David K.-Head of Enterprise Architecture Management
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Head of Enterprise Architecture Management
Rödl & Partner
- Worked closely with senior management to further develop the company's technology vision and strategy
- Helped shape the product portfolio by implementing innovative technologies and optimizing existing IT architectures
- Technical Lead – Center of Excellence Intelligent Automation (especially AI)
- Global Competence Center Lead – Oversaw technical delivery and implementations
- Program Lead – Managed key topics during implementation
- AI Architect & Solution Architect – Supported and advised projects on requirements, solutions, and architecture (technical and content-related)
- Data Strategy & Data Stack Definition – Established a company-wide data strategy, including an implementation plan and the evaluation, piloting, and selection of a data stack
CTO, Founder & Interim Manager
CV Central
- Sole founder of CV Central
- Start-up CTO & CFO in Marketing & Market Research, AI & Big Data
- Software developer (FullStack JavaScript/TypeScript)
- IT transformation projects (processes, service design, PMO, technical design/implementation)
- Cloud strategy – Developed and transformed a German insurance company
- Set up ServiceNow customization for a consulting company
Head of Requirements Management & IT Support
DB AG, DB Services
- Restructured IT operations and application management
- Designed and architected Data Warehouse, BI, and ETL solutions to replace legacy systems
- Designed Security Management, Asset Management, and IT Service Desk
- Held architecture responsibility for the entire IT applications area
- Overall responsibility for enterprise applications (operations, customization, support): SAP, SharePoint, Atlassian Jira, Power BI, DWH
VP Atlassian & Business Consulting
kreuzwerker
- Led, grew, and strategically expanded the business unit, with full disciplinary, professional, and financial responsibility
- Shifted the focus from technical delivery to service provision and advisory work. Grew the team from 2 to 14 employees and achieved Platinum status in the Atlassian Partner Program
- Customized Atlassian products
Head of Technical Consulting
Market Logic Software
- Built the internal technical services consulting team, growing it from 0 to 9 employees
- Reported to senior management; served as the point of contact for software and integration issues and advised internal clients on processes
- Automated configuration and project management (internal & external) for SSO integrations, data integration, and customization projects (Java, VBA)
- Data management and architecture, ETL, reporting, BI solutions
Event Manager
Volkswagen
- Event Manager, Presenter and Team Leader
Trainer & Freelancer
T-Com, Volkswagen, Mercedes, AEG uvm.
- Presenter, Team Leader, Product and Sales Trainer
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Professional Services, Manufacturing, Telecommunication, and Insurance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Product Development, Human Resources, and Sales.
Summary
Leadership professional with extensive experience in digital transformation, product development, and enterprise architecture. Proven success leading cross-functional teams and implementing innovative IT solutions at large companies and startups. Strong technical knowledge of cloud technologies, AI, software, and agile methods. Focused on aligning business strategies with technological developments 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-Powered Automation.
Software Development & System Integration: Strong Knowledge Of Fullstack Development (Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.Js).
Ai: Expertise In Architecture, Compliance, And Implementation In Genai & Ml.
Data Management & Security: Extensive Experience In Data Architectures, Bi, Etl Processes, And Implementing Enterprise-Level Security Standards.
Leading Digital Transformation Projects: Successfully Led Digital Transformation Initiatives That Connect Technology And Business Strategies And Deliver Sustainable Business Results.
Product & Service Management: Expertise In Building And Managing It Product Portfolios, Including Strategic Development And Market Launch.
Finance & Business Strategy: Extensive Experience In The Financial And Operational Management 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 Boost Team Performance And Efficiency.
It Service Management & Process Improvement: In-Depth Knowledge Of Itil, Itsm, And Improving Service Processes To Ensure Excellent Service Quality.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Skilled In Leading Cross-Functional Teams And Managing Relationships With External Service Providers To Successfully Deliver Projects.
Languages
Education
Universität Hamburg
Bachelor of Social Economics, focus on Economics · Social Economics · Hamburg, Germany
Friedrich-List-Schule/ Gymnasium
Abitur
Mardela Springs Middle & High School
High School Exchange · Mardela Springs, United States
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Frequently asked questions
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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 Universität Hamburg.
David is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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