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David Klemme-Head of Enterprise Architecture Management

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Groß Kreutz (Havel), Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

Head of Enterprise Architecture Management

Rödl & Partner

Position Summary
Head of Enterprise Architecture Management at Rödl & Partner
Industries
Professional Services
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Close collaboration with executive management to further develop the company’s technology vision and strategy
  • Shaping the product portfolio by implementing innovative technologies and improving existing IT architectures
  • Technical Lead – Center of Excellence Intelligent Automation (especially AI)
  • Global Competence Center Lead – steering technical implementations & rollouts
  • Program Lead – managing key topics in delivery
  • AI Architect & Solution Architect – supporting and advising projects on requirements, solutions, and architecture (technical and functional)
  • Data Strategy & Data Stack Definition – establishing a data strategy for the entire company, including implementation concept and evaluation, pilot, and selection of the data stack
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023

CTO, Founder & Interim Manager

CV Central

Position Summary
CTO, Founder & Interim Manager at CV Central
Industries
Insurance
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Solo founder of CV Central
  • Start-up CTO & CFO in marketing & market research, AI & Big Data
  • Software developer (Full-Stack JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • IT transformation projects (process, service design, PMO, technical design/implementation)
  • Cloud strategy – development and transformation of a German insurance company
  • Building ServiceNow customization – for a consulting company
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Head of Requirements Management & IT Support

DB AG, DB Services

Position Summary
Head of Requirements Management & IT Support at DB AG, DB Services
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Restructuring of IT operations and application management
  • Data warehouse, BI, ETL concept & architecture for system replacement
  • Security management, asset management, and IT service desk concept
  • Architecture responsibility for the entire IT applications area
  • Overall responsibility for business applications (operations, customization, support) SAP, SharePoint, Atlassian Jira, Power BI, DWH
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018

VP Atlassian & Business Consulting

kreuzwerker

Position Summary
VP Atlassian & Business Consulting at kreuzwerker
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Strategy
  • Leading, scaling, and strategically broadening the business unit, including full disciplinary, professional, and financial responsibility
  • Repositioning from technical delivery to service provider and conceptual consultant. From 2 to 14 employees and Platinum status in Atlassian’s partner program
  • Customization of Atlassian products
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016

Head of Technical Consulting

Market Logic Software

Position Summary
Head of Technical Consulting at Market Logic Software
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Building the internal consulting team for technical services; from 0 to 9 employees
  • Reporting to executive management, point of contact for software and integration topics as well as process consulting for internal clients
  • Automation of configuration and project management (internal & external) for SSO integrations, data integration, and customization projects (Java, VBA)
  • Data management and architecture, ETL, reporting, BI solutions
Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

Event Manager

Volkswagen

Position Summary
Event Manager at Volkswagen
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Marketing
  • Event manager, moderator and team leader
Jan 2004 - Dec 2011

Trainer & Freelancer

T-Com, Volkswagen, Mercedes, AEG and many more

Position Summary
Trainer & Freelancer at T-Com, Volkswagen, Mercedes, AEG and many more
Industries
Automotive
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Human Resources
Sales
  • Moderator, team leader, product and sales trainer

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Insurance.

Information Technology
Automotive
Manufacturing
Telecommunication
Professional Services
Insurance
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Product Development, Human Resources, and Sales.

Information Technology
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Product Development
Human Resources
Sales
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Summary

A leader with broad experience in digital transformation, product development, and enterprise architecture. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative IT solutions in large companies and startups. Strong technical know-how in cloud technologies, AI, software, and agile methods. A strong focus on aligning business strategy with technology development to drive sustainable business results.

Skills

  • Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Solutions: Expert In Planning And Implementing Complex It Architectures As Well As Cloud Strategies (Gcp, Azure, Aws) And Ai-Supported Automation.

  • Software Development & System Integration: Strong Knowledge Of Full-Stack Development (Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.Js).

  • Ai: Architecture, Compliance, And Implementation Expertise In Genai & Ml.

  • Data Management & Security: Extensive Experience In Data Architectures, Bi, Etl Processes, And Implementing Enterprise-Level Security Standards.

  • Leading Digitalization Projects: Successful Leadership Of Digitalization Initiatives That Connect Technology And Business Strategy And Deliver Sustainable Business Results.

  • Product & Service Management: Expertise In Building And Managing It Product Portfolios, Including Strategic Development And Market Launch.

  • Financial And Business Strategy: Broad Experience In The Financial And Operational Leadership Of Companies, Including Budget Management And Business Growth Through Technological Innovation.

  • Agile & Lean Management: Many Years Of Experience Introducing And Improving Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban) To Increase Team Performance And Efficiency.

  • It Service Management & Process Optimization: Deep Knowledge Of Itil, Itsm, And Optimizing Service Processes To Ensure Excellent Service Quality.

  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong In Leading Cross-Functional Teams As Well As Managing And Working With External Service Providers To Successfully Deliver Projects.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2008 - Jun 2012

University of Hamburg

Bachelor’s in Social Economics, focus on Economics · Social Economics · Hamburg, Germany

Friedrich-List-School/ Gymnasium

Abitur

Mardela Springs Middle & High School

High School Exchange · Mardela Springs, United States

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7
Experience in Information Technology 11 y
Avg length 3 y 10 m
Longest experience 7 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Head of Enterprise Architecture Management, CTO, Founder & Interim Manager, Head of Requirements Management & IT Support
Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

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David is based in Groß Kreutz (Havel), Germany.

David speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

David has at least 23 years of experience. During this time, David has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 3 months. Note that David may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, David would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Enterprise Architecture Management, CTO, Founder & Interim Manager, Head of Requirements Management & IT Support.

David's most recent position is Head of Enterprise Architecture Management at Rödl & Partner.

In recent years, David has worked for Rödl & Partner and CV Central.

David is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing. David also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Insurance.

David is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. David also has some experience in Product Development, Human Resources, and Sales.

David has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Insurance, and Information Technology.

David has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development.

David holds a Bachelor in Social Economics from University of Hamburg.

David will be available full-time from August 2026.

David's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.

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