Milan Guenther
Verified Expert in Design
Designer
Paris, France
Toptal member since January 2, 2020
Milan is a pioneer in design applied to the enterprise level. He has worked with Google, SAP, Toyota, ThoughtWorks, the UN, and scaling startups. 10 years ago, he designed a patented innovation for Boeing's flight decks. Since then, he works with enterprises of all shapes and sizes to bring business strategies to life: designing products, operations, and organizations to deliver. His book "Intersection" introduces this enterprise design approach.
Portfolio
Jeppesen (Boeing): Apps for Commercial Aviation
Pirobase: Building Design Capability
United Nations: Digital Strategy
Toyota: Fast Fwd Culture Change Program
Work Experience
Founder, Managing Partner
Enterprise Design Associates
- Developed a comprehensive framework for enterprise design.
- Published Intersection, the first book on enterprise design.
- Ran the annual Intersection conference on enterprise design.
- Led project work with enterprises including SAP, Toyota, Deutsche Telekom, GIZ, Total, Auchan, and Boeing.
- Mentored and consulted with the startup ecosystem: Google, NUMA Paris, and Campus Tel Aviv.
- Worked with consultancies and agencies such as Sapient and Accenture.
Lecturer in Enterprise Design
Sciences Po Paris
- Presented lectures on the following topics: Introduction to Enterprise Design, Running Enterprise Design Sprints, Enterprise Modeling, and Enterprise Design Systems.
- Coached graduates on career and professional development choices.
- Ran workshops with executive and private sector partners.
Product Designer
SAP
- Designed key parts of a software suite: SAP Intelligent RPA.
- Integrated SAP's offerings with an acquired startup.
- Helped drive product strategy, simplification, and user experience.
- Made maps syncing architecture, product design and UX, and an agile backlog.
Mentor, Product Design Expert, Certified Google Design Sprint Master
- Worked with startups and scaleups on product and business success.
Enterprise Design Lead
Toyota Motor Europe
- Led an organization-wide culture change program.
- Planned and facilitated enterprise design sprints.
- Headed employee engagement research and interventions.
Designer
SAP
- Designed an overall strategy for SAP's workplace experience.
- Designed various intranet properties using SAP and complimentary technologies.
- Customized and simplified SAP systems and tools for internal use.
Designer
Jeppesen (a Boeing Company)
- Designed a patented innovation for in-flight navigation systems.
- Designed a series of apps for aviation (flight deck and cabin crew), commercial and light marine.
- Embedded design practice into the organization with a Scrum approach.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in MBA Spécialisé Consulting et Management des Technologies
ISC Paris - Paris, France
Diploma in Communication Design
HSD Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf, Germany
Courses in Communication, Interaction
Ecole Nationale Supérieur d'Art et de Design de Nancy - Nancy, France
Certifications
Google Certified Design Sprint Master
Skills
Tools
Sketch, Google Docs, Adobe, SAP Fiori, Microsoft Office
Platforms
Figma, Webflow, Web, Mobile, iOS, Axure, Jive, SAP NetWeaver, Android
Languages
HTML, PHP 5, UML, JavaScript, CSS
Industry Expertise
Architecture
Other
Journey Mapping, UX Audits, Wireframing, Web App Design, Content Management Systems (CMS), Design, Consulting, Design Principles, Conceptual Design, Digital Strategy, Enterprise Design, Experience Strategy, Digital Experience Design, Product Design, UX Design, UX Strategy, Agile, UI Design, App UX, Web App UX, B2B, SaaS, User Interface (UI), Prototyping, SAP, Customer Experience, Dashboard Design, Enterprise Architecture, Experience Maps, Design Sprints, MVP Design, User Research, Minimum Viable Product (MVP), Kanban, App UI, Web App UI, Visual Design, Web Design, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Energy, Enterprise, Intranets, Blockchain, Modeling, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Digital Innovation, Digital Transformation, Material Design, Google Play Store, User Experience (UX), Mobile Apps, Apps, Google Design Sprints, Social Networks, Collaboration, Mobile Intranet, Workshops, Search Engines, Enterprise Software, Aviation, Aviation Projects, Navigation, Interactive Maps, Interaction Design (IxD), UX Research, Applied Research, Design Management, Branding, Corporate Culture, Event Design, Quantitative Research, International Affairs, Organizational Design, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Stakeholder Mapping
Experience
- Conceptual Design - 18 years
- Enterprise Design - 16 years
- Design - 15 years
- Design Principles - 15 years
- Digital Strategy - 15 years
- Experience Strategy - 13 years
- Consulting - 10 years
- Product Design - 10 years
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