Andrew Opong
@andrewopong
Product leader bridging technical engineering and B2B sales for software impact.
What I'm looking for
I’m a technical B2B product and sales professional with over 26 years of experience selling specialist software to engineering and construction clients. I’ve built long-term key account relationships through prospecting, needs analysis, technical demonstrations, and proposal-to-close negotiations across Germany and international trade fairs.
As a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Civil Engineering, I operate as a peer to technical buyers—understanding workflows, speaking the language of engineering teams, and positioning complex solutions credibly at decision-maker level. I bring that same clarity into presales consultations, post-sale training, and customer advisory work.
Most recently, I’ve expanded into deeper product ownership as a Software Product Manager / Product Owner, leading annual product strategy and managing the full development lifecycle (QA and release management). I designed and maintained roadmaps, authored epics and backlog items (Scrum), and created UI/UX wireframes and mockups using Balsamiq—while facilitating stakeholder workshops to turn feedback into a long-term product direction.
After a health recovery, I’ve been self-directing my growth in AI and data, including prompt engineering and no-code development. I’m now focused on building AI-enabled, user-centered product experiences—grounded in rigorous QA and a strong end-to-end product mindset from user needs to delivery.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Software Product Manager / Product Owner
Glaser Programmsysteme GmbH
Jan 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 11 months)
Led annual product strategy and planning for a specialist 2D CAD application for reinforced concrete detailing, managing the full development lifecycle including QA and release management. Authored Scrum epics/backlog items/user stories, produced UI/UX wireframes and coordinated customer advisory and stakeholder workshops.
Technical Sales & Key Account Mgmt
Glaser Programmsysteme GmbH
May 1997 - Dec 2015 (18 years 7 months)
Built and managed a portfolio of strategic accounts and owned the full sales cycle from prospecting through proposal, contract negotiation, and close. Delivered product demonstrations, presales consultations, and training, and represented the company at national and international trade fairs.
Structural Engineer & Energy Consultant
Glaser Ingenieurbauplanung GmbH
May 1997 - Dec 2014 (17 years 7 months)
Produced structural calculations and detailed formwork and reinforcement drawings for residential, industrial, and refurbishment projects. Conducted on-site energy audits and provided BAFA-compliant efficiency recommendations, including load redistribution support for a multi-storey building conversion.
Education
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Fachhochschule Darmstadt
Dipl.-Ing. (FH), Civil Engineering (Structural)
1988 - 1996
Earned a Dipl.-Ing. (FH) in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural & RC Engineering. Developed expertise in structural design and reinforced concrete engineering.
St. Peter's Secondary School
GCE O Level / GCE A Level, Secondary Education
1978 - 1985
Completed GCE O Level and GCE A Level studies at St. Peter's Secondary School. Gained foundational secondary education prior to higher studies.
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