Rainer Tolksdorf - Managing Director

Q: Where is Rainer based?

Rainer is based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Rainer speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Rainer have?

Rainer has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Rainer has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months . Note that Rainer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rainer's latest experience?

Rainer's most recent position is Managing Director at Tolksdorf.digital GmbH .

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

In recent years, Rainer has worked for Tolksdorf.digital GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Transportation and Logistics , and Professional Services . Rainer also has some experience in Construction and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Sales , and Information Technology (IT) . Rainer also has some experience in Product Development , Business Intelligence , and Strategy and Planning .

Q: Which industries has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Project Management .

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Kreuzlingen, Switzerland

Experience

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years 1 month

Managing Director

Tolksdorf.digital GmbH

Independent consulting for digital transformation, quick checks and business case development
Delivered systems and digital engineering, Industry 4.0, workflow & AI agents
Implemented digital sales and service solutions, SME open source introduction, data migration, hosting and maintenance of customer IT systems
Applied methods: Lean Innovation, ISO 9001:2015, Scrum; managed teams of 2–80 people and project volumes up to 22 million USD

Feb 2017 - Jul 2018

1 year 6 months

COO

Fela Management AG

Managed management consulting and business development functions
Led interdisciplinary engineering, manufacturing and service projects for SBB, transport associations, security services and construction groups

Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

1 year 1 month

E-Trainer

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin

Provided e-training in project management methodology
Contributed to foundation of Tolksdorf.digital through instructional programs

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

7 months

Consultant

Octopoda Cons. GmbH

Consulted on mobile solutions and SAP Business One implementations
Delivered digital marketing and CRM integration services

Apr 2015 - Sep 2015

6 months

Sales Director (Interim)

In-gmbh

Directed sales for in-house IoT business platform
Managed interim sales team and developed go-to-market strategy

May 2012 - Mar 2015

2 years 11 months

Sales Director

proaxia consulting group ag

Led sales for SAP, CRM and service management solutions
Developed business strategy and managed key accounts
Coordinated sales development and marketing activities

Jun 2010 - May 2012

2 years

Sales Manager Business

SolvAxis AG

Sold ERP solutions and drove business development
Engaged in customer requirements analysis and solution design

Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

8 months

Senior Account Manager

adesso Schweiz AG

Managed accounts for IT engineering services
Developed business cases and customer relationships in Swiss market

Mar 2006 - Aug 2009

3 years 6 months

Sales Manager & Project Manager

Noser Engineering AG

Established solution business with reference customers
Drove IT product development in telematics, service and fleet management
Managed projects in warehouse and intralogistics

Nov 2003 - Dec 2005

2 years 2 months

Head of Mobile Solutions Competence Center

Rodata AG

Built and expanded Mobile Solution Competence Center
Delivered mobile warehouse management solutions
Led team for mobile solution development and support

Jul 1999 - Oct 2003

4 years 4 months

Project Manager, Programmer, Product Manager Mobile Warehouse Management Solutions

ICS Identcode Systeme AG

Developed mobile solutions integrated with SAP
Managed product lifecycle for mobile warehouse management solutions
Coordinated programming and technical implementation

Sep 1990 - Jun 1999

8 years 10 months

Project Manager, Proposal Manager, Sales Representative

Siemens Postautomatisierung

Led interdisciplinary Identification Code Sorting System project for United States Postal Service from research phase to production and service project valued at 22 Mi0 USD
Managed project planning, stakeholder coordination and execution for parcel and letter sorting systems in US and Canada

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 (22.5 years), Transportation (15.5 years), Professional Services (11 years), Construction (1.5 years), and Education (1 year).

Information Technology

Transportation

Professional Services

Construction

Education

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 Project Management (24.5 years), Sales (19.5 years), Information Technology (13 years), Product Development (10 years), Business Intelligence (6 years), and Strategy (4.5 years).

Project Management

Sales

Information Technology

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Strategy

Summary

With pragmatic methods, courage, and openness to people, business, and technology, boldly master innovation and transformation and share know-how.

Timeboxed Digital Innovation Engineering and experience

Binding targets with verifiable results over time
Linking project work with change management
Planning based on daily operations, business context, projects, and goals
Minimizing risk, effort, and costs
Independent, goal-oriented effectiveness

Faster to the goal

Proven tools + methods avoid costly learning curves
Reliable methodology from agreements, Lean Innovation, ISO 9001:2015, Scrum
Trustworthy know-how transfer + transparency
Combining practice with thematic curiosity and best practices
Business IT competence (AI, SAP, Open Source, Microsoft, Siemens Valor VPP)

Innovation and digital solutions with heart, SME and IT practice

20+ years of experience in digital transformation, digital innovation engineering
Step-by-step transformation for SMEs with leadership skills
Project management
Systems + digital engineering

Skills

Business It And Project Expertise For Digital Innovation / Business It, Interdisciplinary Projects, Pioneering Projects, And Stabilizing And Harmonizing Crisis Projects
Lean Innovation, Iso 9001:2015, Scrum
Project Volumes Up To 22 Million Usd And Team Sizes From 2 To About 80 People
Sme Open Source Package
Workflow & Integration: N8n & Ai Agents
Collaboration: Nextcloud / Talk, Sharepoint / Teams
Erp/crm: Sap, Odoo Open Source, Zoho
Csm: Odoo, Wordpress, Squarespace
Web Analytics: Plausible, Matomo, Google, Microsoft
Industry 4.0: Siemens Valor Vpp / Npi, Internet Of Things
Mobile Solutions (Auto-id): Intralogistics, Sales, Service, Warehouse
Passenger Information Systems, Intermodal Transport Control System (Itcs)
Method Expertise In The Impulse Phase And Quick Checks: Mapping Value Streams And Aligning The Current State With Goals
Engagement Phase: Innovation And Ai Domain Mentoring, Workshops
Transformation: Digital Innovation, Sales/service Management, Process Optimization, Support For Iso 9001:2015 Quality Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Professional qualification · Gas and water installer / sheet metal worker

RWU Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten - University of Applied Sciences

Dipl. Eng. (FH) · Physical Engineering · Weingarten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Change Management – OpenLearn

OpenLearn

Microsoft SharePoint Certified Group Owner

Endress+Hauser Flowtec AG

Project Management – methodology and tools (cf. IPMA Level B)

Internal Quality Management Representative DIN EN ISO 9001:2015

SAP Certificates

Scrum Product Owner Open

E-Trainer Certificate

Quadriga Hochschule Berlin

Certificate in Communication with Top Executives

Profile

Created

June 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Rainer based?

Rainer is based in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland.

What languages does Rainer speak?

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

How many years of experience does Rainer have?

Rainer has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Rainer has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 9 months. Note that Rainer may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rainer be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rainer would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, COO, E-Trainer.

What is Rainer's latest experience?

Rainer's most recent position is Managing Director at Tolksdorf.digital GmbH.

What companies has Rainer worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rainer has worked for Tolksdorf.digital GmbH.

Which industries is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Transportation and Logistics, and Professional Services. Rainer also has some experience in Construction and Education.

Which business areas is Rainer most experienced in?

Rainer is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Sales, and Information Technology (IT). Rainer also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Strategy and Planning.

Which industries has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Rainer worked in recently?

Rainer has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Project Management.

What is Rainer's education?

Rainer holds a Bachelor in Physical Engineering from RWU Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten - University of Applied Sciences.

Does Rainer have any certificates?

Rainer has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Change Management – OpenLearn, Microsoft SharePoint Certified Group Owner, and Project Management – methodology and tools (cf. IPMA Level B).

What is the availability of Rainer?

Rainer is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Rainer?

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