Marten Strotkoetter

Experience

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  Stadler

  Feb 2015 - Oct 2019

  Managed tests for railed vehicles to achieve authorization and to reach customer goals after commissioning and before entering into passenger service. Coordination and organization of tests on multiple units and partly simultaneously for the best possible efficiency in costs and time.- Led and coordinated the testing activities of railway systems- Ensured that the testing process meets the quality, safety, and regulatory requirements for the rail sector- Developed and verified testing strategies, concepts, and programs- Oversaw and supported the testing team and manage external suppliers and stakeholders- Reported on the testing progress, results, and issues to technical and commercial project management- Responsible for projects in Italy, Switzerland, Poland and UK Show less

  • Project Manager Testing

    Feb 2018 - Oct 2019

  • Testing Engineer

    Feb 2015 - Jan 2018
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  Strotkoetter Engineering

  Nov 2019 - Apr 2021

  Founder, CEO

  As the founder and CEO of Strotkötter Engineering, an engineering consultancy, I supported clients from the first idea to the market launch of their products. I took care of their product development and project management challenges in a lean way, making innovation accessible. I delivered a holistic approach that led them to success. I also collaborate with external partners, such as developers, designers, and testers, to ensure high-quality products and services.

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  Fireflai

  May 2021 - Feb 2023

  Co-Founder, Head of Product and Operations

  As the co-founder and head of product and operations at Fireflai, I was responsible for the strategy and execution of all product-related activities. I led and facilitated our product management team to ensure they create products that deliver value to both the user and the business. I oversaw the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and vision to marketing and release. I also coordinated the engineering and design to ensure a smooth and successful product launch and operation. Check out our achievements here: https://fireflai.co/news/ Show less

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  Minddive

  Nov 2022 - Nov 2023

  Co-Founder, CEO

  As the co-founder and CEO of Minddive, I lead a passionate team that strives to make knowledge discovery accessible to everyone. I have successfully defined our roadmap and I make strategic decisions to ensure the growth and sustainability of the business. I also oversee the daily operations and innovation of the startup, always looking for new ways to create value for our customers and stakeholders.- Explaining and maintaining the company vision and values- Creating and executing the business goals and strategies- Leading and managing the executive team and the overall operations- Representing and promoting the company to external stakeholders and investors- Overseeing and driving the sales, business development and marketing activities Show less

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  SBB Cargo

  Nov 2023 - now

  Technical Project Manager Innovation

  Responsible for the technical integration of the Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC), which is an innovative component to automatically couple and decouple the rolling stock in a freight train both physically (the mechanical connection and the air line for braking) as well as digitally (electrical power and data connection). DAC is key to enable the needed increase in efficiency and transparency of rail freight.DAC AT A GLANCE• A unique opportunity to revolutionise rail freight systems in Europe.• An enabler for the digital transformation to fully automated of railway operations with competitive efficiency.• An interoperable component that will unlock more capacity and use of new technologies and innovations, enabling a shift to rail which will in turn facilitate climate protection and economic growth.THE OPPORTUNITIESThe introduction of DAC is urgently needed for the entire European rail freight way sector and is an essential prerequisite for:• automatic (de)coupling/shunting;• ETCS Level 3 as well as Automatic Train Operation (ATO), moving blocks for freight trains;• increasing capacity of the entire system;• reducing costs and process time;• increasing safety and process reliability;• paving the way to intelligent freight trains;• enabling heavier and longer freight convoys as the coupler can deal with stronger forces. Show less