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John Jakobsen

@johnjakobsen

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I build CPQ configurators that streamline complex industrial equipment quotations.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I'm targeting UK/EMEA remote or London-based hybrid CPQ, product-modelling and solution-delivery roles in complex manufacturing.

At Schenck Process / Qlar GmbH, I design and enhance Camos Develop product configurators used by around 300 engineers and salespeople worldwide for customised conveying, weighing and materials-handling systems.

I translate engineering BOMs, pricing logic and commercial requirements into object-oriented product models, UI constraints and SQL Server data structures. My work has cut manual quotation time by more than 50% and includes CRM-to-CPQ-to-ERP workflows, quote generation, and automated CE and UKCA Declarations of Conformity.

I lead delivery from requirements and solution design through testing, deployment and L3 support. I also train users, mentor engineers new to Camos, and enjoy turning complex manufacturing requirements into maintainable solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

CPQ & Product Configuration Software Engineer

Current

Schenck Process / Qlar GmbH

Nov 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Owns design and enhancement of Camos Develop product configurators for 300 global users. Leads full SDLC, translates BOMs and pricing rules into object-oriented modules, and provides L3 support.

COVID-19 Testing Operative

Sodexo

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Worked as a COVID-19 testing operative during the pandemic.

Sales Assistant

Tesco

Jan 2017 - Dec 2017 (11 months)

Worked as a sales assistant in a retail environment.

Maintenance Technician

Silver Bay Holiday Village

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Performed maintenance duties at a holiday village.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Schenck Process

ATEX (Explosion Protection) Certification, Explosion Protection

Completed ATEX (Explosion Protection) Certification in 2023.

University of Leeds

Master of Science, Mechatronics & Robotics

Grade: Merit

Completed an MSc in Mechatronics & Robotics with Merit. Dissertation focused on the design and manufacture of an Arduino-based miniature pipe inspection robot.