Thomas Wesner
About Thomas Wesner
Thomas Wesner is the Director of Product Management at Scandit, where he specializes in leveraging Computer Vision and Augmented Reality to improve logistics and retail processes. With a background in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in product management and engineering roles, he focuses on creating efficient and reliable processes through digitalization.
Work at Scandit
Thomas Wesner currently holds the position of Director Product Management at Scandit, a role he has occupied since 2022 in Zurich, Switzerland. His tenure at Scandit began in 2019, where he served as Senior Manager Product Engineering & Support for two years. He also held various roles including Technical Product Manager and Product Manager for Transport & Logistics. His experience at Scandit spans multiple positions, showcasing his expertise in product management and engineering within the company.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Wesner earned a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering from ETH Zürich, completing his studies from 2009 to 2011. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from Hochschule Esslingen - University of Applied Sciences, which he completed from 2005 to 2009. His doctoral studies at ETH Zürich focused on virtual and experimental methods for process window prediction in fine blanking, further enhancing his expertise in mechanical engineering and process optimization.
Background
Prior to his current role, Thomas Wesner worked at Johnson Controls as Project Lead for Manufacturing Process Optimization & Digitalization from 2011 to 2015. He also served as a Research Assistant at ETH Zürich, where he focused on numerical modeling and prediction of metal forming processes. His early career included roles at Alstom Power, where he developed additive manufacturing machinery, and MTU, where he worked on numerical optimization of turbochargers.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Thomas Wesner has specialized in leveraging Computer Vision and Augmented Reality to enhance logistics and retail processes. He focuses on creating error-free and reliable processes through digitalization, demonstrating a strategic approach to scaling businesses by defining efficient processes and building strong teams. His contributions have been significant in the fields of product management and engineering.