Jacob Alex Petersen
About Jacob Alex Petersen
Jacob Alex Petersen is a Senior IT Project Manager at Schneider Electric, where he has worked since 2016 in the Kolding Area, Denmark. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Systems Development and a Master's degree in Strategic Planning, and he has extensive experience in software engineering and project management.
Work at Schneider Electric
Jacob Alex Petersen has been employed at Schneider Electric since 2016, currently holding the position of Senior IT Project Manager in the Kolding Area, Denmark. In this role, he focuses on improving processes between the offer management organization and the technology organization to enhance the efficiency of software and hardware offers. Prior to his current role, he worked in various capacities at Schneider Electric, including Senior Design and Configuration Expert and Senior Applications Developer, contributing to projects in Switzerland and collaborating with offshore teams in India.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Alex Petersen has a diverse educational background. He studied at Esbjerg Business Academy, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Systems Development from 2000 to 2001. He furthered his education at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, obtaining a Master of Advanced Studies in Strategic Planning from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Teacher in English and Music from University College South, which he completed from 1994 to 1998. He also achieved a SCRUM Master Certification from SprintIT in 2008.
Background in Software Engineering
Jacob Alex Petersen has extensive experience in software engineering, having worked at APC as a Software Engineer from 2003 to 2008. He then joined Schneider Electric, where he served as a Software Engineer for one year in 2008, followed by four years as a Senior Applications Developer from 2009 to 2013. His technical background has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex projects and collaborate effectively with engineering teams.
Project Management and Leadership
In his role as Senior IT Project Manager, Jacob Alex Petersen acts as a Product Owner in the Scrum process. He is responsible for conveying vision and strategy while providing daily support to scrum teams. He creates strategic roadmaps and action plans for the development of design and configuration tools within the 3 Phase Secure Power organization. His leadership in managing parallel projects with offshore software engineering teams in India demonstrates his capability in project management and process improvement.
Contributions to Partner Engagement
Jacob Alex Petersen played a key role in a Voice-of-Partner survey that involved 45 select partners across seven markets. This initiative aimed to enhance the selection and configuration experience for the 3 Phase UPS offer portfolio. His contributions to this survey reflect his commitment to understanding partner needs and improving product offerings.