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Hamburg, Germany

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Experience

Feb 2019 - Present
Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director

Petermann Brandt GmbH

Position summary
Managing Director at Petermann Brandt GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Developed and implemented custom IT solutions for key clients.
  • Over 15 years of experience in IT and project management, with direct responsibility for up to 80 employees.
Aug 2011 - Apr 2019
Hamburg, Germany

Head of Backend IT

OTTO GmbH & Co KG

Position summary
Head of Backend IT at OTTO GmbH & Co KG
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Developed strategic solutions to complex challenges.
  • Led software, methods and process optimization projects.
  • Responsible for leading the IT department, including successfully delivering IT transformation projects.
  • Introduced agile methods and developed a microservices architecture to improve IT flexibility and efficiency.
  • Implemented a company-wide analytics platform that enabled data-driven decision-making.
  • Managed a team of over 100 IT specialists.
Apr 2010 - Jul 2011
Berlin, Germany

Freelance Consultant

Dr. Brandt Projekt Management

Position summary
Freelance Consultant at Dr. Brandt Projekt Management
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Advised medium-sized and large companies on optimizing their IT strategies and implementing SAP systems.
  • Developed tailored solution concepts and provided support during implementation.
  • Delivered workshops and training to promote agile methods and DevOps practices.
Jun 2008 - Mar 2010
Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany

Production Controlling Team Lead

Q-Cells SE

Position summary
Production Controlling Team Lead at Q-Cells SE
Industries
Energy
Manufacturing
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Production
  • Optimized production processes by implementing IT-based controlling systems.
  • Developed a KPI-based controlling tool to improve production planning and control.
  • Led a team of controllers and IT specialists.
Oct 2007 - Apr 2008
Walldorf, Germany

Solution Consultant SCM Process Industry

SAP AG

Position summary
Solution Consultant SCM Process Industry at SAP AG
Industries
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Business areas
Supply Chain Management
  • Advised customers on supply chain management and developed tailored SAP solutions.
  • Analyzed customer-specific requirements and translated them into measurable improvements to supply chain processes.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy, and Professional Services.

Information Technology
Retail
Manufacturing
Energy
Professional Services
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Production, and Supply Chain Management.

Information Technology
Project Management
Business Intelligence
Production
Supply Chain Management
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Summary

Dr. Marcus Brandt stands out for his extensive experience in IT consulting and managing large organizations. With his expertise in leading IT projects and implementing technological innovations, he has established himself as a leading expert in digitalization and IT strategy development. His ability to analyze complex IT challenges and work closely with specialists to develop practical solutions makes him a valuable partner for companies looking to modernize their IT landscape and make it more efficient.

Skills

  • Strong Analytical Skills / Solving Complex Problems.

  • Excellent Communication Skills At All Levels Of The Company.

  • Leadership Skills With The Ability To Inspire And Motivate Teams.

  • Highly Adaptable And Flexible In A Fast-Changing Environment.

  • Machine Learning, Ai/Ki, Large Language Modelle (Llm) Such As Chatgpt

  • Cloud Technologies (Aws, Azure)

  • Selection And Implementation Of Data Catalogs Such As Informatica, Collibra And Aws Glue.

  • Knowledge Of Enterprise Architecture Tools Such As Mega And Leanix.

  • Skilled In Using Big Data Technologies, Analytics Tools And Cloud Systems (Aws, Azure).

  • Low-Code Automation (Power Automate)

  • Powerbi, Tableau

  • It Strategy And Management: Expertise In Developing And Implementing It Strategies That Support Business Goals And Drive Digital Transformation.

  • Data Governance, Data Management And Analytics (Ki/Ai): In-Depth Understanding Of Data Governance Models And Experience Implementing Data Management Strategies. Practical Experience Using Ai Technologies To Solve Complex Business Problems And Optimize Processes.

  • Agile Methods And Devops: Extensive Experience Introducing And Leading Agile It Projects And Implementing Devops Practices.

  • Cloud Technologies: Expertise In Planning And Carrying Out Cloud Migrations, Especially With Aws And Azure, As Well As Designing And Implementing Data Lakes And Cloud-Based Solutions.

  • Digitalization: Leading Digitalization Projects, Including Implementing Iot Solutions And Using Ai To Optimize Business Processes.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Promotion · Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics · Berlin, Germany

Universität zu Köln

Diplom-Chemiker · Chemistry · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Artificial Intelligence (AI) New York Columbia XCSMM.101x

Agile Methods and DevOps

Business Process Management

Gmp / Fda 21Cfr Part 11 Compliance

SAP HANA, SCM, PP, MM, BI, MII (ECC)

Virtual Leadership

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Experience

Total positions 5
Experience in Information Technology 9.5 y
Avg length 3 y 9 m
Longest experience 7 y 9 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Managing Director, Head of Backend IT, Freelance Consultant
Main industries Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Business Intelligence

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 7
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Marcus is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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

Marcus has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 9 months. Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Marcus would be well-suited for roles such as: Managing Director, Head of Backend IT, Freelance Consultant.

Marcus's most recent position is Managing Director at Petermann Brandt GmbH.

In recent years, Marcus has worked for Petermann Brandt GmbH.

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Manufacturing. Marcus also has some experience in Energy and Professional Services.

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. Marcus also has some experience in Production and Supply Chain Management.

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.

Marcus holds a Doctorate in Chemistry, Quantum Mechanics from Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and a Master in Chemistry from Universität zu Köln.

Marcus has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) New York Columbia XCSMM.101x, Agile Methods and DevOps, and Business Process Management.

Marcus is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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