Christian Felique

Angestellt, Product Manager, Halenium, Brussels

Hasselt, Belgien

Über mich

CUSTOMER PROJECT MANAGER / PRODUCT MANAGER / PRESALES A professional with unique skills in Business and Technology Consulting Multiple roles: Project and Product Manager, Presales, Business Analyst Many years of experience in IoT, Cloud and Business Intelligence With my solid skills in managing product features and product roadmaps, I am open for Product Management roles in a Software/Hardware context where I can build compelling products that are loved by the customers LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in 4 languages: Dutch, English, French and German Both in speaking and writing INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE International work experience in Benelux, Germany, Scandinavia and UK Business: Business Intelligence and Cloud for Sales, Marketing, HR, Finance Industry: Internet of Things, Embedded Systems and Industrial Automation Education: Teaching Innovation courses and Coaching Technology projects The perfect background for a Customer Project / Product Manager or Presales role

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Berufserfahrung von Christian Felique

  • Bis heute 2 Jahre und 9 Monate, seit Jan. 2022

    Product Manager

    Halenium, Brussels

    Responsible for the overall success of digital products: from conception, development to launch. Defining a clear product vision, competitive product strategy and actionable product roadmap. Designing software and hardware that results in great business value and customer satisfaction.

  • 2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Sep. 2019 - Dez. 2021

    Customer Project Manager and Presales

    Halenium, Brussels

    Managed the successful roll-out of Business solutions (Sales, Marketing, Finance) and IoT solutions. Ensured the quality and timely delivery of technology projects (Project teams > 10 FTEs). Presales for technology vendors: product demos and tech workshops to win new customer accounts.

  • 2 Jahre, Jan. 2018 - Dez. 2019

    Project Manager and Lecturer

    Hogeschool UCLL, Hasselt and Leuven

    Coaching of Bachelor students with thesis projects around technology and innovation (ICT/Electronics). Design of an interactive RFID video kiosk system for hospitality applications (two innovation awards). Lecturer in Innovation courses and Business Intelligence courses for Bachelor students.

  • 3 Jahre und 3 Monate, Okt. 2014 - Dez. 2017

    Bachelor Student in Electronics and Freelance Product Manager

    Hogeschool UCLL, Leuven

    Bachelor courses in Electronics to prepare for Product Management roles in a Hardware context. Part-time education combined with freelance assignments (PM, Industry Research, Patent applications). Thesis at Imec: Design of a control system to automate the pressure valves in an ion accelerator.

  • 4 Jahre, Jan. 2012 - Dez. 2015

    Product Manager

    Colruyt Group, Brussels

    Responsible for strategic business solutions at a leading Belgian retail chain (220 supermarkets). Product management for an optimal store layout solution that resulted in 5% national profit increase. Lead Product role for a supermarket price comparison platform with massive national media attention.

  • 6 Jahre, Jan. 2006 - Dez. 2011

    Project Manager and Business Analyst

    Colruyt Group, Brussels

    Project management of a national sales dashboard solution leading to overall 800k cost reduction. Organized extensive workshops with all layers of the sales organization in Flanders and Wallonia. Designed challenging Business Cases and Proof of Concepts to introduce and launch innovations.

  • 1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Mai 2004 - Dez. 2005

    Presales Consultant

    ExecuTrack, Düsseldorf

    Leading role in product demos and tech workshops that resulted in winning new customer accounts. Project management for large Cloud implementations (Siemens, TDK, Scania, Pearson, Saxo Bank).

  • 1 Jahr und 2 Monate, März 2003 - Apr. 2004

    Marketing Controller

    Continental, Brussels

    Implemented the SAP commercial sales terms for the Continental & Uniroyal tire brand portfolio. Created BI reporting tools to improve the Forecasting & Budgeting process - Daily interface with Sales.

  • 1 Jahr und 5 Monate, Aug. 2001 - Dez. 2002

    Customer Applications Engineer

    Siemens, Brussels

    Designed Simatic S7 PLC software for automating the transport in a glass factory (Guardian Poland). Managed feature change requests and system releases towards customers and industry partners.

  • 2 Monate, Juli 2000 - Aug. 2000

    Master Thesis Internship

    Siemens, Brussels

    Supplier Performance Management: theory, evaluation, logistic scorecards, KPIs, benchmarking. Practical implementation of a Microsoft Access (VBA) program - positive feedback from Logistics.

  • 2 Monate, Juli 1999 - Aug. 1999

    German Language Internship

    Rockwell Automation, Düsseldorf

    Assistance of German customers by phone and electronic mail for Automation & Drives products. Training in SAP SD modules - Designed Excel spreadsheets to improve follow-up of shipments.

Ausbildung von Christian Felique

  • 2 Jahre und 10 Monate, Sep. 2014 - Juni 2017

    Electronics Engineering

    Groep T Leuven

    Bachelor courses in Electronics to prepare for Product Management roles in a Hardware context. Part-time education combined with freelance consultancy assignments for professional reorientation. Freelance: Product Management, Industry Research and Patent Applications for innovation projects. Bachelor Thesis Internship - Imec, Leuven Design of an electronic control system to automate the pressure valves in an ion accelerator machine.

  • 9 Monate, Okt. 2010 - Juni 2011

    Management

    EHSAL Brussels

  • 4 Jahre und 9 Monate, Okt. 1996 - Juni 2001

    Engineering and Management

    EHSAL Brussels

    5 years Master program in Applied Economics and Engineering (Cum laude)

  • 1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Okt. 1994 - Juni 1996

    Engineering

    Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

    First candidature year successful

Sprachen

  • Niederländisch

    Muttersprache

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Fließend

  • Französisch

    Fließend

Interessen

Running team
Mountain biking
Electronics projects
Movies
Trade fair visits

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