Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
At my core, I am driven by an endless curiosity about how things work and how they can be made better. This mindset has taken me across the globe, giving me the incredible opportunity to live and work in five different countries. Along the way, I earned my Ph.D. in France, completed a Post-doc in Germany, and later broadened my business perspective with an Executive MBA from Germany's top business school. These diverse experiences have profoundly shaped my open-minded approach to problem-solving, teaching me to appreciate different cultures and perspectives both in life and in product development. Despite the academic background and leadership roles, I remain a deeply hands-on technologist and a pure early adopter. I love rolling up my sleeves and diving into new technologies—whether it's Generative AI, LLM integration, or the latest in mobile and automotive tech—to understand their true potential. Over the last 20 years, this passion has allowed me to bridge the gap between complex, deep engineering and intuitive, user-centric product execution. I've had the privilege of building and guiding cross-functional teams, reducing time-to-market, and shipping products that range from high-performance apps to advanced Software-Defined Vehicle solutions. Today, I am channeling this energy into building my next mobile venture, managing the full journey from a raw concept to launch. I am currently based in Germany and am actively connecting with pre-seed investors. Always open to a good conversation and new challenges, I am also available for Product Leadership roles, Strategic Technology Consulting, AI Solution Architecture, and freelance opportunities. You can learn more about my work at www.marchesan.me.
Mobile Apps · SaaS · AI Products With a PhD in Computer Science and 20+ years of software engineering experience, I build mobile apps, SaaS platforms, and AI-powered products — from product strategy and MVP to polished launch. Founder of Zolvi (AI survey builder, live at zolvi.app) and Philo (philosophy app in beta at philoq.app). What I do: - Mobile App Development — iOS & Android with Swift, Kotlin, React Native, Flutter - SaaS Architecture — multi-tenancy, auth, payments, scalable backends - AI Product Development — LLMs, GPT-4o, Claude, and modern AI tooling - Product Strategy & Launch Readiness — from concept to App Store/Google Play submission Open to freelance projects, consulting, and pre-seed investor conversations. · Book a Call (https://call.marchesan.me) · zolvi.app (https://www.zolvi.app) · philoq.app (https://philoq.app)
Drove revenue growth for the IVI practice by architecting go-to-market strategy for next-generation intelligent cockpit platforms. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Built reference IVI platform based on Qualcomm SoC ecosystem (QC8255 and QC8775), establishing Capgemini's technical credentials for premium automotive infotainment engagements • Defined strategic feature roadmap positioning Capgemini as tier-1 infotainment partner, establishing business relationships and proposing solutions for Valeo, Porsche, Audi, Hyundai, and VW • Architected technology solutions for premium OEM accounts, delivering feasibility studies and build-vs-buy analyses that directed platform investment decisions • Led bid preparation and business case development across multiple OEM opportunities, aligning technical proposals with corporate growth strategy TECHNOLOGIES: Qualcomm QC8255/QC8775, Automotive IVI Architecture, Intelligent Cockpit, Technology Strategy, Business Development, Premium OEM Engagement
Led strategic automotive software development project focusing on next-generation infotainment platform architecture. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Orchestrated architecture definition for cloud-connected infotainment system • Spearheaded agile transformation across engineering teams • Instituted best practices for automotive software development (ASPICE, ISO 26262) TECHNOLOGIES: Automotive Software, AUTOSAR, Connected Car, Agile/Scrum
Led product management for automotive infotainment platforms serving premium OEMs. Drove $30M+ ARR growth through strategic product roadmap and go-to-market execution. KEY ACHIEVEMENTS: • Delivered ReadyUpgrade platform, generating $30M+ ARR • Built and led cross-functional teams of 50+ engineers across 3 geographies • Architected cloud-native media solutions for BMW, Audi, and premium OEMs • Spearheaded agile transformation, improving delivery velocity by 40% • Controlled $5M+ annual product budget with 95%+ cost efficiency • Reduced time-to-market by 35% through lean product development TECHNOLOGIES: Automotive Infotainment, Cloud Architecture, Microservices, Product Strategy, Team Leadership, Agile/Scrum IMPACT: $30M ARR | 50+ team members | 3 major product launches