Jens Thomas

Technical Program Manager

Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany23 yrs 5 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI ML Practitioner

Key Highlights

  • Led the establishment of AI & ML team at Google.
  • Spearheaded global hardware reclamation campaigns.
  • Developed organization-wide AI learning curriculum.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a SaaS and IT infrastructure expert with a focus on AI and operational management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Artificial Intelligence (ai)Machine LearningItil Certified

Other Skills

CompTIACompTIA Network+

Experience

Google

5 roles

Technical Program Manager Technology Lifecycle Care (TLC)

May 2025Present · 10 mos

  • Printer Technology Lifecycle Care (TLC) program owner
  • Integrate new products and services into the TLC portfolio
  • Effectively manage existing TLC programs
  • Enable transition to a tiered support model

Program Manager Google Enterprise Support (GES) AI & ML

Jun 2023Apr 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Founding member of the Google Enterprise Support AI & ML team: Established team vision, set strategic priorities, secured cross-functional support, and implemented initial operating procedures.
  • Developed and launched the formal ML Rating service: Created SOPs and rubrics, onboarded/trained 70+ contributors for human evaluation tasks, and led initial rating projects before handover to a dedicated lead.
  • Contributed significantly to the creation and rollout of a mandatory, organization-wide AI learning curriculum.
  • Initiated and led the Trust & Psychological Safety Working Group: Assessed organizational needs via stakeholder engagement, piloted solutions in EMEA (~60% participation), established core pillars with owners, and instituted monthly progress reporting.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Machine Learning

Senior Corporate Operations Engineer

Promoted

Nov 2022May 2023 · 6 mos

  • Founding Tech Lead, Asset Lifecycle & Management - Google Enterprise Support
  • Established and led the first Asset Lifecycle and Management team within Google Enterprise Support, defining its scope and onboarding key personnel.
  • Spearheaded multiple global hardware reclamation campaigns for end-of-life/unused equipment, recovering over $XX million in hardware assets.
  • Created and standardized the end-to-end machine lifecycle process for Google's personal compute devices globally.
  • Developed and drove the implementation of a new global shared desk model supporting Google's transition to flexible work, standardizing IT equipment, booking tools, and support experiences across all sites.
  • Managed the shared desk rollout, achieving nearly 200,000 desk bookings with an exceptionally low (<1%) escalation rate through robust compatibility testing and new vendor SOPs/SOWs.
  • Successfully transitioned the shared desk program from pilot to a fully operational, vendor-run model.
  • Architected the framework, defined roles & responsibilities, and wrote the job description for a new Domain Tech Lead role, embedding engineering best practices across the Enterprise Support organization.
ITIL Certified

Corporate Operations Engineer

Sep 2013Nov 2022 · 9 yrs 2 mos

  • Strategic Leadership & Process Optimization
  • Spearheaded the Global Remote Office Support Group, defining and implementing a new strategy to align support for 20k+ users across 100+ global offices, securing stakeholder buy-in and driving successful transition.
  • Created and implemented the first globally standardized lifecycle ownership process (planning, deployment, maintenance, decommissioning) for corporate office UPS systems.
  • Developed and drove adoption of global Rules of Engagement (RoE) guiding interactions between operations teams and the Techstop organization.
  • Designed efficient project workflows and owned the cross-team engagement process, ensuring smooth execution for large-scale technical initiatives.
  • Co-founded and co-led the Infrastructure Service Team, significantly improving collaboration between operations and core infrastructure specification, build, and ownership teams.
  • Optimized EMEA remote onboarding processes; successfully scaled improvements globally within a major cross-functional initiative revamping Google's new hire experience.
  • Project & Operational Management
  • Led complex, global infrastructure projects: Network refresh (130+ offices), Security server replacement (350+), Sensor deprecation (~50), Fax-to-VoIP migration (~70), and Wi-Fi AP swap (~9000), optimizing the AP process to save an estimated 70 labor days.
  • Managed IT infrastructure (networking, telephony, VC, office builds/expansions) across multiple EMEA & African offices, resolving critical operational issues.
  • Served as the EMEA IT Representative on the Merger & Acquisition (M&A) integration team.
  • Rapidly assembled and led a dedicated team providing critical white-glove IT support during a large-scale Oracle-to-SAP finance system migration.

Corporate Operations Engineer

Feb 2012Sep 2013 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Acted as the primary onsite technical Point of Contact (POC) for all Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) in Germany, including IT infrastructure assessments (VPN, WiFi, Video Conferencing) and developing tailored on/off-boarding procedures for acquired entities.
  • Served as the lead IT Point of Contact (POC) for office build-outs in Hamburg and expansions, managing server room infrastructure upgrades and installations.
  • Collaborated on functional conference room design and oversaw the technical commissioning and deployment of all new video conferencing spaces across in Hamburg.
  • Provided dedicated Tier 1/2 onsite technical support, resolving hardware, software, and network issues for all personnel within the Hamburg office.
  • Led and executed the end-to-end macOS migration project across all German offices, encompassing planning, deployment strategy, testing, user training, and post-migration support.
  • Managed and significantly streamlined the IT new-hire onboarding process for all German offices (excluding Munich).
  • Standardized hardware deployment, account credentialing, and onboarding timelines across multiple remote locations.
  • Developed, verified, and maintained comprehensive technical documentation, including onboarding guides and training materials to support new hires and technology rollouts.

Kelly services

System Engineer

Apr 2011Feb 2012 · 10 mos · Hamburg, Germany · On-site

  • On contract for Google Germany GmbH

Comline computer & softwarelösungen se

Project Engineer

Feb 2008Mar 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site

  • On contract for Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Release Management (Quality Assurance) Server, WTS and client systems

Perfectpeopleplus gmbh & co. kg

2 roles

Project Engineer

Promoted

Aug 2007Feb 2008 · 6 mos · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site

  • On contract for COMLINE Computer & Softwarelösungen SE for Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Release Management (Quality Assurance) Server, WTS and client systems
ITIL Certified

Technician

Feb 2007Aug 2007 · 6 mos · Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · On-site

  • On contract for COMLINE Computer & Softwarelösungen SE for Robert Bosch GmbH
  • Desk side support specialist

Career break

Relocation

Aug 2006Feb 2007 · 6 mos

  • Relocation from USA to Germany

Synova inc.

Technical Call Representative - Internal Microsoft Global Helpdesk

Mar 2006Aug 2006 · 5 mos · Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States · On-site

  • On contract to Hewlett-Packard for Microsoft Corporation

Wells fargo

2 roles

Technical Service Specialist

Dec 2004Mar 2006 · 1 yr 3 mos · On-site

Lead Teller

Aug 2002Dec 2004 · 2 yrs 4 mos · On-site

  • Started as a part time teller, transitioned to a full time lead teller, then onto a customer service specialist.

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