Raphael Silberzahn
App Developer & Product Designer
Experience
App Developer & Product Designer
Independent
- Develops iOS applications using Xcode and SwiftUI as a member of the Apple Developer Program
- Builds MVPs for digital products combining AI-driven interfaces and user-centric design
- Creator of Famiva, a family-sharing and micro-donation app integrating Stripe Connect, Supabase, and Backblaze B2
- Manages secure data and payment management systems
Strategic Consultant & AI Systems Developer
Independent
- Designs AI-powered business systems combining structured databases, LLMs, and workflow automation
- Leads API development to integrate HR, CRM, and analytics systems
- Implemented UKG Ready platform integration for workforce data visibility
- Focus on ethical AI implementation, transparency, and GDPR compliance
Founder | Product & Innovation Manager
Natural Intelligence, Mylash
- Founded and managed cosmetics and e-commerce business distributed via Amazon FBA
- Oversaw sourcing, compliance, VAT, and digital marketing
- Developed AI color-recommendation system for cosmetics and fashion (US patent pre-filing)
- Managed full product lifecycle from concept to distribution
Interim Head of Marketing | Brand Expansion Lead
Recent International Brand
- Coordinated international brand rollout across multiple markets
- Built partnership and KOL strategies with kindergartens, influencers, and educators
- Managed omnichannel marketing campaigns and creative direction
- Automated IT pipelines generating localized media content
Corporate Project Manager
Siemens
- Assisted the Germany Head and Global Head of Application Management (2,000 employees worldwide)
- Developed global KPI systems and managed merger preparations
- Coordinated cross-country collaboration across 20 subsidiaries
- Focused on IT governance, performance metrics, and digital process integration
Academic Researcher & Lecturer
University of Cambridge
- Conducted research in organizational behavior and strategy; published in Nature and covered by Harvard Business Review and The Economist
- Led a two-year, 28-team quantitative study on coordination and leadership
- Taught MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD programs to up to 680 students
Summary
Strategic consultant, researcher, and product innovator with 15+ years of international experience connecting AI implementation, organizational behavior, and business strategy. Combines academic rigor, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and hands-on development experience to help organizations align technology, leadership, and growth. Background spans corporate leadership at Siemens, academic research at Cambridge, and entrepreneurial ventures in AI systems, HR technology, and app development.
Skills
Ai Strategy & Implementation | Organizational Behavior & Leadership
Quantitative & Qualitative Research | Corporate It & Kpi Systems
Api Development & System Integration | App Development & Xcode
Product & Innovation Management | Hr Tech & Workforce Analytics
Mvp Creation & Prototype Design | Marketing Strategy & Omnichannel Campaigns
Benchmarking & Survey Development | Coaching & Leadership Development
Cross-cultural Management
Ai & Platforms: Claude Code, Gemini, Openai Platforms, Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Flux
Development: Python, React, Xcode, Swiftui, Api Development, Rest & Graphql
Integration: Supabase, Stripe Connect, Ukg Ready Platform, Xero, Wise Banking, Backblaze B2, Cloudinary
E-commerce: Amazon Fba, Apple Developer Program
Languages
Education
University of Cambridge
MPhil in Innovation, Strategy & Organization · Innovation, Strategy & Organization · Cambridge, United Kingdom
University of Cambridge
PhD in Management · Management · Cambridge, United Kingdom
Certifications & licenses
Apple Developer Program
Apple
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