Thomas Reiners

Leading New Technologies Into Profitable Business Models | Fast, Clear, Energetic

Munich, Germany

Experience

May 2022 - Present
3 years 1 month
Sunnyvale, United States

Rainmaker

MetaCity

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

Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 5 months
Helsinki, Finland

Global Head of R&D Digital Solutions Business

Giesecke+Devrient

Leading all digital solutions related RD topics and driving innovation within Secure Transaction and Services (STS) area at GD Mobile Security. STS' rep 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
Germany

Freelance Advisor

Guidepoint

Mar 2016 - Dec 2020
3 years 10 months
Munich, Germany

Global Head Of Architecture & Platforms

Giesecke+Devrient

Leading all architecture & platforms and global governance related topics within G&D Group's Mobile Security in the area of Server/Service, embedded SW, and HW - Security products and solutions for mobile applications: subscription management, cloud payment or cyber security, data management and administration, personalization, project management, and consulting services; SIM cards, bank cards, ID cards, or healthcare cards, M2M modules, and tokens

Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
2 years
Germany

Advisory Board Member

WearHealth

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

Jul 2014 - Present
10 years 11 months
Munich, Germany

Freelance Consulting

TRECOS (Thomas Reiners Consulting Services)

  • Support to lead new technologies into profitable business models
  • Consult companies transforming into new WoW/organisation (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 the big buz words, like IoT, AI, AR, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, ...
Apr 2013 - Dec 2020
7 years 9 months
Stockholm, Sweden

Head of R&D at G+D Professional Services

Giesecke+Devrient

  • Heading a global customer focused R&D and Delivery organization with Munich, Stockholm, and Helsinki as the main locations and smaller but strong teams in China and India
  • Head of R&D at G+D 3S GmbH
  • The organization includes Product Development, Design-In, Customization, and Architecture teams creating and delivering solutions for Trusted Service Management and electronic Wallets in the fields of Service Providers (eg Banks) and Mobile Network Operators and OEM/Enterprise businesses
Nov 2012 - Apr 2013
6 months

Director Program Management

Giesecke+Devrient

Handling programs and its execution in the field of Trusted Service Management (TSM) for Service Providers (SP), Telcos (MNOs), Secure Element Issuer (SEI), and electronic Wallet(s) at G&D 3S (Server Software and Services).

May 2012 - Dec 2013
8 months

Chair GP Adhoc Committee

SD Association

The task of the GP Adhoc committee is to work on next generation (micro)SD products utilizing integrated secure element serving a variety of use cases - with a focus on the specifications and cooperations with GlobalPlatform, where the initial goal is to work on the consumer centric model. The GP committee reports to the Board of Directors of the SD Association.

Jan 2010 - 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 paymemts and loyalty products, and Telco. Partner and Design-In Management wrt association cooperations, Go-To- Market alliances, 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, suppliers, and deciding as part of Management Team * Make or Buy-Decisions * Partner and Supplier contracting * Responsible for innovation processes and execution * Project and Product Risk Management * Service Level Agreements with partner 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 both development and the overall site value add • Manage multiple product development teams located at the site • Develop product designs from concept through production • Coordinate activities and communications across marketing, applications, product validation, software, and hardware teams co- located at the site • Manage site day-to-day operations • Align R&D Roadmap with customers and partners • Leading direct teams SW/System&Application/ 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

  • Design-In and Program Manager and as such 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, STBs, and TV
  • Managing design-in and customer support teams cross 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 co operations and alliances with international leading companies
  • Definition and creation of SoWs with external co operations and internal project executions
  • Definition and creation of systems and conceptual designs for Digital Rights Managements and Content Protection in the area of (digital) broadcasting for PC, PC solutions in the range of audio/video decoding with PCI, PCIe, and USB interfaces as well as stand-alone AV decoder integrations into DVD Recorder and hybrid STBs
  • HW and SW system for Car Infotainment platforms and telematics solutions
  • Settings of standards and concepts with respect to re-use, early prototyping for verification, system infrastructure
Feb 1999 - Oct 1999
9 months

Author

None

(Co-)Author of the book (in German): "Hardwareprogrammierung unter Windows" and (co-)creator the according 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 solution/- platforms in the field of transceivers.

Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
3 years

Software Engineer and Project Lead

Infineon Technologies

  • Lead, evaluation and execution of various (software-) projects, as well company internal and external
  • Creation and implementation of applications and (device) drivers for telecommunication ICs on Windows platforms
  • Co-work with independent Operating System vendor on creating new ‘single’ solution for various OS versions (especially in the area of sw modems)
  • Definition and implementation of test benches in order to evaluate, validate, and verify created (SW) products, evaluation and reference designs

Summary

Leading New Technologies Into Profitable Business Models 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. - - 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 & portfolio in record time, which included definition, partnering, go-to-market strategy as well as the brand and sales concepts /-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 Top skills: Strategy, Program Management, Integration Publication: Book: Hardwareprogrammierung unter Windows

Languages

German
Native
English
Elementary

Education

Oct 1995 - Jun 1998

Fachhochschule Oldenburg/Ostfriesland/Wilhelmshaven

Diploma, Electrical Engineering · Wilhelmshaven, Germany