Vishal Patel

München

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Letztes Update: 15.04.2025

Senior Manager Product & Technology with 15+ Years Experience in AI and Digital Transformation

Abschluss: Executive MBA - Innovation & Business Creation

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Sprachkenntnisse: Deutsch (verhandlungssicher) | Englisch (verhandlungssicher)

Schlagwörter

Künstliche Intelligenz User Experience (UX) Bauwesen Innovation Automatisierung Workflows Produktstrategien Data Analysis Software-Plattform Automobilindustrie + 27 weitere Schlagwörter anzeigen

Dateianlagen

MBA-degree-certificate_250325.pdf

Resume-VP-200325-AI-Leadership_020425.pdf

Resume-VP-IT-project-Manager-Venquis_020425.pdf

Resume-VP-Product-Management_020425.pdf

Resume-VP-25032025-Engineering-Manager_020425.pdf

Resume-VP-15042025-English_150425.pdf

Resume-VP-Competency-ProjectManagement_150425.pdf

VP-Resume-Compenency-Director-PTS_150425.pdf

Skills

My Profile Overview

Experienced product and engineering leader with 15+ years in construction, automotive, and manufacturing industries

Proven ability to scale teams and align technology with business strategy across startups and global enterprises

Deep domain expertise in construction — from user needs to building processes and identifying innovation gaps

End-to-end product leadership: from vision and MVP to scaled delivery and post-launch growth

Strong cross-functional leadership across Product, Engineering, UX, Data, and Go-to-Market teams

Trusted coach and mentor, focused on building ownership cultures and simplifying complexity

Strong in AI-driven product thinking, platform strategy, and digital workflow automation

High intercultural competence through hands-on leadership in Germany, India, and globally distributed teams

Executive MBA (TUM & UC Berkeley) and MSc in Autonomous Systems

Fluent in English and German

German citizenship – with permission to work in EU

Key Achievements

Unlocked €32M+ in new revenue by driving product strategy and platform rollout across 25+ markets for Knauf

Built a standardized IoT software platform for 300+ tools at Hilti, reducing development time and cutting time-to-market by 50% and long-term data scalability

Built and scaled cross-functional teams across engineering, product, UX, and data, creating a culture of ownership and impact

Integrated AI and automation workflows into product development, boosting decision speed and user experience across planning tools

Competencies and Successes in Product & Technology Leadership

⚙️ Operational Product & Engineering Leadership

15+ years of leadership in product and engineering across construction, automotive, and manufacturing
Delivered digital platforms in 25+ markets and 300+ tools — from strategy to scale

Built and coached high-performing, cross-functional teams with agile, outcome-driven execution

Launched AI-powered tools and OKR-led delivery to drive measurable outcomes

? Organization, Standards & Process Optimization

Scaled teams from 2 to 22; built lean, ownership-driven delivery structures

Led Agile transformation at Hilti to accelerate development cycles and reduce time-to-market

Introduced hypothesis- and data-driven product development at Hilti and Knauf to improve decision quality and speed

Defined data standards across IoT-enabled Hilti tools to ensure seamless communication and scalability

Established clear delivery rhythms — sprint cycles, OKR reviews, and team rituals for focus and accountability

? Planning, Controlling & Reporting

Defined OKRs to track both business outcomes and process improvements
Built and maintained KPI dashboards to monitor progress, surface blockers, and guide decisions

Owned Jour Fixe and cross-functional routines to drive focus, accountability and velocity

Led lean prioritization to maximize customer value and improve execution focus

? Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Partnered with C-level leaders to align vision, product strategy, and investment

Coached engineers and product managers into team leads, scaled culture of ownership

Led international, cross-functional teams across Germany, India, and remote environments

Navigated matrix and flat orgs with ease, aligning Product, Tech, UX, and Business teams toward shared goals

Communicated across functions — from execs to developers to field users

Steady, structured leadership in fast-growth and high-stakes environments

? Innovation, Tech scouting & Future-Readiness

Integrated AI and agentic automation into product workflows for speed and scale

Built and tested LLM driven workflows for product discovery and decision support

Embedded LLM-powered assistants into early-stage product discovery and planning

Delivered future-ready platforms across construction tech, EV, and robotics

Committed to continuous learning and turning emerging tech into real product value

Product Strategy & Digital Transformation
Expertise in developing and executing product and data strategies, leading to significant revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements.

AI & Innovation
Proficiency in spearheading AI-driven solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and automating key decision-making processes.

IoT & Digital Platform Development
Experience in creating and deploying IoT-enabled platforms, scaling solutions across global tool portfolios.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Proven ability to lead and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams, ensuring data-driven decision-making and strategic alignment.

Software Engineering & Delivery
Strong background in software development, including advanced electronics software platforms and IoT-enabled solutions.

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence
Proficiency in using tools like Adobe, Tableau, and Power BI for data analysis and deriving business insights.

Cloud Platforms & Collaboration Tools
Familiarity with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure) and collaboration tools (Slack, Miro, Microsoft Teams) for efficient project management and team coordination.

Projekthistorie

06/2022 - bis jetzt

HEAD OF PRODUCT - DIGITAL TOOLS

Knauf Digital

Spearheaded SaaS solution for Architects and construction professionals, defined product vision and strategy, integrated AI-driven use-cases, and led cross-functional teams to align product development with business goals.

08/2016 - 05/2022

GROUP MANAGER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Hilti Group

Led a team of 20+ software engineers, developed advanced electronics software platforms, and streamlined development processes, reducing time-to-market by 20% and enhancing performance.

09/2014 - 07/2016

HEAD OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Enfas GmbH

Founding member of a startup, built and scaled a team of 20+ software engineers, developed modular battery management systems, and delivered BMW EV projects contributing to 15% revenue growth.