Engineering leadership to drive your innovation
I help turn complex technical challenges into scalable solutions through hands-on R&D strategy and system integration.
Hi, I am Tristan
I am a freelance consultant based in Berlin, specializing in Research and Development management, system integration, and product development. I focus on bridging hardware and software to help companies to turn complex ideas into scalable, reliable, and market-ready solutions.
My approach
I bring a unique blend of engineering leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on experience in embedded systems, IoT, and industrial automation. I have worked across startups and international teams, always with the same mission: translate complexity into clarity and build products that matter.
Experience highlights
Over the past years, I have helped companies turn ideas into products by combining technical leadership with hands-on execution:
- Cutting-edge development: Led R&D efforts to deliver high-impact prototypes under tight deadlines
- Team leadership: Managed multidisciplinary teams across software, electronics, and mechanical engineering disciplines
- Global operations oversight: Directed outsourcing and supplier relationships across Europe and Asia for manufacturing and development
- Technical architecture design: Designed scalable system architectures aligning engineering solutions with business needs
- Embedded systems integration: Coordinated complex embedded systems in connected, industrial environments
- Customer-centric innovation: Balanced design constraints, technical feasibility, and real-world requirements to deliver impactful products
My values
I believe that strong values lead to strong outcomes. These principles shape how I work and what I prioritize:
- Collaboration
Aligning teams and ensuring engineers, decision-makers, and stakeholders stay connected and informed - Creativity
Approaching each challenge with fresh thinking and a focus on practical, innovative solutions - Adaptability
Responding quickly to shifting goals and constraints while staying focused on outcomes - Technical rigor
Basing decisions on sound engineering principles, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and long-term value - Empathy
Creating space for honest conversations and better decisions through emotional intelligence and team awareness - Real-world impact
Ensuring that innovation creates value, not just complexity
Beyond work,
You will usually find me in the mountains or in my workshop.
Passionate about the mountains, I recharge through skiing, trail running, and climbing. At home, I enjoy tinkering with electronics, 3D printing, and restoring old machines like a Willys Jeep and vintage motorcycles. Whether I am outdoors or building something by hand, I am always drawn to challenge, movement, and bringing ideas to life.