Darav Taha

Darav Taha is an accomplished executive, instructor, and digital transformation expert with over a decade of experience in business strategy, growth, and market expansion. He excels at leading digitalization projects, implementing data-driven and AI business models, and managing change with a user-centric and agile approach. As a passionate educator, he teaches at Medical School Berlin, the University of Management and Law, and multiple B2B Academies in Germany, instructing over 300 students in 2024.

Darav has co-founded two successful startups in MedTech and EdTech, overseeing product development, building and leading technical and medical teams, and secured public funds in venture funding. His corporate experience includes developing digital solutions for regulated industries as a Senior Business Developer at Bundesdruckerei, leading AI prototype projects and agile product development as a Senior Management & IT Consultant at MHP – A Porsche Company, and contributing to procurement strategy at Daimler AG in Tokyo. He is dedicated to inspiring teams, driving digital change, and delivering business results through effective leadership, sales, and business development processes.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

Innovation management, standardization expertise, patent holder, multilingual, advanced software and AI proficiency.

Darav Taha’s expertise spans essential digital and business domains as a versatile trainer and consultant:

Training Programs Delivered

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

Highly sought-after trainer delivering impactful programs in universities, academies, and corporate settings across Germany and internationally.

• Education:

  • Diplom-Ingenieur (M.Sc. equivalent) in Industrial Engineering, Technical University of Berlin (2014).

  • Focus: Innovation and technology management, environmental/resource economics, civil/construction engineering.

  • Thesis: Incentives for crowdsourcing participation and integration into social media.

• Certifications:

  • DIN German Institute for Standardization – DIN Standardization Expert (2012).

  • Innovation Garage – Innovationswerkstatt.

• Patent:

  • Method for determining street intersection topology (DE102018211941A1, 2018).

• Languages:

  • German (Native)

  • English (Fluent)

  • Kurdish (Fluent)

  • Arabic (Limited Working)

  • French (Basic)

• Software Skills

  • MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, Project, SharePoint).

  • Atlassian (Confluence, Jira, Trello).

  • Whiteboarding & Design (Miro, Conceptboard, Mural, Figma, Canva).

  • Generative AI (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Copilot).

  • Sales & Marketing Tools (HubSpot, Google Ads, LinkedIn Sales Navigator).

• Digital Transformation: Strategies for implementing technology integration and organizational change.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI): Applications in project management, product development, and operational innovation, including Generative AI.

• Digital Business Development: Methods for creating innovative, market-responsive business models.

• Design Thinking: AI-enhanced methodologies and practical workshops to foster creativity and problem-solving.

• Digital Health Management: Case-based workshops for healthcare professionals on developing new business models.

• Marketplace & Platform Business Models: Hands-on training in multi-sided platform architecture and data value.

• Agile Methods & Frameworks: Training in Scrum, Kanban, and agile principles for organizational change and product development.

• Gamification Workshops: Including LEGO SCRUM and Smart City exercises to enhance engagement, notably at MHP Academy.

• Innovation Workshops: Tailored sessions for DAX companies and SMEs.

• Change Management: Workshop design and delivery to support organizational change initiatives.

• Specializes in digital transformation strategy, implementation, and organizational change management.

• Expert in AI-driven business models, project management, product development, and generative AI.

• Excels in business development through innovative, data-driven strategies.

• Proficient in agile methods including Scrum and Kanban, with strong product ownership.

• Skilled in design thinking, creative problem-solving, and workshop facilitation.

• Develops platform strategies, IoT solutions, and monetizes vehicle data.

• Leads change initiatives, fosters collaboration, and manages stakeholders effectively.

• Manages full product lifecycles, sales execution, CRM systems, and venture building with funding strategies.