Alexander Ickert
About Alexander Ickert
Alexander Ickert is a Product Owner at the Centre of Competence for Telematics at Daimler Mobility, with extensive experience in agile methodologies and lean development.
Work at Daimler Mobility AG
Alexander Ickert currently serves as a Product Owner at Daimler Mobility AG, where he is responsible for the development and operation of three distinct digital products. These products enhance leasing and financing services through connectivity solutions. His role involves balancing customer, market, and stakeholder needs to ensure timely delivery of added product value within each iteration cycle. Ickert has also developed the 'Dynamic Lease' pay-per-use leasing model, showcasing his commitment to innovation in the mobility sector.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Prior to his current position, Ickert worked at Fichtner GmbH & Co. KG as a Business Development and Proposal Management professional from 2012 to 2017. He also held roles at M+W Group, where he served as a Business Development/Sales Engineer from 2009 to 2011 and as a Proposal Manager from 2011 to 2012. His experience in these positions has contributed to his strong communication skills and ability to represent stakeholders effectively.
Education and Expertise
Ickert holds a Master of Science in Economics and Business Engineering from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He also completed his secondary education at Commercial High School in Heilbronn, achieving Abitur from 1998 to 2001. His educational background has equipped him with profound knowledge in agile methodologies and lean development, which he applies in his role as a Product Owner.
Background in Engineering and Internships
Ickert's early career included internships at Siemens Energy in Baku, Azerbaijan, and HEILBRONN Maschinenbau GmbH in Heilbronn. He also worked as an Assistant for administration at Universität Karlsruhe (TH) from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he gained experience as a Graduate at the Center of Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) in 2008. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in engineering and project management.
Skills in Agile Development and Team Collaboration
Ickert enjoys working in cross-functional agile development teams, leveraging team expertise to foster innovation. He possesses strong communication skills, allowing him to navigate debates and conflicts effectively. His ability to represent stakeholders to the development team and vice versa enhances collaboration and ensures that product development aligns with market demands.