: 4 developers, 1 QA, 1 UX/UI designer
Technology: Native app (Android and iOS), web app (Vue.js)

Jun 2015 - Jan 2018

2 years 8 months

Germany

Project Manager Interactive / Product Manager

Vectorform GmbH

Executed innovative B2B software projects in augmented reality, virtual reality, and human-machine interaction
Managed full project lifecycle with Agile methods from handover through requirements gathering to final software release
Led international interdisciplinary teams of up to 10 members, including design, development, and quality assurance
Optimized internal processes in an Agile software development environment and facilitated Agile methodologies
Handled resource planning, project budget monitoring, and other project management responsibilities
Served as Jira and Confluence site administrator and took on product manager roles in various customer projects
Team size: up to 10 developers, up to 4 designers

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 (4 years) and Automotive (2.5 years).

Information Technology

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 (7 years), Project Management (3.5 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Quality Assurance (2.5 years), and Marketing (0.5 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Marketing

Summary

With eight years of dynamic experience leading product teams across diverse industries, I offer a proven track record of strategic innovation and cross-functional collaboration.

My expertise includes market research, product lifecycle management, and leadership, resulting in successful product launches and increased profitability.

I've navigated tech startups, established enterprises, and consumer-focused companies, cultivating adaptability and agility.

My commitment to mentoring and team growth further strengthens my leadership capabilities. I'm excited to leverage my extensive experience to drive your organization's product success.

Skills

Fast Ramp Up Time And Onboarding
Delivery
Product Roadmapping
Discovery
Product Launch
Recruiting
Product Discovery Incl. Fake Door Tests, User Interviews, Surveys Etc.
Apps: Native (Ios And Android), React Native (Ios And Android), Web App (Vue.js)
Tools: Jira, Miro, Figma, Amplitude, Intercom, Strapi
Agile Development (Scrum, Kanban)
Mobile Development For Native Apps (Android And Ios)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Sep 2012 - Aug 2013

UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School

Master of Science in iBusiness, Innovation through ICT · iBusiness · Dublin, Ireland · 2:1 (GPA: 3.58)

Sep 2009 - Feb 2010

Universidad de Málaga

Business Sciences (Business Administration) · Málaga, Spain

Oct 2007 - Mar 2012

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

B.A. Business Administration and E-Business · Business Administration and E-Business · Lüneburg, Germany · 2,0/B (Bachelor Thesis)

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®)

Scrum Alliance

Kanban System Design (KMP I)

Kanban University

Introduction To Interactive Programming In Python (Part1)

RICE University

Information And Storage Management (ISM)

EMC Education Services

ITIL Foundation V3

PEOPLECERT

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2025

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Where is Nicole based?

Nicole is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Nicole speak?

Nicole speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Nicole have?

Nicole has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Nicole has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Nicole may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Nicole be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Nicole would be well-suited for roles such as: Product Lead, Senior Product Manager - AI Print Products, Senior Product Owner.

What is Nicole's latest experience?

Nicole's most recent position is Product Lead at myterial GmbH.

What companies has Nicole worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Nicole has worked for myterial GmbH, celebrate Apps GmbH, and Sixt SE.

Which industries is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Automotive.

Which business areas is Nicole most experienced in?

Nicole is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Information Technology (IT). Nicole also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Marketing.

Which industries has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Nicole worked in recently?

Nicole has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Nicole's education?

Nicole holds a Doctorate in Science of Sports and Romance Studies (Spanish) from Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, a Master in iBusiness from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a Bachelor in Business Administration and E-Business from Leuphana Universität Lüneburg.

Does Nicole have any certificates?

Nicole has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO®), Kanban System Design (KMP I), and Introduction To Interactive Programming In Python (Part1).

What is the availability of Nicole?

Nicole is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Nicole?

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