Sibi Lakshmanan - Founder (Product Initiative)

Q: Where is Sibi based?

Sibi is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Sibi speak?

Sibi speaks the following languages: English (Native), Tamil (Native), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Sibi have?

Sibi has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Sibi has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month . Note that Sibi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Sibi's latest experience?

Sibi's most recent position is Founder (Product Initiative) at Regu-AI .

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

In recent years, Sibi has worked for Regu-AI , Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH , 180 Degrees Consulting Berlin e.V. , and GHK Management Consulting GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Sibi most experienced in?

Sibi is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense , Agriculture , and Energy . Sibi also has some experience in Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Sibi most experienced in?

Sibi is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Business Intelligence , and Project Management . Sibi also has some experience in Strategy and Planning , Procurement and Purchasing , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

Q: What is Sibi's education?

Sibi holds a Master in Business Administration from Hof University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Engineering from Satyabama University .

Q: Does Sibi have any certificates?

Sibi has 4 certificates . Among them, these include: ESG Diploma , Power BI , and SAFe POPM .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Feb 2025 - Present

1 year 1 month

Frankfurt, Germany

Founder (Product Initiative)

Regu-AI

Founded Regu-AI, an enterprise-grade AI governance and compliance platform integrating EU AI Act, ESG, and CSRD frameworks to help organizations operationalize responsible AI.
Developed proprietary modules for AI Maturity Assessment, Measurability, and Battery Passport compliance.
Built and scaled the product architecture and designed a 45-KPI AI governance index, positioning Regu-AI as a first mover in AI governance automation across Germany and the EU.

Sep 2022 - Present

3 years 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Senior Management Consultant

Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH

Led Datwyler’s global procurement transformation (“ONE Procurement Vision”), aligning cross-functional teams across Switzerland, Germany, and Hong Kong to design supplier lifecycle management, invoice automation, and vendor performance frameworks that strengthened governance and efficiency.
Delivered measurable impact by building data-driven dashboards and RFP evaluation templates, driving alignment between Cognizant Consulting, Datwyler executives, and GEP vendors, and boosting procurement cycle efficiency by 30% across six strategic categories.
Collaborated with CoP Data Science & ML to develop a strategic roadmap focused on digital transformation and operational excellence, aligning AI initiatives with Lufthansa’s long-term vision.
Designed a measurability index encompassing business, product, and technical perspectives to evaluate AI systems from ideation to business impact, ensuring strategic alignment and performance tracking.
Assisted the CoP Lead in designing and implementing the MLOps lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of model development, deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement to enhance AI scalability and operational efficiency.
Supported the development of a centralized data search platform, ensuring seamless access to critical business insights for over 1,000 wholesale and industrial customers.
Enabled Uniper’s business leaders to reduce data search time from 70% to 10%, significantly improving decision-making speed and efficiency in a complex energy market.
Managed the €15 million eHSE program for Europe’s largest agro-industry, supporting six strategic projects to enhance compliance, safety, and operational efficiency.
Established a centralized program management framework.
Implemented governance structures and facilitated change management to drive standardization and successful execution across the organization.

May 2022 - Aug 2022

4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant

180 Degrees Consulting Berlin e.V.

Joined the world's largest consulting firm helping a nonprofit organization create a strategy for generating plastic credits and offsetting credits to create a social impact.

Apr 2021 - May 2022

1 year 2 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Junior Management Consultant

GHK Management Consulting GmbH

Part of the project team in the development of a sales process and the creation of reports using Power BI for HR services (13,000 employees, €730 million turnover).
Introduced IT systems for a catering company (5,500 employees, €700 million turnover) to transition to a paperless office and evaluated results, supporting the PMO team in achieving project goals.
Drove digital transformation by helping customers optimize business strategy and adopt the Target Operating Model (TOM).

May 2017 - Oct 2017

6 months

Friedrichshafen, Germany

Internship Project Management Office (PMO)

Rolls Royce Holdings Plc

Supported implementation of Project Portfolio Management using SAP PPM and Agile methods.
Prepared Business Process Management diagrams (BPMN 2.0) for the Portfolio Management project.
Prepared multi-project reports based on monthly status updates for projects of the Product Lifecycle Committee.
Created an eLearning tool for the Project Management Office to enhance understanding of the newly introduced SAP PPM program.

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 Aerospace and Defense (4 years), Agriculture (3.5 years), Energy (3.5 years), Manufacturing (3.5 years), Professional Services (1.5 years), and Information Technology (1 year).

Aerospace and Defense

Agriculture

Energy

Manufacturing

Professional Services

Information Technology

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 Information Technology (5 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), Project Management (5 years), Strategy (5 years), Procurement (3.5 years), and Quality Assurance (3.5 years).

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Project Management

Strategy

Procurement

Quality Assurance

Skills

Office (Very Good), Especially Excel
Power Bi
Ms Visio (Good)
Sap Erp R3
Sap Ppm (Very Good)
Confluence
Jira
Adobe Captivate (Good)

Languages

English

Native

Tamil

Native

German

Intermediate

Education

Mar 2016 - Apr 2019

Hof University of Applied Sciences

Master Business Administration · Business Administration · Hof, Germany

Aug 2008 - Jul 2012

Satyabama University

Bachelor of Engineering · Engineering · Chennai, India

Certifications & licenses

ESG Diploma

Power BI

SAFe POPM

SAP ERP R3

Profile

Created

December 2025

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Where is Sibi based?

Sibi is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Sibi speak?

Sibi speaks the following languages: English (Native), Tamil (Native), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Sibi have?

Sibi has at least 5 years of experience. During this time, Sibi has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Sibi may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sibi be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sibi would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder (Product Initiative), Senior Management Consultant, Consultant.

What is Sibi's latest experience?

Sibi's most recent position is Founder (Product Initiative) at Regu-AI.

What companies has Sibi worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sibi has worked for Regu-AI, Cognizant Technology Solutions GmbH, 180 Degrees Consulting Berlin e.V., and GHK Management Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Sibi most experienced in?

Sibi is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Agriculture, and Energy. Sibi also has some experience in Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Sibi most experienced in?

Sibi is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Sibi also has some experience in Strategy and Planning, Procurement and Purchasing, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Sibi's education?

Sibi holds a Master in Business Administration from Hof University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Engineering from Satyabama University.

Does Sibi have any certificates?

Sibi has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: ESG Diploma, Power BI, and SAFe POPM.

What is the availability of Sibi?

Sibi is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Sibi?

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