Mikael Gross
Technical Project Management
Mikael is a Technical Project Manager specializing in large-scale product development and global software implementations. He brings a strategic, results-oriented approach to solving complex technological challenges across a diverse range of global markets.
Industry Experience: Consulting | F&B & FMCG | Fashion & Sportswear | Chip Manufacturing | Finance
Core areas of expertise include:
Large-Scale Project Execution: Proven ability to manage and deliver extensive technology projects at scale across international markets and fast-paced sectors.
Greenfield Platform Development: Highly experienced in building from the ground up, establishing foundational architecture and processes for new enterprise initiatives.
Complex Stakeholder Management: Adept at aligning diverse, cross-functional teams and managing highly intricate stakeholder maps in global corporate environments.
Cross-Industry Adaptability: Successfully bridges the gap between technical execution and high-level business strategy, adapting methodologies to suit the unique demands of retail, manufacturing, and financial sectors.
Skills & Stack
Project Management
Technical Leadership
Stakeholder Management
Business Strategy
Programming & Scripting
Cloud, AI & Automation
Project & Collaboration Tools
Enterprise & Architecture
Work
Global Anaplan Implementation & SAP Integration for a Beverage Enterprise
Led data integration and CapEx streams as Scrum Master for a multi-million Anaplan rollout at a global beverage enterprise.
Building an Automation CoE & RPA Bots for a Global Apparel Brand
Established an Automation CoE and built OCR-driven RPA integrations using Automation Anywhere for a global sportswear leader.
End-to-End Vendor Query Automation for a Global Enterprise
Led the PMO for a global enterprise to select and implement a vendor query automation tool, including complex Data Lake integration.
Building a Swiss Open Banking & Budgeting App
Served as Co-founder/CTO to build a Swiss open banking app in 2024, aggregating financial data for smart budgeting and insights.
Building Food7Go: A Centralized Tech Platform for Cloud Kitchens
Co-founded and served as CTO for Food7Go, a Paris-based cloud kitchen network unifying multiple delivery apps into one central POS.
Niche Food Delivery App for Madrid's Family Restaurants
Managed iOS Flutter and JS terminal development for a Madrid food delivery startup focused exclusively on home-cooked family meals.
V2 Upgrade for a Spanish Blockchain Motorbike Registry App
Managed the V1 to V2 upgrade of a €50k EU-funded blockchain motorbike registry app in Spain, leading a Flutter & Laravel team.
Custom 5-App ERP Ecosystem for Swiss Signage SMB
Managed the end-to-end development of a custom, distributed 5-app ERP system tailored for a Swiss SMB in the signage industry.
Writing
Stop Designing Slides, Start Architecting Ideas
Stop being a pixel-pusher. Move from slide design to architecting ideas with AI and reveal.js.
Deterministic AI: Why Your Workflow is More Important Than Your Model
A mediocre model in a bulletproof workflow beats a world-class model every time.
The Architecture of Cohesion: Why Social Debt is Killing Your Project Velocity
Technical debt isn't your biggest risk. Social debt is. Stop the friction and reclaim your velocity.
Precision in Data Delivery: A Framework to End the Data Gap
Stop the "Data Gap." Turn vague business goals into precise, trusted technical execution.
Reducing Implementation Latency: A Framework for Top-Down Decision Integration in Distributed Systems
Reduce implementation latency in distributed systems with the Iterative Validation Loop.
Synchronizing Asymmetric Velocity: Leading Multi-National Programs Through Structural Friction
Large-scale international delivery introduces systemic risks through decoupled regional calendars and conflicting vendor fiscal models. This article explores the technical and operational discipline required to maintain program equilibrium when managing multiple countries, diverse religious observances, and divergent contract incentives.
The Friction of Scale: Orchestrating Multi-Vendor Programs in Global Ecosystems
Large-scale program delivery frequently collapses at the intersection of fragmented vendor incentives and temporal displacement. This reflection examines why technical leadership must prioritize behavioral alignment, radical transparency, and professional empathy over rigid process adherence to navigate compressed international timelines.
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