Dr. Christian Cuske Email & Phone Number

Perth, Western Australia , Au

As the Chief Adventurer and Founder of Proudback, I am responsible for the company's overall strategic direction and growth. I am the driving force behind our quest to uncover the hidden gems of Western Australia, creating unforgettable experiences for our clients. My role requires navigating the challenging terrains in our Cruisers and curating unique and immersive digital journeys that showcase the region's untouched beauty.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Overseeing the planning and execution of bespoke off-road adventures, utilising a fleet of purpose-built Land Cruisers.• Leading the development of our digital travel experience platform, merging tourism and technology to enhance travellers’ experiences with personalised digital journeys.• Guiding the team in navigating the challenging terrains of Western Australia, while ensuring each trip is meticulously curated for comfort and convenience.• Collaborating with local partners and communities to offer authentic and immersive experiences.• Engaging with customers to refine our offerings and continuously improve our adventure tours.𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤Proudback is an adventure tourism company, offering curated off-road experiences in Western Australia. We focus on providing immersive and unique travel experiences in the untamed beauty of Western Australia, using purpose-built Land Cruisers equipped for the rugged terrain. Proudback’s adventures are designed for travellers who want to explore remote areas while enjoying comfort and authenticity. Proudback’s offerings go beyond traditional travel, integrating technology such as an AI-driven digital platform to enhance the traveller’s experience by enabling them to relive and share their journey through personalised digital recaps.I invite you to connect if you're interested in exploring Western Australia or learning more about how we integrate tourism technology to elevate the travel experience.

Austin, Tx, Us

As CSO, I support the Executive Leadership Team in strategic planning and execution at Zilliant, aligning the company's goals with emerging market trends to enhance our positioning in the competitive CPQ and pricing technology landscape. Drawing from years of experience in AI and tech, I focus on leveraging data-driven insights to improve our offerings and stay ahead of the curve, particularly in the context of a holistic pricing lifecycle.𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Supporting strategic initiatives across product development, partnerships, and market positioning with a focus on sales technology, digital commerce and pricing intelligence.• Conducting market analysis and competitive intelligence to ensure Zilliant remains a leader in CPQ and pricing software.• Engaging with customers and partners to refine our products based on their needs, while driving new innovations into our existing portfolio.• Fostering a culture of strategic thinking and collaboration across teams, ensuring alignment between Zilliant’s product roadmaps and long-term corporate strategy.• Staying current on industry trends in AI, SaaS, and cloud technologies to guide the company’s future innovation path.𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐙𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭Zilliant provides businesses with the tools to streamline and optimise their pricing and revenue strategies, making it easier to deliver personalised customer experiences. My role is to ensure that Zilliant's solutions are always one step ahead, anticipating market needs and ensuring that our technology enables companies to capture greater value through data-driven decisions.I am passionate about helping Zilliant maintain its competitive edge, especially in CPQ and pricing innovation. As I continue to shape Zilliant’s future strategy, I am committed to exploring new growth opportunities that will further solidify Zilliant’s position as a market leader.

Singapore, Sg

As the Executive Chairman at In Mind Cloud, I played a critical role in overseeing the board, steering the overall company strategy, and ensuring our market position as a leader in cloud-based manufacturing sales platforms up to the successful acquisition by Zilliant. Always collaborating closely with the leadership team and investors, my focus was on aligning our strategic initiatives with emerging market trends and customer needs.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Led the board and managed high-level decision-making processes, ensuring that company-wide goals aligned with our strategic vision.• Drove the strategic direction of In Mind Cloud by identifying new growth opportunities in the rapidly evolving SaaS market.• Engaged in high-profile stakeholder obligations, including investor relations and corporate governance, to maintain trust and transparency at all levels of the organisation.• Ran a strategic M&A process on the sell side, together with our lead investors, management and legal advisors

Singapore, Sg

As the founder and former CEO, I was responsible for shaping the vision and overall strategic direction of In Mind Cloud from its inception. In this role, I oversaw everything from high-level strategic planning to operational execution, with a focus on financial growth and product innovation.𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:• Spearheaded strategic and financial planning, ensuring sustainable growth through innovation in manufacturing sales platforms and cloud technology.• Implemented company-wide initiatives, including product development strategies and operational efficiencies, to drive competitive advantage and business expansion.• Engaged in key public relations and stakeholder management activities, ensuring that our product offerings stayed relevant and transformative in the eyes of our customers.• Monitored the performance of all company functions and regularly reported back to the board on our progress and future opportunities.Under my leadership, In Mind Cloud became a recognised name in the digital transformation of manufacturing sales, providing end-to-end solutions that integrate CRM, CPQ, and eCommerce into one seamless platform.Feel free to connect with me if you'd like to discuss innovation in cloud-based solutions or to learn more about my journey in founding and scaling In Mind Cloud.

Singapore, Singapore, Sg

I was responsible for teaching and mentoring students to learn principles of building and running a software company in a real world industry scenario. As one case study we developed a cloud based RFP response application using semantic web technologies.

Walldorf, Bw, De

In my role, I was involved in working with key customers to turn custom projects into vertical solutions - such as Configure Price Quote or Entitlements Handling.

Walldorf, Bw, De

I orchestrated SAP’s R&D investment portfolio process amongst various stakeholders from product, industry and finance. With a focus on industry applications expanding the core ERP. Whilst driving the move towards cloud and mobile.

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, De

In my role, I was responsible for lecturing on IT Governance and creating a syllabus that ranged from strategy to risk and value management. During these courses, master students learnt conceptional backgrounds and then applied these in real industry case studies.

Menlo Park, California, Us

As the Associate Director at Protiviti, I was tasked with the following:- Building and shaping the initial IT consulting team in Germany as well as working with the international network - Defining strategy and managing daily operations- Selling and running large project engagements- Help global clients with IT governance and digital transformation initiatives

London, Gb

In my role, I was client facing and responsibilities included understanding requirements, conducting data analysis and presenting findings. I was also tasked with formulating plans, arranging training, evaluating progress as well as staying up to date with research in my field. - Risk Advisory Services / Global Financial Services- Risk management- Audit support, internal audit- Software migration - Due diligences

This external diploma thesis included a Java based web application which I completed in conjunction with my thesis and the company continued to use in later projects.

London, Gb

Freelance Software Analyst and DeveloperSoftware engineering, database design, quality assurance

Armonk, Ny, Us

This long term internship offered me the opportunity to partake in international projects, software testing as well as develop my database design skills.

Dr. Rer. Pol., Information Systems

Diploma, Information Systems

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