Karsten Kurvin - IT Consultant

Q: Where is Karsten based?

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

Q: What languages does Karsten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Karsten have?

Karsten has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Karsten has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months . Note that Karsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Karsten's latest experience?

Karsten's most recent position is IT Consultant at Freelance IT Consultant .

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

In recent years, Karsten has worked for Freelance IT Consultant .

Q: Which industries is Karsten most experienced in?

Karsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Retail , and Aerospace and Defense . Karsten also has some experience in Automotive and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Karsten most experienced in?

Karsten is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Quality Assurance . Karsten also has some experience in Project Management , Sales , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Karsten worked in recently?

Karsten has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Karsten worked in recently?

Karsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development .

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Soyen, Germany

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Experience

Aug 2020 - Present

5 years 9 months

Remote

IT Consultant

Freelance IT Consultant

EvoBus / Daimler Buses (Spare parts)

Support existing pricing platform
Further development of existing pricing platform
Refactoring the central pricing logic

Motorservice International (MSI) (Spare parts)

Support existing pricing platform
Further development of existing pricing platform

MAHLE (Spare parts)

Further development of existing pricing platform

MANN & HUMMEL (Spare parts)

Support existing pricing platform

HELLWEG Building & Garden Centers (Full assortment) Central pricing setup

Analysis and documentation of pricing rules
Setup of pricing for stores & online
Software architect
Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
Support pricing platform
Further development of pricing platform

PORSCHE AG (Spare parts & accessories) Pricing setup for headquarters and subsidiaries

Analysis and documentation
Setup of pricing for headquarters and stores
Software architect
Lead developer of pricing logic (Groovy)
Support pricing platform
Further development of pricing platform

Apr 2011 - Feb 2020

8 years 11 months

IT Consultant

Freelance IT Consultant

Pricing at MediaMarktSaturn Holding: integration of the SaaS pricing platform "Price f(x)", end-to-end analysis, architecture, implementation of pricing logic, monitoring and reporting scripts, Scrum Master for JIRA
Launch of saturn.de / mediamarkt.de (Media Saturn E-Business GmbH): requirements analysis, end-to-end design and project management for a multichannel online shop
Team leadership and coordination of more than 10 project members

Jan 2007 - Mar 2011

4 years 3 months

IT Consultant

Freelance IT Consultant

Migration of the email platform for the client (Telefonica o2 Germany GmbH & Co KG)
DataPackManager: concept and development of a real-time request analysis in the WAP gateway
ATARI – Core Process Redesign: capturing and documenting the IT system landscape, definition of an enterprise domain model and concept development
Lead Architect Value Added Services: coordination and quality assurance of the software architecture and modeling of the enterprise delivery management landscape

Dec 1999 - Dec 2006

7 years 1 month

Consultant

PENTASYS GmbH

Projects: [link] ZENAL (intranet time tracking), Internet job board, FleetCOM, LeaseLine, GRUNDIG B2B portal
Sales: presentations at in-house trade fairs and booth service (Internet World, Systems)
Consulting, conceptual design and prototyping
Clients: Siemens AG, Bayernwerk, NetKom, GRUNDIG AG, RTL II, ARVALPHH, VIAG Interkom, BMS, Wort & Bild Verlag, Allianz AG, European Patent Office

Oct 1997 - Nov 1999

2 years 2 months

Web-Marketing

iXOS Software GmbH

Contribution to the iXOS website ([link])
Maintenance and structuring of information pages
Participation in redesign for the IPO
Implementation of a content management system (CMS)
Management of press releases, events and job postings
Coordination with internal departments
Web design and programming of HTML and ASP pages as well as VB scripts for content maintenance
Maintenance and programming of MS Office and MS Word templates
Internationalization of templates
Development of VBA dialogs for wizard-driven quote creation for sales
Responsibility for third-party catalog entries

Jan 1993 - Dec 1997

5 years

Working Student

iXOS Software GmbH

Creation and maintenance of training materials
Execution of software tests
Brochure creation
Creation and maintenance of web and intranet pages

Jan 1987 - Dec 1993

7 years

Working Student

MBB / DASA / EADS

Assisted with system administration
Database programming (dBASE IV)

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Retail

Aerospace and Defense

Automotive

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Sales, and Marketing.

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Sales

Marketing

Summary

I have over 25 years of experience in IT consulting, working on projects from SaaS pricing platforms and E2E design to email system migrations and online shop launches. I have been closely involved in software analysis, system architecture, and development of pricing logic that truly meets business needs.

I focus on delivering practical solutions in the automotive, retail, and telecommunications industries. My background includes team coordination, project management, and hands-on work from early programming to sophisticated system redesigns, always with a clear focus on value and efficiency.

Skills

Business Consulting
Business Analysis
Solution Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Operating Systems: Debian, Solaris, Ubuntu, Windows
Programming Languages: C#, Groovy, Java, Javascript, Perl, Php, Sql, Visualbasic
Standards: Css, Html, Http(s), Json, Wml, Xml
Databases: Bigquery, Informix, Mariadb, Mysql, Ms Sql Server, Oracle, Postgresql, Sybase
Tools: Apache Httpd, Apache Tomcat, Bea Weblogic, Dbeaver, Eclipse, Heidesql, Homesite, Intellij, Jasc, Jbuilder, Jcreator, Jrun, Ms Office, Ms Visio, Novell Extend, Phpmyqdmin, Toad, Tora, Typo3, Visual Studio
Infrastructure: Docker, Gcp, Kubernetes, Plesk

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1998

Fernuni Hagen

Computer Science · Hagen, Germany

Oct 1993 - Jun 1996

LMU München

Mathematics, major in Computer Science, minor in Human Genetics · Munich, Germany

Oct 1988 - Jun 1993

Gymnasium Ottobrunn

Ottobrunn, Germany

...and 2 more

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 18 y

Avg length 5 y 8 m

Longest experience 8 y 10 m

Expertise

Recent roles IT Consultant, Consultant, Web-Marketing

Main industries Information Technology, Retail, Aerospace and Defense

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Qualifications

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

April 2026

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Where is Karsten based?

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

What languages does Karsten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Karsten have?

Karsten has at least 39 years of experience. During this time, Karsten has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 6 years and 6 months. Note that Karsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Karsten be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Karsten would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Consultant, Web-Marketing.

What is Karsten's latest experience?

Karsten's most recent position is IT Consultant at Freelance IT Consultant.

What companies has Karsten worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Karsten has worked for Freelance IT Consultant.

Which industries is Karsten most experienced in?

Karsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Aerospace and Defense. Karsten also has some experience in Automotive and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Karsten most experienced in?

Karsten is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Quality Assurance. Karsten also has some experience in Project Management, Sales, and Marketing.

Which industries has Karsten worked in recently?

Karsten has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Retail.

Which business areas has Karsten worked in recently?

Karsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Product Development.

What is Karsten's education?

Karsten attended Fernuni Hagen for Computer Science.

What is the availability of Karsten?

Karsten is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Karsten?

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