Project and transformation management

Project management for international engineering and software programmes

I steer projects, programmes and PMO structures where engineering, processes and stakeholders meet: from systems-engineering delivery through DevOps platforms to the harmonization of ways of working.

Role positioning

Who this page is for

Clients in automotive, industry and software who need a project, a PMO or a process transformation – classical, agile or hybrid. Typical assignments are international and cross-functional, with clear delivery and governance pressure.

How I work

  • Project, program and PMO management including planning, steering and escalation
  • Agile, Scrum and classical delivery models – chosen for the work, not as dogma
  • Digital transformation and process harmonization across teams and sites
  • Stakeholder, risk and escalation management toward the overall project and the customer
  • Budgeting, resource planning and KPI reporting
  • International, cross-functional collaboration between engineering, software and quality

Career

Relevant and complete experience

Stations are weighted for this role but kept complete: every position from the profile, with tasks, results and tools. Overlap with the hub is intentional so this link alone is enough to send.

Sep 2022–Dec 2025Software Project Manager – DevOps & SDV Process InfrastructureZF Group · Mayen-Koblenz · Hybrid

Project and process ownership for DevOps platforms, software-process harmonization and software-defined vehicle initiatives.

  • Designed and technically steered an interface between the company-internal and customer-side DevOps platforms.
  • Ensured continuous development, monitoring and operation of the platform interface.
  • Analyzed project requirements for processes, methods and tools including software security and agile trends.
  • Owned processes for the Azure DevOps platform as Area Owner.
  • Developed and implemented processes, methods and tools for Problem Resolution Management (SUP.9), Change Management (SUP.10) and Cybersecurity Engineering (SEC.1–4 / ISO/SAE 21434).
Azure DevOpsSDVASPICESUP.9SUP.10ISO/SAE 21434CI/CD
Sep 2016–Dec 2018System Project LeadZF Group · Koblenz · On-site

Leadership and coordination of systems-engineering work packages for international ADAS development programs.

  • Owned planning, steering, decision-making and on-time delivery of systems-engineering projects.
  • Planned and controlled system activities in global projects including functional safety and cybersecurity.
  • Defined and applied methods, metrics and KPIs for multi-project monitoring.
  • Moderated technical meetings and represented systems engineering toward the overall project and customers.

Additional roles in this position

May–Nov 2018
Project Configuration & Change Manager

Configuration items, CM plan, milestones, changes and continuous process improvement in the core project with PTC Integrity.

Feb–Nov 2018
System Project Office, ADAS Systems Engineering

Global PMO support, budget and resource reporting, standards, templates, communication and project audits.

Jun 2017–Feb 2018
KaFAS4 Platform Project Manager

Project management for BMW KaFAS4, steering of the system architecture and requirements team, and customer/stakeholder communication.

Oct 2016–Jun 2017
KaFAS4 Requirements Infrastructure Engineer

Requirements infrastructure along the ASPICE V-model, DOORS integration, automated reporting, RM plan and tool qualification.

ADASSystems EngineeringKaFAS4DOORSPMOChange Management
Mar 2006–Aug 2010Principal EngineerAutoline Industries Ltd. · Pune, India

Technical project leadership and product development for fixed and adjustable pedal systems on international vehicle platforms.

  • Led localization of the VW Polo RHD pedal system on PQ25Ex within a development window of about 24 months.
  • Owned product definition, development plan, changes, DFMEA, CAD/PDM and validation.
  • Supported design reviews, prototyping, lab validation and series launch.
Product DevelopmentChassisDFMEACATIA V5Pro/EUG NX
Nov 2011–Sep 2016Manager – Requirements ManagementJohnson Controls Automotive · Burscheid, Germany

Requirements and technical risk steering for international automotive seating programs from RFQ/RFI through validation.

  • Steered requirements, DVP&R and FEA planning, traceability and technical risk audits across project milestones.
  • Supported the Recaro sports seat for the L538 program within a development window of about 18 months.
  • Managed parallel programs for JLR, Ford and Toyota with durations of roughly 18–24 months.
  • Received Merit Awards for Global Requirements Management and Core Requirements Management.
Requirements ManagementAutomotive SeatingDVP&RDOORSRisk Management
Since Sep 2026Owner | Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience AdvisorCFU24 – Cyber Fusion Unit · Germany · Self-employed

Independent cybersecurity and digital-resilience consulting for German mid-sized companies, focused on governance, regulatory readiness and secure engineering processes.

  • Cybersecurity readiness and gap assessments for management and technical teams.
  • Preparation for NIS2, CRA and ISO/IEC 27001-oriented security structures.
  • Advisory on ISO/SAE 21434, security risk management and secure development processes.
  • Translation of complex security requirements into prioritized, economically sound measures.
  • Coordination of specialized delivery partners when deeper implementation support is required.
CybersecurityNIS2CRAISO 27001ISO/SAE 21434GRC
Jan 2019–Aug 2022Software Configuration ManagerZF Group · Koblenz · Hybrid

Global responsibility for software configuration and software asset management as well as migration of core development processes to Azure DevOps.

  • Successfully delivered the DevOps infrastructure for rolling out software development from PTC Integrity to Azure DevOps.
  • Standardized cloud-based software development processes according to ASPICE and aligned them with the internal process model.
  • Built repository structures, baselines, branch/merge strategies and BuildViews for software development and integration.
  • Planned configuration audits, reported status, escalated deviations and trained international teams.
  • Managed software assets, encryption software, export control and keys for secure debugging and diagnostics.
Configuration ManagementAzure DevOpsPTC IntegrityAsset ManagementEncryption
Aug 2010–Nov 2011Lead Engineer – Requirements ManagementJohnson Controls Automotive · Pune, India

Requirements lifecycle from needs analysis and planning through traceability to evaluation for Ford, Toyota, Fiat and Kia programs.

  • Prepared technical RFQ/RFI risk analyses and requirements management plans.
  • Analyzed OEM specifications, assessed gaps and tracked risk-reduction actions.
  • Used tools and data pools for traceability, history and approvals.
Business AnalysisRequirementsAuros/E2KSVerification & Validation
Jun 2005–Feb 2006Design & Development EngineerPadsons Industries Pvt. Ltd. · Maharashtra, India

Design and further development of seed and grain processing machines.

  • Developed gravity separator, destoner, precleaner and a mobile seed-processing unit.
  • Implemented reverse engineering, performance improvement and vibration reduction.
  • Created 3D models, GD&T, drawings, bills of materials and layouts.
Mechanical EngineeringPro/ECATIAGD&TDFM/DFA

Ventures & advisory

Building, scaling and strategic responsibility

International advisory offerings, operating companies and business models developed in parallel with the technology career.

Aug 2019–Present

Founder

Excelloit Consultancy Services

Built and scaled a multi-country consulting and talent business with activities in Germany, the UK, the EU, India and the USA.

  • Achieved more than 375% revenue growth in Germany within four years.
  • Enabled year-over-year business growth of more than 85%.
  • Brought the UK unit to profitability and reduced liabilities by about 96%.
  • Scaled international delivery capacity by more than 300% through a delegation-based model.
  • Built three practices: Talent Consulting, Digital Transformation and Energy Consulting.

May 2021–Present

Managing Director Germany & Shareholder

GAK Enterprises GmbH

Built the German company from market entry and incorporation into a strategic operating entity.

  • Achieved more than 580% revenue growth within two years.
  • Owned P&L, compliance, financial governance, sales, suppliers and delivery end to end.
  • Reached early profitability with a lean, cash-efficient operating model.

Jan 2024–Present

Founder

EssNetz GmbH

Designed a sustainable food-tech subscription platform with local partners; product development is currently paused, investor search remains open.

  • Steered platform design, investor relations and value positioning.
  • Delegated operational tasks to leads for technology, logistics and compliance.

Aug 2024–Present

Advisor for strategic entrepreneur benefits

Unternehmerversorgung360.de

Guidance for entrepreneurs and managing directors on occupational pensions, executive benefits, protection and long-term wealth planning.

  • Made complex pension topics understandable from an entrepreneurial and business perspective.
  • Included individual goals of the company, leadership and family in the assessment.

Skills

Role-weighted skills – nothing hidden

Clusters closest to this role come first. The remaining skills stay visible so hiring teams can review the full background.

01

Project & Transformation Management

  • Project, program and PMO management
  • Agile, Scrum and classical delivery models
  • Digital transformation and process harmonization
  • Stakeholder, risk and escalation management
  • Budgeting, resource planning and KPI reporting
  • International, cross-functional collaboration
02

Processes, Requirements & ALM

  • Automotive SPICE 4.0
  • Requirements and business analysis
  • Configuration and asset management
  • Change and problem resolution management
  • Release, baseline, branching and audits
  • Application lifecycle management
03

Cybersecurity & Digital Resilience

  • Cybersecurity readiness and gap assessments
  • NIS2 and Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)
  • ISO/IEC 27001-oriented ISMS structures
  • ISO/SAE 21434 and cybersecurity engineering
  • Security governance and risk prioritization
  • Secure development and DevSecOps processes
04

DevOps, Cloud & Software

  • Azure DevOps and Microsoft Azure
  • CI/CD and YAML pipelines
  • PTC/MKS Integrity and Rational DOORS
  • Software process management
  • Encryption software and export control
  • QlikView, MS Project, Visio and Office
05

Automotive & Engineering

  • ADAS, embedded systems and ISO 26262
  • Systems and product engineering
  • Automotive seating and chassis systems
  • DFMEA, DFM/DFA and GD&T
  • Verification and validation planning
  • Product development through series launch
06

Entrepreneurship & Growth

  • P&L and financial steering
  • Turnaround and profitable scaling
  • International business development
  • Delegation and organizational build-up
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Talent, digital and energy consulting

Qualifications

Certified competence and continuous learning

Every credential from the profile: role-relevant and non-relevant certifications, education, languages and awards.

Certifications

Aug 2026

EITCA/IS Information Technologies Security Academy – 24 ECTS

European IT Certification Institute, Brussels

EITCA/IS/FXR26004716

Cryptography, quantum information and cryptography, networks, system security, Windows/Linux, web application security and penetration testing.

Open credential
Jul 2026

EITCA/AI Artificial Intelligence Academy – 24 ECTS

European IT Certification Institute, Brussels

EITCA/AI/SLJ26004716

Machine learning, deep learning, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Google Cloud, computer vision, NLP and reinforcement learning.

Open credential
Nov 2024

intacs®-certified Automotive SPICE® Process Expert v4.0

German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)

Open credential
Feb 2019

CPRE-FL – Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering

IREB

CPRE Insignia ID 6037Open credential
Dec 2014–Dec 2026

PMI Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA)®

Project Management Institute

PMI-PBA #1788580Open credential
Feb 2014–Feb 2029

Project Management Professional (PMP)®

Project Management Institute

PMP #1692795Open credential
Feb 2017–Jul 2023

PRINCE2® Practitioner in Project Management

PeopleCert

GR634034682NK · Renewed through Jul 2023Open credential
Mar 2016

German B1

telc GmbH

090054

Education

Jan 2021–Jan 2023

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

thePower

Business Administration and Management · Grade: OutstandingOpen credential
2001–2005

Bachelor of Engineering – Mechanical Engineering

Government College of Engineering, Amravati

First Class · Capstone project: design and modeling of a radial blower for seed and grain machinesOpen credential
1999–2001

Higher Secondary School Certification

Akola Arts, Commerce & Science Jr. College

Distinction · General sciences
1998–1999

Secondary School Certification

New English High School, Akola

First Class

Languages

HindiNative / bilingual
MarathiNative / bilingual
EnglishFull professional proficiency
GermanProfessional working proficiency · B1 certified

Awards

Jun 2015Merit Award

Global Support Requirements Engineering · Johnson Controls

EITCA Security Academy – individual EITC modules
EITC/IS/WAPTEITC/IS/WASFEITC/IS/LSAEITC/IS/WSAEITC/IS/ACSSEITC/IS/CSSFEITC/IS/CNFEITC/IS/QCFEITC/IS/ACCEITC/IS/CCFEITC/IS/CCTFEITC/QI/QIF
EITCA AI Academy – individual EITC modules
EITC/CL/GCPEITC/CP/PPFEITC/AI/TFQMLEITC/AI/ARLEITC/AI/ADLEITC/AI/DLPPEITC/AI/DLPTFKEITC/AI/DLTFEITC/AI/MLPEITC/AI/TFFEITC/AI/GVAPIEITC/AI/GCML
Azure DevOps further education
  • Azure for DevOps: Designing a Strategy
  • Azure for DevOps: Implementing Development Processes
  • Azure DevOps: Continuous Delivery with YAML Pipelines
  • Azure for DevOps: Continuous Integration
  • Azure for DevOps: Dependency Management

Recommendations

Collaboration that is remembered

Sense-preserving excerpts from public LinkedIn recommendations.

“One of the best requirements engineers in the seating industry – with an exceptional drive for continuous improvement and strong collaboration across cultural and language boundaries.”
Dan BoboescuGlobal Automotive Consultant · direct manager at Johnson Controls
“Highly competent, proactive and always ready to propose new ways of preparing and generating data against project deadlines.”
Dave SwannCollaboration at Johnson Controls
“Outstandingly organized, highly motivated, detail-oriented and strong in communication – with a remarkable ability to deliver complex programs in shortened development cycles.”
Shalil AkreDirect manager at Autoline
“A true professional with strong technical comprehension, practical problem-solving know-how and high commitment to on-time results.”
Randall BushongTeammate at Autoline
“Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative and inclusive – fully committed to getting the job done successfully.”
Chris RixonSenior project colleague at Autoline
View recommendations on LinkedIn ↗

Community

Responsibility beyond the business

Sep 2020–Present

Treasurer

Indian Association Koblenz e.V.

Financial planning, budgeting and transparent reporting; raised more than €15,000 in sponsorship for inclusive cultural events and community initiatives.

2013, 2014 and 2015

Blue Sky Projects

Johnson Controls

Volunteer social projects for nature and sensory experience offerings in the region (Blue Sky 2013–2015; sensory trail, aroma station, nature school garden).

Contact

Start a project or PMO conversation

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Mülheim-Kärlich (Koblenz), Germany