Jakob Rosenkrantz de Lasson

My curriculum vitae

Experience

1. Director of Business Development
   [2026-]

   QunaSys Europe (Copenhagen, Denmark)
   QunaSys provides quantum computing software and algorithms for industrial R&D applications.

2. TICRA, Copenhagen, Denmark
   [2016-2026]

   TICRA develops advanced software for antenna analysis and design, serving the global space and defense industries.

3. Director of Sales and Marketing
   [2024-2026]
   • Member of company management, contributing to strategic direction and organizational development.
   • Led global sales and marketing, responsible for key accounts, enterprise software sales, and international space and defense markets.
   • Introduced structured pipeline management and forecasting, with reporting to CEO and board.
   • Strengthened commercial governance through trade compliance and export control policies, in collaboration with external legal counsel.
   • Expanded digital marketing, brand positioning, and top-of-funnel lead generation, collaborating with external agencies and recruiting a Marketing Manager.
4. Head of Team, Sales and Marketing
   [2022-2024]
   • Managed day-to-day operations, including recruitment and leadership of a four-person sales and marketing team.
   • Oversaw account management, technical pre-sales, and sales budgeting, and initiated forecasting practices.
   • Professionalized contract and licensing frameworks, developing updated EULA and integrating terms across the sales process.
   • Designed and launched a WAN licensing and pricing model with a major U.S. customer, later adopted as standard commercial offering.
   • Led onboarding and operational integration within the Altair Partner Alliance.
5. Product Lead
   [2018-2022]
   • Led product management for SATSOFT (2018–2020) and ESTEAM (2021–2022), TICRA software solutions for satellite mission design and antenna placement.
   • Defined product roadmaps and feature planning with development teams and key customers.
   • Translated user requirements into technical specifications and release deliverables.
   • Produced technical marketing material and customer-facing communication.
6. Research Engineer
   [2016-2021]
   • Developed advanced microwave and reflector antennas for ESA-funded space applications.
   • Delivered antenna design, simulation, and consulting for satellite missions and industrial customers.
   • Managed software development projects and cross-functional teams.
   • Authored 25 journal and conference papers, presenting at 7 international conferences.
7. Ph.D. Researcher in Nanophotonics
   [2012-2015]

   Nanophotonics Theory and Signal Processing group at DTU Fotonik
   Technical University of Denmark (Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark)

   • Conducted theoretical and computational research on photonic crystals, quantum light sources, and plasmonic nanostructures.
   • Developed numerical methods and advanced simulation tools in Matlab.
   • Published 7 peer-reviewed journal articles, 9 conference papers, and presented at 4 scientific conferences.
   • Supervised B.Sc./M.Sc. student projects and gave guest lectures at DTU.
8. Teaching Assistant
   [2009-2013]

   Technical University of Denmark (Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark)

Education

1. Ph.D. in Nanophotonics
   [2012-2015]

   Nanophotonics Theory and Signal Processing group at DTU Fotonik
   Technical University of Denmark (Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark)
   Thesis Defense Courses

2. M.Sc.Eng. and B.Sc.Eng. in Physics and Nanotechnology
   [2007-2012]

   Technical University of Denmark (Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark)
   Enrolled in DTU’s Honours Programme

3. General Certificate of Secondary Education
   [2003-2006]

   Sct. Knuds Gymnasium (Odense, Denmark)

Voluntary activities

1. Blogger at ing.dk
   [2012-2022]

   Wrote Forskningsingeniøren on science, engineering, and research culture.

2. Presenter at Forskningens Døgn
   [2014-2017]

   Publicscience talks on nanophotonics and space missions.

3. Mentor at “Akademiet for talentfulde unge”
   [2011]

   Mentored three high-school students.

Stays abroad

1. External Research Stay
   [2015]

   École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (Lausanne, Switzerland)
   Laboratory of Physics of Nanostructures, headed by Prof. Eli Kapon

2. Exchange
   [2010]

   University of Maryland (College Park, Maryland, USA)
   Courses

3. Work Abroad
   [2006-2007]

   Maison du Danemark (Paris, France)

4. Study Abroad
   [2002-2003]

   Lycée International (Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France)