Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Interests
Software
Disclaimer
Timeline
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Kevin Hoffarth

Kevin Hoffarth

Digitalization Specialist & Agile Master
Worms

Summary

As an open-minded and forward-thinking professional, I bring 20 years of experience across diverse roles in research and development, IT procurement, solution engineering, and digital transformation. My expertise lies in bridging technology and business needs, with a strong focus on Agile methodologies, Design Thinking facilitation, and Industry 4.0 solutions. When taking up challenges, it is important to me treating people always with respect and never lose my sense of humor

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Digitalization Specialist

BASF SE
04.2023 - Current

Digitalization of Production and Technology

  • Led digital transformation initiatives that streamlined workflows, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and improved team collaboration.
  • Streamlined workflows by analyzing processes and integrating advanced tools, resulting in improved operational performance with regards to intelligent plant models (digital twins).

Agile Master & Team Facilitator

  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration to enhance project delivery timelines, resulting in improved stakeholder satisfaction.
  • Facilitated workshops and training sessions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving employee engagement across departments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify process inefficiencies when using , implementing corrective actions that improved operational workflows.

Solution Engineer - EMEA

BASF SE
12.2021 - 03.2023
  • Interface between 4.0 product teams and internal business partners
  • Developed innovative solutions for complex client challenges, enhancing operational efficiency and driving customer satisfaction across EMEA regions.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to gather requirements and design tailored solutions, ensuring alignment with client objectives and BASF best practices.
  • Conducted comprehensive technical presentations and demonstrations, effectively communicating product value propositions to our internal business partners.
  • Established and maintained relationships with key community stakeholders.

Global Roll-Out Coordinator - Augmented Reality

BASF SE
04.2020 - 11.2021
  • Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish best practices for augmented reality roll-outs, significantly reducing implementation time and resource allocation.
  • Developed and implemented aftercare programs that enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined service delivery processes.

Category Specialist - Global IT Procurement

BASF SE
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Market Intelligence & Scouting
  • Data Analysis & Reporting
  • Support of Contract Negotiation (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS)
  • Analyzed market trends and supplier performance metrics to inform strategic purchasing decisions and mitigate supply chain risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain strong supplier relationships, fostering collaboration and improving service delivery.

Student Job

Univativ GmbH & Co KG
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Project Management & IT Interface Optimization
  • Project Office
  • Controlling

Unpaid Leave

BASF SE
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Unpaid leave to finish master thesis

Industrial Mechanic - part time to studies

BASF SE
10.2011 - 01.2017
  • Diagnosed and repaired mechanical issues on production equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and minimal downtime.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on machinery, enhancing reliability and extending service life by implementing best practices.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards and operational requirements.

Industrial Mechanic

BASF SE
06.2009 - 09.2010
  • Technical Site Services/Research and Development
  • Construction of miniplants in research environment according to R&I flow chart
  • Performed complex machinery repairs and maintenance.
  • Diagnosed mechanical issues using advanced diagnostic tools, facilitating timely repairs and maintaining production schedules.
  • Assisted in the installation of new machinery, contributing to project timelines and enhancing overall production capabilities.

Education

Master of Arts - International Business Administration and Foreign Trade

Worms, University of Applied Sciences
Worms, Germany
04.2018

Master of Arts - International Business Administration with focus on Asia

Udayana University
Indonesien
06.2017

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration and Foreign Trade

Worms, University of Applied Sciences
Worms, Germany
07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration and foreign Trade

Hawaii Pacific University
USA
01.2014

Abitur - High School - undefined

Technical High School 2
Ludwigshafen, Germany
06.2011

Advanced technical college certificate - undefined

Dual Advanced Technical College 1
Ludwigshafen, Germany
01.2010

Industrial Mechanic - undefined

BASF SE
Ludwigshafen, Germany
06.2009

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Certification

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-hoffarth-14a945112/

Interests

Family and Kids, yoga, music, hiking, sports, travel and discover other cultures

Software

  • Microsoft Office
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Azure DevOps
  • Miro Whiteboard
  • etc.

Disclaimer

  • Worms, 22.11.2025
  • Kevin Hoffarth

Timeline

Digitalization Specialist

BASF SE
04.2023 - Current

Solution Engineer - EMEA

BASF SE
12.2021 - 03.2023

Global Roll-Out Coordinator - Augmented Reality

BASF SE
04.2020 - 11.2021

Category Specialist - Global IT Procurement

BASF SE
07.2018 - 03.2020

Student Job

Univativ GmbH & Co KG
10.2017 - 02.2018

Unpaid Leave

BASF SE
10.2017 - 02.2018

Industrial Mechanic - part time to studies

BASF SE
10.2011 - 01.2017

Industrial Mechanic

BASF SE
06.2009 - 09.2010

Master of Arts - International Business Administration with focus on Asia

Udayana University

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration and Foreign Trade

Worms, University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts - International Business Administration and foreign Trade

Hawaii Pacific University

Abitur - High School - undefined

Technical High School 2

Advanced technical college certificate - undefined

Dual Advanced Technical College 1

Industrial Mechanic - undefined

BASF SE

Master of Arts - International Business Administration and Foreign Trade

Worms, University of Applied Sciences
Kevin HoffarthDigitalization Specialist & Agile Master