Highlights:Throughout my career as an IT Solution Manager with over 20 years of experience, I have consistently delivered impactful results by leveraging technology to drive business transformation. My key achievements include: Process Optimization Across Industries: Successfully helped organizations in manufacturing, reselling, food service logistics, and 3PL to streamline and optimize their processes, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs. System Modernization and Migration: Spearheaded projects to renew, migrate, and integrate legacy systems into modern IT infrastructures, ensuring scalability, performance, and compliance with industry standards. Digital Transformation Leadership: Enabled companies to embrace digitalization by implementing innovative IT solutions, enhancing their competitive edge, and supporting long-term growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with diverse stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver measurable value. These achievements reflect my dedication to aligning IT strategies with business goals and my ability to deliver solutions that drive tangible results across various industries.

Skills:Solution Architect, Integration Architect, Solution Manager, Business Architect, Design and Build an IT Solution, Transport Management System, Supply Chain Management, API, EDI, EDIFACT, Interfaces

Goal:With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and my current role as an IT Solution Manager, I aim to further expand my expertise and contribute to strategic projects that deliver sustainable value. My goal is to develop innovative IT solutions that help organizations enhance efficiency, optimize processes, and successfully implement future-ready technologies. In the coming years, I aspire to deepen my leadership and management skills by leading larger teams and executing complex projects in international environments. My focus lies in areas such as digital transformation, cloud technologies, and IT strategy development. In the long term, I envision my career evolving into a consulting or C-level leadership role, where I can shape the strategic direction of IT departments and help organizations achieve their technology goals in alignment with their business objectives. Additionally, I aim to leverage my knowledge and experience to mentor younger IT talents and actively contribute to the growth of the industry.

Membership:LINKEDIN, XING and other professional networks

Certification:TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture, PRINCE2. AGILE Project Management, Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Leadership Development Program (LDP), SAP Material Management (MM), Procurement and Logistic, Website-Development by HTML5 und CSS3, IT and Business Administration, Data Processing Clerk

Honor:Customer and Employer References

IT Solution Manager 04/2024 - current
Freelancer, Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
IT Solution Manager
Strategic IT Solution Manager with a robust experience delivering transformative technology solutions that drive organisational growth. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams to execute complex projects on time and within budget. Adept at crafting innovative strategies that align technology solutions with business objectives, enhancing operational efficiency and competitive advantage. Ability to oversee end-to-end project management, including requirements gathering, system design, implementation, and optimisation. Skilled in leveraging cutting-edge technologies/methodologies to improve system performance, scalability, and security. Proficient in managing budgets, resource allocation, and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement and value delivery.--
Integration Architect 09/2022 - 03/2024
MercuryGate Inc., Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
Integration Architect for the TMS (Transport Management System) Implementation projects.
Solution Design and Build in TMS environment. ? Gathering the technical requirements and documentation. ? Developing a technical and functional solution end-to-end. ? Integration Design and Build (ERP and 3rd Party Integrations) ? Creating the required Mapping Specifications for the Integration. ? Design Discussions with Customer on the required Solution and creating data flow diagrams for the required use cases. ? Building an integrated TMS environment with Customer ERP and Carrier Systems for creation of the Shipping Orders in TMS (deliveries from SAP), Building optimized Transports in TMS, receiving the Carrier Invoices for the Transports, Audit of the Invoices, tracking and visibility of the transports.--
Manager Product Development – Transport Management 07/2021 - 06/2022
SupplyOn AG, Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
Manager Product Development for the Transport Management System Implementation. I had personnel responsibiliy.
Managed product development for SupplyOn AG Munich's transport management and analytics solutions, focusing on the Agile-driven evolution of SCM and TMS products. Oversaw the construction of functional and technical tasks essential for creating marketable solutions. Coordinated change management and provided third-level support for TMS, SCM FPA, ASN, and SCPM solutions. • Created global transport management system solution for leading automotive supplier in Europe, enhancing logistical efficiency. • Led a team of five, fostering a collaborative environment for the development of innovative transport management products. • Streamlined third-level support processes, improving system reliability and customer satisfaction.--
Enterprise Solution Architect 10/2019 - 06/2021
BlueYonder (A Panasonic Company), Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
Enterprise Solution Architect for the TMS Implementation projects
Managed IT projects, including transport management system implementations and integration projects within supply chain execution and connected logistics domains. Oversaw API integration using REST/JSON and SOAP/XML protocols, ensuring seamless system interoperability. Acted as solution advisor to partner companies, facilitating rollout of solutions and controlling solution development. • Applied transport management system for leading 4PL provider specialising in Ocean Freight, enhancing logistics operations. • Integrated Customer ERP and Order Management Systems with BlueYonder's Transport Management System using REST APIs, streamlining data flow and system communication. • Collaborated with SAP ECC and S/4 HANA using SAP CPI and MuleSoft for integration layers, enhancing system functionalities. • Gathered technical requirements for TMS implementation, designed, and built tailored solutions to meet customer needs.--
SAP Senior Consultant 10/2018 - 10/2019
All for One Group AG, Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
SAP Senior Consultant for the 3rd Party integration in SAP environment.
Executed IT management responsibilities, focusing on supply chain execution and connected logistic implementation projects. Managed global implementation and roll-out of EDI solutions within SAP ECC and S/4HANA environments. Defined user requirements to ensure alignment with business needs. • Integrated 3rd party systems and carriers such as UPS, FedEx, GLX, DHL, Schenker, and Dachser with the SAP SD Module in both SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA environments. • Facilitated carrier connectivity, encompassing file and API-based systems such as EDIFACT and Web Services, and coordinated with various carriers including Parcel, FTL, and LTL--
IT Project Manager & Product Developer 07/2013 - 09/2018
SupplyOn AG, Munich, Bavaria Germany
Industry: IT
IT Project Manager & Product Developer for the Supply Chain Management Solutions
? Global implementation and roll-out of our software-as-a-service solutions. ? Define user requirements. ? Prepare presentations, demonstrations and solution proposals for potential customers. ? Responsible for the Product Development in in Transport Management Solutions. ? IT Project Management. ? Software Implementations, User Guide, Support and Training. ? EDI (EDIFACT, XML) Specification and Implementation. ? Requirement Specification, UAT, QA, Change Management. ? Supply Chain Management, Automotive Logistic, Material- and TransportPlanning, Transport Management, Freight Cost Management, Empties Management, Parcel Carrier Integration. ? IT Release Management. ? IT Change Management.--
Application Manager 10/1999 - 06/2013
HAVI Inc., Duisburg, NRW Germany
Industry: IT and Food Service Logistics
Application Manager and responsible for the TMS, Custom Clereance and ERP Solution and their Interfaces with 3rd Party solutions
Responsible for the Change Management Processes of the European Logistic Solutions. ? IT Project Management ? TMS Implementations, 3rd Level Support and Key-User Training. Selection and Implementation of the new TMS Solution ? Project Management based on Prince2 Project Management Method. ? Integration projects. ? Implementation of the new Transportation Management System (TMS) “CarLo®” in eight European STI Markets as centralized solution. ? Implementation of the new Customs Management Software “ASSIST4”. Automated Export System(AES), NCTS ? Implementation of the new Sea/Air Freight Solution “CARGOBASE” ? Pilot Project on new Telematics Solution (Tracking & Tracing, temperature control transports etc.) ? Responsible for creation of the Business Requirements Specifications (BRS)--

BFZ Essen 10/1995 - 07/1997
Essen, NRW, Germany
Degree: Professional Degree
Major:Data Processing Clerk
Development by COBOL language, Data Processing and Organization, Economics, Business operations, Industrial Business Accounting, Mathematics

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