Ulf Schiebener
Innovation Manager
Experience
Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 6 months Bad Saulgau, Germany
Innovation Manager
Claas
- Steer innovation projects for AI-based systems, focusing on plant detection technology for agricultural applications.
- Champion digital transformation initiatives within software departments, advocating for Agile methodologies and Scrum-based workflows.
- Analyse and optimise team infrastructure, fostering culture of continuous improvement and strategic development.
- Pioneered integration of AI technology in agricultural equipment, significantly advancing precision farming techniques.
- Designed cloud-based dashboard platform, facilitating real-time data access and decision-making for field management.
- Developed camera-based GPS systems for tractors, enhancing field analysis capabilities.
- Created and implemented AI interfaces for pre-processing image data, ensuring seamless statistics delivery to cloud via LTE.
- Innovated cloud-based dashboard platforms, introducing cutting-edge technology concepts and coordinating cross-functional teams to execute project visions.
Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
1 year Ingolstadt, Germany
Senior Management
Cariad
- Lead a team across 40 Person mostly located in India.
- The team was responsible for the Autosar test tool environment.
- Weekly status reporting to the high management.
- Ensure the requirement and documentation management of all test procedure.
- Ci/CD framework and integration.
- Test-Architecture design basis questions.
Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
3 years Bad Homburg, Germany
Consultant
Kurtz Holding GmbH & Co. Beteiligungs KG
- Provide consultancy on digital transformation, focusing on SW departments, Scrum Agile work processes, and cloud computing.
- Report directly to the CEO, analyse team infrastructure, and introduce Agile methodologies to enhance work processes.
- Planned, methodically analysed, and optimised team infrastructure.
- Analyse agile sw cost structure.
- Implemented Agile methodologies and Scrum-based workflows.
- Provided strategic training and development on future technologies.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years Leipzig, Germany
Entrepreneur Energy Management
Senec GmbH (EnBW)
- Lead integration of Industry 4.0 technologies into development of "Home V4" Battery-Energy-Management System, including associated modules, such as Inverter, Battery Balancing system, and heat pump.
- Directed Scrum-based development teams, requiring in-depth technical understanding of MQTT and Cloud technology, alongside embedded software engineering with Linux-based control units.
- Oversaw series introduction, coordinated development efforts, and provided regular updates to steering committee.
- Pioneered new IoT concept integrating energy management across Battery, Controllers, Solar, and Apps, enhancing system interoperability.
- Initiated and enhanced industrial processes within and outside of Senec GmbH, implementing tools and methodologies, such as Scrum, EOL, JIRA, and Release Management to streamline operations.
Jan 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year Bad Homburg, Germany
Founder
Kimetis GmbH
- Founded Kimetis GmbH, specialising in embedded AI and cloud-based technology consultancy across diverse applications.
- Directed formation and steering of distributed international teams, guiding project development from inception to deployment.
- Leveraged deep technical expertise to lead projects in automotive, medical, military, and industrial sectors.
- Ensured effective cross-functional team operations, rapidly assessing engineering talent and project viability.
- Pioneered innovative AI applications, including plant health detection systems for agriculture and AI-driven quality control for series production.
- Demonstrated ability to discern engineering expertise within 30 seconds, optimising team composition and project outcomes.
Jan 2020 - Present
5 years 6 months Bad Homburg, Germany
Managing Director – Entrepreneur
Kimetis GmbH
- Lead industrial DS-Control coaching, advising on Industry 4.0 technologies tailored for next-gen manufacturing.
- Conduct training on Industry 4.0, integrating AI into management practices, and facilitating connections between software suppliers and data scientists to enhance client capabilities.
- Establish machine network support and develop AI models to diversify analytical approaches.
- Advocate for adoption of predictive data analytics and implement Big Data solutions as SaaS in cloud, optimising production chain procedures.
- Found and directed new R&D department focused on Industrial Big Data in manufacturing, overseeing all operations.
- Pioneered introduction of AI and machine learning models to streamline various manufacturing processes.
- Fostered collaborative partnerships, connecting clients with key software and data science resources.
- Spearheaded development of new R&D division, focusing on leveraging Big Data within industrial manufacturing sector.
- Drove integration of predictive analytics to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years Darmstadt, Germany
Chief Technology Officer
Bigdata in Manufacturing
- Developed detailed cost projections for development, manpower, and equipment to ensure project feasibility.
- Strategised and cultivated network of software supplier partnerships to enhance module support and engineering capabilities.
- Negotiated mathematical frameworks for machine learning programs and delineated clear milestones and work packages for supplier collaboration.
- Authored technical requirements specifications to serve as foundation for product platform development.
- Presented technical product strategies to investors and clients, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Oversaw pilot projects in partnership with universities, leveraging CNC machines and AI methodologies.
- Established new office in Darmstadt, leading recruitment and hiring of software engineering talent.
- Structured hierarchical engineering infrastructure to optimise technical expertise and project delivery.
- Spearheaded coordination of Linux-embedded target systems and establishment of robust software architecture frameworks.
- Defined and implemented machine learning structures to advance technological innovation.
- Identified and recruited high-potential AI Scientist, enhancing team's capabilities in future-driven product development for part production.
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
1 year Babenhausen, Germany
Senior Manager
Continental Corporation
- Orchestrated integration of full-display systems between Cluster Instrument and Infotainment units for automotive industry leaders, serving as a pivotal liaison among Tier-one suppliers.
- Led and directed global software development teams, negotiating supply chain objectives and establishing project milestones in alignment with architectural requirements.
- Formulated complete resource plans, initiated project kick-offs, and identified key performance indicators to ensure project success.
- Managed embedded teams worldwide, delivering complex projects for prestigious clients, such as VW/AUDI and BMW.
- Assembled and managed Agile Scrum teams, employing SAFe methodology to meet and exceed project targets.
Jan 2016 - Dec 2019
2 years Babenhausen, Germany
Solution Manager
Continental Corporation
- Managed cross-functional teams in joint project between Audi and VW, focusing on resource planning, team ramp-up, and coordination.
- Oversaw third-party supplier selection and engagement, establishing project budgets and KPIs.
- Negotiated milestones and planning, leading task forces to drive project progress.
- Ensured systems testing and validation met ASPICE and functional safety criteria.
- Collaborated with customers to plan new HMI ADAS concepts, executed clear requirement engineering, and identified critical project management factors.
- Coordinated prototype planning and prepared for series production through Gate Maturity Process.
- Defined innovative concepts and shared them with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Strengthened international cooperation and steered workflow processes using JIRA.
- Spearheaded joint venture with suppliers to develop new HWI concept for BMW (AZV), demonstrating leadership in innovation and collaboration.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
2 years Babenhausen, Germany
Global PM/Solution Manager
Continental Corporation
- Directed development of MQB FPK full display cluster instrument, coordinating international teams across Singapore, Timisoara, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Germany for resource planning and project execution.
- Managed project budget estimations, milestone scheduling, and strategic planning of prototypes and series production.
- Fostered Scrum-based work environment, improving processes and integrating continuous software strategies using CI/Gitlab.
- Conducted risk assessments for technical concepts, ensuring adherence to ASpice and safety standards.
- Orchestrated new ADAS concept planning sessions with clients, maintaining forward-thinking approach to automotive safety and technology.
- Defined and introduced new automotive innovations to clients, enhancing product functionality and market competitiveness.
- Spearheaded innovative solutions for complex technical challenges, reinforcing role as a key problem solver.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2016
2 years Babenhausen, Germany
Global P/Taskforce Lead
Continental Corporation
- Coordinated communication between customers, Vice President, and development teams, effectively negotiating milestones and managing project planning.
- Directed error ticket handling and executed requirements engineering to adhere to safety ASIL standards, traceability, quality, and documentation.
- Managed time scheduling for software integration strategies, grasped complex technical challenges related to process architecture and liaised directly with chip supplier NXP.
- Facilitated interactions with the software test team for system, integration, and PVV tests, and prepared for series production.
- Delivered continuous status updates to senior management, driving project success and timely delivery.
- Oversaw third-party development, evaluated hardware errata implications, and planned prototypes and samples.
- Led high-impact cluster instrument project for BMW at Continental Corporation, steering international team of over 110 members across Mexico, Singapore, Timisoara, Egypt, and Germany.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2015
1 year Bamberg, Germany
Project Management (SW Team lead)
FTE (Valeo)
- Directed software development team in pioneering innovative BLDC Motor driving concept for start-stop automatic systems in collaboration with Ford and Chrysler.
- Established new software development department, enhancing team's capabilities in automotive system innovation.
- Organised creation of pre-development prototypes, ensuring adherence to industry standards and project requirements.
- Negotiated agreements with chip manufacturers and built Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) in C to manage 3-phase BLDC motor, demonstrating advanced technical leadership.
- Coordinated series prototyping phase, streamlining transition from concept to production-ready prototypes.
- Founded new software development department, recruiting and managing skilled team to support automotive innovation.
- Defined hardware and micro-controller specifications, aligning system design with V-model for software architecture in C.
- Appointed and managed software supplier, building external partnerships and timely delivering software components.
- Led requirement engineering efforts, ensuring compliance with V-model and delivering robust software architecture solutions.
Frankfurt, Germany
Apprentice (Kommunikationselektroniker)
ALCATEL/SEL
Friedrichsdorf, Germany
SW Developer
Colortronic Systems GmbH
Friedrichsdorf, Germany
SW Developer
Colortronic Systems GmbH
Wetzlar, Germany
SW-Consultant/Developer
Continental Corporation (AV Dept.)
Wetzlar, Germany
SW Developer/Project Manager
Continental Corporation (Broadcast Dept.)
Schöneck, Germany
Marketing Management/SW Developer
DS-Control
Schöneck, Germany
SW Developer
DS-Control
Schöneck, Germany
SW-Developer
DS-Control
Karlsruhe, Germany
SW-Consultant/Developer
Harman Becker
Maintal, Germany
Student SW Developer
Honeywell Regelsysteme GmbH
Cologne, Germany
SW-Consultant/Developer
Jenoptik Robot GmbH
Aschaffenburg, Germany
SW Developer
KION Group
Frankfurt, Germany
SW Developer
Marshall GmbH
Frankfurt, Germany
SW Developer
Marshall GmbH
Stuttgart, Germany
R&D Manager
Valeo
Mainz, Germany
Planning Engineer
ZDF
Summary
Highly accomplished professional with over two decades of extensive experience in SW developing, global R&D management in cross function teams, digital transformation and engineering leadership across diverse industries. Proven track record in steering large-scale international teams, leading complex projects, and driving innovation in Industry 4.0, IoT, AI, and automotive technologies. Demonstrated expertise in software development, hardware integration, and cloud-based solutions with strong focus on delivering cutting-edge products and services. Adept at navigating high-pressure environments, solving critical client challenges, and fostering agile, Scrum-based work cultures. Robust background in founding and leading successful companies, including Kimetis GmbH. Recognised for pioneering advancements in AI-driven solutions, digital transformation, and next-generation automotive systems.
Languages
English
Native
German
Native
Portuguese
Native
Education
Fachoberschule, Friedberg
Electronic Engineering · Friedberg, Germany
University of Applied Sciences, Frankfurt am Main
Electronic Engineering · Frankfurt, Germany
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