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Waldemar Nickel

Doctor of Business Administration

Waldemar Nickel
Lippstadt, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - May 2023
5 months
Warsaw, Poland

Doctor of Business Administration

Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University

  • Fulfilled all university requirements for the degree
  • Result: very good (highest score)
  • Diploma number: 031/2023/Z
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023
3 months
Dortmund, Germany

Modular qualification in multimedia marketing

COMCAVE.COLLEGE

  • E-Marketing Developer: SEM Management (210 hours)
  • Marketing fundamentals
  • Online marketing basics
  • Search engine optimization (SEO/SEM)
  • SEM management in practice
  • Software Developer: WordPress (210 hours)
  • Overview of WordPress
  • Planning and installation
  • Using and managing the WordPress interface
  • Themes and plugins
  • WordPress optimization
  • Overall grade: very good (1.3)
Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
1 month

Professional Scrum Master I

Scrum.org

  • Demonstrated a fundamental level of Scrum mastery, including the concepts of applying Scrum
  • Proven understanding of Scrum as described in the Scrum Guide
  • Consistent use of Scrum terminology and approach
Jan 2017 - Sep 2017
9 months
Hagen, Germany

Master of Business Administration

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

  • Part-time postgraduate course in Business Administration and Management
  • Successfully passed the master's exam
Sep 2011 - Sep 2020
9 years 1 month
Lippstadt, Germany

Project Manager, Program Management Headlamps

HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA

  • Led projects for high-end headlamps using top technologies and strict schedules

  • Defined and aligned requirements with customers through project descriptions

  • Agreed on quality, cost, and timeline targets using established procedures and methods

  • Planned internal and external capacities; assigned work packages and scheduled gate milestones

  • Coordinated and monitored technical tasks within project teams using product development processes

  • Conducted project status analyses and implemented corrective actions for deviations

  • Managed project control through reviews and status reports against agreed targets

  • Executed escalation scenarios and proposed solutions with development, sales, production, and service units

  • Ensured adherence to technical standards and coordinated pre-development and production technology

  • Additional responsibilities:

  • Supervised a master's thesis on the process development of new sputter surfaces

  • Managed photometric pre-development for an innovative headlamp project

Aug 2009 - Aug 2009
1 month

Green Belt Certificate

Textron Six Sigma

  • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Six Sigma methodologies
  • Applied tools and techniques to transform business processes and enhance enterprise value
Jan 2007 - Jun 2007
6 months
Iserlohn, Germany

Diploma Engineer (FH) in Mechanical Engineering

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

  • Successfully passed diploma examination in mechanical engineering

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 Automotive (9 years) and Education (1.5 years).

Automotive
Education

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 (9.5 years), Project Management (9 years), Research and Development (0.5 years), Operations (0.5 years), and Strategy (0.5 years).

Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
Operations
Strategy

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University

Doctor of Business Administration · Business Administration · Warsaw, Poland · very good

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration and Management · Hagen, Germany

Fachhochschule Südwestfalen

Diploma Engineer (FH) · Mechanical Engineering · Iserlohn, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Master I

Scrum.org

Green Belt Certificate

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Where is Waldemar based?

Waldemar is based in Lippstadt, Germany.

What languages does Waldemar speak?

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

How many years of experience does Waldemar have?

Waldemar has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Waldemar has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Waldemar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Waldemar be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Waldemar would be well-suited for roles such as: Doctor of Business Administration, Modular qualification in multimedia marketing, Professional Scrum Master I.

What is Waldemar's latest experience?

Waldemar's most recent position is Doctor of Business Administration at Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University.

What companies has Waldemar worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Waldemar has worked for Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University, COMCAVE.COLLEGE, and Scrum.org.

Which industries is Waldemar most experienced in?

Waldemar is most experienced in industries like Automotive, Education, and Information Technology (IT). Waldemar also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Waldemar most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Waldemar worked in recently?

Waldemar has recently worked in industries like Education and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Waldemar worked in recently?

Waldemar has recently worked in business areas like Research and Development (R&D), Information Technology (IT), and Marketing.

What is Waldemar's education?

Waldemar holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Collegium Humanum Warsaw Management University, a Master in Business Administration and Management from Fachhochschule Südwestfalen and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Fachhochschule Südwestfalen.

Does Waldemar have any certificates?

Waldemar has 2 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Master I and Green Belt Certificate.

What is the availability of Waldemar?

Waldemar is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Waldemar?

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