Thomas Schulze
Head of Product at XpertAI- Claim this Profile
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German Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Pete Marshall
I have worked with Tom on some of Livebookings most important projects and always found him to be a great collaborator, a person who demonstrates great leadership and someone who really understands usability. It is great working with a product manager who is conscious of the impact that poorly specified acceptance criteria can have on the overall quality of a product, it certainly makes QA’s life easier! I would fully recommend Tom to anyone looking for a solid product manager who is completely aware of what it takes to make a great product.
Graham Farrugia
I'm very happy to recommend Tomas's ability to manage complex portfolio of products. A strong technical understanding and the ability manage a challenging and widespread group of stakeholders was essential to the success of the products.
Pete Marshall
I have worked with Tom on some of Livebookings most important projects and always found him to be a great collaborator, a person who demonstrates great leadership and someone who really understands usability. It is great working with a product manager who is conscious of the impact that poorly specified acceptance criteria can have on the overall quality of a product, it certainly makes QA’s life easier! I would fully recommend Tom to anyone looking for a solid product manager who is completely aware of what it takes to make a great product.
Graham Farrugia
I'm very happy to recommend Tomas's ability to manage complex portfolio of products. A strong technical understanding and the ability manage a challenging and widespread group of stakeholders was essential to the success of the products.
Pete Marshall
I have worked with Tom on some of Livebookings most important projects and always found him to be a great collaborator, a person who demonstrates great leadership and someone who really understands usability. It is great working with a product manager who is conscious of the impact that poorly specified acceptance criteria can have on the overall quality of a product, it certainly makes QA’s life easier! I would fully recommend Tom to anyone looking for a solid product manager who is completely aware of what it takes to make a great product.
Graham Farrugia
I'm very happy to recommend Tomas's ability to manage complex portfolio of products. A strong technical understanding and the ability manage a challenging and widespread group of stakeholders was essential to the success of the products.
Pete Marshall
I have worked with Tom on some of Livebookings most important projects and always found him to be a great collaborator, a person who demonstrates great leadership and someone who really understands usability. It is great working with a product manager who is conscious of the impact that poorly specified acceptance criteria can have on the overall quality of a product, it certainly makes QA’s life easier! I would fully recommend Tom to anyone looking for a solid product manager who is completely aware of what it takes to make a great product.
Graham Farrugia
I'm very happy to recommend Tomas's ability to manage complex portfolio of products. A strong technical understanding and the ability manage a challenging and widespread group of stakeholders was essential to the success of the products.
Credentials
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Certified Product Manager
Product FocusJul, 2022- Oct, 2024
Experience
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XpertAI
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Spain
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of Product
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Nov 2019 - Present
Leading the PO and UX teams in the creation and evolution of a major new super app (messaging plus verticals) that has immense potential to make a real difference to people in a huge emerging market.We are growing rapidly in an environment that seems capable of creating more challenges every week, like clockwork, than you would experience in other jobs in months.Making sure we stay the course throughout this challenge, with the best team I've ever put together, is the most rewarding challenge I've ever been a part of.
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Product Owner, Ayoba
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Jun 2019 - Oct 2019
Proud to be in the unique position to spearhead the product efforts for Ayoba, a new messaging-based super app specifically designed for Africa, that accommodates and leverages the continent's unique infrastructure, culture, and requirements.
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Kodify Media Group
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Spain
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Product Owner
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
Responsible for the management of all subscription-based e-commerce websites in Kodify’s inventory, with a focus on acquisition, retention, billing systems, and data protection. Lead PO for the achievement of GDPR compliance, the introduction of a new billing system, and functionality supporting large-scale marketing campaigns for holidays like Black Friday and Christmas. Responsible for the management of all subscription-based e-commerce websites in Kodify’s inventory, with a focus on acquisition, retention, billing systems, and data protection. Lead PO for the achievement of GDPR compliance, the introduction of a new billing system, and functionality supporting large-scale marketing campaigns for holidays like Black Friday and Christmas.
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eDreams ODIGEO
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Spain
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Product Owner
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Mar 2017 - Jan 2018
Managed the introduction of Ground Transportation into the eDreams ODIGEO portfolio across all international markets both via white label sites and by adding a new product to the eDO architecture, across the desktop and mobile purchase funnels. Guiding other teams (native mobile, CS, etc.) in leveraging the new infrastructure. Managed the introduction of Ground Transportation into the eDreams ODIGEO portfolio across all international markets both via white label sites and by adding a new product to the eDO architecture, across the desktop and mobile purchase funnels. Guiding other teams (native mobile, CS, etc.) in leveraging the new infrastructure.
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Ticketmaster Entertainment
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United States
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Senior Product Manager, Mobile
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Mar 2012 - Dec 2016
In charge of introducing a mobile strategy to Ticketmaster International's online operations, I was leading the mobile approaches for both primary and secondary ticketing across various brands and systems. This included native/hybrid iPhone and Android apps, responsive and mobile websites, and working with collocated and distributed development, QA and design teams, as well as 3rd parties, across all of TM's ticketing systems. Launched successful (4.5 star average App Store rating) native apps and websites in 17 markets using Scrum, Kanban, and Water-Scrum-fall depending on the teams' preferred methodology.
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Livebookings
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Spain
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Retail
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Product Manager
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Sep 2010 - Feb 2012
Responsible for the consumer side of Livebookings, Bookatable.com, with a special focus on the responsive desktop and mobile booking interfaces (responsible for 95% of bookings through the Livebookings network), the Livebookings API, credit card payments, and white label solutions. Responsible for the consumer side of Livebookings, Bookatable.com, with a special focus on the responsive desktop and mobile booking interfaces (responsible for 95% of bookings through the Livebookings network), the Livebookings API, credit card payments, and white label solutions.
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Seatwave
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United Kingdom
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Information Services
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International Product Manager
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Jul 2007 - Aug 2010
Managed the launch and operation of all Seatwave's (acquired by Ticketmaster) international and co-branded websites across the full lifecycle, including the integration of partner systems, design requirements, internationalisation and localisation of websites, legal reviews, setup of (virtual) offices, insurance and fulfillment services, as well as local support and editorial teams. Set up an internal usability lab, where we conducted in-house testing and research. Managed the launch and operation of all Seatwave's (acquired by Ticketmaster) international and co-branded websites across the full lifecycle, including the integration of partner systems, design requirements, internationalisation and localisation of websites, legal reviews, setup of (virtual) offices, insurance and fulfillment services, as well as local support and editorial teams. Set up an internal usability lab, where we conducted in-house testing and research.
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Victoria and Albert Museum
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United Kingdom
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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700 & Above Employee
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Technical Web Manager
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Oct 2006 - Jul 2007
Managed all technical aspects of the V&A website, and provided strategic functional and technical direction for future site extensions, including the implementation of Web 2.0 functionality. Represented the V&A web team at international conferences. Managed all technical aspects of the V&A website, and provided strategic functional and technical direction for future site extensions, including the implementation of Web 2.0 functionality. Represented the V&A web team at international conferences.
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AOL
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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Product Manager Entertainment UK
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Aug 2005 - Sep 2006
Management of AOL UK entertainment products, including video, radio, music downloads and online gaming in collaboration with headquarters and other international markets. Management of AOL UK entertainment products, including video, radio, music downloads and online gaming in collaboration with headquarters and other international markets.
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Tribal DDB
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Ukraine
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer (contract)
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Apr 2005 - Jul 2005
Production of a complex online game leveraging GPS and SMS/MMS technology deployed in London taxis for Hasbro that promoted the launch of a new edition of the Monopoly board game. Production of a complex online game leveraging GPS and SMS/MMS technology deployed in London taxis for Hasbro that promoted the launch of a new edition of the Monopoly board game.
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Microsoft
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Head of Online Xbox EMEA
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Oct 2001 - Sep 2004
Led the online and CRM strategy for Xbox in the 16 markets in the EMEA region (Xbox.com, Playmore.com, Xbox Live, game launch microsites, viral tools and games, online advertising, newsletters, intranet and extranet) helping take Xbox from zero to a 30% market share across Europe. Managed, trained and coordinated up to 13 co-located and distributed producers and content managers, as well as external agencies.
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Production & Design Manager MSN Germany
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Nov 1999 - Oct 2001
Managed a team of developers and designers in the production and design of Microsoft’s German MSN portal site, helping establish MSN as a key portal player in Germany. Managed support for XML, HTML and JavaScript based partner issues. Established and reviewed team processes, trained interns and vendors. Led the pilot deployment of new XML-based content management system and the localization of the global user interface redesign introducing the butterfly branding.
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Web Designer
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Jun 1997 - Nov 1999
Managed and developed several Internet and multimedia projects. Acted as client-facing HTML and PHP developer, designer, editor and multimedia producer. Managed and developed several Internet and multimedia projects. Acted as client-facing HTML and PHP developer, designer, editor and multimedia producer.
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Education
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1997 - 2000
Berufskolleg Kartäuserwall Köln
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1991 - 1996
University of Cologne
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