Patrick Dahlmann
Driving digital transformation. Guiding your business to scale with a product-driven tech strategy.
As a visionary and results-oriented leader, I am specialized in guiding companies through digital transformation and innovation. With a clear, customer-centric, and product-driven approach, I enable organizations to modernize their technology stacks and scale rapidly.
My strong entrepreneurial mindset and deep technical understanding have helped me drive the creation of high-performing teams and scalable software. I have a proven track record of developing customer-oriented digital products and implementing agile methodologies across various industries. My expertise lies in creating value and driving growth through the targeted application of Software Engineering, Cloud Computing, Data, AI, and digital user experience.
Career
DKV Mobility
VP Digital Experience Development, Data & AI
As Vice President of Digital Experience Development, Data & AI at DKV Mobility Group, I lead the strategic development and delivery of innovative digital products and services, significantly enhancing both customer and user experiences. My expertise is underscored by a proven track record in driving substantial growth and operational excellence, including successful cloud migrations, implementing agile development methodologies, and launching impactful software solutions.
My comprehensive responsibilities include overseeing group-wide digital frontend development and strategy including the full technology architecture, encompassing individual software engineering, along with the group-wide UX/UI design and strategy. I am also accountable for the group-wide AI and Data strategy, execution, and corresponding engineering. I firmly believe in leveraging data-driven insights to inform decision-making, paired with full transparency. Data without context is just numbers. And experience without without data is just gut feeling. The future lies in the combination.
I possess robust leadership and management skills, demonstrated by successfully building and guiding high-performing, multi-country teams, notably establishing a second IT hub in Bucharest, Romania in a heavy growing group-company. Cultivating and maintaining strong strategic partnerships across Europe are integral to my daily operations to scale up fast and resilient.
321geschenke.de
Founder & CEO
I served as Co-founder and CEO of 321geschenke.de UG (HB). In partnership with my wife, I led the development and growth of this highly profitable online company, which achieved a gross margin before tax of 60-80%.
My key responsibilities spanned the entire business, from IT development and operations to defining and executing the marketing strategy as well as ensuring cash flow and earnings. I was also in charge of commercial affairs, accounting, taxation, and partner management.
After establishing a high level of profitability and market reach, We strategically sold the company to enable its future growth.
Vorwerk Group
Technology Lead
As the first origin IT employee at Vorwerk Temial GmbH, a high-growth subsidiary of the Vorwerk Group, I built and led the entire IT infrastructure. I successfully launched an IoT product in the German and Chinese markets, established agile development processes, and modernized the technology stack with a focus on cloud-native solutions, Apache Kafka and Kubernetes. I effectively managed and mentored a diverse international team in germany, poland and china.
BARMER
Interim Teamlead IT-Governance
As Interim Team Lead at BARMER, I led a team of IT professionals in streamlining processes, optimizing workflows, and implementing a comprehensive cloud strategy. I successfully drove the adoption of agile methodologies and achieved significant improvements in team efficiency and productivity, resulting in zero findings from DIN ISO auditors. My contributions included the development of a cloud strategy presented at severall conferences and active participation in major IT transformation initiatives at BARMER.
Trusted Shops
Team Lead DevOps
As a seasoned IT leader, I have a proven track record of successfully leading and transforming high-performing teams. I have extensive experience in implementing agile methodologies, driving cloud migrations, and developing innovative solutions. I have successfully led the development and implementation of critical applications, ensuring 24/7 availability. My expertise spans various roles, including Team Lead, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Project Manager, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and drive business value.
AFI
Industrial Business Clerk & Internet Specialist
As a key member of the team, I played a crucial role in driving the company's e-commerce initiatives. My responsibilities included designing and implementing the online store, integrating it with our ERP/CRM system, and optimizing the entire order fulfillment process. Through these efforts, I significantly streamlined operations, reducing order processing time and logistics.
Education
MBA
Digital Transformation
with distinction
BFI Vienna
2023 - 2024
Certificate of Spezialization in Strategy
Havard Business School Online
2023
Certificate of Completion in Business Strategy
Havard Business School Online
2023
Certificate of Completion in Strategy Execution
Havard Business School Online
2023
Certificate of Completion in Disruptive Strategy
Havard Business School Online
2023
State certified business economist in business informatics
SGD
2012 - 2015
Industrial Business Clerk
Daimler AG
2006 - 2009
Specialized Basic Diploma in Economics & Administration
Europe School
2004 - 2006
Further Activities
FDP
2020 - current
Bundeswehr
2009 - 2010