Industry Experience
Breadth and depth across sectors, pairing leadership and culture with technical agility.
Finance
Guided numerous finance-sector clients—ranging from banks and insurance companies to blockchain spin‑offs—through agile transformations and product modernization. Combines understanding of financial regulations with cutting‑edge agile and Lean Startup methodologies to help organizations adapt rapidly.
Automotive & Transport
Driven agile transformations and innovation initiatives with major automotive & transportation players—ranging from Ford’s finance arm to Volkswagen’s online teams and Siemens Mobility’s PLM division. Blends agile coaching expertise with hands‑on implementation to help organizations move faster and stay competitive.
Software
Led and delivered software projects across a wide range of industries, from startups to multinational enterprises. With over two decades in software engineering and deep expertise in agile frameworks, Matthias not only drives technical development but also empowers teams through effective coaching and leadership, ensuring innovative and high-quality software solutions.
Telecommunications
Collaborated with major telecommunications providers and consultancies, spanning direct project work at Detecon USA in Silicon Valley to large-scale agile transformations at global telcos like Vodafone. Prioritizes building internal competencies—coaching teams, training leaders, and designing sustainable frameworks—to help telcos adapt swiftly in a highly competitive market.
Manufacturing
Partnered with leading manufacturers—ranging from building materials and sensor technology to advanced industrial tech—guiding agile transformations, DevOps initiatives, and cultural shifts. Blends lean‑agile frameworks, leadership development, and hands‑on technicalcoaching to accelerate innovation.
Chemicals
Coached leadership teams and facilitated agile product development in major chemical and polymer companies, such as Kuraray and Elementar. Leveraging lean-agile frameworks and hands-on collaboration, he helps organizations navigate technical complexity, foster innovation, and adapt swiftly to market changes in the global chemical sector.
Space
Worked directly in the European aerospace arena, coaching leaders to refine internal processes and accelerate innovation in rocket technology. Also participated in ESA & Cesah hackathon initiatives to drive creative problem‑solving in the broader space sector.
Energy
Introduced agile product development and Lean Startup principles for energy‑sector organizations, contributing to software solutions tailored to industry needs. Deep technical background plus coaching enable faster innovation cycles and sustainable outcomes.
