The story behind sebaTEC ProjectPULSE: A vision becomes reality

Sebastian Schulz

My name is Sebastian Schulz, and I am a seasoned team lead and software developer with over fifteen years of experience in the tech industry. Beyond my technical expertise, I am someone deeply committed to solving meaningful problems and driving impactful change. The idea for sebaTEC ProjectPULSE wasn’t born in a classroom or through theory—it emerged from the challenges I faced firsthand as a team lead. Here is how it all began.

A Critical Moment: Overcoming the Challenge

During my tenure as a team lead at New Work SE, I was fortunate to collaborate with highly skilled individuals. Despite our collective experience, we often found ourselves struggling with an all-too-familiar issue: over-ambitious timeframes and resource plans that fell apart under real-world conditions. One project, in particular, tested us to our limits.

Milestones began to falter, dependencies between teams caused cascading delays, and frustration mounted as weeks passed. It was during this stressful time that I came to understand: We needed a way to achieve transparency, foster clarity, and create sustainable project plans that could adapt to change. But the path forward was not immediately obvious. What exactly did sustainable project management look like? How could we regain stakeholders’ trust? One thing was clear: traditional, rigid approaches like waterfall methodologies would not cut it.

The birth of ProjectPULSE

The turning point came when we experimented with new methods. By simulating project progression, analyzing risks, and visualizing the ripple effects of changes, we began to uncover insights that had previously been hidden. This approach not only restored stakeholders’ confidence but allowed us to complete the project successfully—and even exceed expectations.

This success was not only a relief, but also an eye-opener. I realized that the challenges we had addressed were not unique to my team; they were universal. Whether in small groups or large enterprises, the same patterns and pitfalls reappeared. Over time, the insights evolved into a cohesive vision. Now, eight years later, that vision is finally coming to life.

Our Mission: Empowering Teams with Data-Driven Insights

With ProjectPULSE, I have developed a solution that helps teams make data-based decisions and manage projects more efficiently. But for me, it is about more than just tools and technologies. It is about supporting people to do their work with joy and confidence. The central functions of ProjectPULSE reflect this mission:

These features are the product of relentless development and refinement. But more importantly, they are driven by a desire to add value to people who use them.

Success stories that inspire

One memorable example comes from a team that had grown so disillusioned with rigid project management practices that they stopped contributing to planning altogether. Rebuilding trust was no small feat, but through open communication and a patient approach, we found common ground. By using simulations to present clear, data-backed forecasts, we demonstrated the feasibility of the project. What followed was remarkable: thanks to our optimized planning, the project was successfully completed in half the time originally planned.

For me, success stories like this are proof that we are on the right track. ProjectPULSE has not only made projects more efficient, it has also encouraged people to believe in the feasibility of complex projects again.

Looking Ahead: A Better Future for Software Projects

We all know that software projects often fail. The statistics are frightening: over 75% do not achieve their goals. With ProjectPULSE, I want to drastically reduce this figure. I firmly believe that transparency and data-based decisions are the key to a better future. A future in which developers, project managers and executives can work with less stress and more success.