Germany
Passionate innovator, entrepreneurial spirit and thought leader with demonstrated success introducing new technology to the automotive, mining and defense industries. Strong product management professional skilled in Autonomy, Robotics, Business Development, Program Management and Research and Development (R&D).
Head of Automation Product Porfolio for Digital Solutions Division, integrating Epiroc acquired companies • Global automation strategy to create a unified agnostic technology portfolio for surface and underground mining operations • Orchestrated synergy projects between Epiroc divisions and Epiroc acquisitions (RCT, ASI) to deliver new products and capabilities • M&A and product portfolio management
• Developed a strategic technology roadmap for in-cabin AI, focusing on Large Language Model (LLM) integration and use cases • Led architecture and integration discussions and established team structure to deliver in-vehicle AI projects • Collaborated with sales team to pitch AI projects and effectively communicate complex technical concepts to C-level executives
• Led the Test Engineering and Fleet Operations team at Argo AI GmbH (75 FTE) to incrementally re-establish operations in Germany and prepare for post merger integration with Volkswagen. • Completed a strategic reorganisation of 300 FTE into acquirable business units • Managed technical and commercial programs to deliver on the scope of work • Spearheaded initiatives to secure key intellectual property, safeguarding critical assets
• Directed the integration of Argo Self-Driving System with the VW platform and launched multiple vehicle generations • Oversaw Volkswagen program roadmap ensuring program alignment and progress • Led European and Middle East city expansion projects and customer engagement Argo AI is an autonomous vehicle startup backed by Ford and Volkswagen
Led a team of product owners, technical project managers, strategy and business development to develop self driving products for VW’s vehicles and partners Autonomous Intelligent Driving (AID) is a wholly owned subsidiary of AUDI AG, AID was absorbed by Argo.ai in 2020.
Responsible for self-driving technology development, including perception, planning, prediction, mapping, and localization. • Managed program of work to increase self-driving performance 40x within 3 months • Introduced multi-discipline planning process, risk management, KPI focus, and improved release process • Created product roadmaps to communicate mission and align inter-area priorities