Philip M.

Founder

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present
2 years 3 months
Berlin, Germany

Founder

Swastay

  • Defined and communicated the product vision and strategy, along with KPIs and OKRs for product development.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams using agile methods (Scrum, Kanban) to create dynamic and efficient environments.
  • Made data-driven decisions to speed up product development and achieve product-market fit.
Aug 2022 - Jul 2023
1 year
Berlin, Germany

Founder

Swish AI

  • Launched the project with an American school, leading the strategy and product concept, including interviewing teachers to understand their needs.
  • Built the entire app using low-code tools and integrated OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and LLM (Large Language Model) technologies for automated document and text processing.
May 2022 - Jul 2022
3 months
Berlin, Germany

Venture Developer / Product Manager

FoundersLane

  • Conducted quantitative surveys and qualitative user interviews to identify pain points.
  • Developed robust go-to-market strategies and roadmaps for successful product launches.
  • Translated visionary ideas into tangible product features and led their implementation.
  • Worked closely with engineering, marketing, and design teams to turn visionary ideas into products.
Aug 2019 - Apr 2022
2 years 9 months
Berlin, Germany

Founder

Deepatom

  • Developed and implemented AI-powered end-to-end solutions for logistics and manufacturing.
  • Led the system architecture, made hardware decisions for edge computing and cameras, and defined the software stack for scalable solutions.
  • Integrated IoT devices with the software for real-time data processing and automation.
  • Used machine learning and exploratory data analysis (EDA) to analyze historical production data and build automated optimization models.
  • Led product management for computer vision systems for visual quality control.
  • Supported major clients such as Istanbul Airport and Imerys.
Dec 2018 - May 2019
6 months
Berlin, Germany

Venture Developer & Machine Learning Researcher

Beam

  • Identified AI opportunities in logistics through thorough market research and stakeholder management.
  • Helped early-stage startup founders define product strategies to achieve product-market fit.
May 2017 - Apr 2018
1 year
Cape Town, South Africa

Data Scientist & Machine Learning Engineer

DataProphet

  • Trained and implemented machine learning models using Python, Pandas, and Scikit-learn for various industries.

  • Evaluated new AI products and feature ideas.

  • Contributed to innovation in manufacturing, pricing optimization, and customer service.

  • Collaborated with data engineers and business units to clarify requirements and ensure model deployment.

  • Zero Defect Project: Developed a predictive maintenance system to reduce production defects.

  • Insurance Fraud Detection System: Implemented classification models that increased detection rates.

  • AI Chatbot: Developed an NLP-based chatbot to automate customer service.

Jul 2016 - Oct 2016
4 months
Cape Town, South Africa

Project Manager

Sustainable Brands

  • Worked with brand innovators to shape the future of commerce.
  • Inspired and empowered business leaders to address social and environmental challenges.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 years
Cape Town, South Africa

Founder

YouMeHome

  • Ran an online store specializing in modern wooden furniture.
  • Achieved sustainable business growth with a team of 3.

Summary

Philip Montsho is an experienced product manager and founder with a solid background in app development, data science, and entrepreneurship. He has a proven track record of turning ideas into market-ready products.

With his experience in agile methods, user research, and market analysis, he specializes in creating product visions and strategies and promoting dynamic development processes.

His expertise also covers building AI solutions for logistics, manufacturing, and insurance, making him a valuable driver of innovation and growth, especially in automating claims processing.

Languages

German
Native
English
Native

Education

Feb 2012 - Dec 2015

University of Cape Town

Bachelor of Science · Mechanical Engineering · Cape Town, South Africa

German International School Pretoria

German Abitur · Pretoria, South Africa

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