nilsjeners consulting

You know that moment when everything just clicks? When you realize you're exactly where you're meant to be? That's where I am right now as a self-employed consultant.

It's not about the glamorous "laptop lifestyle" that floods your social media feeds. It's about something far more valuable: alignment.

Here's what that looks like for me:

- Collaborating with clients who inspire me and challenge my thinking
- Experiencing a constant stream of learning through different industries, company cultures, and business challenges
- Building meaningful relationships across various organizations and sectors
- Having the flexibility to be there for my family and kids

Every new project is like opening a different book, each with its own story, characters, and lessons. The beauty? I get to write my own chapter in each one.

The best part? This isn't a destination - it's an evolving journey. Each new company, each new challenge, each new culture adds another layer to my professional DNA.

Innovation Management and Agile Business Design

TH Köln

I teach several courses at the Technical University of Cologne:
- Business Design in the Master's program Media Informatics
- Cooperation Systems in the Master’s program Web Science

Adjunct Professor

Technical University of Munich

A coincidence of my consulting position was teaching in the Executive MBA program at Technical University of Munich (TUM). 

My students? Up to C-level executives and senior managers who challenge every concept, question every assumption. They force me to evolve my teaching with each batch. Their real-world experience adds layers to theoretical frameworks that no textbook could provide.

The best moments? When a student's perspective completely shifts my own understanding of a concept I've taught for years. That's the magic of executive education - everyone in the room is both teacher and student.

It reminds me: True expertise isn't about having all the answers. It's about staying curious enough to recognize that every interaction is a learning opportunity.

Uniper

Ever notice how learning curves flatten over time? That moment when your daily "aha!" moments become monthly, then yearly? That's not stagnation - that's your growth compass pointing to change.

My entrepreneurial heart was beating louder again, but this time, I was determined to make a smarter exit. No dramatic leaps - just strategic steps.

A one-year interim management contract, three days a week. Simple math: that left two days to build my freelance practice. Who said transitions had to be cliff jumps?

But here's the plot twist: Those years in an 11,000-employee corporate giant? Pure gold. They taught me three invaluable lessons:

The View from Inside: Transforming from "outside consultant" to "internal manager" completely rewired my understanding of corporate dynamics. I earned corporate DNA: Understanding how large organizations actually work (not how consultants think they work) became my secret weapon. Network Architecture: Learning to build and leverage vast corporate networks - a skill that pays dividends daily in my freelance life.

Sometimes, the best way to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit is to first master the system you're leaving.

Innovation Consultant (external)

Orange Hills GmbH

When my startup hit a dead end, so did I. Rock bottom makes every path look equally appealing - or terrifying. One wrong turn could have sent me spiraling into a completely different career trajectory.

But here's what made all the difference: I didn't just accept the first lifeline thrown my way. Before joining a boutique consulting firm, I met EVERY. SINGLE. EMPLOYEE. Yes, you read that right. Because when you're rebuilding, the foundation matters more than the facade.

What I discovered was more than a job - it was a masterclass in everything I wish I'd known during my startup days:

- A methodical framework that addressed precisely where my startup had stumbled
- A team where every single person had something unique to teach
- The ability to dive deep into multiple industries, each with its own lessons

The irony? Sometimes you need to hit rock bottom to build something stronger. Those startup "failures" became valuable war stories in consulting. That entrepreneurial spirit? It transformed into innovative solutions for clients.

Years later, I realize that not knowing what comes next isn't a weakness - it's an opportunity to adapt and grow. Every industry, every project, every challenge adds another tool to your toolkit.

Senior Innovation Consultant

Qwingo – Sports & Performance Analysis

My $0 MBA: What building (and failing) a startup taught me

I am enthusiastic about creating things and didn't want to make innovation solely. That burning desire led me from the structured halls of academia into the wild west of startup life. Little did I know I was enrolling in what I now call my "Private MBA" - except this one came with real stakes and real consequences.

The highs? Landing that dream client everyone in the industry knows. The lows? Watching my company hit a dead end. But here's the thing about startup life - every moment, even failure, is a masterclass in business.

Three expensive lessons I'll never forget:

1. Diversity isn't a buzzword - it's survival. We were three IT nerds with similar mindsets. Great for tech talk, terrible for challenging assumptions. Today, I know: diverse perspectives aren't just nice to have - they're essential for innovation.
2. Tight budgets are secret weapons. When resources are scarce, you learn to execute fast, think lean, and never lose sight of your goals. No theoretical framework can teach you what a dwindling bank account can.
3. Product development isn't just about the product. Building from scratch taught me that great products aren't built in isolation - they're born from understanding markets, users, and business models simultaneously.

Years later, these lessons still shape every business decision I make. Sometimes the most valuable education comes without a diploma.

Founder & CEO

RWTH Aachen University

What seemed like a formal transition to RWTH Aachen turned into one of the most transformative chapters of my professional journey.

As a research assistant, I discovered three passions that would shape my career forever:

First, the joy of teaching returned to my life. There's something magical about standing in front of eager minds, sharing knowledge, and watching that 'aha moment' light up in students' eyes.

Then came the challenge of managing complex projects independently. No safety nets, no hand-holding - just pure responsibility and the thrill of steering projects from concept to completion.

But the most unexpected turn? This role planted the seed for my PhD journey. What started as a position soon evolved into a calling.

They say the best career moves often don't feel like massive leaps when you make them. Sometimes, it's those "simple switches" that lead to the most profound transformations.

Research Assistant

Fraunhofer FIT

You know: Choose your boss, not your job!

It couldn't have been more true for my first real job. The opportunity to work with Professor Prinz wasn't just a job offer – it was an invitation to join an inspiring journey to learn and grow.

What made this so special?

First, there was the incredible diversity. Imagine working alongside people with vastly different experiences and backgrounds, each bringing their unique perspective to every challenge. It wasn't just about what we knew but how differently we thought.

Then there was the environment itself. Not just an office but more a creative lab. The open mindset paired with the resources fostered innovation and collaboration.

But what really made the difference? Working on industry projects that went beyond theoretical concepts. Every day, we were creating solutions that made real impact in the real world.

Looking back, my first job already led to my enthusiasm for innovation.

I support corporates in all activities focusing on INNOVATION: 
Creating new ideas and transforming them into businesses, products, or services.

IDEATION
With my help, you and your employees will come up with new ideas to move your business forward.

INNOVATION SPRINTS
I support your team in the concrete implementation of ideas from project planning all the way to the market.

INNOVATION STRATEGY
Together we develop an innovation strategy to lead your company into the future.

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
I assist in building an innovation culture and an innovation ecosystem, which fosters creative work and implementation of innovation in your company.

INNOVATION TRAINING
I train your employees to enable them to perform better innovation activities.


My background: 

I am a digital native with over ten years of experience in the field of innovation. I support companies in implementing innovation strategies and new business models. I catalyze ideas from corporate leaders in the areas of strategy and innovation and provide advisory from the initial thought to market entry.

I have studied computer science and business administration with a focus on human-computer interaction and management accounting at RWTH Aachen University. I continued as a scientist at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Information Technology FIT. I hold a Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) in computer science and founded a start-up for algorithmic sports performance analysis based on big data.

Furthermore, I hold several teaching positions at the TU Munich, TH Cologne, and TU Dortmund. 

Dr. Nils Jeners

Remoto

Desenvolvimento de Projetos, Produtos e Negócios Digitais. Auxílio Empresas e Empresários a Construir Produtos e Negócios Digitais. Introduzindo, Implantando a Cultura e a Visão de Design no Desenvolvimento de Produtos Digitais,  Liderança de Equipe de Design, Melhorando a Experiência de Uso de Produtos Digitais.

Designer UX/UI Sênior

Capgemini

Consultor de Soluções Digitais V (UX/UI)

Líder Técnico Digital I (UX/UI)

Papel consultivo, cliente do mercado financeiro, especialmente bancário. Atuando em todas as etapas do desenvolvimento dos projetos, de forma flexível e pontual em inúmeros casos, garantindo o foco na melhor experiência para as pessoas.

Interações constantes com as unidades estratégicas e de tecnologia, através de diferentes abordagens para criar a estratégia mais adequada para entrega dos projetos.

Colaboração com Analistas de Requisitos, PO, Scrum Master no planejamento dos projetos. 

Identificar problemas de usabilidade e sugerir melhorias.

Colaborar com times multidisciplinares no desenvolvimento de projeto, Interagir com a equipe de tecnologia e apoiar o time de desenvolvimento nas entregas;

Atuando com Metodologias Ágeis (Scrum e Kanban), participando de reuniões de planejamento, definição e no andamento  dos projetos.

Elaboração e validação de  protótipos navegáveis baseados nas necessidades dos usuários e dos stakeholders, visando melhorar a usabilidade e a experiência de uso.

Definição, criação e validação de soluções de Design Visual (UI);

Consultor de Soluções Digitais IV (UX/UI)

Consultant

Desenvolvimento de Projetos, Produtos e Negócios Digitais. Transformação Digital, E-commerce, Varejo Multicanal, Varejo On-line. Startups.

UX/UI Designer, Designer de Interação, Designer de Produtos Digitais

FAPESB

Realizar Pesquisa com Usuários, conduzir as mudanças do novo sistema de Gestão alinhando com as novas estratégias e promover uma melhor experiência de uso (UX). Projetar todos os fluxos de navegação e todas as interfaces (UI) dos novos sistemas e por fim supervisionar a qualidade das entregas do Front-end e do Back-end. Testar com o usuário para realizar melhorias. Reformulação do Portal, Reformulação dos Sistemas Internos, Construção do Novo Sistema de Gestão ao Fomento de Pesquisa na Bahia.

Designer de Interação Sênior

Fraunhofer Project Center

Pesquisa com Usuário, trabalhando em conjunto com Analistas de requisitos para melhor entendimento das necessidades do usuário, Concepção de Interfaces, Prototipação de Interface(UI), Design Visual(UI) e Front-End em conjunto com Engenheiros de Software. Auxiliando na Pesquisa em IHC.

Designer Senior | Researcher in Human Computer Interaction - HCI 

Grupo A TARDE

Liderança de Equipe, Planejamento de Projetos, Organização e Acompanhamento da Execução, Cronogramas e Revisões. Concepção de Produtos(Web, Tablet e Celular), Front-End(HTML, CSS e jQuery), integração com a Equipe de Desenvolvimento(Java e Ruby on Rails), integração com Equipe de Editores e Jornalistas, Manutenção e Evolução de Produtos. Responsável pelo projeto do Novo Portal A TARDE(CRM, Web, Celular e Tablet), Web TV, Agenda Cultural, Novo Classificados On line.

Supervisor de Projetos Internet

Criação do Núcleo de Novos Negócios Digitais, Introdução de novas práticas, processos e métodos baseados no Design de  Interação, Experiência do Usuário(UX) , Teste de Usabilidade e  Pesquisa com Usuário aplicadas na concepção de novos produtos. Planejamento de Projeto e Produtos, Design de Interfaces(UI) e  Front-end (XHTML, CSS e JavaScript) para Internet e Dispositivos Móveis(iPhone, Smartphone, iPad), Supervisão  de  Equipe,  Integração  da  camada  de  front-end  das  aplicações  com  a  camada  de  back-end em conjunto  com equipe de Desenv. de Software.

Web Designer | Líder de Equipe

Redu Educational Technologies

Concepção de Produto Digital, Arquitetura de  Informação, Design de  Interfaces(UI), Front-end  (XHTML, CSS e  JavaScript), SEO (Search Engine Optimization).

Consultor de Projetos Web

C.E.S.A.R

Jan.2009 até Out.2009 - Designer Pleno e Front-End Engineer | Projeto CESAR.EDU e OJE 
Atividades Realizadas: Seleção de ilustradores e acompanhamento das atividades desta equipe de Ilustradores. Desenvolvimento de Interfaces Web(UI), Arquitetura de Informação, Front-end (XHTML, CSS e JavaScript). SEO(Search Engine Optimization) | SEM(Search Engine Marketing)  e Web Analytics.

Nov.2008 até Jan.2009 - Designer Pleno(UI) e Front-End Engineer| Projeto Instituto Ayrton Senna 
Atividades  Realizadas:  Desenvolvimento  de  Portais  Web(UI),  Interfaces  de  Sistemas  Web(UI),  Arquitetura  de Informação e Front-end (XHTML, CSS e JavaScript). 

Ago.2008 até Out.2008 - Engenheiro de Usabilidade | Projeto Legacy2oo/DIGICERT
Atividades Realizadas: Pesquisa com usuários (ex: Observações e entrevistas contextuais), Avaliação Heurística, Prototipação, Teste de Usabilidade, Arquitetura de Informação, Experiência do Usuário e Pesquisa Qualitativa.

Nov.2007 até Abr.2008 - Designer Pleno e Front-End Engineer | Abr.2008 até Jul.2008 - Bolsista Softex
Atividades Realizadas: Branding, Elaboração de Projetos e Produtos Web (BART e CORE), Prototipação de Interface,  Desenvolvimento de Website e Interfaces de Sistemas Web(UI) e Font-End (XHTML, CSS e JavaScript).

Designer Pleno | Front-End Engineer | Engenheiro de Usabilidade

Viewnet Tecnologia e Informação

Elaboração de Projetos Web e Produtos Web e Desenvolvimento de Interfaces de Sistemas Web(UI).

Web Designer

2PONTOS - WEB EXPERT

Desenvolvimento de Projetos e Produtos Web(UI) e Treinamento de Pessoal.

Computer Science and Design | People, Design, Software and Business | UX/UI Designer | Product Designer

Mais de 20 anos de experiência profissional trabalhando com Projetos Web, Celular, Tablet, Engenharia de Software, Consultorias, Startups e Inovação. Conhecimento em Gerenciamento de Projeto Ágil (SCRUM), Pesquisa com Usuário, Prototipação, Usabilidade, Experiência do Usuário(UX), Product Design, Product Discovery, Product Manager.

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