Thomas Töpsch - Head of Product & Software

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Achim, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Head of Product & Software

UZE ADS Europe GmbH

Further development of a roof-mounted advertising unit for mobile digital advertising, including sensors such as GPS, light sensors, and 2D cameras
Development of a service tool for commissioning and remote service control
Development of a marketplace to manage devices, partners, and advertising campaigns
Communication with the regulatory authority (KBA) as key account manager
Business model development in data-driven business
Development and coordination of service processes and workflows
Building a network of service partners in Germany
Strategy development, restructuring, and M&A processes

Mar 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 4 months

Business Developer / Head of Business Development

cellumation GmbH

Product development, overall concept design, and business model development for last-mile delivery and urban logistics
Development of cargo bikes with up to 500 kg total weight, including IoT
Development of a micro-sorting system with sensors (2D cameras to capture package size, read addresses, and control routes)
Connecting shipment, driver, and vehicle
Project work with developers across different cultures and time zones
Strategy development and M&A processes

Sep 2019 - Jul 2020

11 months

Team Lead Software & Digitalization

umlaut company

Technical and disciplinary leadership of a development team in aviation and automotive
Building an agile team
Software and tool development

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Moderator / Scrum Master

Orbitak AG

Leading workshops on new work practices for corporate clients of Sparkasse in Bremen
Providing technical and methodological support for agile work methods

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

Consultant / Scrum Master

salt and pepper

Consulting and support in sustainability at Miele & Cie. KG
Providing technical and methodological support for agile work methods

Oct 2018 - Present

7 years 4 months

Trainer

VDI Deutschland

Conducting open and closed project management training sessions in automotive and logistics
In-person and online formats
Training in traditional, agile and hybrid methods
Using tools like Excel, MS Project, MS Planner, JIRA, Trello

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Consultant / Scrum Master

Orbitak AG

Consulting and support in strategy development at Volkswagen
Technical and methodological support for agile working methods

Jul 2017 - Apr 2024

6 years 10 months

Managing Director

nucleus7 GmbH

Innovation and technology management in New Mobility, Urban Mobility, Urban Logistics, Smart City and Green Energy
Development of an H2 range extender to adapt BEVs
Establishment and development of concepts and business models for logistics (HanseTrans)
Development and integration of fuel cell systems in MCVs
Development of exoskeletons for Daimler AG and Rheinmetall GmbH
PropTech start-up: autonomous drones for indoor building surveying, virtualization of building data, integration of camera systems
Development of a project and building management tool with an object-based approach and integration of sensors to capture and digitize analog meter readings via 2D cameras

Jun 2016 - Present

9 years 8 months

Consultant / Project Manager

Various SMEs

Digitization of processes in production, testing and maintenance environments
Implementation of plug-and-play sensors and cloud-based collaboration platforms
Grant consulting and application
Business model development

Jan 2008 - Jun 2017

9 years 6 months

Test Specialist / System Integrator / Project and Test Lead / Test Bench Lead

Airbus Operations GmbH

Leading several HLS projects and medium-sized partners in the R&D sector
Development of virtual physics-based testing, digital twin and MBSE
Specification of test setups
Building data acquisition chains for test rigs and flight trials
Creating test definitions and test procedures
Carrying out commissioning
Component tests, system tests, endurance tests and certification tests in mechanics, electrics and hydraulics
Supporting flight tests and responsibility for HLS
Test evaluation and report creation

Sep 2006 - Dec 2007

1 year 4 months

Project and Test Lead

FTI Engineering Operations GmbH

Planning and execution of research and development projects for Airbus
Modeling and model-based diagnosis of systems, Digital Twin and MBSE
Optimization and execution of load calibration of aircraft components using finite element method
Specification of calibration setups
Setup of measurement chains for test benches and flight tests
Creation of test and calibration definitions
Test evaluation and reporting

Jun 2005 - Mar 2006

10 months

Technical Employee

University of Kassel

Computer-aided design of test setups using CATIA V5
Virtual test planning with the CAD system CATIA V5
Setup of measurement chains for various measurement parameters and execution of measurements
Performing dynamic strength and durability tests on landing gear components using the IST (Labtronic) system
Test evaluation and reporting

Summary

For the past 20 years, my strong technical understanding, paired with an analytical, solution-driven mindset, has been the foundation of my professional work.

I stand for effective leadership. I excel at managing uncertainties, making and owning decisions under risk, and turning strategies into value.

Skills

20 Years Of System Development (Mechanics, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics)
18 Years Of Project Management (Up To €15 Million, Internal And External Partners, Different Countries/cultures) / 7 Years As A Trainer For Vdi
15 Years In Measurement And Control Technology
15 Years In Prototype And Custom Machine Construction
10 Years In Research And Development
10 Years In Innovation And Technology Management
8 Years In Software Development And Iot Platforms
8 Years In Business Model Development
7 Years In Product Development And Management In Hardware And Software
5 Years In Consulting
5 Years Of Technical And Disciplinary Responsibility For Teams Of Up To 32 People
3 Years In Local Energy Generation And Supply For Stationary And Mobile Applications
3 Years In Strategy Development, Restructuring, And M&a Processes