Milan Guenther
Designer
Location
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.
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Jeppesen (Boeing): Apps for Commercial Aviation
AviationAviation ProjectsUser Experience (UX)NavigationInteractive MapsInteraction Design (IxD)+ 3 more
Pirobase: Building Design Capability
Content Management Systems (CMS)Enterprise DesignEnterprise SoftwareUser Experience (UX)Design ManagementBranding
United Nations: Digital Strategy
International AffairsDigital StrategyEnterprise DesignEnterprise ArchitectureOrganizational DesignKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)+ 1 more
Toyota: Fast Fwd Culture Change Program
Enterprise DesignCorporate CultureEvent DesignQuantitative ResearchDesign SprintsGoogle Design Sprints
Work Experience
2009 - PRESENT
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.
Technologies: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Mobile, Web, Modeling, Enterprise, Blockchain, Adobe, UX Design, UI Design
2018 - 2021
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.
Technologies: Digital Transformation, Digital Innovation, Enterprise Design
2018 - 2019
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.
Technologies: Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning, SAP Fiori, Sketch, Product Design, UX Design, MVP Design, User Research
2014 - 2018
Mentor, Product Design Expert, Certified Google Design Sprint Master
- Worked with startups and scaleups on product and business success.
Technologies: Google Play Store, Material Design, Android, Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
2014 - 2017
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.
Technologies: Microsoft Office, Kanban
2012 - 2014
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.
Technologies: SAP NetWeaver, Content Management Systems (CMS), Jive
2009 - 2012
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.
Technologies: Axure, iOS
Education
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in MBA Spécialisé Consulting et Management des Technologies
ISC Paris - Paris, France
2004 - 2008
Diploma in Communication Design
HSD Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf, Germany
2006 - 2007
Courses in Communication, Interaction
Ecole Nationale Supérieur d'Art et de Design de Nancy - Nancy, France
Certifications
SEPTEMBER 2016 - PRESENT
Google Certified Design Sprint Master
Experience
Conceptual Design - 18 yearsEnterprise Design - 16 yearsDigital Strategy - 15 yearsDesign Principles - 15 yearsDesign - 15 yearsExperience Strategy - 13 yearsProduct Design - 10 yearsConsulting - 10 yearsLocation
