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Werben, Germany

Experience

Jul 2021 - Present

4 years 9 months

Software / Hardware Administrator

BBH GmbH (Witbau-Gruppe)

Administrative support in maintaining and servicing the server and telecommunications infrastructure of the Witbau Group.

Jun 2021 - Present

4 years 10 months

Project Control and Quality Assurance (PS & QA) / ADSL Migration Project Management

Deutsche Bahn

Technical project management during construction for various traffic station projects, the ADSL Migration project, and the BSS ReInvest project (DB's own GSM-R sites).
Reviewing as-built plans for each base station (evaluating the plans and checking their accuracy against the actual site conditions).
Executing, monitoring, and reporting on plan research.
Performing content and technical analysis of defects and defining necessary corrective actions based on each case.
Commissioning and monitoring corrective actions.
Tracking and documenting corrective actions, including initiating escalation measures, proposing and implementing alternative solutions, and determining impacts on the rollout schedule (e.g., delaying the chain or rescheduling swaps) in coordination with regional project control.
Preparing and conducting site inspections and meetings.
Structured documentation and reporting on the status of as-built plans.
Ensuring that the migration of ADSL lines discontinued by Vodafone/Telekom at DB Systel is completed successfully and on schedule, or that replacement solutions are initiated in time so that the asset types affected by DB S&S do not fail and operations remain secure.
Refining project documentation, especially the goals and tasks of work packages, stakeholders, and communication channels.
Creating and maintaining the central activity plan for the central project, especially TP3.
Acting as a current "floating" resource for the IoT and LoRaWAN operations manual.
Onboarding as parental leave cover for the project manager.
Creating and maintaining project documentation and developing improvements in project setup and structure.
Drafting an activity list.

Oct 2018 - Jan 2021

2 years 4 months

Berlin, Germany

VIVO Subproject Lead

BVG

Identifying the current and required work packages for the 'Improved Video Equipment and Quality at Berlin U-Bahn Stations' project.
Determining resource requirements and matching them with available resources.
Identifying risks and developing countermeasures.
Creating proposals to optimize the project.
Planning and supervising room modifications for the VIVO IT and communications.
Reviewing, processing, and checking the planning documents for HOAI service phases 1-8, and ensuring work package filing in phase 8.

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

7 months

Project Manager / Project Controller

Deutsche Bahn (TOPKO)

Providing planning, coordination, reporting, and verification services for Deutsche Bahn as part of the TOPKO project.
Managing the construction of a new fire alarm system in Kiel.
Overseeing the construction and renovation of announcement centers and public address systems in Kiel, Lübeck, Braunschweig, and Göttingen as part of the BASA and Telekom connection switch to IP-based lines.

Aug 2017 - May 2018

10 months

Senior Rollout Solution Manager

Brunel GmbH / AIRBUS DS / Cassidian Communications GmbH

Providing planning, coordination, reporting, and verification services for maintaining radio sites of the BDBOS (Federal Agency for Digital Radio of Authorities and Organizations with Security Tasks) within the 'User Support' project activity.
Detailed scheduling of the contractually required maintenance calendar for the radio sites.
Managing maintenance team data.
Scheduling maintenance appointments following the required access request process.
Conducting necessary phone and electronic communications with both maintenance teams and the client.

Oct 2016 - Apr 2017

7 months

Application Specialist Network Management / Customer Services

Telent GmbH / 50Hertz

Provided support, troubleshooting, and assistance to client 50Hertz on Microsens, Ericsson, ECI, Nokia, and Keymile systems in both pilot and live networks.
Assisted in planning the CISCO IT network.
Supported and reviewed network plans for DWDM, SDH, and PDH networks.
Commissioned devices from the above-mentioned manufacturers.
Inspected and calibrated fiber optic links.

Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

7 months

Belgium

Project Support & Management – Toll Enforcement

STRABAG-BeNeLux / EFKON AG / Satellic NV

Planned the deployment of the mobile FRSEs for the Toll Enforcement project.
Trained operators in Brussels, Wallonia, and Flanders to set up and tear down the mobile FRSEs for the truck toll (from 3.5 tonnes) in 24/7 operations.
Handled quality and SLA reporting, hotline support, and quality management.
Scheduled and monitored operators, including providing additional training.
Led and supervised staff.

May 2015 - Dec 2015

8 months

Project Support & Management – BDBOS BOS.net

STRABAG-PFS

Provided planning, coordination, reporting, and verification services for maintaining BDBOS radio sites.
Assisted in process development for STRABAG operations.
Contributed to security and key management.
Supported clarification of unclear contractual issues.
Helped onboard STRABAG employees to BDBOS processes and workflows.

Oct 2011 - Apr 2015

3 years 7 months

Project Support & Management – BDBOS BOS.net

AIRBUS / Cassidian

Provided planning, coordination, reporting, and verification services for maintaining BDBOS (Federal Agency for Digital Radio of Authorities and Organizations with Security Tasks) radio sites as part of the "User Support" project activity.
Developed the contractually required maintenance calendar for the radio sites, managed maintainer data, scheduled maintenance appointments using the required access request process, and handled all necessary telephone and electronic communication with both the maintainers and the client.

Mar 2011 - Aug 2011

6 months

IT and Telecom Administrator

Family Life Balance GmbH

Planned and designed the new IT and telecom infrastructure.
Prepared proposal documents and detailed concepts.
Procured, installed, and commissioned all new equipment.
Integrated legacy equipment into the new system.
Created and implemented test plans and backup strategies.
Restructured and expanded the cash register system.
Integrated VoIP telephony into the telecom system.
Analyzed business processes and integrated them into the IT infrastructure.
Generated databases, managed data backup and recovery.
Produced extensive documentation and handover materials.

Sep 2010 - Apr 2011

8 months

IT Administrator

DM GmbH

Administering user rights.
Measuring, adjusting and configuring server systems.
Analyzing business processes and integrating them into the IT infrastructure.
Gathering, planning, coordinating and integrating customer requirements.
Extensive documentation and handover documentation.

Oct 2009 - Sep 2010

1 year

IT Administrator

Weinladen Schmidt GmbH

Building and maintaining IT network infrastructure.
Connecting all branches to headquarters via VoIP technology.
Developing and implementing test and backup concepts.
Network planning and implementation.
Analyzing business processes and integrating them into the IT infrastructure.
Gathering, planning, coordinating and integrating customer requirements.
Maintaining and expanding branch point-of-sale systems.
Extensive documentation and handover documentation.

Sep 2009 - Apr 2010

8 months

Planning, Setup and Procurement of IT and Telecom

DM GmbH

Planning and designing the new IT and telecom infrastructure.
Preparing proposals and detailed concepts.
Procuring, setting up and commissioning the complete new technology.
Configuring value-added services (Telekom).
Connecting sites via VoIP and integrating VoIP phones.
Integrating old systems into the new technology.
Developing and implementing test and backup concepts.
Analyzing business processes and integrating them into the IT infrastructure.
Generating databases, backing up and restoring data.
Extensive documentation and handover documentation.

Jul 2009 - Sep 2009

3 months

Media Consultant

Kabel Deutschland Vertrieb und Service GmbH

Advising and planning for end customers on KDG products.
Extensive documentation.

Aug 2008 - Jun 2009

11 months

IT Administrator

Karl Behrens GmbH

Planning and designing the new IT and telecom infrastructure.
Preparing proposals and detailed concepts.
Procuring, setting up and commissioning the complete new technology.
Building and maintaining telecommunication systems.
Quality assurance / quality management.
Integrating old systems into the new technology.
Developing and implementing test and backup concepts.
Analyzing business processes and integrating them into the IT infrastructure.
Generating databases, backing up and restoring data.
Maintaining and distributing hardware and software.
Extensive documentation and handover documentation.

Dec 2007 - Jul 2008

8 months

Communications Technician

RSR Datacom GmbH

Setup, support and troubleshooting of customer systems before delivery.
Lead of the test and evaluation lab for new hardware and software.
Coordination of hardware and software releases for deployment at Deutsche Bahn.
Collaborated on the preparation of technical proposal documents as well as technical and customer-specific materials.
Developed test specifications and carried out system and load tests.
Performed and documented acceptance testing.
Participated in and managed time- and budget-critical customer projects.
Planned and implemented reference systems for analyzing customer issues.
Generated comprehensive documentation.

Jun 2007 - Oct 2007

5 months

Product Manager

Telebau Elektro- Fernmeldetechnik GmbH

Field sales to large customers (Media Markt, Saturn, etc.).
Supported major clients and end users with technical issues.

Apr 2007 - Apr 2007

1 month

Doha, Qatar

IT Consultant

The Planning Council

Advised the IT department on ITIL and CMM frameworks.
Analyzed business processes.
Led team meetings for process analysis.
Created customer-specific documentation for implementing ITIL and CMM.
Produced extensive documentation.

Nov 2005 - Dec 2005

2 months

IT Consultant

ARCOR GmbH / TKT Teleconsult GmbH

Team leadership and project management for the entire WiMAX project.
Set up and commissioned the WiMAX network (Airspan AS.MAX).
Developed comprehensive documentation for planning, design, test specifications, and functional testing.
Oversaw and performed load and functional tests.
Captured protocol logs at Layer 2 and Layer 3 for stability.
Established a trial setup in Düsseldorf for pilot operations in Germany.
Conducted extensive measurements to assess transmission quality in the WiMAX network.
Trained ARCOR staff on using WiMAX technology.
Held regular team meetings to optimize project implementation.

Oct 2004 - May 2005

8 months

Berlin, Germany

Franchisee / Owner

Vobis-Filiale

Independent owner of a VOBIS branch with four employees.
Ran a comprehensive service workshop.
Prepared customer-specific quotes and documentation.
Provided on-site support and installations per customer requests.
Managed customers under service and/or maintenance contracts.

Oct 2003 - Dec 2003

3 months

IT Consultant

ePlus GmbH / TKT Teleconsult GmbH

SRA-L assembly (UMTS).
Led an installation team.
Procured materials according to customer requirements and site documents.
Prepared extensive documentation for planning and setup concepts.
Performed commissioning after setup.
Optimized performance by adjusting setup and parameters.
Conducted and documented release and functional tests.
Held regular team meetings to optimize workflows.

Sep 2000 - Mar 2003

2 years 7 months

Project Manager

TKT Teleconsult GmbH

Acting head of technology at TeleLev.
Construction planning for te-com / Telekom.
Managed the METEOSAT II satellite station project (EUMETSAT).
Set up and supported IT and telecom systems at TKT.
Led teams or managed projects, usually reporting to the CEO.
Independently managed time- and budget-critical projects.
Managed teams or departments of up to 30 employees.
Regular communication with all internal and external project stakeholders.
Contracted and oversaw external service providers.
Monitored and contributed to the creation of all project-specific documentation.
Staff leadership and motivation.
Analyzed and optimized business processes.

Apr 1999 - Sep 1999

6 months

Operations Technician

Mannesmann Mobilfunk

Installed, troubleshot, configured and supported the OMC / MSC.
Created test specifications and performed functional tests.

Aug 1987 - Mar 1999

11 years 8 months

Telecommunications Technician

DeTeWe AG

Test leader for the EWSD test and training system.
Implemented ISO9000 in the test and training system.
Supported the reference system for DTAG.
Conducted and documented tests of new software releases before commissioning.
Technical support for the EMD technology system lab (12.1993 – 03.1997).

Jan 1985 - Dec 1987

3 years

Telecommunications Technician / Telecom Electronics Technician

DeTeWe AG

Graduated with distinction.
Test leader in the EWSD test and training system.

Jan 1983 - Dec 1985

3 years

Telecommunications Installer

DeTeWe AG

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Transportation, Construction, Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Telecommunication

Transportation

Construction

Aerospace and Defense

Information Technology

Government and Administration

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management, Information Technology, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Quality Assurance

Operations

Project Management

Information Technology

Product Development

Customer Service

Languages

German

Native

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1995

State Technical School Berlin

Communications Engineering · Berlin, Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1987

DeTeWe

Telecommunications Electronics Technician · Berlin, Germany · Degree with distinction

Oct 1983 - Jun 1985

DeTeWe

Telecommunications Installer · Berlin, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

PMI Project Management Professional

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation in Project Management

PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner in Project Management

PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation in Agile Project Management

PRINCE2® 6th Edition Foundation in Project Management

Certified SAFe 5 Product Owner / Product Manager

Certified SAFe 5 Scrum Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 26

Experience in Telecommunication 21 y

Avg length 1 y 8 m

Longest experience 11 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Germany, Belgium, Qatar)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Software / Hardware Administrator, Project Control and Quality Assurance (PS & QA) / ADSL Migration Project Management, VIVO Subproject Lead

Main industries Telecommunication, Transportation, Construction

Main business areas Quality Assurance, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Created

November 2023

Last Update

June 2025

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Where is Frank based?

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

What languages does Frank speak?

Frank speaks the following languages: German (Native).

How many years of experience does Frank have?

Frank has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Frank has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Frank may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Frank be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Frank would be well-suited for roles such as: Software / Hardware Administrator, Project Control and Quality Assurance (PS & QA) / ADSL Migration Project Management, VIVO Subproject Lead.

What is Frank's latest experience?

Frank's most recent position is Software / Hardware Administrator at BBH GmbH (Witbau-Gruppe).

What companies has Frank worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Frank has worked for BBH GmbH (Witbau-Gruppe) and Deutsche Bahn.

Which industries is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Transportation, and Construction. Frank also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas is Frank most experienced in?

Frank is most experienced in business areas like Quality Assurance, Operations, and Project Management. Frank also has some experience in Information Technology, Product Development, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in industries like Transportation and Construction.

Which business areas has Frank worked in recently?

Frank has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

What is Frank's education?

Frank attended State Technical School Berlin for Communications Engineering.

Does Frank have any certificates?

Frank has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: PMI Project Management Professional, PRINCE2® 7th Edition Foundation in Project Management, and PRINCE2® 7th Edition Practitioner in Project Management.

What is the availability of Frank?

Frank is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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