Speaker
Dr. Oliver Kallenborn
Senior Manager Backend Development
Bosch Digital GmbH
Oliver brings more than 20 years of experience in engineering and IT, working in international organizations with complex structures and demanding business environments. His strength lies in defining strategy and making it work — from the shop floor to the boardroom — across business, engineering, and IT.
Over the course of his career, he has led international teams, delivered large ERP and engineering system programs, and supported organizations through major transformations such as M&A integrations, global rollouts, and organizational change. He has been responsible for core enterprise platforms, significant IT budgets, and the coordination of internal teams and external partners.
He has a strong background in understanding complex systems and organizations, which shapes how he approaches transformation, decision-making, and change in large IT and engineering environments. His leadership style is pragmatic and hands-on, with a focus on clarity, reliability, and solutions that work in everyday operations.
SessionS
Navigating the Future of Code: Building a Resilient Engineering Workforce with Strategic Skill Management
Lean Leader Summit 2026
Rapid technological change demands a new approach to talent development in Software Engineering. This presentation introduces a practical, integrated Strategic Skill Management (SSM) framework designed to build a future-ready workforce. We will outline its core components: a granular skill taxonomy, continuous data collection on customer needs and tech trends, and a leadership-driven process for defining strategic "Tech Profiles." Learn how we leverage GenAI tooling to enhance analysis and documentation, enabling seamless integration with existing development processes. This blueprint fosters clear skill alignment, guides targeted development, and shifts talent management from reactive to proactive. Discover actionable components for building an agile, resilient engineering workforce.
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