Carsten Hilgenfeld (Dr. Ing.)
About Carsten Hilgenfeld (Dr. Ing.)
Carsten Hilgenfeld is a Project Director at FleetMon, where he oversees operations and innovation. He has extensive experience in maritime logistics and has held various roles in research and development across multiple organizations, including Kpler and Hochschule Wismar.
Work at Kpler
Currently, Carsten Hilgenfeld serves as Project Director in Operations at Kpler, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing various projects and ensuring operational efficiency within the organization. His experience in the maritime sector and operations management contributes to Kpler's objectives in data analytics and maritime intelligence.
Education and Expertise
Carsten Hilgenfeld holds a Doctorate in Engineering (Dr.-Ing.) from Universität Rostock, where he focused on maritime transport planning from 2010 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Operation and Management of Maritime Systems from Hochschule Wismar between 2008 and 2010. His educational background is complemented by a Diplom-Ingenieur in Maritime logistics and transport planning from Hochschule Wismar, achieved from 2005 to 2008.
Background
Carsten Hilgenfeld has a diverse professional background in maritime operations and research. He began his career at Hochschule Wismar, where he worked as a Finance Clerk and later as a Research Associate and Lecturer from 2008 to 2015. His experience includes various roles at FleetMon.com, where he progressed from Project Manager to Head of Research and Development, and eventually to Head of Development and Innovation.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Carsten Hilgenfeld has been involved in significant research projects in the maritime field. He co-authored papers on the PRESEA research project, focusing on real-time sea traffic forecasting, and the CADMUSS project, which aims to enhance maritime safety. Additionally, he contributed to a study on scalable in-database machine learning for predicting port-to-port routes, showcasing his expertise in innovative maritime solutions.
Previous Roles at FleetMon
Carsten Hilgenfeld has held multiple positions at FleetMon.com, demonstrating a strong commitment to the company's growth and innovation. He served as Head of Research and Development from 2020 to 2021 and as Head of Development from 2017 to 2018. His earlier role as Project Manager from 2016 to 2017 laid the groundwork for his subsequent leadership positions, allowing him to shape the strategic direction of FleetMon's research initiatives.