Soren Wagner

- Lead complex, full-cycle software development projects from discovery to final delivery, acting as the primary driver for cross-functional teams of frontend and backend engineers and designers. - Tackled hands-on product ownership by defining high-quality roadmaps, managing product backlogs, and writing detailed acceptance criteria to enable team success.

- Established foundational project management infrastructure, including communication channels, strategic roadmaps, and budget forecasts to organize a core development team. - Spearheaded business development initiatives by actively researching and targeting high-value grant opportunities to secure essential funding. - Supported in pitching the flagship project to international publishers at events, driving crucial external stakeholder engagement.

- Orchestrated the end-to-end delivery of an AI-powered avatar application, ensuring seamless cross-platform compatibility and high-quality delivery. - Managed technical risks related to cloud streaming infrastructure, a critical component for delivering high-fidelity immersive content. - Served as the primary bridge between technical architects and creative stakeholders, ensuring transparency via regular reporting and demos.

- Managed the full lifecycle of complex enterprise VR simulations, translating complex scientific needs into actionable technical specifications. - Scaled and orchestrated workflows for distributed teams of up to 20 members, ensuring alignment across engineering and QA to meet critical release deadlines. - Collaborated closely with Experts to align technical deliverables with strict business and scientific objectives.

- Managed the production of a photorealistic VR experience for FC Bayern München, coordinating technical art pipelines and optimizing assets for hardware performance. - Oversaw resource allocation for live motion-capture projects, ensuring the integration of real-time data streams met high quality standards. - Proactively identified technical bottlenecks during development phases and implemented mitigation strategies to ensure on-time delivery for high-profile client launches.

- Produced several student projects including Deutscher Entwickler Preis nominated Echoes of Etrya.