Harald Hüfner - Optical network rollout management (DWDM)

Q: Where is Harald based?

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

Q: What languages does Harald speak?

Harald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Harald have?

Harald has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Harald has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 21 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Harald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Harald's latest experience?

Harald's most recent position is Optical network rollout management (DWDM) at DB InfraGo AG .

Q: What companies has Harald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Harald has worked for DB InfraGo AG , DB Netz AG , DB Systel GmbH , DB Vertrieb GmbH , and In.Comm Consulting & Services .

Q: Which industries is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Transportation . Harald also has some experience in Manufacturing , Food and Beverage , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Quality Assurance . Harald also has some experience in Strategy , Sales , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication , Information Technology , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas has Harald worked in recently?

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

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Fulda, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

1 year

Optical network rollout management (DWDM)

DB InfraGo AG

Consulting for strategy, technology, and processes
Inventory and needs analysis
Site planning
Process development and optimization (CIP)
Rollout management and internal and external vendor management
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Planning and moderation of status meetings

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

1 year

Rollout management of optical networks (DWDM)

DB Netz AG

Consulting for strategy, technology, and processes
Inventory and needs analysis
Process development and optimization (CIP)
Rollout management and internal and external vendor management
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Planning and moderation of status meetings

Jan 2021 - Dec 2024

4 years

Project management WAN migration

DB Systel GmbH

Consulting for strategy, technology, and processes
Inventory and needs analysis
Process development and optimization (CIP)
Project management and project reporting
Vendor management (e.g. DB Kommunikationstechnik)
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Moderation of status meetings

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

3 years

Project management for digitization of travel centers / WiFi

DB Vertrieb GmbH

Consulting for strategy, technology, and processes
Project management, project reporting, and rollout management
Process development and optimization (CIP)
Change management and stakeholder management
Vendor management (e.g. DB Kommunikationstechnik)
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Moderation of status meetings

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020

2 years

Project management for digitization / DB WLAN

DB Systel GmbH

Consulting for strategy, technology, and processes
Project management, project reporting, and rollout management
Process modeling and optimization (CIP) according to ITIL
Change management and stakeholder management
Vendor management (e.g. DB Kommunikationstechnik)
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Moderation of status meetings

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

All-IP Migration

DB Systel GmbH

Consulting on strategy, technology and processes
Requirements analysis
Project management, project reporting and rollout management
Process development and optimization (KVP) according to ITIL
Stakeholder management and vendor management (T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DB Kommunikationstechnik)
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Moderation of status meetings

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

2 years

Project Lead for All-IP Migration of Carrier Connections

DB Vertrieb GmbH / DB Fernverkehr AG

Consulting on strategy, technology and processes
Project management, project leadership and project reporting
As-is analysis and target concept considering business processes
Vendor management (T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom, DB KT)
Stakeholder management
PMO/MIS reporting and controlling
Process development and optimization (KVP) based on ITIL

Jan 2015 - Dec 2018

4 years

Migration of Standard Telephony and Special Solutions to VoIP

Deutsche Bahn AG / DB Systel GmbH / DB Personenverkehr / DB Cargo

Management consulting on strategy, technology and processes
Project management, project leadership and project reporting
As-is analysis and target concept considering business processes
Resource planning and vendor management (DB KT, Deutsche Telekom)
Stakeholder/customer relationship and PMO/MIS reporting as well as dashboard development
Process development and optimization (KVP) based on ITIL

Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

2 years

Transition Management Global Voice Services

Deutsche Bank AG

Transition of global voice services to Vodafone Global Enterprise in 28 countries
As-is analysis of contracts and processes
Contract management (terms, terminations, renewals, SLAs)
Documentation and development of ITIL processes (request fulfillment, incident, problem management)
Adaptation and rollout of tools (request fulfillment, order management, provisioning)
Interface function between project management, client and provider
Project planning, coordination and change management

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Telecom Strategy and Tender for Contact Center Solution

Miele & Cie. KG

Development of a company-wide telecom strategy and tender for a global contact center solution
As-is analysis of existing solutions and system environments
Gathering of customer requirements considering business processes
Creation of target concepts by region
Interface function between project management and client
Creation and maintenance of documentation (contracts, minutes, presentations, specifications, tender texts, requirements documents)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

3 years

Transformation Management IT & Telecom Environment

T-Systems International / E.ON

Transformation management for outsourcing IP telephony (Ericsson, Avaya to Siemens HiPath)
Definition of in-scope locations per country and planning rollout activities
Coordination of site identification, implementation, and involvement of responsible units
Analysis and adjustment of customer and project processes
Documentation of all additional efforts (Change Requests, Notes of Delay)
Problem solving and handover of the solution to operations
Coordination of suppliers and service providers, as well as stakeholder management
Analysis of existing contracts and adjustments focusing on SLAs and costs
Migration, quality assurance, and reporting to the overall project management office (PMO)

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Management Consultant Project Management

Höltl Retail Solutions GmbH

Consulting in sales, project management, and processes for POS software and inventory management in retail
Setting up and optimizing project management and rollout management
Analyzing and optimizing business processes (sales, marketing, development)
Resource coordination and sales consulting

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011

2 years

Interim Management as Head of Project and Resource Management, IT

BBZ (ATON Group)

Analysis and optimization of business processes and organizational structures
Optimization of contracts and resource management systems
Further development of processes and systems for production planning and control
Management of IT service, service center, and infrastructure
Analysis and optimization of service and supplier contracts
Resource planning and staff management

Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

2 years

Transformation Management / Project Leadership

STRABAG SE / BRVZ GmbH

Integration of a company's IT after M&A into the parent company STRABAG (applications, data center, functions, staff)
Due diligence and creation of a worldwide tender for WAN, fixed network, and mobile in 17 countries (>70,000 employees, cost reduction >25%)
Evaluation and consolidation of legacy SAP systems from M&A
Creation of a group-wide IT requirements catalog
Change management

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008

2 years

Interim Management Head of Organization and IT (CIO)

KIRCHNER Holding GmbH

Analysis of IT and relevant processes regarding performance and cost-efficiency
Business process and process modeling
Optimization of IT network infrastructure and applications (cost reduction >25%)
Optimization and consolidation of the data center
Analysis and optimization of service and supplier contracts, as well as contract negotiations
Due diligence of IT to prepare for M&A
Staff management

Jan 2003 - Present

23 years 5 months

Managing Director

In.Comm Consulting & Services

Management consulting for the digitization of telecommunications, WAN, fixed-line, mobile, VoIP, IPT, All-IP, network infrastructure, system analysis, process modeling, applications, and transformation
Project planning, project leadership, project control, budget monitoring, and stakeholder, risk, and change management
Vendor management, requirements management, reporting, and quality assurance
Managing tenders and contracts

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002

2 years

Sales and Marketing Manager

THALES e-Transactions GmbH

Business development for e-payment POS solutions in the retail and logistics sectors
Developing a direct sales channel to supplement the existing indirect sales through payment network operators
Creating requirements and market analyses, as well as marketing concepts
Defining segment-specific solutions and working closely with product development
Project management through to rollout
Acquiring new customers and key account management (including Aldi, Lidl, Edeka)
Contract drafting and negotiation
Selecting and implementing CRM for sales, marketing, and service

Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

2 years

Sales Manager OEM Products

IntraWare AG

Business development for CRM, groupware, and knowledge management solutions based on Lotus Notes
Building a new sales division for OEM products
Developing and implementing marketing and sales strategies
Conceptualizing and founding partnerships with IBM, Lotus, SuSE, DAV e.V., Xerox, Intel, among others
Initiating and coordinating development, marketing, and sales activities (target group analysis, product specification, pricing, sales channel development, key account management, project coordination)

Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

2 years

Channel Strategy Manager

MCI WorldCom Deutschland GmbH

Developing and implementing a channel strategy within the overall strategy framework
Considering revenue targets, market situation, product offerings, and resources
Developing a concept for an indirect sales channel
Supporting sales through market analyses, target group definition, and product design
Selecting and recruiting sales partners and employees
Designing and conducting sales training programs
Initiating and launching an electronic sales partner portal (intranet)
Drafting and negotiating relevant contracts

Jan 1995 - Dec 1997

3 years

Head of Sales and Systems Consulting

T-D-KOM GmbH

Consulting and sales leadership for telecom solutions (telephony, CTI, data networks, mobile) as well as LAN and UMS solutions for banks, clinics, government agencies, and industry
Planning network infrastructure and project coordination
Expanding, planning, and managing all sales activities
Customer retention and new customer acquisition
Marketing including planning and executing promotional activities
Drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts
Selecting and leading sales staff
Implementing CRM for sales and service

Jan 1994 - Dec 1995

2 years

Freelance IT Consultant

In.Comm Unternehmensberatung

Requirements analysis and consulting on inventory management and ERP systems
Organizational and IT consulting
Consulting and sales of fax and voice-on-demand systems

Jan 1990 - Dec 1994

5 years

Organizational Programmer

tegut... Stiftung & Co

Responsible for the commercial and technical information processing of a food production plant
System and requirements analysis
Design and implementation of information processing concepts
Selection and deployment of hardware and software
Software development and introduction of a new shipping logistics system (flow-rack warehouse)
Coordination of external companies and providing support and training to staff

Jan 1985 - Dec 1990

6 years

Freelance Organizational Programmer

Filzfabrik Fulda GmbH

Student assistant tasks in IT organization
System and needs analysis with creation of specification documents
Design and implementation of information processing concepts
Development of business software (COBOL 85)
Implementation, documentation, and maintenance of applications
User support and training

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Transportation, Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Telecommunication

Information Technology

Transportation

Manufacturing

Food and Beverage

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Sales, and Operations.

Information Technology

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Strategy

Sales

Operations

Skills

Consultant (Voice And Data Communication, Fixed Networks, Mobile Communication, Wan, Voip, Ipt, Processes, Applications, Transformation, Project Management, Vendor Management, Ict Tenders, Product Evaluation, Contract Management)
Organization, Coordination, Transformation, Project Management, Analysis, Process Optimization, Business Development, Stakeholder Management, Sales
Social And Intercultural Skills, Ability To Integrate, Communication Skills, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Teamwork, Motivation Skills, Customer Focus, Reliability, Result Orientation, Hands-On Mentality

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Oct 1985 - Jan 1991

Fulda University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Computer Science (FH), Department of Applied Computer Science and Mathematics · Business Informatics · Fulda, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL v3-2011 Foundation

Flight Crew License ICAO FCL (PPL A, B), BZF I

Huawei OptiX OSN9800 & NCE-T Operation and Maintenance

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23

Experience in Telecommunication 28.5 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 23 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Optical network rollout management (DWDM), Rollout management of optical networks (DWDM), Project management WAN migration

Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Transportation

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

November 2024

Last Update

May 2026

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Where is Harald based?

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

What languages does Harald speak?

Harald speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Harald have?

Harald has at least 41 years of experience. During this time, Harald has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 21 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Harald may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Harald be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Harald would be well-suited for roles such as: Optical network rollout management (DWDM), Rollout management of optical networks (DWDM), Project management WAN migration.

What is Harald's latest experience?

Harald's most recent position is Optical network rollout management (DWDM) at DB InfraGo AG.

What companies has Harald worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Harald has worked for DB InfraGo AG, DB Netz AG, DB Systel GmbH, DB Vertrieb GmbH, and In.Comm Consulting & Services.

Which industries is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Transportation. Harald also has some experience in Manufacturing, Food and Beverage, and Retail.

Which business areas is Harald most experienced in?

Harald is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Harald also has some experience in Strategy, Sales, and Operations.

Which industries has Harald worked in recently?

Harald has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Transportation.

Which business areas has Harald worked in recently?

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

What is Harald's education?

Harald attended Fulda University of Applied Sciences for Business Informatics.

Does Harald have any certificates?

Harald has 3 certificates. These include: ITIL v3-2011 Foundation, Flight Crew License ICAO FCL (PPL A, B), BZF I, and Huawei OptiX OSN9800 & NCE-T Operation and Maintenance.

What is the availability of Harald?

Harald is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Harald?

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