Stefan Valtl

One of the key objectives of my sabbatical was to refurbish an apartment in Freiburg, complete my coaching studies, deepening my knowledge and skills in this field and travel. Furthermore, I actively participated in self-growth workshops, which contributed to my personal development and self-awareness. This sabbatical has been a transformative journey, enabling me to recharge, learn, and broaden my horizons. I am now returning to my professional life with a wealth of new experiences to draw upon.

As an Engineering Program Manager for Autonomous Mobility City Applications, I led pilot projects in the field of autonomous driving with a focus on mobility and Transport-as-a-Service. These projects were conducted on behalf of the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles brand.

I was responsible for defining, financial modeling, and implementing new global business portfolio projects in areas such as biofuels. I also led a project for the electrification and introduction of new mobility solutions on a Greek island.

I analysed and identified future trends, requirements, and business models in the field of mobility. I was responsible for modeling and forecasting demand in the autonomous driving sector and evaluated strategic action plans for potential co-development projects.

During my time as a trainee in the Group Treasury department, I underwent various interdisciplinary training modules, including a three-week orientation on the production line. My main responsibilities included consolidating and reporting on the global liquidity investments of the Volkswagen Group, which were critical for board-level decisions

In this role, I advised clients on optimizing group operational controlling. My focus was on central data maintenance, data integration, and derivation rules. I assisted clients in streamlining processes and structures to ensure efficient risk management in the field of Automotive Finance.

The iPEC coaching studies are a comprehensive program focused on professional coaching and personal development. The studies cover a wide range of coaching techniques, methodologies, and skills to enable individuals to become effective coaches. iPEC coaching studies include training in areas such as active listening, goal setting, communication, and emotional intelligence.

During my laster year of studies I had a knee injury (luckily I recovered), but I used this time after university to recover and write successfully my master thesis (Grade 10/10)