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Sigfried Siedentopf

Head of Product & Operations

Sigfried Siedentopf
Bangkok, Thailand

Experience

Dec 2024 - Present
1 year 3 months
Bangkok, Thailand

Head of Product & Operations

Kubegrade

  • Define and execute the product vision and strategy
  • Develop and prioritize product roadmaps, focusing on features that solve critical pain points
  • Lead all aspects of product development
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure seamless product delivery
  • Establish and optimize operational processes across the organization that drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability across teams following Product Operations best practices with focus on LLM integration, custom AI agents usage and automated workflows
  • Develop frameworks to evaluate opportunities and support decision-making at the executive level
  • Design and manage systems for tracking and reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and strategic initiatives
  • Provide data-driven insights and recommendations to the founders to inform strategic decision-making
  • Build and nurture high-performing teams through hiring, training, and mentorship
  • Support growth, client acquisition and retention strategies
  • Select and implement tools and technologies to support our growth
  • Set the foundational UI/UX design for the company website and web application, establishing a cohesive visual language and user experience strategy including user research
Aug 2024 - Jan 2025
6 months

Entrepreneur in Residence & Operations

Next Big Wave

  • Empower startup founders to scale, access growth capital, build exceptional products, and optimize operations with cost-efficient automation
  • Build a premium community for founders focusing on business growth and ARR increase
  • Provide mentorship, personalized coaching and direct access to industry experts and investors
  • Host weekly mastermind calls and workshops with actionable advice
  • Offer tailored courses on modern marketing and growth strategies
  • Facilitate investor connections with VC firm Iterative offering $150k–$500k funding opportunities
Mar 2024 - Nov 2025
1 year 9 months
Bangkok, Thailand

Partner & Advisor

Janvry Studio

  • Introduce proven product management methods and frameworks to enhance client collaboration and outcomes
  • Work on overall studio strategy, operations, marketing and business development
  • Leverage expertise in XR and game technology using Unity and Unreal Engine to build tailored immersive solutions
  • Push boundaries of immersive experiences and iterate on innovation
  • Develop revolutionary AI applications combined with XR utilizing LLMs to create immersive AI-assisted applications, AI-driven NPCs and gameplay interactions
Dec 2023 - Present
2 years 3 months
Bangkok, Thailand

Expert Consultant

GLG

  • Bring over 10 years of experience in various industries and positions focusing on product development, product management and entrepreneurship
  • Help clients solve their toughest challenges in AI, ML, deep tech, operation, automation, software development, game development and production, XR, VR, AR, startups and IT consulting
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Co-Founder, Advisor on Product & Operation

Prodvids

  • Set up a fully automated organization using modern AI and web development tools focusing on a scalable productized service agency model
  • Create mobile and web application, product design and brand direction
  • Guide execution and optimization of services including marketing, social media and production
Nov 2023 - Oct 2024
1 year
Cologne, Germany

Co-Founder, Advisor on Product & Operation

resocial

  • Develop initial concept and support realization of a fully automated organization using modern AI, web development and social media tools
  • Focus on a scalable productized service agency model with minimal employees and manual processes
  • Support creation of mobile and web application, product and brand direction
  • Guide execution and optimization of services including marketing, social media and production
Nov 2023 - Sep 2024
11 months
Cologne, Germany

Venture Builder, Multipreneur, IT Consultant

umagine GmbH

  • Provide international IT and management consulting specializing in product management, corporate strategy, digitalization and software development
  • Launch innovative products and companies, propel growth of existing enterprises and optimize team efficiency
  • Execute and consult on startup and venture building, product management, product ownership, scrum master, project management, agile coaching and digital business model development
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
6 months
Bangkok, Thailand

Start-Up Mentor / Consultant

Newchip Accelerator

  • Provide comprehensive consulting to nascent XR software and hardware startups across Europe, Asia and the United States
  • Optimize company and product strategies from inception to critical growth phase
  • Offer strategic guidance on C-suite business decisions and technological pathways to drive transformative change and competitive advantage in XR
Sep 2022 - Nov 2023
1 year 3 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Director of Production

Ubisoft

  • Directed production for Assassin’s Creed Nexus VR on Meta Quest 2, 3 & Pro and all AAA XR gaming projects worldwide
  • Train directors and production teams on modern tools, processes, frameworks and methods to accelerate efficiency and productivity
  • Train 450 employees on agile methodology and scrum framework with focus on LeSS
  • Coach Scrum Master and Product Owner roles according to scrum.org
  • Implement and track project, department, team and individual OKRs including role and game-specific KPIs
  • Lead the closing phase focusing on feature completion, error reduction, prioritization of roadmap, certification adaptations and compliance requirements
  • Advise on VR-specific integration, feature adjustments and testing for Meta Quest 3
  • Support international multimedia marketing strategy and planning for game release
  • Redefine game development and production with lean software development, fast prototyping and product management for VR production
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
3 months
London, United Kingdom

XR Product Manager

Magnopus

  • Build a cross-platform AR and VR metaverse builder and experience based on Unreal Engine 5+
  • Act as product manager and product owner of web and foundation products
  • Support development of major features and coordinate successful V1 release
Mar 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 7 months
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Head of Product

NFQ Asia

  • Build up the product department focusing on product management, agile and scrum
  • Train and develop product managers, scrum masters and product owners
  • Implement and track project, department, team and individual OKRs including role and product-specific KPIs using an internal gamified application called Quest
  • Manage over 18 projects with up to 20 cross-functional team members each
  • Serve as product manager and product owner for one unicorn and two early-stage startups
  • Consult head of delivery and chief of sales on client and project evaluations
  • Work across industries including AR, gaming, social media, e-commerce, SaaS and blockchain
Jan 2021 - May 2023
2 years 5 months
Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

Co-Founder & Advisor

Tailor Wings

  • Lead creation and implementation from ideation to live operation of business strategy, product management, UI/UX design and web & mobile application
  • Advise on user- and data-driven development for platform enhancements
  • Drive R&D and implementation of mobile AR measurement technologies using AI and 3D modeling for custom fitting
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 3 months

VR, AR, Mobile & Web

Freelance Consultant

  • Design and implement a web and mobile application for a US healthcare provider
  • Conceptualize and prototype a VR solution for the Vietnamese real estate market
  • Manage teams of up to 8 people
  • Provide internal scrum and agile coaching
  • Co-found and serve as COO and product manager for decentralized travel experience platforms using 360° videos, AR and blockchain
  • Manage teams of up to 12 people
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
5 months
Berlin, Germany

Product Manager & Product Owner

Durstexpress

  • Manage internal business tools and warehouse applications
  • Serve as product manager and product owner for iOS and Android B2C applications
  • Set up automation workflows, cross-functional development teams, systems and environment
  • Transform the organization to agile and scrum as scrum master and agile coach
  • Prepare company merger and transformation to Flaschenpost GmbH
Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
10 months
Munich, Germany

Product Manager & Product Owner

SupplyOn

  • Manage five innovative digital transformation projects in AR, performance reporting, IoT, AI, big data and architecture modeling
  • Act as internal and external consultant for department strategy, business and product development
  • Work across automotive, aerospace, rail and engineering industries
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
10 months
Munich, Germany

IT Consultant

Acrontum GmbH

  • Serve as product manager and product owner of a major BMW platform application (SaaS and mobile)
  • Manage five projects until release
  • Focus on mobile and web development
  • Set up the testing department
  • Provide internal and external consulting for company strategy, restructuring and product development
  • Act as scrum master and agile coach for BMW, Rawmotion and Gamblercrowd
May 2016 - Sep 2017
1 year 5 months
Munich, Germany

Technical Consultant

AWS Cost Engineering & Innovation Partner

  • Lead development cost analysis department
  • Create tools to calculate cost along the product development lifecycle for hardware and software
  • Consult on cost analysis, company strategy and hardware and software development for BMW, VW, TATA and Boston Consulting Group
May 2015 - Jan 2016
9 months
Ravensburg, Germany

Product Manager, Product Owner & Project Lead

Schwäbisch Media

  • Focus on mobile applications, web development and augmented reality
  • Attend leadership program
  • Build Stadtfritz startup as mobile and web app with AR acquired by cm city media GmbH
  • Serve public, financial institutions and retail customers

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 (7 years), Media and Entertainment (5.5 years), Professional Services (3.5 years), Automotive (3 years), Fashion (2.5 years), and Retail (1.5 years).

Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Professional Services
Automotive
Fashion
Retail

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 Product Development (10 years), Strategy (6.5 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Information Technology (5 years), Operations (3.5 years), and Marketing (3 years).

Product Development
Strategy
Project Management
Information Technology
Operations
Marketing

Summary

With over a decade of experience in the global market across various industries, I have personally built and helped develop more than 20 startups and led the creation of over 50 software and B2C hardware products in individual contributor as well as leadership roles spanning product development, management, and marketing.

I’m working on Kubegrade, an AI-driven platform transforming Kubernetes lifecycle management for enterprises while utilizing next gen cluster visualizations and agentic systems.

We’ve identified a massive pain point: Kubernetes maintenance is slow, risky, and costly for DevOps teams, costing companies millions in downtime and manual effort.

Kubegrade automates and orchestrates maintenance, cutting cycle times by 6x and reducing manual work by up to 70%.

Our AI agents go beyond monitoring to actively solve infrastructure issues, optimize costs, and enforce compliance, all cloud-agnostic and enterprise-ready.

We’re positioned to lead the next wave of infrastructure automation as Kubernetes adoption approaches 90% by 2030.

Skills

  • Growth Hacking
  • Growth Strategies
  • B2c
  • Startup Building, Mentoring, And Consulting
  • Agile & Scrum Coaching
  • Product Management & Ownership
  • Ux, Ui & Product Design
  • Xr, Web And Mobile App Development
  • Community Building
  • Marketing And Growth
  • Cutting-edge Tech Like Xr (Ar/vr), Bmi/bci, Ai, And More

Languages

German
Native
English
Native

Education

Oct 2010 - Jun 2014

Hochschule Landshut

Bachelor of Engineering, Industrial Engineering with focus on Electronic Engineering · Industrial Engineering with focus on Electronic Engineering · Landshut, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Generative AI Fundamentals

Introduction to Large Language Models

Introduction to Responsible AI

Master Digital Product Design: UX Research & UI Design

UX & Web Design Master Course

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Where is Sigfried based?

Sigfried is based in Bangkok, Thailand and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Sigfried speak?

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

How many years of experience does Sigfried have?

Sigfried has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Sigfried has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Sigfried may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Sigfried be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Sigfried would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Product & Operations, Entrepreneur in Residence & Operations, Partner & Advisor.

What is Sigfried's latest experience?

Sigfried's most recent position is Head of Product & Operations at Kubegrade.

What companies has Sigfried worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Sigfried has worked for Kubegrade, Next Big Wave, Janvry Studio, GLG, and Prodvids.

Which industries is Sigfried most experienced in?

Sigfried is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Professional Services. Sigfried also has some experience in Automotive, Fashion and Apparel, and Retail.

Which business areas is Sigfried most experienced in?

Sigfried is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Project Management. Sigfried also has some experience in Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Marketing.

Which industries has Sigfried worked in recently?

Sigfried has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Information Technology (IT), and Fashion and Apparel.

Which business areas has Sigfried worked in recently?

Sigfried has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Sigfried's education?

Sigfried holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering with focus on Electronic Engineering from Hochschule Landshut.

Does Sigfried have any certificates?

Sigfried has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Generative AI Fundamentals, Introduction to Large Language Models, and Introduction to Responsible AI.

What is the availability of Sigfried?

Sigfried is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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