Innovation Management | Stage-Gate & Design Thinking | Tech and Trend Intelligence | Concept-to-Decision
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Innovation Management
Technology and Trend Intelligence
Idea Management
Stage-Gate Process
Lean Startup
Business Model Canvas
Agile/Scrum
Prototyping
3D Printing/CAD
Workshop Facilitation
Stakeholder Management
Market Analysis
Competitive Intelligence
Cross-functional Collaboration
Business Model Validation
User Research
Strategic Analysis
AI Tools
SAP
Miro
Sharepoint
Python
English
Native/ Bilingual
German
Intermediate
Hindi
Native/Bilingual

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

4 Monate
2025-02 - 2025-05

Participated in a structured transfer employment program

Transfer Employee
Transfer Employee

  • Participated in a structured transfer employment program following the dissolution of the innovation team at the previous employer (Insta GmbH)

pro Person GmbH
Wuppertal, Germany
11 Monate
2024-03 - 2025-01

Systematically monitored and analysed market and technology trends

Innovation Manager 
Innovation Manager 
  • Systematically monitored and analysed market and technology trends to identify innovation opportunities and derive strategic recommendations for management.
  • Built and continuously developed a company-wide trend and technology radar for the systematic prioritisation of innovation fields.
  • Initiated and led the development of a centralised idea management tool, enabling colleagues to submit, collect and evaluate innovative ideas through a platform.
  • Created product designs and early prototypes (MVPs) using CAD software and 3D printing, with a focus on business model innovation (Design Thinking & Lean Startup methodologies).
  • Organised and facilitated workshops on innovation topics and projects, coaching colleagues as a method expert and innovation specialist or project lead.
  • Actively represented Insta at cross-industry innovation forums and competitions.
  • Supported and encouraged colleagues in the realisation of innovative ideas
Insta GmbH
Lüdenscheid, Germany
8 Monate
2023-07 - 2024-02

Master?s Thesis

Master?s Thesis Student 
Master?s Thesis Student 
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative research with innovation experts from 9+ organisations to identify challenges and develop strategies for transitioning innovation initiatives from specialised environments into core business operations
  • Collaborated closely with experts to analyse the complexities of innovation management within dedicated innovation environments, generating valuable empirical insights and actionable strategic recommendations
Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUM
Munich, Germany
4 Monate
2023-02 - 2023-05

Supported the development of Europe-wide digitalisation roadmaps

Working Student in Innovation Management / Digitalisation 
Working Student in Innovation Management / Digitalisation 
  • Supported the development of Europe-wide digitalisation roadmaps for the diverse innovation management team, contributing to the strategic prioritisation of digital innovation initiatives
  • Conducted technology scouting and competitive analyses for various digital solutions in an industrial context (Robotics, Smart Glasses, Digital Twin)
  • Carried out structured market and competitor analysis in the areas of sustainability and carbon capture
Bilfinger SE
Mannheim, Germany
9 Monate
2021-10 - 2022-06

Internship in Business Development and Innovation 

  • Independently led 7+ innovation initiatives using Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies within a structured Stage-Gate process; guided two concepts to strategic decision-readiness
  • Validated business models through desirability (user interviews), feasibility (patent analysis, expert interviews), viability (market research (TAM/SAM/SOM framework))
  • Compiled management-ready innovation project decision documents and presented strategic recommendations of projects directly to senior management
  • Contributed to the design and ongoing development of trend radar and facilitated expert interviews to identify relevant future topics
nexT Innovation Lab from Truma Group
Munich, Germany

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

4 Jahre 6 Monate
2019-09 - 2024-02

Technology and Innovation Management

Master of Engineering ? Technology and Innovation Management, Hochschule Harz ? Wernigerode, Germany
Master of Engineering ? Technology and Innovation Management
Hochschule Harz ? Wernigerode, Germany

Focus:

  • Core subjects: Strategic innovation management, idea engineering, technology assessment and sustainability, digital business models, agile requirements engineering
  • Master's Thesis: Available upon request
  • Final Grade: 1.9 (scale: 1.0 = best, 4.0 = sufficient)

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Innovation Management Technology and Trend Intelligence Idea Management Stage-Gate Process Lean Startup Business Model Canvas Agile/Scrum Prototyping 3D Printing/CAD Workshop Facilitation Stakeholder Management Market Analysis Competitive Intelligence Cross-functional Collaboration Business Model Validation User Research Strategic Analysis AI Tools SAP Miro Sharepoint Python

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Soft skills:
  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  • Cross cultural Communication
  • International Outlook
  • Collaborative Team Player


Technical Skills:

  • MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Power Automate)
  • AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)
  • Prototyping / CAD ? 3D Printing
  • Enterprise and Collaboration Tools (SAP, MIRO, Sharepoint)
  • Trend & Tech Radar


Profile:

  • Innovation management professional with an M.Eng. in Technology and Innovation Management and hands-on experience coordinating innovation initiatives end-to-end, from ideation through to strategic decision stage using Stage-Gate processes, Design Thinking and Lean Startup
  • Proven ability to work across functions and organisations, facilitate stakeholder workshops and translate strategic analysis into actionable concepts
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, international background, and a genuine interest in bringing innovative ideas to market
  • Professionally proficient in English; advanced German


Core Skills:

  • Innovation Process Management: Coordination of innovation initiatives using Stage-Gate processes; experience guiding projects from ideation through concept validation to decision-readiness.
  • Innovation Methods: Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, Agile (Scrum), Prototyping (3D CAD & 3D Printing); applied in real project contexts across multiple organisations.
  • Market & Technology Intelligence: Systematic trend scouting, technology assessment, competitor analysis, trend & technology radar development.
  • Business Model & Concept Validation: Structured validation across desirability (user research, expert interviews), feasibility (patent analysis, technology scouting) and viability (market research).
  • Idea & Innovation Management: Ideation workshop facilitation, idea management tool development, ideation methods.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: Senior management presentations, cross-functional team coordination, expert interviews; experienced working across organisational boundaries

Programmiersprachen

Python
CSS & HTML
Javascript

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

4 Monate
2025-02 - 2025-05

Participated in a structured transfer employment program

Transfer Employee
Transfer Employee

  • Participated in a structured transfer employment program following the dissolution of the innovation team at the previous employer (Insta GmbH)

pro Person GmbH
Wuppertal, Germany
11 Monate
2024-03 - 2025-01

Systematically monitored and analysed market and technology trends

Innovation Manager 
Innovation Manager 
  • Systematically monitored and analysed market and technology trends to identify innovation opportunities and derive strategic recommendations for management.
  • Built and continuously developed a company-wide trend and technology radar for the systematic prioritisation of innovation fields.
  • Initiated and led the development of a centralised idea management tool, enabling colleagues to submit, collect and evaluate innovative ideas through a platform.
  • Created product designs and early prototypes (MVPs) using CAD software and 3D printing, with a focus on business model innovation (Design Thinking & Lean Startup methodologies).
  • Organised and facilitated workshops on innovation topics and projects, coaching colleagues as a method expert and innovation specialist or project lead.
  • Actively represented Insta at cross-industry innovation forums and competitions.
  • Supported and encouraged colleagues in the realisation of innovative ideas
Insta GmbH
Lüdenscheid, Germany
8 Monate
2023-07 - 2024-02

Master?s Thesis

Master?s Thesis Student 
Master?s Thesis Student 
  • Conducted in-depth qualitative research with innovation experts from 9+ organisations to identify challenges and develop strategies for transitioning innovation initiatives from specialised environments into core business operations
  • Collaborated closely with experts to analyse the complexities of innovation management within dedicated innovation environments, generating valuable empirical insights and actionable strategic recommendations
Digital Product School by UnternehmerTUM
Munich, Germany
4 Monate
2023-02 - 2023-05

Supported the development of Europe-wide digitalisation roadmaps

Working Student in Innovation Management / Digitalisation 
Working Student in Innovation Management / Digitalisation 
  • Supported the development of Europe-wide digitalisation roadmaps for the diverse innovation management team, contributing to the strategic prioritisation of digital innovation initiatives
  • Conducted technology scouting and competitive analyses for various digital solutions in an industrial context (Robotics, Smart Glasses, Digital Twin)
  • Carried out structured market and competitor analysis in the areas of sustainability and carbon capture
Bilfinger SE
Mannheim, Germany
9 Monate
2021-10 - 2022-06

Internship in Business Development and Innovation 

  • Independently led 7+ innovation initiatives using Design Thinking and Lean Startup methodologies within a structured Stage-Gate process; guided two concepts to strategic decision-readiness
  • Validated business models through desirability (user interviews), feasibility (patent analysis, expert interviews), viability (market research (TAM/SAM/SOM framework))
  • Compiled management-ready innovation project decision documents and presented strategic recommendations of projects directly to senior management
  • Contributed to the design and ongoing development of trend radar and facilitated expert interviews to identify relevant future topics
nexT Innovation Lab from Truma Group
Munich, Germany

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

4 Jahre 6 Monate
2019-09 - 2024-02

Technology and Innovation Management

Master of Engineering ? Technology and Innovation Management, Hochschule Harz ? Wernigerode, Germany
Master of Engineering ? Technology and Innovation Management
Hochschule Harz ? Wernigerode, Germany

Focus:

  • Core subjects: Strategic innovation management, idea engineering, technology assessment and sustainability, digital business models, agile requirements engineering
  • Master's Thesis: Available upon request
  • Final Grade: 1.9 (scale: 1.0 = best, 4.0 = sufficient)

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

Innovation Management Technology and Trend Intelligence Idea Management Stage-Gate Process Lean Startup Business Model Canvas Agile/Scrum Prototyping 3D Printing/CAD Workshop Facilitation Stakeholder Management Market Analysis Competitive Intelligence Cross-functional Collaboration Business Model Validation User Research Strategic Analysis AI Tools SAP Miro Sharepoint Python

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Soft skills:
  • Strategic & Analytical Thinking
  • Cross cultural Communication
  • International Outlook
  • Collaborative Team Player


Technical Skills:

  • MS Office (Excel, PPT, Word, Power Automate)
  • AI (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini)
  • Prototyping / CAD ? 3D Printing
  • Enterprise and Collaboration Tools (SAP, MIRO, Sharepoint)
  • Trend & Tech Radar


Profile:

  • Innovation management professional with an M.Eng. in Technology and Innovation Management and hands-on experience coordinating innovation initiatives end-to-end, from ideation through to strategic decision stage using Stage-Gate processes, Design Thinking and Lean Startup
  • Proven ability to work across functions and organisations, facilitate stakeholder workshops and translate strategic analysis into actionable concepts
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, international background, and a genuine interest in bringing innovative ideas to market
  • Professionally proficient in English; advanced German


Core Skills:

  • Innovation Process Management: Coordination of innovation initiatives using Stage-Gate processes; experience guiding projects from ideation through concept validation to decision-readiness.
  • Innovation Methods: Design Thinking, Lean Startup, Business Model Canvas, Agile (Scrum), Prototyping (3D CAD & 3D Printing); applied in real project contexts across multiple organisations.
  • Market & Technology Intelligence: Systematic trend scouting, technology assessment, competitor analysis, trend & technology radar development.
  • Business Model & Concept Validation: Structured validation across desirability (user research, expert interviews), feasibility (patent analysis, technology scouting) and viability (market research).
  • Idea & Innovation Management: Ideation workshop facilitation, idea management tool development, ideation methods.
  • Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration: Senior management presentations, cross-functional team coordination, expert interviews; experienced working across organisational boundaries

Programmiersprachen

Python
CSS & HTML
Javascript

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