Telecom & Edge Computing Consultant

1/2019 – 4/2022

Responsible for key projects and programs with infrastructure suppliers
(Network operators and infra vendors, e.g. Cisco) and application owners
(AR/VR, Game developers, Connected car, video analytics); working with
internal engineering team (US/India-based) and supplier/partner/customer
technology teams (focus on Europe) to deliver new experiences and services
based on edge computing
▪ Managing product requirements for key initiatives
▪ Advisory to CTO for product and technology strategy; strong liaison with CCO
and CMO teams to shape the product towards market fit
▪ Driving key technology partnerships (acquisition, due diligence, PoC,
knowledge exchange, value stacking)
▪ Marketing support (Talks at public conferences, Blogposts, Hackathons)

Projektmanagement (IT), Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Cloud Computing, Requirement Analyse, Partner Relationship Management, Kundenanalyse, Mobilfunknetze

11/2016 – 12/2018

-Lead Technology Strategy and architecture in two corporate startup projects for Deutsche Telekom AG; supported all aspects of the startup creation next to the core technology aspects, i.e. market analysis, business model and business case calculation, stakeholder management, initial team setup
-tooz technologies: JV between Deutsche Telekom and Zeiss to build light-weight connected smart-glasses
-MobiledgeX: an edge computing platform to facilitate between edge computing suppliers such as network operators and application developers
-Technologies involved include AR/VR/XR, 5G/LTE, Edge computing, Connected Devices, Cloud, Containers/Microservices

Cloud Computing, Lean Startup, Mobilfunknetze, Optik / technische Optik, Projektmanagement (IT), Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Unternehmensberatung

2/2011 – 10/2016

-Operational responsibility for the German R&D office of LG Electronics MC (Mobile Communications) including Heading the local Technical Account Management & Product Validation Group
-Driving the preparation and commercialization of new technologies deployed in LGs mobile communication products
-Close collaboration with the local and global marketing organization for technology research and trend information, identification of strategic areas and defining the corresponding product portfolio strategy
-Representing LG MC R&D towards internal and external interfaces
-Liaising with technology partners
-Motivate and lead the team
-Operating budget planning & control
-Direct report to the Head of Europe R&D
-Coordination with other branch offices in Europe and globally (Korea, India, US)

Budgetierung, Projektleitung / Teamleitung (IT), Software Quality, Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Partner Relationship Management, Team Building, Mobilfunknetze, Embedded Software

10/2008 – 10/2016

-Technical Account Manager responsible for a Global Tier 1 Mobile Operator responsible for the technical marketing and product delivery
-Accountable for the technical commercialization of LGs mobile phone products with the customer involving the coordination of related activities in the countries
-Planning and managing the technology rollout of operator services on LG mobile devices and LG services in the Operator Network
-Liaising with LGE Mobile Company Product planning group, Marketing and Sales on a daily basis to align on product portfolio and planning
-Daily interfacing with the customers technical and marketing departments
-Driving short- and long term activities to gather, analyze and implement the customer requirements and propositions into LGs Mobile products
Hardware related, e.g. RF, NFC, ...
Software Platform related, e.g. Android
Enablers and Services, e.g. IMS (RCS/VoLTE/VoWIFI)
Interfacing with 3rd party SW and HW suppliers
Requirements analysis and negotiation
Quality assurance planning
-Direct report to the Head of Technical Account Management Group Europe

Software Quality, Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Requirement Analyse, Business Development, Account Management

1/2006 – 9/2008

-Leading a department responsible for customer projects (integrating ACCESS SW components into embedded platforms, customizing and developing ACCESS mobile application products)
-Managerial responsibility for ~15 employees (Engineers, Chief Engineers, Project Managers) within the department (recruiting, training, appraisal)
-Overall responsibility for handling international customers, including mobile phones, car navigation and Set-Top-Box manufacturers, i.e.
-Requirements analysis and feasibility studies
-Effort estimations and resource allocation
-Scope of Work negotiation
-Implementation
-Acceptance process
-Support and Maintenance
-Supporting the Sales Division in the pre-sales phase
-Organization of outsourcing activities within the projects
-Direct communication with customers during the complete project lifecycle
-Managing project budgets and time
-Reporting to the VP Development of ACCESS System Europe
-Responsible for creating and maintaining processes within the department (Information management, SW Quality Management, Customer Relationship Management, …)
-Coordination with other ACCESS subsidiaries (globally)

Projektleitung / Teamleitung (IT), Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Business Development, Team Building, Mobilfunknetze

11/2004 – 12/2005

-Leading an on-site Project in Sweden integrating the ACCESS NetFront Browser for all feature phones of a leading mobile phone manufacturer
-Building up and leading a local team of up to 4 SW developers supporting the customer
-Working permanently in the customers office during the project execution and therefore being main interface for all customer issues
-Responsibilities included Requirements analysis, feature negotiation, SW design, Change request handling, Bug management, Operator acceptance support

Interkulturelle Kommunikation, Mobilfunknetze, Projektmanagement (IT), Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

3/2004 – 10/2004

-Integrating the ACCESS NetFront Browser for i-mode and the ACCESS CNF+ Browser for i-mode in several customer projects
-Developing the integration code for the customers proprietary system
-Analyzing problems reported by the customer
-Supporting the customer in integrating the Software

Mobilfunknetze, Softwareentwicklung (allg.)

3/2002 – 2/2004

-Application software Integration (Mobile Internet Browser) for devices of the 55 and 65 generation of Siemens mobile phones (S55, M55, SL55, MC60, C60/A60, ...)
-Integration of the Openwave Browser Suite (V6 und V7) into the Siemens proprietary mobile phone software environment
-Configuration Management (Continuus / Telelogic CM Synergy)

Softwareentwicklung (allg.), Mobilfunknetze