Simon Akbari

I am a Senior Product Owner, IT Project Manager, and AI Expert with more than 12 years of experience delivering complex digital products and transformation initiatives across critical infrastructure, energy, fintech, legal tech, hospitality, and retail. I specialize in connecting business goals with strong execution, leading cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders, and turning complex requirements into scalable, high-impact solutions. My strongest achievements include leading product and delivery work for Germany’s most critical energy infrastructure project, supporting Toll Collect systems serving more than 12 million vehicles per day, and directing 9 parallel Scrum teams with around 80 engineers in the rebuild of DATEV’s payroll platform for more than 4 million end users. I have also driven agile transformation, delivered large API integration programs, and introduced AI-driven reporting and process automation in enterprise environments. I see myself as a results-oriented leader who combines product strategy, project delivery, and technological understanding. My focus is always on creating measurable business value, building efficient collaboration between business and IT, and delivering solutions that are both practical and future-oriented.