Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Bavaria, Germany
Technology & Strategy Lead with deep expertise in IoT architectures – from embedded systems to scalable cloud solutions. Proven track record in transforming analog business models into digital, data-driven services. Experienced in leading multi-site tech teams, driving business development, and aligning technology with company strategy and investor expectations. Strong background in wireless systems, embedded software, edge AI, and standardization. Skilled in roadmap planning, technical due diligence, and in building long-term strategic partnerships with customers and stakeholders across Europe and Asia.
Co-founded (2015) and built an IoT solution company focused on connected sensing and hazardous-environment applications, leading product and solution architecture from device through connectivity, cloud, and applications. * Defined product and technology direction for connected sensing solutions across hardware, firmware, wireless connectivity, cloud platform, Android application, and web tools. * Architected an end-to-end IoT solution stack spanning sensor hardware, over-the-air communication, cloud backend, mobile app, and web platform for demanding industrial and hazardous-environment scenarios. * Translated customer and field requirements into deployable solutions, including hazardous-area use cases and certification-oriented system design. * Built and coordinated a partner ecosystem across development, hardware, supply, and certification to bring products from concept into practical market use. * Combined technical architecture, customer understanding, and partner leadership to create workable products and solution deployments.
* Built and expanded strategic customer relationships by translating customer needs into workable solution paths across processors, connectivity, software, and partner ecosystem support. * Identified new market opportunities for existing semiconductor platforms and aligned internal teams, module partners, distributors, and customers to convert them into design wins and revenue. * Combined technical credibility and commercial leadership to grow key European accounts in home appliances, professional audio, and smart connected products. * Helped open a new application path for Synaptics processor platforms at Vorwerk by recognizing the customer fit early, shaping the solution direction, and driving alignment across customer, partner, and internal teams. * Developed AVM as a strategic account through long-term trusted engagement, combining technical solution support, relationship building, and business growth in connectivity-related products.
• Created tailored IoT solutions in close collaboration with customers • Drove business development efforts across European markets, identifying opportunities and building strategic partnerships • Supported customers in end-to-end solution design, from concept to deployment • Led the Technical Working Group of the ULE Alliance, shaping industry standards and innovation • Managed key accounts, ensuring long-term success and technical alignment
• Led multi-site development teams for communication protocols and digital signal processing • Directed system architecture and core technology strategy for DECT/ULE-based solutions • Represented the company in standardization bodies, driving DECT ULE advancements across the industry
• Defined and drove the software architecture roadmap during a major acquisition and integration phase • Identified and evaluated new business opportunities with a strong focus on technical feasibility and scalability • Acted as technical lead in supplier selection processes, ensuring long-term compatibility and quality • Aligned software architecture with strategic product and business goals
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