Rudolf Pulkenat - Freelancer

Q: Where is Rudolf based?

Rudolf is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Rudolf speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Rudolf have?

Rudolf has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Rudolf has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month . Note that Rudolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Rudolf's latest experience?

Rudolf's most recent position is Freelancer at Technisches Consulting .

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

In recent years, Rudolf has worked for Technisches Consulting and Zalando SE .

Q: Which industries is Rudolf most experienced in?

Rudolf is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Manufacturing , and Chemical . Rudolf also has some experience in Retail , Real Estate , and Construction .

Q: Which business areas is Rudolf most experienced in?

Rudolf is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Product Development . Rudolf also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Rudolf worked in recently?

Rudolf has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics , Retail , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Rudolf worked in recently?

Rudolf has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Procurement and Purchasing , and Project Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Freelancer

Technisches Consulting

Technical consulting for operators of industrial plants and buildings (e.g., commissioning, acceptance, processes)
Drafting service contracts and requirements specifications
11 months interim management (head of maintenance and facility management) for an automated chemical production site (Gala Germany GmbH)
Setting up a project management process landscape across all phases, including introducing project tracking and reporting for a cardboard manufacturer
10 months interim management (lead of the technical property management team) for a leading logistics company (Hermes Germany GmbH) to ensure the technical operations of 54 logistics sites across Germany

Jan 2014 - Dec 2022

9 years

Berlin, Germany

Head of Facilities Engineering

Zalando SE

Ensuring highly available plant and building operations for logistics centers domestically and internationally
Building up maintenance (material flow technology) and facility management teams for 7 European logistics sites with a legally compliant process and organizational structure, including central technical and occupational safety departments, regional management, and controlling (budget management > €160M p.a.)
Designing and implementing service management
Developing and implementing the automation/digitalization strategy including condition monitoring
Planning and issuing functional tenders (automated plant technology, building technology) for the construction of logistics centers
Modifications and expansions of plants and buildings
Defining and implementing the IT/OT network strategy in collaboration with IT
Procuring energy (electricity, gas), equipment, and services
Commissioning and start-up of equipment

Jan 1999 - Jan 2014

15 years 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Product Manager Technical Facility Management and Material Handling

DB Services GmbH

Leading and coordinating the specialist organization (technical center for various technical trades in industrial and building engineering)
Process owner for technical facility management
Designing and ensuring a legally compliant organization
Further development of service processes
Defining and monitoring the KPI system
Setting up and heading the material handling product division (7 service areas nationwide)
Tendering and procurement of material handling systems and services

Feb 1998 - Dec 1998

11 months

Berlin, Germany

Branch Manager

MEVA Schalungssysteme GmbH

Setting up a branch in the formwork rental and project business

Jul 1990 - Dec 1997

7 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Project Engineer, Project Manager and Product Group Manager

WACKER WERKE GmbH & Co. KG

Development and leadership of the concrete plant technology department
Expanding the product and service portfolio through internal and cross-company developments
Business field strategy planning
Product development (machines, plants, and plant controls)
Planning, costing, assembly, and commissioning of plants
Managing key accounts and subsidiaries (focus on USA, Turkey)

Mar 1989 - Jun 1990

1 year 4 months

Berlin, Germany

Research and Development Associate

VEB STUNA

Further development of building materials manufacturing technologies (precast concrete elements, gypsum board production)

Skills

Compliance With The Industrial Safety Ordinance, The Workplace Ordinance, And The Corresponding Eu Directives (89/654/ecc And 2009/104/ec)
Machinery Directive (Machine Modifications, Group Of Machines, Conformity Assessment Procedures)
Assuming Operator Responsibility In Plant Operations
Industry 4.0
Service Management (Incident, Problem, Change Management)
Maintenance Planning Systems (Sap Pm, Maximo, Pit Fm)
Project Management
Strategy Planning
Setting Up Monitoring And Kpi Systems (Okrs, Kpis, Dashboards) For Technical And Cost Control Of Plant Operations
Analysis Techniques (Ishikawa, Fmea, Value Analysis)
Technical Operation Models (From Nearly All In-house Execution To Full Outsourcing) And Related Service Contracts
Compensation Systems For Technicians
Cooperative Collaboration With The Works Council
Systematic/structured - Where Processes Require It
Agile - Where Flexibility Is Required
Interdisciplinary
Proactive
Analytical
Based On Trust But Not Without Oversight
Cooperative As Far As The Situation Allows
Long Leash, Tighten When Necessary
Active Listening
Nonviolent Communication

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1984 - Feb 1989

Bauhaus University Weimar

Diploma Engineer · Building Material Process Engineering · Weimar, Germany

Profile

Created

January 2023

Last Update

January 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Rudolf based?

Rudolf is based in Berlin, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Rudolf speak?

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

How many years of experience does Rudolf have?

Rudolf has at least 36 years of experience. During this time, Rudolf has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 1 month. Note that Rudolf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Rudolf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Rudolf would be well-suited for roles such as: Freelancer, Head of Facilities Engineering, Product Manager Technical Facility Management and Material Handling.

What is Rudolf's latest experience?

Rudolf's most recent position is Freelancer at Technisches Consulting.

What companies has Rudolf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Rudolf has worked for Technisches Consulting and Zalando SE.

Which industries is Rudolf most experienced in?

Rudolf is most experienced in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Manufacturing, and Chemical. Rudolf also has some experience in Retail, Real Estate, and Construction.

Which business areas is Rudolf most experienced in?

Rudolf is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Product Development. Rudolf also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Rudolf worked in recently?

Rudolf has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Logistics, Retail, and Chemical.

Which business areas has Rudolf worked in recently?

Rudolf has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Procurement and Purchasing, and Project Management.

What is Rudolf's education?

Rudolf holds a Master in Building Material Process Engineering from Bauhaus University Weimar.

What is the availability of Rudolf?

Rudolf will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Rudolf?

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