Elisabeth Lauer-Seele - SAP Security Consultant, 33 Years

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Egmating, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

SAP Consultant

Lufthansa Technik

Cleaning up the SOD’s
SAP checks for the audit

May 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

System Administration and Help Desk

ALHO-Group GmbH

Support of the AS400 – iSeries BDE time tracking and DKS applications
Processing via ticket system

May 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

SAP Authorization Support

Stadtwerke Karlsruhe

Processing incoming tickets at 1st, 2nd and 3rd level
User changes and role assignments via the systems without ZBV
Training in the SAP ISU software

Feb 2023 - Jun 2024

1 year 5 months

Bad Mergentheim, Germany

SAP Authorization Support

WÜRTH-IT

2nd and 3rd level support in the SAP authorization area
Checking network users and AD employees
Ticket processing via ITSM
Creating users according to complex specifications
Supporting 150 SAP systems with the current release

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Germany

SAP Authorization Support

Transnet BW

2nd and 3rd level inquiries via ticket
Role development and adjustment
User changes via ZBV
Supporting approx. 1,500 users and 20 systems

Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

7 months

Remscheid, Germany

SAP-Authorization-Expert for Business Processes and Solution Management

EDSCHA Holding GmbH

Restructuring existing roles and changing authorization parameters
Creating processes via Solution Manager
Test and quality management
Managing and creating new user profiles for 40 automotive supplier portals
Complying with and documenting SoD and audit regulations in OTRS
Supporting 8 SAP ERP systems and approximately 1,000 users worldwide
Processing tickets from 1st to 3rd level

Dec 2018 - Jul 2022

3 years 8 months

Cologne, Germany

SAP-Authorization-Expert for Business Processes and Solution Management

NKT GmbH & Co. KG

Providing user support via itrack and training via Teams
Restructuring existing roles and changing authorization parameters
Creating processes via Solution Manager
Test and quality management
Analyzing existing roles and assigning the required authorizations
Supporting project management in various projects
Adjusting new Company Codes, Purchase and Sales Orgs, and Controlling Parameters
Documenting SoD and audit regulations in itrack
Supporting 20 SAP ERP systems and approximately 2,000 users worldwide
Processing tickets from 1st to 3rd level

Feb 2013 - Dec 2018

5 years 11 months

Oberkochen, Germany

SAP-Senior-Authorization-Expert

Carl Zeiss AG

Role design, user management, licenses and audit
Redesigning roles including housekeeping (95% implemented in productive systems)
Participating in the CRM project (rollout in Japan, China, Spain, Portugal, America, GB; further countries to follow)
Training and supporting SAP coordinators and key users
Monitoring and monthly checking of Security Notes
Supporting audits
Working with external service providers HP/DXC and ATOS
Analyzing and designing tickets, forwarding them to service providers
Follow-up work after client and system copies, checking RFC connections and authorizations
Supporting the FI/CO, SCM, CRM, PLM, MES, SD/MM, PP/LE, HCM, PI and BW modules
Rollout of SSO in Germany, Europe in progress
Introduction of the ITSM Suite for Customer Support (since Nov. 2015)
Automatic user creation via ITSM tool (since the end of 2017)
Server environment with 52 servers and various interfaces on SAP ERP 7.xx; Solution Manager with EHP7; VISION system with central user management; Windows 7 Server, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, telephony via Sync; supporting approximately 12,000 users

Aug 2012 - Feb 2013

7 months

Schwanau, Germany

SAP-Basis-Administration

Herrenknecht AG

Creating the blueprint in connection with SAP and iSeries (AS400)
SAP system monitoring and implementing SAP Notes and Security Patches
Training the Service Help Desk (20 employees)
STMS transport management, setting up and testing new printers, creating users with roles and authorizations
Installing SAP IDM to initiate roles, authorizations and system distribution
Creating an authorization concept in cooperation with a service provider, focusing on modules and HR
Creating training materials and basis documentation
Weekly key user training
Working in the User Help Desk in 2-shift operation
Supporting the FI/CO, SD/MM, PP/LE and HR modules
Handing over basis support to an external data center; responsibility for authorization topics remains

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

7 months

Munich, Germany

SAP-Basis-Administration

BG-phoenics GmbH

Focus on authorization management: assigning and rolling out authorizations across 20–30 SAP servers
Monitoring systems for Security and SOX requirements
Control via ZBV, SolMan connection to ZBV and TDMS copy tool for HCM clone data
Early-Watch monitoring
Assigning authorizations for FI/CO, HCM and BC SD/MM
Second-level support in the User Help Desk
Client copies, performance and printer monitoring (FollowMe)
Transport management and reporting via CHARM, ITIL-driven processes
Environment: zOS 390 via DB2, Windows 7, Lotus Notes, MS Office 2010

Feb 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 11 months

Munich, Germany

SAP Basis Administration

ALPINE Electronics GmbH

Basis administration including authorization management and user helpdesk (SAP 7.0)
Supported the setup of the production plant in Hungary (SAP 7.0): authorizations and Central User Administration
Adaptation and creation of new authorizations according to JSOX guidelines via CUA
Client copy, performance and transport management, printer integration, remote monitoring via VPN/VNC
Administration of the FI/CO, MM, SD, BC modules
Hardware migration from iSeries to xSeries and upgrade from SAP 4.6C to ERP 6.0, migration from DB2 to Oracle, Linux RedHat
Implementation of Solution Manager with EWA and CUA monitoring functions
Integration of SAP servers into a VM environment, backup via HP-Dataprotector
Environment: 3-system landscape (D/Q/P) with DB2 on iSeries; user helpdesk Omnitracker; Oracle DB update 10.2→11.2

Nov 2008 - Jan 2009

3 months

Munich, Germany

User Helpdesk and 2nd-Level Support

KNORR Bremse GmbH

Support for connected users worldwide (English)
Adaptation of approx. 6,500 roles and approx. 14,000 users according to KPMG SoD guidelines
Review and handover of the work backlog on the production machine at the end of Dec. 2008/Jan. 2009
Environment: development, quality and production SAP 6.4 systems with all modules, Solution Manager, Central User Administration

Jan 2006 - Oct 2008

2 years 10 months

Taunusstein, Germany

SAP Basis Administration

BRITA Wasserfilter GmbH

Monitoring of the SAP system landscape (E, Q, P) and Solution Manager/BI
Replacement of the Infor/Rembold+Holzer ERP system, EDI via M@gicEddy
Ensuring daily jobs and AS400/OS400 operations
User support for connected sites abroad, contingency planning
Partial project management for SAP Basis module and authorization concept outsourcing
SAP workshops in Basis, printers, transport management, authorization concepts, user administration
IDoc administration for EDI and AEB
Technical/graphical documentation of the authorization structure
Installation of CUA and workshops
Development of an authorization concept for rollouts in 17 country subsidiaries (~400 users in Germany)
Helpdesk and 2nd/3rd-level support, user training (AS400)
AS400 administration, checking daily jobs and overnight processing
Environment: HP/Compaq server farm, AS400 iSeries 820/520, AS400 Switzerland; 3 EDI servers; SAP GUI, Windows XP, W2003, Exchange, Citrix, VNC, iNet-UHD, DB2, MS-Project, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Office

Jul 2004 - Dec 2005

1 year 6 months

Germany

System Administrator & Project Manager

Production company with sites in the Rosenheim district

Monitoring of the Walter+Partner ERP system, evaluations via Query/SQL
Ensuring daily jobs, EDI via FTP, user support abroad, contingency planning
Project management for a new PDM system, creation of a prototype and environment
Preparation of a board document and presentation
Technical/graphical documentation with Visio/PowerPoint, data provision for the intranet
AS400 administration, checking daily jobs and overnight processing
Helpdesk and 2nd/3rd-level support in the ERP/PDM area, AS400 user training

Jun 2003 - Jun 2004

1 year 1 month

Germany

System Administrator & Backup Operator

Availibility Services

Ensuring high availability for backup customers (banks, forwarding companies)
Contingency planning, monitoring, on-call service (7×24×365)
Technical/graphical documentation for customer projects and facility management
Compliance with SLAs and security regulations, firewall administration
Administration of dedicated and shared customer systems, updates and patches
Helpdesk and 2nd/3rd-level support, user training
Environment: HP/Compaq server farm, AS400 iSeries 890/740/600, shared data center machines, Windows 2000, Exchange, Robot, Remote Console, Client Access, MS-Project, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Office

Oct 2001 - Jun 2002

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Remote

System Administrator & User Helpdesk

IT Service Provider Outsourcing

Administration of 8 AS400 machines (830/740/S30/640), PC monitoring via Client Access and remote tools
User helpdesk (2nd/3rd level) for approx. 300 users and 10 remote AS400 systems
Introduction of ITIL standards, initial analysis of operating and security processes
Daytime and on-call support, remote access
Testing TCP/IP and Lotus Notes, conversion from SNA to TCP/IP including peripheral devices
Subprojects: software distribution, downsizing/consolidation, training of remote operators, technical Visio documentation
Environment: HP server farm, Sun Solaris, Compaq DLT, EMC storage, AS400, laptops, iNet helpdesk, Windows NT, Client Access, Lotus Notes

Mar 2001 - May 2003

2 years 3 months

Cologne, Germany

IT Consultant & Security/Disaster Recovery Plan Developer

Financial Services Provider

Creation of a security and disaster recovery plan for facility management and IT
Technical/graphical documentation according to BSI requirements
Infrastructure planning for data center recabling, project monitoring of external service providers
ITIL process management to optimize SLA and operational security
System analysis and consolidation concept, introduction of SAN, IBM LTO with Tivoli/BRMS, LPAR creation
Rollout of field service PCs (approx. 1,000 users), adjustment of user structure (400 users), training
Coordination of the inventory information system, migration from Office-Vision to ITP word processing, Lotus Notes interfaces
Introduction and training for approx. 100 users, user helpdesk, 2nd-level support
Environment: Compaq server farm, AS400, AS400 data warehouse, Windows NT, Novell 4.12, industry software WWS, ITP-Office, Client Access, MS-Project, Visio, PowerPoint, MS Office, Notes Domino

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Munich, Germany

System Administrator & Website Developer

PGM Art World

Creation of a new website including offers and coordination with service providers
Interfaces from AS400 to SQL data server with Java triggers
System administration of ERP-WWS and BUC environments
Conversion from Token Ring to Ethernet TCP/IP CAT5, new telecommunications system
Migration from AS400/500 to AS400/820 with V4R5, replacement of Twinax terminals with Windows 2000 PCs
Implementation of mail via Lotus Domino on AS400 with Netfinity server
Documentation of the system environment, employee training, optimization of operating processes
Environment: AS400/820, 20 Windows 2000 PCs, Novell 3.12, Lotus Domino/Notes, MS SQL, Adobe Photoshop, Visio, MS-Project, MS Server, MS Office, pcAnywhere

Apr 1998 - Feb 2000

1 year 11 months

Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Team Leader AS400/390 Information Systems

CHS-Electronics GmbH

Team leadership for AS400/390 information systems in Europe (700 users)
Conversion of the data center in an adjacent building, project management for training, system administration, user helpdesk
Introduction of a new ERP-WWS (JBA System 21)
Creation of presentation and training materials with PowerPoint and Visio
Support for European branch offices via Citrix/APPC
Optimization of IT-supported logistics in the external warehouse using scanners
Maintenance and administration of the Lotus Notes customer database
Environment: OS390, AS400 Mod. 640, Compaq server farm, Novell 3.12, Windows NT, helpdesk software, Lotus Notes, SQL databases

Oct 1993 - Mar 1998

4 years 6 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager & System Administrator

Dr. Martens AirWair GmbH

Setup of a complete AS400/PC solution for the group of companies (3 companies) from scratch
Project management for the implementation of PPS, WWS, BUC, controlling, time recording, electronic archiving
Connection of remote warehouses in Germering and in 1997 in Zaandvort (Belgium)
Monitoring, user helpdesk and system administration for production
Setup of a multimedia environment for trade fair appearances
Launch of the website in cooperation with the English parent company
Creation of trade fair presentations and price lists with PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Adobe Photoshop
Environment: AS400/500, 23 PCs Windows 3.1, IBM AS400 electronic archive, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, pcAnywhere

Industry experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Fashion, Retail, Utilities, and Automotive.

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Fashion

Retail

Utilities

Automotive

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service, Quality Assurance, Audit, and Supply Chain Management.

Information Technology

Project Management

Customer Service

Quality Assurance

Audit

Supply Chain Management

Skills

Business Administration Knowledge: Studied Business Administration With A Focus On Information Technology
Industries: Service Providers, Wholesale/Retail, Insurance, Management Consulting, Financial Services, Manufacturing Companies, Automotive Suppliers
It Experience Since: 1985
Specialized Knowledge: Sap Basis And Authority Administration / Central User Administration Cpsa (Certified Prof. System Administrator) Iseries/As400
Professional Focus: Sap Security / Administration / Network Connections / User Help Desk / Training And Documentation, Project Management / Sap Basis – Authorization Concept, Audit, License Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Diplom-Betriebswirtin (FH), Schwerpunkt Informatik · Business Administration

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 20

Experience in Manufacturing 14 y

Avg length 2 y

Longest experience 5 y 10 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles SAP Consultant, System Administration and Help Desk, SAP Authorization Support

Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Fashion

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Customer Service

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 1

Member since

November 2023

Last update

October 2026

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Elisabeth is based in Egmating, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Elisabeth has at least 33 years of experience. During this time, Elisabeth has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 20 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 8 months. Note that Elisabeth may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Elisabeth would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Consultant, System Administration and Help Desk, SAP Authorization Support.

Elisabeth's most recent position is SAP Consultant at Lufthansa Technik.

In recent years, Elisabeth has worked for Lufthansa Technik, ALHO-Group GmbH, Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, WÜRTH-IT, and Transnet BW.

Elisabeth is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Fashion. Elisabeth also has some experience in Retail, Automotive, and Energy.

Elisabeth is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Customer Service. Elisabeth also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Audit, and Supply Chain Management.

Elisabeth has recently worked in industries like Energy, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

Elisabeth has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Quality Assurance, and Project Management.

Elisabeth holds a Bachelor in Business Administration.

Elisabeth has 1 certificate: CPSA (Certified Prof. System Administrator).

Elisabeth is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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