Andre Gronke
About Andre Gronke
Andre Gronke serves as the Head of Global Engineering for Farasis Energy, specializing in the automotive sector. He has extensive experience in engineering leadership and project management, with a strong background in agile methodologies and personal development coaching.
Work at Farasis Energy
Andre Gronke serves as the Head of Global Engineering for the Overseas Business Group at Farasis Energy. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's engineering vision and technical leadership specifically within the automotive business unit. His role involves directing and delivering engineering projects, utilizing agile development methodologies to enhance project outcomes.
Previous Experience at Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG
Before joining Farasis Energy, Andre Gronke worked at Deutsche Accumotive GmbH & Co. KG from 2011 to 2018. He initially served as Product Safety Manager and Deputy Team Leader for three years, followed by a four-year tenure as Clusterleiter for Systems Engineering and Embedded Systems. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in engineering management and safety protocols.
Experience at A123 Systems
Andre Gronke held multiple positions at A123 Systems between 2018 and 2021. He started as Manager Engineering Europe for seven months before advancing to Senior Manager Engineering Europe. His work focused on engineering leadership and project management within the company, enhancing operational efficiency and team performance.
Education and Expertise
Andre Gronke studied at Technische Universität Dresden, where he earned a degree in Informatik from 2000 to 2005. He furthered his education at Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, achieving a Diplom-Ingenieur in Informationstechnologie from 2005 to 2011. His educational background supports his technical leadership and project management skills in the engineering field.
Coaching and Mentorship
In addition to his engineering roles, Andre Gronke has been involved in coaching and mentoring since 2017 at Lebensgestaltung für Ingenieure. He focuses on personal development, lifelong learning, and coaching for engineers. He also runs a blog dedicated to personal and career development, where he shares insights and mentors young professionals.