Damir H.-Founder and Senior Advisor
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Founder and Senior Advisor
Harbas & Company
- Advisory for Bank-Verlag GmbH on establishing a risk management and compliance function by defining the DORA strategy, conducting a DORA gap analysis and developing all DORA-relevant policies, supporting the design and roll out of the risk management framework, and providing overall PMO support for all DORA-relevant streams
- Ensured the conceptual and operational setup of a Cyber Defence Center for Vienna Insurance Group AG, including the implementation of regulatory requirements, development of the organizational, tax, and financial structure, including up- & downstream cost allocation model, DORA compliance, outsourcing, data protection, and works council requirements, gap analysis for contracts with regard to DORA, EIOPA, Solvency II and best practices and creation of policies in line with DORA
- Definition of an IT security target operating model for Oldenburgische Landesbank, including definition of processes, responsibilities and interfaces for a new, DORA-compliant IT security operations area that can be integrated into the existing IT organization and that is to be established or expanded
- Implementation of a service management readiness and maturity analysis according to ITIL for Ottobock Group, definition of an ITSM target operating model including processes, organization and governance, and derivation of measures to close identified gaps
- Developed an overarching cloud strategy for the corporate segment of ThyssenKrupp AG, involving all business units and stakeholders while considering business unit specific requirements
- Conducted an IT benchmark for a business unit of ThyssenKrupp AG, including structural analysis of the organizational structure and IT strategy
- Introduced a company-wide business continuity management system for Krieger Group, including identification and assessment of potential crisis scenarios and risks, and establishment of structures
- Developed an S/4HANA transformation strategy for Pfalzwerke AG, including a transformation plan and preliminary project
- Developed a restructuring strategy for Pfalzwerke AG, including the future IT delivery model, transformation plans, and business cases for each scenario
- Conducted an IT cost review for AMS-OSRAM AG, including analysis and optimization of IT costs and budget, as well as planning and implementing a strategy to reduce IT costs.
Director IT Strategy
Scope Group
- Developed an IT strategy, including target operating model
- Managed IT departments and led critical projects
- Planned and led the development of a data platform based on Azure for the automation of credit ratings
Senior Manager IT Strategy
OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA
- Developed a comprehensive IT strategy, including vision, target operating model, IT architecture
- Advised the CIO on critical and strategic IT issues and managed highly critical projects
Consultant
The Boston Consulting Group
- Developed a cloud strategy for a German utility company
- Defined IT strategy and roadmap with flagship projects for an international utility company
- Developed a strategic IT target state including target operating model for a utility company
- Restructured the mobile security business of an international security technology company
- Strategic workforce management and qualification of the IT function for a supranational organization
- Conducted a project review of a software implementation project for a German insurer
IT Management Consultant
Mindeight
- Developed an international IT organization (IT Hub) for a market leader in the distribution of quality tools.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Utilities, Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, Insurance, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Human Resources, Operations, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
I have built my career by creating clear, actionable IT strategies and turning complex challenges into structured, practical solutions. My expertise ranges from setting up risk management and compliance frameworks to defining cloud strategies and target operating models. I have worked across multiple sectors, consistently aligning business needs with regulatory requirements while improving service delivery and cost efficiency.
I focus on delivering tangible value through tailored solutions, combining hands-on advisory with strategic insight. My work centers on ensuring operational excellence and measurable improvements, driving sustainable growth and optimized IT performance for a range of organizations.
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Education
University of Potsdam
Master of Science · Business Informatics · Germany
University of Potsdam
Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Germany
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Damir is based in Berlin, Germany.
Damir speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Damir has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Damir has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Damir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Damir would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder and Senior Advisor, Director IT Strategy, Senior Manager IT Strategy.
Damir's most recent position is Founder and Senior Advisor at Harbas & Company.
In recent years, Damir has worked for Harbas & Company, Scope Group, OBI Group Holding SE & Co. KGaA, and The Boston Consulting Group.
Damir is most experienced in industries like Utilities, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing. Damir also has some experience in Insurance, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.
Damir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Damir also has some experience in Human Resources, Operations, and Business Intelligence.
Damir has recently worked in industries like Utilities, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.
Damir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.
Damir holds a Master in Business Informatics from University of Potsdam and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from University of Potsdam.
The availability of Damir needs to be confirmed.
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