Thomas Reiners - Rainmaker

Q: Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 9 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Rainmaker at MetaCity .

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

In recent years, Thomas has worked for MetaCity , Giesecke+Devrient , Guidepoint , and TRECOS (Thomas Reiners Consulting Services) .

Q: Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Thomas also has some experience in Telecommunication , Banking and Finance , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services , Information Technology (IT) , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development , Research and Development (R&D) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Present

3 years 10 months

Rainmaker

MetaCity

Evangelizing and pushing the message through the world for MetaCity's mission - being the capital of the Metaverse.

Jan 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Global Head of R&D Digital Solutions Business

Giesecke+Devrient

Leading all digital solutions related R&D topics and driving innovation within Secure Transaction and Services (STS) area at GD Mobile Security
Representing STS in group's CTO
Part of G+D's Executive Pool
Member of global partnering and expansion team

Nov 2018 - Apr 2022

3 years 6 months

Freelance Advisor

Guidepoint

Mar 2016 - Dec 2019

3 years 10 months

Global Head Of Architecture & Platforms

Giesecke+Devrient

Leading architecture & platforms and global governance within G&D Group's Mobile Security for server/service, embedded software, and hardware security products and solutions for mobile applications including subscription management, cloud payment, cybersecurity, data management and administration, personalization, project management, and consulting services for SIM cards, bank cards, ID cards, healthcare cards, M2M modules, and tokens

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Advisory Board Member

WearHealth

Supporting the company's way to pivot until right product for right market is found.

Jul 2014 - Present

11 years 8 months

Freelance Consulting

TRECOS (Thomas Reiners Consulting Services)

Support to lead new technologies into profitable business models
Consult companies transforming into new ways of working and organization (digitization, lean start-up in enterprises)
Mentoring start-ups (USP, BMC, MVP, funding, devil's advocate)
Member of several advisory boards (non-perm)
Grasping opportunities on emerging technologies like IoT, AI, AR, Blockchain, cybersecurity

Apr 2013 - Dec 2020

7 years 9 months

Head of R&D at G+D Professional Services

Giesecke+Devrient

Heading a global customer focused R&D and Delivery organization with teams in Munich, Stockholm, Helsinki, China, and India
Leading Product Development, Design-In, Customization, and Architecture teams to create and deliver solutions for Trusted Service Management and electronic Wallets for Service Providers, Mobile Network Operators, and OEM/Enterprise businesses

Nov 2012 - Apr 2013

6 months

Director Program Management

Giesecke+Devrient

Handling programs and execution in Trusted Service Management (TSM) for Service Providers, Telcos, Secure Element Issuer, and electronic Wallet(s) at G&D 3S (Server Software and Services)

May 2012 - Dec 2012

8 months

Chair GP Adhoc Committee

SD Association

Work on next generation (micro)SD products utilizing integrated secure element serving various use cases with a focus on specifications and cooperations with GlobalPlatform
Reporting to the Board of Directors of the SD Association

Jan 2011 - Oct 2012

1 year 10 months

Program Director @ G&D SFS

Giesecke+Devrient

Responsible for G&D SFS product family programs serving as a highly secure basis for secure mass storage, enterprise security, online banking, eGovernment, transport/transit, contactless payments and loyalty products, and Telco
Partner and Design-In management with association cooperations, go-to-market alliances, and strategic directions

Feb 2010 - Jan 2011

1 year

Program Manager

Giesecke+Devrient

Responsible for time-to-market for products from start to mass production
Definition and clarification of product requirements with product management, R&D, and suppliers
Make or buy decisions and partner and supplier contracting
Responsible for innovation processes and execution
Project and product risk management
Service level agreements with partners and suppliers
Representing division and working at company level on future strategic direction and product lifecycle management (PLM)

Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

1 year 3 months

Development Manager

NXP Semiconductors

Managing development and overall site value add
Managing multiple product development teams located at the site
Developing product designs from concept through production
Coordinating activities and communications across marketing, applications, product validation, software, and hardware teams
Managing site day-to-day operations
Aligning R&D roadmap with customers and partners
Leading direct teams in software, system & application, and quality

Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

1 year 3 months

Site Manager - PL PC Systems Germany/Hamburg

NXP Semiconductors

Feb 2006 - Jan 2010

4 years

Global Design-In Program Manager

NXP Semiconductors

Responsible for competitive system roadmap and execution of global Design-In programs in the arena of PC TV tuner and general AV decoding applications such as DVRs, set-top boxes, and TVs
Managing design-in and customer support teams across departments and organizations including resource planning and staffing
Operational lead of global customer competence center groups and system and application teams
Managing partnerships with ISVs, IHVs, and system houses

Aug 2000 - Feb 2006

5 years 7 months

Lead Architect, Principal Engineer, Team Lead

NXP Semiconductors

Heading system architects team located over three different locations
Responsible for technical cooperations and alliances with international leading companies
Definition and creation of statements of work with external cooperations and internal project executions
Definition and creation of systems and conceptual designs for digital rights management and content protection in digital broadcasting for PC solutions, audio/video decoding with PCI, PCIe, and USB interfaces, and standalone AV decoder integrations into DVD recorders and hybrid set-top boxes
Designing hardware and software systems for car infotainment platforms and telematics solutions
Setting standards and concepts for reuse, early prototyping for verification, and system infrastructure

Feb 1999 - Oct 1999

9 months

Author

(Co-)Author of the book (in German): "Hardwareprogrammierung unter Windows" and (co-)creator of the corresponding hardware (PCI general purpose board) and software.

May 1998 - Nov 1999

1 year 7 months

Software Engineer

Siemens AG

Working on Windows applications for controlling various hardware solutions and platforms in the field of transceivers.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000

3 years

Software Engineer and Project Lead

Infineon Technologies

Leading, evaluating, and executing various software projects internally and externally
Creating and implementing applications and device drivers for telecommunication ICs on Windows platforms
Collaborating with independent operating system vendor to create unified solutions across various OS versions, especially for software modems
Defining and implementing test benches to evaluate, validate, and verify software products, evaluation, and reference designs

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 Manufacturing (19 years), Information Technology (16 years), Professional Services (11.5 years), Telecommunication (11.5 years), Banking and Finance (9.5 years), and Healthcare (2 years).

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Banking and Finance

Healthcare

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 (26.5 years), Project Management (19 years), Research and Development (13.5 years), Strategy (13.5 years), Information Technology (6.5 years), and Marketing (4 years).

Product Development

Project Management

Research and Development

Strategy

Information Technology

Marketing

Summary

Using proven technical and business leadership ability to lead new technologies into profitable business models and add value to disruptive and forward thinking agile organisations. I hugely enjoy winning followers and leading international innovative teams delivering cutting edge products driving business growth supporting future strategy.

Skills

Leading New Technologies Into Profitable Business Models
Strategy
Program Management
Integration

Key Achievements

Creating Global Teams And Organisations Delivering Ground Breaking Foundation Of Technology And Solution Portfolio Leading To A Multi Million Revenue
Mentored And Advised Start-ups Leading To Successful Seeding Rounds Through International Network By Pivoting Product And Go-to-market Approaches
Ramped Up Profitable Product-line And Portfolio In Record Time, Which Included Definition, Partnering, Go-to-market Strategy As Well As The Brand And Sales Concepts And Channels

Key Competencies

Exceptionally Strong Relationship, Stakeholder Management, Coaching And Mentoring Skills
Taking Decision Quickly While Managing Risks
Scaling Delivery Competencies And Capabilities Through Global Cooperation And Partnering
Very Broad Sector Experience Across Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Solution Services, Cyber Security, Internet Of Things, Identity Management, Mobile
A Collaborative Team Leader And Energising Communicator
Extensive International Experience Including China And Across Asia Pacific, Usa And Western Europe
Outsourcing- /Insourcing Management
Contracting
Partner Management
Change Management / Knowledge Build-up/transfer
M&a
Relator
Achiever
Individualization
Futuristic
Strategic
Fast
Digitization
Digitalization
Cybersecurity
Iot
Design Thinking
Lean Startup
Complex Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Creativity
People Management
Emotional Intelligence
Judgement And Decision Making
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Cognitive Flexibility

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Elementary

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Diploma · Electrical Engineering · Oldenburg, Germany

Profile

Created

November 2021

Last Update

July 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thomas based?

Thomas is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Thomas speak?

Thomas speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Thomas have?

Thomas has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 9 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Thomas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Rainmaker, Global Head of R&D Digital Solutions Business, Freelance Advisor.

What is Thomas's latest experience?

Thomas's most recent position is Rainmaker at MetaCity.

What companies has Thomas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Thomas has worked for MetaCity, Giesecke+Devrient, Guidepoint, and TRECOS (Thomas Reiners Consulting Services).

Which industries is Thomas most experienced in?

Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Thomas also has some experience in Telecommunication, Banking and Finance, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Thomas most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology (IT), and Manufacturing.

Which business areas has Thomas worked in recently?

Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Thomas's education?

Thomas holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering from Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven.

What is the availability of Thomas?

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