Marius Stanasel

Product Manager | Application Engineer

Driving Future-Forward Solutions in Dynamic Environments

My passion lies in the intersection of engineering and strategic product vision, fueled by a drive to understand complex systems and translate bold ideas into tangible impact.

Eager to bring a hands-on approach and entrepreneurial spirit to product development and ambitious challenges that shape the future of technology.

Marius Stanasel - Product Manager and IoT Expert

About Me

Strategic Vision

As a seasoned Product Manager, I bridge the gap between business strategy and technical execution. My approach combines deep market analysis, user research, and data-driven insights to create products that not only meet user needs but drive significant business growth.

Leadership Philosophy

I believe in empowering cross-functional teams through clear communication, shared vision, and collaborative decision-making. My leadership style focuses on creating an environment where innovation thrives and every team member can contribute their best work.

By fostering a culture of continuous learning and experimentation, I help teams deliver exceptional products while building sustainable processes for long-term success.

15+
Years Experience
20+
Products Launched
1M+
Users Impacted
10+
Teams Led

Professional Experience

Freelance Tech Product Manager

MATechLabs | Amsterdam, NL

Sep 2018 - Apr 2025

Technology innovation consultant, product ownership, prototyping, sales engineering and product vision specializing in IoT, PM, and six sigma methodologies.

Key Projects:

  • Smart IoT medicine reminder system
  • Ground station gateway for IoT nano-satellites
  • Bluetooth SoS bracelet development
  • Pedestrian & traffic monitoring with IoT ML
  • Smart camping sensors solution & gateway
  • Smart Saddle - horse balance detection system

Specializations:

  • IoT Product Development
  • Embedded Hardware/Software
  • Product Vision & Strategy
  • Six Sigma Methodologies

Electronics Innovation Lead

Qwic | Amsterdam, NL

Aug 2023 - Sept 2024

Led product roadmap and feature prioritization for next-generation e-bike electronics and IoT solutions.

Key Achievements:

  • Managed OEM selection and RFQ process
  • Oversaw battery returns operations
  • Organized team innovation initiatives (hackathons)

Collaboration:

  • Cross-functional teams (engineering, design, marketing)
  • Product roadmap development
  • Innovation leadership

Product Manager - Connected Bikes

Qwic | Amsterdam, NL

Aug 2022 - Aug 2023

Managed product lifecycle for next-gen e-bike electronics and IoT solutions, driving innovation in e-bike UX and functionality.

Key Achievements:

  • Improved user retention on apps by 50%
  • From prototype to production ready in 4 months
  • Led hardware/software development

Responsibilities:

  • Product feedback collection and analysis
  • Roadmap decision making
  • IoT solutions development

CTO

Lookat | Split, Croatia

Nov 2020 - Aug 2022

Drove strategy and technical development with a small team of developers. Hands-on approach while being heavily involved in all parts of the business.

Recognition:

  • Alumni of Intelak Hub (Dubai)
  • Alumni of DesignTerminal (Budapest)
  • Product showcased at World Expo in Dubai

Markets:

  • Active in Croatia, Dubai & Switzerland
  • Technical leadership
  • Strategic development

Co-founder

Smart City Plaza | Utrecht, NL

Jul 2019 - Sep 2022

Led product strategy and development for the largest Smart City Platform in The Netherlands.

Leadership:

  • Managed cross-functional development team
  • Product strategy development
  • Smart city solutions adoption

Contributions:

  • Organizing, CRM, events, and media
  • IoT solutions implementation
  • Platform development

Core Competencies

Leadership

Leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation initiatives across multiple organizations.

Team Management
Innovation Leadership
Strategic Vision
Cross-functional Collaboration

Product Ownership

End-to-end product lifecycle management from concept to market delivery.

Product Roadmap
Feature Prioritization
Lifecycle Management
Market Strategy

Innovation

Driving technological innovation and organizing hackathons to foster creative solutions.

Technology Innovation
Hackathon Organization
Creative Problem Solving
Future-Forward Thinking

Embedded HW/SW

Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, hardware, and software development.

Embedded Systems
Hardware Development
Software Engineering
System Integration

IoT

Comprehensive IoT solutions development from sensors to cloud platforms.

IoT Architecture
Sensor Networks
Connected Devices
Smart City Solutions

International Experience

Global market experience across Europe, Middle East, and diverse cultural environments.

Multi-cultural Teams
Global Markets
International Partnerships
Cross-border Projects

Technical Proficiency

Technical Skills

Embedded HW/SW
IoT Development
Electronics Engineering
Six Sigma

Product Management

Product Roadmap
Feature Prioritization
Lifecycle Management
OEM Selection

Leadership & Innovation

Team Leadership
Innovation Management
Hackathon Organization
Strategic Planning

Languages

English (Fluent)
Dutch (B1)
Romanian (Native)

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Location
Amsterdam, Netherlands

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