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Lead Consultant: Program & Process Transformation, Automotive, Life Science, Logistics Expert.

Drazovice, Czech Republic
Worldwide
MBA
Drazovice, Czech Republic
Worldwide
MBA

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About me

Highly accomplished Dipl.-Ing. and MBA with 13+ years of experience leading high-stakes engineering and digital transformations across Automotive, Life Sciences, and Automated Warehousing. Bridging the gap between complex technical systems and board-level business strategy for global leaders.

Supplier DevelopmentSql Data WarehouseAgile MethodologyArtificial IntelligenceArchitectureAtlassian JiraAutomationAutomotive IndustryBiologyBusiness DevelopmentBusiness Process ManagementBusiness AdministrationBusiness Process ImprovementStrategic ManagementInvestmentsChange ManagementData MiningDigitizationEnterprise Resource PlanningEntrepreneurshipFailure Mode Effects AnalysisIncome StatementInterim ManagementLead ManagementLean ProcessesLean Six SigmaManufacturingMarket ValueProject ManagementMicrosoft SQL ServersProgram Management ProfessionalPharmaceuticalsPortfolio ManagementProduct LifecycleProduct DesignProgram ManagementMicrosoft Power BIVenta al por MenorSupply Chain ManagementStakeholder ManagementStock ControlBusiness StrategiesStrategic ResourcesStrategic SourcingTest PlanningTransformational LeadershipEngineering Validation TestsX-Ray Photoelectron SpectroscopyStakeholder CommunicationsTestingConsumer Packaged GoodsWarehouse Management SystemsProduct StrategiesExecutive ManagementQuality ControlProduct ComplianceP&L ResponsibilitiesAtlassian ToolsTeam ManagementWarehouse DistributionLogistics OperationsManaging Suppliers
Executive Overview: Bridging Technology & Strategy
I am a Dipl.-Ing. and MBA professional with 13+ years of experience leading high-stakes engineering and digital transformations. My core value is the "Bridge": translating complex deep-tech requirements into executive-level business strategy. From managing global portfolios for Thermo Fisher Scientific to supervising supplier development for Bugatti, I ensure technical excellence drives commercial ROI.
Core Expertise
1. High-Performance Automotive & EV Systems Specialist in the validation of next-gen propulsion and high-voltage architectures.
Systems: 800V Electric Drive Units (EDUs), 600kW+ powertrains, and e-Axles.
Supplier Management: Expert in supervising international supplier development for prestige OEMs (Bugatti, Rimac).
Compliance: Deep knowledge of VW80000, LV124, and ISO16750 standards; experienced in extreme-environment testing (e.g., UAE field trials).
2. Life Science & Digital Transformation Leading global process transformations for the X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) portfolio.
Jira Architecture: Designing end-to-end Atlassian ecosystems for intake, prioritization, and product lifecycle management.
Portfolio Strategy: Synchronizing R&D outputs with product strategy to accelerate time-to-market in regulated environments.
3. Strategic Logistics & Automated Warehousing (WMS/WCS) Architecting large-scale automated systems for global retail leaders.
Integration: Expert in WMS/WCS development and commissioning (Knapp) for tier-1 clients (SPAR, H&M, John Lewis).
ROI Optimization: Achieved a 60% reduction in downtime via SQL Server data mining and Lean optimization of automated lines.
Strategic Management & Tools
Leadership: MBA-qualified with experience in P&L oversight, NPI, and managing teams of up to 80 people.
Tech Stack: Jira (Advanced Architect), SQL Server, PowerBI, ERP Integration.
Methodologies: Lean, FMEA, Agile, Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).
Global Perspective & Entrepreneurial Grit
As the former founder of a logistics startup (KanLog s.r.o.), I bring a "founder’s mindset" to cost-efficiency. Having worked across the USA, NZ, and Europe, I seamlessly navigate diverse corporate cultures and lead international stakeholder groups to success.
Why Hire Me?
I am brought in when a project is too complex for a standard PM or when technical teams lack the strategic oversight to hit aggressive milestones. I de-risk multimillion-euro investments by ensuring technical deliverables translate directly into business value.

Languages

GermanBasic knowledgeEnglishFluentRussianBasic knowledgeSlovakBasic knowledgeSpanishBasic knowledgeCzechNative speaker

Project history

Lead Consultant, Process & Program Management Systems (XPS)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
Leading global organizational and process transformation for X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) products, ensuring portfolio maintenance in market leadership by bridging strategic market imperatives with execution excellence.

Development Lead

Garrett Motion Inc.
Technically led Validation of e-Axle product (150kW/250kW, 800V), managing specifications and requirements. Managed a team of three direct reports, coordinating and executing required tests for timely deliverables.

Powertrain validation lead

Rimac Technology d.o.o.
Led development and execution of high-level test plans for Electric Drive Units (EDUs 600kW, 800V), E-AXLE, B2B and related systems. Directed comprehensive test specification for DVP tests; managed test suppliers and oversaw execution.

Business owner

KanLog s.r.o.
Founded and managed bootstrapped startup for C-part Kanban systems, overseeing all technological and financial aspects. Directed all operational functions (legal, accounting, cash-flow, budget, SEO), growing company to 5 employees until Covid supply chain disruptions.

Integration specialist

Knapp Systemintegration GmbH
Led WMS, WCS Development, Test & Installation, delivering automated warehouse products for major clients (SPAR, H&M, APOSTORE, JLP). Managed a testing team of 6 testers, ensuring internal and customer-facing application quality.

Project manager

SCA – Hygiene
Directed production optimization initiatives, achieving a 60% reduction in downtime, significant decreases in overhead, and reduced customer returns. Implemented SQL Server data mining for automated stacking, wrapping, and delivery lines.

Product owner

Commscope inc.
Spearheaded New Product Introduction (NPI) for fiber and copper data cables and accessories. Designed and optimized production lines using LEAN layouts and FMEA for transferred fiber lines.

Portfolio

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Rimac Lead Contractor

The Challenge: I led the technical validation and supplier development for Rimac Technology’s next-generation 800V Electric Drive Units (EDUs) and e-Axle systems. Designed for global OEMs and hypercar applications (including Bugatti), required zero-compromise reliability under extreme conditions.
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Lead system integration

Implementing high-capacity, zero-defect automated warehouse solutions for tier-1 global retailers, including SPAR, H&M, and John Lewis. These projects required the seamless integration of complex material flow hardware with high-level software layers in live, high-throughput environments.
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Global Process & Digital Architecture Lead

Leading the organizational and process transformation for the X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy product line — high-precision analytical portfolio. The goal: modernize the intake and prioritization of product enhancements to accelerate time-to-market in a highly regulated life science environment.

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