Steffen Dressler - Interim Manager & Project Lead | Software & AI

Q: Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Fellbach, Germany .

Q: What languages does Steffen speak?

Steffen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months . Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is CEO & Founder at 11bytes GmbH .

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

In recent years, Steffen has worked for 11bytes GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Professional Services . Steffen also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development , Strategy and Planning , and Information Technology (IT) . Steffen also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Strategy and Planning .

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Fellbach, Germany

Experience

Mar 2018 - Present

8 years

Fellbach, Germany

Hybrid

CEO & Founder

11bytes GmbH

Digital Transformation & Strategy: Advising clients on developing digital business models. Supporting from the first idea through MVP development and go-live to successful scaling.
Software Development: Designing, implementing, and operating cloud platforms. Deep hands-on experience with agile methodology (SCRUM).
AI: Intensive building of knowledge and experience in AI-driven coding and AI solutions (AI Engineering and MLOps), focusing on data-sovereign open-source solutions and Microsoft Azure. Leading and hands-on execution of AI projects.
Leadership: Building, leading, and developing the agency team of eleven international experts.
Focus on Regulated Markets: Experience identifying and addressing industry-specific compliance requirements. Implemented the internal change project “ISO27001 ready”.
Overall Entrepreneurial Responsibility: Managing delivery, sales, HR, and controlling. Ensuring highest customer satisfaction (5.0-star rating) as well as quality and efficiency in software development.
Stakeholder Management: Collaborating with managing directors, departments, service providers, and external IT teams.

Jan 2012 - Feb 2018

6 years 2 months

Fellbach, Germany

Hybrid

Founder & Freelancer

gourami UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Product Development: Designing, developing, and operating the mobile app “CigarAtlas” and building the vertical marketplace “pfeifen-galerie.de”.
Freelance Work in Web Development: From 2017, delegating work packages to other freelancers.

Nov 2007 - Nov 2016

9 years 1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Product Planner

Daimler AG (Daimler Trucks)

Global Product Strategy: Operational management of global strategy projects such as “Medium Duty Truck Platform Strategy”, creating and coordinating board decision proposals across departments.
Global Product Planning – Innovation and Engineering: Sub-project lead for “Mechatronics” in the vehicle project “Mercedes-Benz/Foton Heavy Duty Truck for China (H6)”, defining technical concepts (electrical/electronics/brakes) and coordinating with R&D management.
Change Management & Governance: Training and further development of the truck product creation process as a CVDS role specialist in project leadership. Leading the project team in the “Frontloading” project to implement a board-driven update of the CVDS. Ensuring governance aspects in the H6 project.
Leadership: Operational management of international and cross-functional teams in matrix organizations. Interim team lead of the product planning team for Daimler Trucks vehicle projects.
Stakeholder & Project Management: Aligning project goals with senior and top management stakeholders. Structuring, organizing, and facilitating complex, international projects across departments and companies.

Apr 2006 - Oct 2007

1 year 7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Product Manager

DaimlerChrysler Services FleetBoard GmbH

Introduced company-wide requirements management and a roadmap process for the development of telematics services.
Project lead for the development and market launch of a new telematics service.

Jan 2004 - Mar 2006

2 years 3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

FleetBoard Development Engineer, Member of Research & Technology Exchange Group

DaimlerChrysler AG

Project assignments at FleetBoard as a hardware vehicle integration development engineer.
Created specifications for a new vehicle control unit in Mercedes-Benz electrical/electronics development.

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 (14 years), Automotive (13 years), Professional Services (8 years), and Retail (6 years).

Information Technology

Automotive

Professional Services

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 (22 years), Strategy (17 years), Information Technology (14 years), Project Management (12 years), and Research and Development (2 years).

Product Development

Strategy

Information Technology

Project Management

Research and Development

Summary

Graduate industrial engineer with a combination of corporate expertise (9 years at Daimler: global strategy, governance & process rollouts) and entrepreneurial execution strength (8 years as CEO at 11bytes: cloud & AI development). Knows how to not only implement digital innovations technically but also anchor them effectively in the corporate structure through stakeholder management and clear process integration. Brings up-to-date knowledge in AI engineering and experience in regulated markets.

Skills

Operational Ai Implementation & Enablement

Beyond The Hype: Implementation Of Agentic Ai Workflows And Rag Solutions, E.g., To Automate Complex Back-office Processes.
Compliance & Security: Ensuring Data Sovereignty And Audit Readiness When Introducing Ai – Crucial For Health And Corporate Environments.
Hands-on Leadership: Leading Tech Teams In Modern Development (Ai Coding, Cloud-native) To Bring Pilot Projects To Market Maturity Quickly.
Team Enablement & Change Management: Actively Supporting Business Units For High Acceptance, Reducing Hesitation, And Ensuring Lasting Knowledge Transfer.

Corporate Venture Building

Digital Business Models: Building New Digital Units Or Products, Similar To My Experience With “Armedo” (Cloud Platform For Occupational Health) Or Marketplace Solutions.
Product & Strategy: From Idea Generation Through Poc Development To Scalable Operations – Considering Budget And Regulatory Requirements.

Strategic Governance & Stakeholder Management

Bridge Builder: Translating Board Strategies Into Operational Roadmaps.
Cross-functional Leadership: Managing International Teams In Matrix Organizations And Preparing Strategic Decisions For Top Management.

Focus Mandates

Roles: Interim Project Lead, Program Manager Ai.
Team Size: Leading Operational Teams (5–15 Members) & Managing External Service Providers.
Specialization: Ai Rollout In Business Units, Building New Units, Digitalization In Regulated Industries (Health, Automotive, Manufacturing).

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Sep 2001 - Jan 2002

Université Paris-Sorbonne (Paris IV)

Economics · Paris, France

Oct 1997 - Jan 2004

Technische Universität Braunschweig

Diploma · Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering · Braunschweig, Germany · Good

Sep 1987 - Jul 1996

Rheingymnasium Köln

Abitur · Cologne, Germany · 1.7

Certifications & licenses

Microsoft Azure

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Steffen based?

Steffen is based in Fellbach, Germany.

What languages does Steffen speak?

Steffen speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Steffen have?

Steffen has at least 22 years of experience. During this time, Steffen has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 5 months. Note that Steffen may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Steffen be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Steffen would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO & Founder, Founder & Freelancer, Product Planner.

What is Steffen's latest experience?

Steffen's most recent position is CEO & Founder at 11bytes GmbH.

What companies has Steffen worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Steffen has worked for 11bytes GmbH.

Which industries is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Professional Services. Steffen also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Steffen most experienced in?

Steffen is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Strategy and Planning, and Information Technology (IT). Steffen also has some experience in Project Management and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Steffen worked in recently?

Steffen has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Steffen's education?

Steffen holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering from Technische Universität Braunschweig.

Does Steffen have any certificates?

Steffen has 1 certificate: Microsoft Azure.

What is the availability of Steffen?

Steffen will be available from February 2026.

What is the rate of Steffen?

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