Sigfried Siedentopf

Consultant, Advisor and Partner

Düsseldorf, Germany
Experience
Mar 2024 - Present
1 year 5 months

Consultant, Advisor and Partner

Janvry Studio

As a consultant at Janvry Studio, I bring over a decade of experience from various industries to help clients solve their toughest challenges with AI and XR technologies. My work focuses on introducing proven product management methods and frameworks to improve collaboration with clients and achieve the best results. I also contribute to the studio’s overall strategy, operations, marketing and business development.

Janvry Studio is a goal-oriented company specializing in innovative AI, Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality solutions. With expertise in XR and game technology, the studio effectively addresses customer and industry-specific challenges by using game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine to solve the problems identified together with clients. This is achieved by developing custom immersive IT solutions that meet the unique requirements of each industry and client. With a focus on innovation, we continually challenge the industry status quo and test the limits of immersive experiences while always keeping an eye on the next iterations and opportunities to stay at the forefront of XR.

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Co-Founder, Product & Operations Consultant

ProdVids & resocial

  • ProdVids **

  • As co-founder on the product and operations side, I designed and built a fully automated organization using modern AI and web development tools, focusing on a highly successful and scalable product-based service agency model with minimal staff and manual processes.

  • I developed the mobile and web applications, the product design, and the brand overall, and I lead the execution and optimization of offered services including marketing, social media and production.

  • resocial **

  • As co-founder on the product and operations side, I developed the initial concept and later supported our CEO in implementing a fully automated organization with modern AI, web development, and social media tools, focusing on a highly successful and scalable product-based service agency model with minimal staff and manual processes.

  • I supported the development of the mobile and web application, the product and the brand overall, and provided guidance for the execution and optimization of offered services, including marketing, social media and production. We also run an AI School community with training and online courses on the topic.

Jan 2024 - Present
1 year 7 months

Co-Founder, Product & Operations Consultant

The Visioneers Hub

COMING SOON 2024

The Visioneers Hub is Germany’s largest personal multimedia network for entrepreneurs, founders and investors.

From founders for founders (and investors).

Dec 2023 - Present
1 year 8 months

Expert Consultant

GLG

GLG is the global insight network. It connects decision-makers with the right experts. The expert network is the world’s most extensive and diverse source of firsthand expertise.

  • As a GLG network member, I brought over 10 years of experience in various industries and roles with a focus on product development, product management and entrepreneurship to help clients solve their toughest challenges.
  • Skills: Product Management, Software Development, Game Development & Production, AI, XR (Extended Reality), VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), Startup Consulting, IT Consulting, Mentoring and more...
Nov 2023 - Present
1 year 9 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Venture Builder, Multipreneur, IT Consultant

umagine GmbH

IT and management consulting with a focus on corporate strategy, digitization and software development.

  • Startup & venture building for productized businesses/services
  • AI company implementation and process consulting
  • Product Management
  • Product Ownership
  • Scrum Master
  • Project Management
  • Scrum and agile coaching
  • Development of digital business models
  • Co-founder of:
  • resocial
  • ProdVids
  • The Visioneers Hub (go live Q4 2024)
Apr 2023 - Nov 2023
8 months
Düsseldorf, Germany

Director of Production

Ubisoft

One of the world’s largest and leading companies in video game development, publishing and distribution of interactive entertainment.

Responsibilities and achievements included:

  • Director of Production for Assassin’s Creed Nexus in VR, the Düsseldorf studio and all AAA XR video games in development worldwide at Ubisoft.
  • Led discussions on the future of game production, especially regarding AI and XR use at Ubisoft.
  • Trained production teams on the use of the most advanced and efficient frameworks, methods and tools for productivity and process optimization, focusing on XR in general and the development and design of such products.
  • Served as Scrum Master and led game development and production projects focusing on end-user and data-driven development, agile methods with a focus on Scrum, lean software development, rapid prototyping and product management.
  • Led the creation and definition of OKRs and KPIs for the department, teams and individuals.
  • Managed and executed the industry-specific “closing” phase of the project focusing on feature completion, bug reduction, project roadmap prioritization, compliance with Ubisoft and Meta certifications and other requirements.
  • Supported unplanned integration, feature adjustments and testing for Meta Quest 3 and release.
  • Advised on the international multimedia marketing strategy and planning for the AC Nexus game launch.
  • Provided product management, agile and Scrum consulting with coaching for a team of roughly 450 employees across 3 countries and 9 studios, preparing the team for possible (unofficial) DLCs and sequels based on AC Nexus.
Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
6 months

Startup Mentor & IT Consultant

Newchip Accelerator

Formerly the world’s largest online startup accelerator.

  • Provided comprehensive consulting services for emerging XR software and hardware startups in Europe, Asia and the United States.
  • Optimized company and product strategies from founding through critical growth stages.
  • Offered content and strategic advice for executive business decisions and technological choices to drive transformative change and gain a competitive edge in the XR industry.

Sample project: Inseye Hardware and Strategy Consulting

  • Due diligence & analysis compared to Tobii products.
  • Pitch deck and corporate strategy advice for investment pitches and competitions.
  • Metaverse, XR, use cases, and data collection consulting.
  • Guidance on compliance with EU regulations and directives like GDPR, adapting strategy and solutions for EU market entry.
Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
3 months

XR Product Manager

Magnopus

The company specializes in connecting physical and digital worlds with AR, VR, virtual production, web and mobile apps.

  • Built a platform (oko.live) to create web, mobile and AR/VR metaverse worlds and experiences based on UE5+.
  • Product Manager and Product Owner.
  • Supported development and coordination of the V1 release and go-live.
  • Clients: Sony, Disney, Meta.
Mar 2021 - Sep 2022
1 year 7 months

Head of Product

NFQ Asia

IT service provider with over 300 experts in Europe and Asia, specializing in end-to-end IT transformations, including consulting, business model development, MVP creation, UX/UI design and software development.

  • Built and led the product department focusing on product management and Scrum roles and activities.
  • Trained and developed product managers, Scrum masters and product owners (internal and external).
  • Led over 18 projects with up to 20 cross-functional team members each.
  • Product Manager & Product Owner for one unicorn (Emma Mattress) and two other early-stage startups.
  • Advised Head of Delivery & Chief of Sales on client and project evaluations.
  • Industries: Automotive, AI, AR, Gaming, Social Media, E-Commerce, SaaS, Blockchain.

Key project details (examples):

  • Quest by NFQ for professional career development and training with a bonus system:
  • Led product from idea to launch and internal rollout as project lead, functioning as Product Manager and Product Owner.
  • Provided additional guidance and design consulting for development as a white-label SaaS licensed to external companies.
  • Additional tasks in requirements management, Scrum Master, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, focusing on gamification and user friendliness.
  • Ninja Van adaptation and expansion for new SEA markets (08/2021 – 05/2022):
  • Consulting, project support and success assurance as Head of Product.
  • Additional tasks in requirements management, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, risk and escalation management.
  • Focus on product management, agile & Scrum consulting/coaching.
  • Emma Whizzz platform for knowledge management and social networking:
  • Led product from idea to launch and onboarded first 1000+ users as project lead, functioning as Product Manager, Scrum Master and Product Owner.
  • Additional tasks in requirements management, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, focusing on social engineering/design, gamification, usability and data-driven decision making.
  • Playaclip platform for creating games based on social network content:
  • Led product from idea to launch and onboarded first 1000+ users as project lead, functioning as Product Manager, Scrum Master and Product Owner.
  • Provided additional guidance and design consulting for development as a white-label SaaS licensed to external marketing agencies.
  • Additional tasks in requirements management, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, AR design/development, focusing on social engineering/design, gamification, usability and data-driven decision making.
Jan 2021 - May 2023
2 years 5 months

Co-Founder & Consultant

Tailor Wings

A platform where users can create custom clothing online, find the right tailor and manage their orders.

  • Built the company and products from idea to final product as one of two founders with 12 employees.
  • Established and led company strategy and product development.
  • Covered product management, Scrum master, product development, rapid prototyping, agile software development, data-driven decision making with a focus on user experience.
  • Areas: business strategy, product management, UI/UX design, web & mobile application development.
  • Advised and implemented user- and data-driven development for further iterations to improve the platform and user experience.
  • Conducted research, development and implementation of mobile AR measurement technologies (using AI and 3D modeling for custom fitting of ordered items based on customer measurements).
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 3 months

IT Consultant (Freelancer) - Product Lead & Product Owner

Success Software Services

As a freelancer for Success Software Services:

  • Fluidity Health App (11/2020 – 03/2021): Designed and implemented a web and mobile application for a U.S. healthcare provider to connect doctors and patients. Led product from idea to launch as project lead, functioning as Product Manager, Scrum Master and Product Owner. Additional tasks in requirements management, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, focusing on gamification, usability and data-driven decision making.
  • Concept design and prototyping of a VR solution for the Vietnamese real estate market.
  • Led two teams of up to 8 members each.
  • Internal Scrum & agile coaching.
Jan 2020 - Mar 2021
1 year 3 months

IT Consultant (Freelancer) - COO & Product Manager

theworldistoosmall.com and bethequest.com

As a freelancer for theworldistoosmall.com and bethequest.com:

  • Bethequest, the democratized travel experience platform (03/2020 – 02/2021): A democratic and decentralized travel booking and information platform in partnership with Disney Travel Agents. Co-founded the company and products from idea to final product as one of three founders with 6 employees. Led design and prototyping of a mobile and web application with 360° video, AI, AR and blockchain. Additional tasks in requirements management, product management, Scrum master & coaching, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, AR design/development, focusing on social engineering/design and usability.
  • Led a team of up to 12 members.
Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
5 months
Germany

Product Manager & PO

Durstexpress

A former German beverage and grocery delivery service now operating as Flaschenpost GmbH.

  • Product manager for internal business tools and warehouse applications.
  • Product Manager & Product Owner for the iOS & Android B2C apps and e-commerce marketplaces.
  • Set up automation workflows, cross-functional development teams, systems & environments.
  • Transformed the organization to agile and Scrum as Scrum Master and agile coach.
  • Prepared the company merger and transition to Flaschenpost GmbH.
Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
10 months

IT Consultant

SupplyOn (SAP)

Founded in cooperation with SAP AG, the company offers solutions for optimized, structured, transparent and secure management of all processes in digital supply chains, regardless of goods type or partner location.

Project: Innovative Business Intelligence Solutions

  • Requirements management.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Product Manager & Product Owner.
  • R&D of a custom BI solution for OEM P&W and tier 1 & 2 suppliers.
  • Clients: Pratt & Whitney, Bosch, Schaeffler, Continental.
Oct 2017 - Jul 2018
10 months

IT Consultant & Product Owner

Acrontum

Web development and IT consulting for custom IT solutions and business consulting with a strong focus on end users and modern technologies.

Project management, product development and consulting for various BMW applications:

  • Complete relaunch and redesign of the BMW ConnectedDrive Services Cockpit platform worldwide in 42 countries.
  • Created a BMW vehicle configurator for the AMEA market.
  • Developed a digital solution as part of additional hardware for international theft protection at BMW dealerships, including GPS tracking for the AMEA market.
  • Requirements management.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Risk and escalation management for the German market and level 1 support on the BMW CDC platform at Acrontum.
  • Product Manager, Scrum Master and Product Owner for all above web and mobile (responsive) applications.

Additional responsibilities:

  • Focus on mobile & web development.
  • Established the internal testing (QA/QC) department.
  • Internal & external consultant for corporate strategy, restructuring and product development/management.
  • Clients: BMW, Red Bull Media House (Rawmotion), Gamblercrowd.
Jun 2016 - Dec 2016
7 months
Germany

Project Lead, Product Manager, Scrum Master, Product Owner (for Stadtfritz project)

Schwäbisch Media

Project: Stadtfritz info platforms and city portals

  • Led product from idea to launch with 12 custom product variations as project lead, functioning as Product Manager, Scrum Master and Product Owner.
  • Additional tasks in requirements management, stakeholder management, workshops, roadmapping, UI/UX design, AR design/development, focusing on usability and data-driven decision making.
May 2016 - Sep 2017
1 year 5 months

Technical Consultant

AWS Cost Engineering & Innovation Partner

One of the largest providers of cost and value analysis and an established partner for OEMs in Europe and their suppliers, focused on automotive.

Cost optimization and estimation in hardware and software development:

  • Built and led the "Development Cost Analysis" department in partnership with Boston Consulting Group for Tata Motors and VW AG/Group including VW, ŠKODA, Audi and Lamborghini.
  • Developed digital solutions, systems and methods for calculating and optimizing costs across the product development cycle (HW & SW).
  • Reverse engineered products, components and systems to compare competitors and prepared documentation for analyses and reports.
  • Consultant for cost analysis, corporate strategy/development, hardware and software development, development cost evaluation and process optimization.
  • Clients: BMW AG, VW AG/Group, Tata Motors, Boston Consulting Group.
May 2015 - Jan 2016
9 months
Germany

Product Manager & PO

Schwäbisch Media

A modern media company operating nationwide in media, e-commerce, printing and logistics in Germany.

  • Focus: mobile and web development with AR.
  • Built the startup "Stadtfritz" as a mobile and web app with AR as an info platform and portal for cities and businesses.
  • Industries/clients: public sector, financial institutions, retail and commerce.
Dec 2014 - Apr 2015
5 months

IT Project Manager

Sport1 Medien AG

An international media company covering the entire value chain in the sports sector.

  • Assistant to the Product Owner for a system migration with a new application.
  • Analysis and documentation of requirements and bugs.
  • Analysis, development and planning of programs and ads with the new application for Sport1.
  • Reporting and analysis to the department head.
Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
5 months
Germany

Working Student: Professional Service

NetApp Deutschland GmbH

A company working in data storage, cloud computing and data management.

  • Preparation, analysis and evaluation of databases.
  • Coordination with sales, back office and finance departments.
  • Clients: Google, Cisco, Oracle, Siemens.
Oct 2012 - Mar 2013
6 months

Intern: Quality Management & Assurance

Webasto Group

One of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide with over 50 locations.

  • Process optimization in roof component manufacturing.
  • Quality assurance of products in production.
  • Statistical analysis, series analysis and reporting.
  • Clients: BMW, VW, Mercedes, Audi, Bentley.
Summary

With over a decade of experience, I’ve gained extensive knowledge and diverse skills as a founder, director, consultant and manager across multiple industries. As a Product Manager and Product Owner specifically, I played a key role in founding and growing more than 20 companies and their software products. Currently, I focus on developing innovative applications that integrate or use technologies like XR (VR/AR/MR) and AI. I place great emphasis on outstanding user experience, data-driven decision making, and highly automated, optimized, and efficient processes.

  • Product Management
  • Scrum
  • Agile Methods
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Requirements Management
  • Process Modeling
  • Software Development
  • UI/UX
  • VR
  • AR
  • MR
  • AI
  • Product Marketing
  • Product Market Fit
  • Product Development
  • Product Strategy
  • Roadmap Planning
  • Backlog Management
  • User Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Business Analysis
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Technical Understanding
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Product Lifecycle Management
  • Prototype & MVP Development
  • User Journey Mapping
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Feature Prioritization
  • Release Planning
  • OKRs
  • KPIs
  • Metrics
  • Financial Knowledge
  • Program Concepts
  • Bug Management
  • Versioning
  • Data Binding
  • Quality Assurance
  • IT Security
Languages
German
Native
English
Native
Education
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Bachelor of Engineering · Industrial Engineering

Certifications & licenses

AI Engineer Training at iu (International University) Academy

iu (International University) Academy

Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I Certification

Encoder-Decoder Architecture

Generative AI Fundamentals

Generative AI: The Evolution of Thoughtful Online Search

Introduction to Generative AI

Introduction to Image Generation

Introduction to Large Language Models

Introduction to Responsible AI

Product Analytics Micro-Certification (PAC)™️

Product Roadmapping Micro-Certification (PRC)™️

Product Strategy Micro-Certification (PSC)™️

Responsible AI: Applying AI Principles with Google Cloud

Google Cloud

Streamlining Your Work with Microsoft Bing Chat

Microsoft

What Is Generative AI?

Google UX Design Professional: Build Wireframes and Low-Fidelity Prototypes

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Conduct UX Research and Test Early Concepts

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Create High-Fidelity Designs and Prototypes in Figma

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Design a User Experience for Social Good & Prepare for Jobs

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Foundations of User Experience (UX) Design

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Responsive Web Design in Adobe XD

Google

Google UX Design Professional: Start the UX Design Process: Empathize, Define, and Ideate

Google

Google UX Design Specialization

Google

Advanced Product Management: Vision, Strategy & Metrics

Build 15 Augmented Reality (AR) Apps with Unity & Vuforia

Complete Design Thinking Masterclass

Master Digital Product Design: UX Research & UI Design

Python for Data Science and Machine Learning Bootcamp

The Complete 2020 Web Development Bootcamp

The Complete Tableau Bootcamp for Data Visualization

Voice Controlled AR Apps with Unity & A Cloud Based AI

Become a Product Manager | Learn the Skills & Get the Job

UX & Web Design Master Course: Strategy, Design, Development

Unity Certified Associate

Unity

Google Digital Garage

Google

Professional Scrum Master™ I Certification

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