Markus Blohm - Consultant, Technical Project Manager

Q: Where is Markus based?

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

Q: What languages does Markus speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 26 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year . Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess .

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

In recent years, Markus has worked for Lanxess .

Q: Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Manufacturing , and Chemical . Markus also has some experience in Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Healthcare .

Q: Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

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

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Bergheim, Germany

Experience

Sep 2019 - Dec 2026

7 years 4 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Consultant, Technical Project Manager

Lanxess

Project: ESU Windows and SQL Server consolidation / configuration management in ServiceNow
Created an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
Created an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
Created requirement analyses for SQL and server migrations
Aligned requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
Facilitated regular status meetings
Created roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
Set up test scenarios
Facilitated workshops for the rollout of a global admin team
Developed data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
Conducted workshops for the CMDB data model
Developed solution models for the CMDB
Created end-to-end configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
Generated reports for license management
Defined KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
Developed a service catalog
Facilitated workshops to define service requests
Served as interface between requirements analysis and ServiceNow development team
Systems used: Windows 7, Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365/2010, Windows Server 20xx, SQL Server 20xx, SharePoint, Azure Cloud, Hyper-V, ServiceNow, various tools

Jul 2018 - Aug 2019

1 year 2 months

Solingen, Germany

Consultant, Service Manager, System Engineer

Item-Industrietechnik

Project: IT lifecycle and IT service management
Created an as-is analysis of the existing IT landscape
Developed an IT landscape map
Identified pain points in the existing IT landscape
Created a service catalog
Wrote wiki entries in Confluence
Developed an IT lifecycle management guideline
Created an emergency plan based on BSI basic protection
Developed processes with escalation and communication plans
Introduced Kanban to optimize processes
Modeled IT processes to support IT service management
Mapped processes and SACM in ServiceNow
Modeled roles in the IT department
Maintained and set up projects in Jira
Migrated and implemented applications (SaaS)
Facilitated conference calls and developed roadmaps
Systems used: Windows 10, Microsoft Office 2016, Visio 2016, Matrix42, Windows Server 2016, SharePoint, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Microsoft Azure, various tools

Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

6 months

Bonn, Germany

Consultant, IT Coordinator

GKV-Spitzenverband, DVKA

Project: IT lifecycle management according to BSI standard
Created an as-is analysis of the IT landscape
Developed an IT landscape map
Identified pain points in the IT landscape
Developed a security concept based on BSI basic protection
Created an IT lifecycle management guideline
Created an emergency plan according to BSI basic protection
Developed guidelines and solution models for routine tasks
Created changes in TopDesk
Modeled IT processes to support the IT lifecycle
Modeled roles in the IT department
Developed a requirements analysis for VoIP
Created a project plan for implementing the BSI modules
Systems used: Windows 8.x, Microsoft Office 2010, Visio 2016, TopDesk, WhatsUp Gold, Windows Server 2012, Oracle 12, SQL Server 2014, various tools

Oct 2015 - Dec 2017

2 years 3 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Technical Project Manager, IT Engineer

Bayer BBS

Project: SQL lifecycle management, guidelines, and IAM
Created an as-is analysis of the SQL server landscape
Developed the target concept for the new SQL server landscape
Analyzed access rights on the SQL servers
Reviewed existing guidelines and checklists for sustainability
Identified pain points and developed a follow-up roadmap
Created guidelines and checklists (patching, transition, IAM)
Developed scripts for patch installation
Managed the SQL server transition project
Oversaw managed services for lifecycle and IAM
Oversaw managed services for the migration
Handed over SQL lifecycle and IAM to operations
Handed over the SQL server transition to operations
Conducted proof of concept and implemented IAM roles with the least privilege principle on the SQL servers
Set up a test environment for SQL server deployment to the cloud (Azure, HPOO)
Created changes in HPSM
Systems used: RDP, Windows Server and clusters 2016/2012/2008, SQL Server 2016/2014/2012/2008R2, SSMS, HPSM, Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, PowerShell, Microsoft Azure, Jira, various tools

Mar 2015 - Sep 2015

7 months

Neckarsulm, Germany

Technical Project Manager, IT Engineer

Fujitsu TDS

Project: Stada non-SAP – GxP server transition
Created high-level designs (HLD) for the non-SAP system landscape (as-is and target)
Developed IOQ protocols for setting up Windows servers
Developed IOQ protocols for V2V migration of Windows servers
Developed IOQ protocols for setting up Linux servers
Developed IOQ protocols for V2V migration of Linux servers
Developed IOQ protocols for setting up Oracle servers
Developed IOQ protocols for setting up SQL servers
Developed IOQ protocols for importing SQL databases
Developed IOQ protocols for importing Oracle databases
Facilitated workshops and meetings
Performed V2V migrations of Windows and Linux servers
Implemented Linux and Windows servers
Implemented Oracle and SQL databases
Executed imports of SQL and Oracle databases
Created and executed changes for the systems
Systems used: RDP, Windows Server 2012/2008, SQL Server 2012, Red Hat 5.x, SuSE 11, Oracle 11g, Microsoft Office, BMC BladeLogic and Patrol, Legato Networker, Remedy, Agile Cloud and Operations, various tools

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

1 year

Essen, Germany

Subproject Manager, Consultant

E-Plus Group

Project: ECS IT-Exchange – subproject management for servers/storage
Analysis of the system environment and creation of system documentation
Documenting the current state of the infrastructure
Defining the target state
Creating an IT map from current and target states
Developing migration concepts
Conducting workshops with the subject matter experts
Moderating conference calls and meetings
Performing risk analyses
Preparing operations documentation
Managing distributors during product implementation
Managing, consulting, and executing IT relocations
Developing project plans
Systems used: RDP, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, MS SQL Server 2012, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, various tools

Apr 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant, Subproject Manager, Administrator

KfW Bank Group

Project: Server Deployment and Lifecycle Management
Managing third-party providers for application migration
Implementing Windows 2003 (x86 and x64) servers
Implementing Windows 2008 R2 servers
Developing Windows 2008 R2 hardening guidelines
Writing work instructions
Preparing operations documentation
Coordinating distributors during product implementation
Managing, consulting, and carrying out IT relocations
Asset management using HP Asset Manager and HP Service Desk
Handling incidents and problems with HP Service Manager
Creating and managing changes with HP Service Manager
Analyzing the system environment and creating system documentation
Systems used: RDP, VMware ESX Server 4.x, vSphere 5 Client, Windows 7, SCCM 2007/2012, HP Asset Manager, Tivoli Storage Manager, Windows 200x (x86 and x64) servers, SharePoint 2010, HP Service Desk, Remcon, HP Operations Manager, HP Service Manager, various tools

Sep 2010 - Mar 2012

1 year 7 months

Leverkusen, Germany

Project Manager, Trainer, Administrator

Bayer BBS

Project: Server Virtualization and Transition Dynevo
Migrating applications to Bayer's datacenter
Supporting third-party providers during application migration
Shutting down services and infrastructure
Implementing and administering Windows 200x (x86 and x64) servers
Implementing and administering IIS6/IIS7 web and FTP servers
Implementing and administering PHP, MySQL, Oracle, and Apache servers
Implementing and administering Mac computers
Migrating applications from Linux to Windows
Writing shell, PowerShell, and batch scripts
Managing the Trend Micro ServerProtect environment
Deploying hotfixes, patches, and service packs with LanDesk
Supporting distributors during product implementation
Monitoring and creating system policies with Nagios GroundWork
Monitoring and troubleshooting backups with Tivoli Storage Manager
Creating a power outage emergency plan
Coordinating and executing IT relocations
Managing a virtual environment with ESX 3.5 (DRS, HA)
Administering ESX servers with Virtual Center
Asset management with Quadriga
Consolidating (P2V) application servers on Linux and Windows
Creating and resolving incidents and problems with HP OpenView Service Center
Analyzing the system environment and creating system documentation
Migrating data in a NetApp NAS environment
Managing SSL certificates
Installing and administering SharePoint 2007 and 2010 environments
Systems used: RDP, VMware ESX Server 3.5, Virtual Center 2.5, VMware Converter, vSphere 5 Client, Windows XP and 7, LanDesk, Trend Micro OfficeScan, HP Service Center, Tivoli Storage Manager, Quadriga, Windows 200x (x86 and x64), PuTTY, WinSCP, OpenSSL, SharePoint 2007/2010, MS SQL 200x, Oracle, IIS Manager, CrushFTP, MS FTP

Jun 2010 - Aug 2010

3 months

Essen, Germany

Consultant, Administrator

RWE Trading

Project: Consulting and support for clusters and SQL servers
Administering Windows application servers running Windows 2003 and 2008
Administering cluster systems on Windows 2003 and 2008
Handling and resolving incidents with HP OpenView Service Center 6.2
Monitoring Symantec antivirus scanners
Administering SAN storage systems
Managing DFS servers
Deploying patches using the SCCM client
Analyzing the system environment and creating system documentation
Systems used: Windows 2000/2003/2008, Windows XP, VisionApp, Hyena, Office 2003, HP Service Center, SANsymphony, vSphere Client, SCCM Client

Nov 2009 - May 2010

7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Subproject Manager

Lufthansa

Project: Subproject management of CoBa and VTP1 server migrations for Windows systems in Lufthansa's main data centers
Conducting on-site analyses
Preparing and coordinating migration plans
Aligning relocations with service managers (SeMs)
Coordinating relocations with third-party vendors and the Budapest helpdesk for execution and verification
Creating workflow documents for the helpdesk team
Creating changes and tasks for migrations using Peregrine Service Center
Systems used: Windows 2000/2003/2008, Windows 7 (x86 and x64), RDP, Office 2003/2007, Peregrine Service Center, various tools

Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

7 months

Bern, Switzerland

Subproject Lead

T-Systems (Inselspital Bern)

Project: Subproject lead for Server Transition T2P Migration
Creation of migration concepts and documentation
Coordination and planning of migrations
Definition of IT processes
Moderation and coordination of migration meetings
Support for distributors during product implementation
Creation and execution of changes/RFCs with Cosima 6 (Remedy)
Execution of migrations to hardware or virtual machines
Handover of migrated applications to operations (T2P)
Systems used: Windows NT/2000/2003, Cosima 6 (Remedy), RDP, Office 2003/2007, various tools

Oct 2008 - Mar 2009

6 months

Switzerland

Consultant, Administrator, Subproject Lead

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Project: Qualified ESX Environment
Implementation and administration of physical Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64) with SAN connectivity
Implementation and administration of virtual Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64)
Implementation of hotfixes, patches, and service packs with WSUS
Support for distributors during product implementation
Coordination and execution of IT relocations
Setup and administration of a virtual environment with VMware 3.5 (vMotion, DRS, HA)
Upgrade of existing virtual infrastructure to ESX 3.5
Administration of ESX servers with Virtual Center and console
Asset management in POB21
Consolidation (P2V) of servers to the datacenter
Creation and handling of incidents and problems with POB21
Creation of documentation for the ESX environment
Systems used: RDP, VMware ESX Server 3.x, Virtual Center, Converter, Windows XP, WSUS, POB21, Windows 2003 (x32 and x64), PuTTY, WinSCP

Oct 2005 - Dec 2005

3 months

Germany

Consultant

Smiths-Heimann

Project: Altiris Workshop
Moderation of workshops to create helpdesk suite architecture
Conducting architecture workshops
Conducting software delivery workshops
Problem clarification and troubleshooting
Training staff in Altiris administration
Systems used: Windows 2003, Altiris Notification Server, Deployment Server, PC Transplant, Carbon Copy, ADS Connector

Apr 2005 - Sep 2008

3 years 6 months

Germany

Administrator, Subproject Lead, Consultant

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

Project: Server operation and consolidation (datacenter)
Implementation and administration of clusters on Windows 2000 and 2003 (x32 and x64) with SAN connectivity on rack and blade servers
Implementation and administration of physical and virtual Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64)
Migration of Windows 2000 systems to Windows 2003
Administration of Trend Micro Information Server and ServerProtect
Administration of Symantec Enterprise Edition
Implementation of hotfixes, patches, and service packs with Update Expert and Shavlik
Implementation of hotfixes, patches, and service packs with SMS 2003
Support for distributors during product implementation
Monitoring of systems with HP OpenView
Monitoring of backups with HP Data Protector
Creation of a power outage emergency plan
Creation and implementation of Windows 2000/2003 hardening concepts
Coordination and execution of IT relocations
Setup and administration of a virtual environment with VMware 2.x and 3.x including vMotion, DRS, and HA
Administration of ESX servers with Virtual Center
Asset management in HP Service Desk
Consolidation (P2V and P2P) of servers to the datacenter
Creation and handling of incidents and problems with Service Desk and Magic
Systems used: RDP, VMware ESX Server 2.5.x/3.x, Virtual Center, Converter, Windows Vista, Clusteradmin, Update Expert, Trend Micro Information Server, HP OpenView Service Desk, Data Protector, HP OpenView Operations Manager, Remedy (Magic), Virtuozzo, EVA Command View, Windows 2003 (x32 and x64), SMS 2003, Shavlik, PuTTY, WinSCP

Jul 2004 - Dec 2004

6 months

Switzerland

SR Technics

Project: New Office – deployment of an Altiris solution and VIP support
Planning and implementation of an Altiris Suite 6.x environment with the modules Helpdesk, Asset Control and Contract Management, Deployment Server, Inventory Solution
Customizing of the production environment according to SR Technics requirements
Mapping ITIL processes in the helpdesk and asset management suite
Creation of training materials for the individual modules
Training of specialists in the Helpdesk and Asset Management modules
Administration of backups with Veritas NetBackup (AIT Library)
Administration in the Windows client environment (VIP support)
Migration of users to Active Directory
Planning and implementation of a patch management environment
Planning and implementation of a remote administration strategy
Creation of scripts for data migration
Creation of T-SQL scripts for analysis purposes in Altiris
Creation of a master PC and software packages for image distribution
Planning and implementation of the SQL Server backup strategy
Planning and implementation of a Compaq Insight Manager environment
Administration of the Windows 2003 printer cluster
Migration of mailboxes from Notes 4.x to 6.5 including synchronization of iPAQs
Conducting performance and load testing
Creation of a database and web server environment for Altiris with SQL Server 2000 and IIS6
Systems used: Windows XP/2003 Standard Edition, SQL Server 2000 SP3, Office 2003, Lotus Notes 6.5, Dameware, Carbon Copy, Altiris, VMware, IIS6, OnBridge, Query Analyzer, Sysprep, Veritas NetBackup, Active Directory, HP/Compaq Insight Manager, HP ProLiant Server, IBM 730, HP nx Series, HP iPAQ, Sony AIT Library

Apr 2004 - Jul 2004

4 months

Ratingen, Germany

Remote

Esprit Europe

Project: Helpdesk support for Macintosh users (worldwide)
Remote administration in the Mac client environment
Rollout support in the Mac client environment
Remote administration in the Windows client environment
Remote administration of router connections
Administration in the Active Directory environment
Administration in the Lotus Notes environment
Creating and managing Remedy tickets
Monitoring backup processes with Veritas NetBackup
Monitoring the WLAN network
Administration in the AS/400 environment
Administration of the Windows 2000 printer cluster
Systems used: Windows NT/2000/XP/2003 Server, Mac OS 7.x/8.x/9.x/10.3, Timbuktu, Dameware, VNC, Hyena, Remedy, Office, Unicenter TNG 5/6, Adobe Suite, Languard, Ethereal, Lotus Notes, NetBackup, IBM T-Series Notebooks, IBM xSeries, IBM Clients

Jan 2004 - Apr 2004

4 months

Cologne, Germany

Güven Brot

Project: Consolidation of SQL databases
Design and implementation of an Active Directory environment
Design and implementation of a server backup strategy with Veritas Backup Exec 8.5
Administration of MS SQL Server 2000 databases
Implementation of a high availability solution for SQL databases
Creation of maintenance scripts using T-SQL
Updating the Datev platform
Administration in the client and server environment (Windows XP/2000)
Implementation of network printers
Implementation of security requirements
Implementation of an SUS server
Redesign of group policies (GPOs)
Systems used: Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows 2000 Pro/XP, MS SQL Server 2000, Veritas Backup Exec 8.5, GPO, SUS, Datev, T-SQL, Active Directory, IBM-compatible hardware, HP ProLiant Server

Nov 2003 - Jan 2004

3 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Robert Bosch GmbH

Project: Implementation of Altiris Asset Management Solution
Planning and implementation of an inventory solution test environment
Planning and implementation of an inventory solution production environment
Testing and creation of collections, policies, and reports
Setup of a database and web server environment for Altiris with SQL Server 2000 and IIS5
Creation of documentation and work instructions for the helpdesk
Implementation of security settings and creation of test reports
Training on using the Altiris agent and inventory solution
Creation of SQL statements and XML scripts for data collection
Support in inventorying around 3500 clients (Phase I)
Systems used: Windows 2000 Advanced Server, Windows XP, MS SQL Server 2000, Altiris Inventory Solution, Office XP, XML Spy, IIS5, HP ProLiant, Compaq ProLiant Server

Sep 2003 - Nov 2003

3 months

Karlsruhe, Germany

FSG-Service Leasing

Project: Exchange migration and development of backup strategies
Redesign of the Active Directory structure
Deployment of an Exchange 2000 groupware environment
Migration of mailboxes to Exchange 2000
Implementation of a server backup strategy with Veritas Backup Exec 8.6
Design and implementation of VPN access
Administration in the client and server environment (Windows XP/2000)
Deployment of Remote Insight boards for remote administration
Systems used: Windows XP, Windows 2000 Advanced Server, MS SQL Server 2000, MS Exchange 5.5/2000, SuSE Linux, Veritas Backup Exec 8.6, Exmerge, HP ProLiant Server

Jul 2003 - Sep 2003

3 months

Cologne, Germany

Deutsches Institut für medizinische Dokumentation und Information

Project: Windows XP rollout/migration
Imaging Siemens clients with Windows XP
Migration of POP3 accounts to IMAP4
Training users on Windows XP and mail clients
Provisioning of MySQL databases
Installation of remote workstations with PC Anywhere
Administration of clients and Exchange servers
Setup of Palm Pilots and configuration of data synchronization with Exchange 5.5
Systems used: Windows XP/NT/2000, MS Exchange 5.5, Office XP, MySQL, Netscape, Opera, Pegasus, Mozilla, GnuPP, Palm, Adobe Suite, PC Anywhere, Siemens Clients

May 2003 - Jul 2003

3 months

Cologne, Germany

FRS GmbH

Project: Virtual database servers for online customers
Design and implementation of an Active Directory environment
Provision of an IIS5 test environment for intranet sites
Planning and implementation of a backup strategy for all servers
Planning and implementation of virtual database servers for individual customers
Publishing the virtual servers for VPN access in the DMZ
Creation of routing tables and port forwarding (PAT)
Administration in client and server environments (Windows NT/2000)
Provision of a backup solution for DSL connections
Installation and administration of an SQL test environment
Implementation of a UPS solution with APC and NMC
Systems used: Windows 2000 Server, Windows Professional, MS SQL Server 2000, Remote Administrator, Internet Information Server, Virtual PC, WinRoute, Compaq ProLiant Server, Compaq Clients

Mar 2002 - May 2003

1 year 3 months

Bern, Switzerland

T-Systems (Inselspital Bern)

Project: Standardization of Inselspital
Conducting and coordinating data collection and creating the target-actual analysis (feasibility study)
Rollout preparation and coordination of the rollout team
Quality assurance of clients using Altiris
Training rollout staff in using Altiris
Executing rollouts
Post-rollout tasks and quality assurance of rolled-out clients
Managing NDPS printers
Imaging and personalization of clients
Planning and implementing the imaging environment
Administration in client and server environments (Windows NT/2000, Novell, Mac)
Designing and creating scripts and documentation for the rollout
Training users on the new client and deployed software
Systems used: Windows 9x/NT/2000, MS Office 2000/XP, GroupWise 5.5/6, hospital applications, Service Center, Dameware, ConsoleOne, NWAdmin, ZENworks, Visio, burning software, IMS, Crystal Reports, Altiris, Siemens clients, Siemens notebooks, IBM T-Series notebooks, IBM servers, Compaq servers

Sep 2001 - Mar 2002

7 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

DeTe Immobilien

Project: Migration and server rollout, server administration
Administration of Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers
Migration from Windows NT 4.0 servers to Windows 2000
Centralization of UPS, antivirus, and backup strategy
Installation and configuration of Windows 2000 servers
Coordination of the rollout and acceptance of servers
Monitoring servers with Remote Insight Boards
Backup configuration for NetApp UNIX servers and Arcserve 2000
Creation of backup strategies for NT and 2000 servers
Troubleshooting CIM traps and ARS (Remedy) tickets
Systems used: Windows NT/2000, MS SQL Server 7/2000, MS SNA 3.0 Server, Novell 5.1, PC Anywhere, VNC, MS Office, Arcserve, NetVault, Hyena, ARS Remedy, Compaq Insight Manager, Citrix MetaFrame, Dameware, NetWare 5.1, NDS v8, NDS4NT, ZENworks 2.1/3.0, BorderManager 3.5, ProLiant Server, APC UPS, Compaq UPS, NetApp Filer

Jun 2001 - Jul 2001

2 months

Cologne, Germany

GFN

Project: Windows 2000 and Active Directory training
Preparation of training in Active Directory
Conducting MOC 2154 (Active Directory)
Systems used: MOC 1664, Windows 2000 Standard Server

Jan 2001 - Mar 2001

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Dresdner Bank

Project: QA Transaction Banking
Quality assurance in transaction banking
Creation, execution, and documentation of tests for quality checking of the DCC (Dresdner Cash Concentrating) program level 1
Writing shell scripts with KornShell on AIX to automate test runs
Running, documenting, and monitoring tests
Systems used: Windows NT, AIX, Exceed, MS Office, shell scripts

Sep 1998 - May 1999

9 months

Berlin, Germany

Berliner Stadtreinigung

Project: Network optimization
Installed and configured DCS dedicated line routers and ensured failover by connecting to primary multiplexers and setting up a DMZ
Installed and configured HP switches
Installed and configured broadband management and firewall on Windows NT 4 Server
Led the rollout team
Documented the project and created work instructions
Managed operations from the control center using HP-UX and configured HP OpenView and BMC Patrol
Created, executed, and verified backups of HP-UX systems
Collaborated with the development team to track and bill online time for departments using Visual Basic
Systems used: Windows NT 4 Server, HP-UX, Oracle, Office Suite, Net X-Ray, BMC Patrol, HP OpenView, Visual Studio, Visio, Siemens Primergy, APC UPS, DCS routers, primary multiplexers

Aug 1997 - Dec 2000

3 years 5 months

Wuppertal, Germany

EZM Edelstahlzieherei Mark

Project: Network management
Administered and documented the LAN
Connected clients to the BAAN server via terminal emulation (Reflection)
Provided operations support for HP-UX servers and maintained routing
Connected terminals to the BAAN server through DTCs
Supported the SCO UNIX time tracking server
Supported the IBM AIX server
Supported Novell multiprotocol routers
Migrated Novell servers to Windows NT and Windows 2000
Connected subsidiaries to the backbone with Cisco 700 and 800 series routers
Connected the machine park to the Access database server via routers
Redesigned the network using Gigabit switches, fiber optics, and 3Com components
Planned and implemented the mail server with Sambar Technologies
Implemented internet connectivity
Installed and configured mobile and desktop systems based on Windows 3.x/9x/NT/Mac/2000
Supported the Access database application for delivery note creation in the shipping department
Systems used: Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000, HP-UX servers, IBM AIX servers, DNS servers, MS Access, Novell, OS/2, SCO UNIX, Office Suite, Reflection, Net X-Ray, shell scripts, Informix, Sambar Technologies, Cisco routers, IBM-compatible systems, Compaq ProLiant, HP 3000, HP 9000

Jun 1997 - Apr 2000

2 years 11 months

Cologne, Germany

BBE Unternehmensberatung

Project: Network management
Administered and supported the LAN (Novell and NT servers)
Installed and configured Citrix clients (ICA clients)
Migrated Novell servers to Windows NT
Administered the Citrix server cluster
Installed and configured mobile and desktop systems based on Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/Mac
Systems used: Windows 3.x/9x/NT, Novell, Citrix servers, QuarkXPress, MS Office, IBM-compatible systems, HP servers, APC UPS

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Manufacturing, Chemical, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare.

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Chemical

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Healthcare

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Customer Service

Summary

IT infrastructure. Precisely managed. Blohm.IT GmbH has been consulting and managing IT projects since 1994 — internationally, across industries, and with a methodical foundation. Our approach combines years of hands-on experience with a structured process based on recognized frameworks like ITIL and Prince2.

We work where reliability is not an option but a requirement: in regulated industries, critical infrastructures, and complex transformation projects. Our promise is not buzzword bingo — but measurable results, clean handovers, and knowledge that lasts.

Skills

Operating Systems:

Microsoft Server: Windows 2025, 2022, 2019, 2012, 200x, Nt
Microsoft Clients: Windows 1x, 8, 7, Xp, 9x, Dos
Novell Netware: 5.x, 4.x, 3.x
Macos: 26.x
Unix/linux: Suse, Debian, Redhat, Centos, Hp-ux, Aix

Programming Languages:

(Power)shell
Batch
Perl

Databases:

Ms-sql
Oracle
Mysql
Postgresql

Mail Systems:

Exchange
Lotus Notes
Group Wise

Network / Protocols / Services:

Fibrechannel
Nfs
Cifs
Fcoe
Ipv4
Ipv6
Ipx/spx
Pppoe
Dfs
Snmp
Wlan
Vlan
Smtp
Mpio
Iscsi
Active Directory
Dns
Ldap
Saas
Paas
Cloud Computing
Azure

Hardware Knowledge:

Hpe
Ibm
Dell
Fujitsu Siemens
Netapp
Raid Systems
Ibm-compatible Hardware
Active Network Components
San
Nas
Tape Libraries
Blade Servers
Appliances

Expertise:

High Availability
Virtualization
Cloud Management
Transition
Migration
Rollout
Training
Administration
Consulting
It Lifecycle And It Service Management According To Itil
Project Management Using Agile Methods
Prince2
Gxp
Kanban

Industries:

Automotive
Retail
Banking
Government
Education
Schools
Industry
Real Estate
Electronics
Business
It
Telecommunications
University
Aerospace
Apparel
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Pharmaceuticals
Trading
Print
Energy
Chemicals

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration

Certifications & licenses

BSI Basic Protection

GxP Training

IHK KI Service and Project Management

ISO/IEC 42001 Management System for AI

ITIL Foundation

Lotus Notes R5 for Database Developers

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft MCP

Microsoft MCSA

Microsoft MCSE

VMware ESX Server Design and Deployment

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28

Experience in Information Technology 8 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 6 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant, Technical Project Manager, Consultant, Service Manager, System Engineer, Consultant, IT Coordinator

Main industries Information Technology, Manufacturing, Chemical

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Markus based?

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

What languages does Markus speak?

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

How many years of experience does Markus have?

Markus has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 26 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year. Note that Markus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Markus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Markus would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant, Technical Project Manager, Consultant, Service Manager, System Engineer, Consultant, IT Coordinator.

What is Markus's latest experience?

Markus's most recent position is Consultant, Technical Project Manager at Lanxess.

What companies has Markus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Markus has worked for Lanxess.

Which industries is Markus most experienced in?

Markus is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Manufacturing, and Chemical. Markus also has some experience in Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Markus most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Markus worked in recently?

Markus has recently worked in industries like Chemical.

Which business areas has Markus worked in recently?

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

What is Markus's education?

Markus attended education in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: BSI Basic Protection, GxP Training, and IHK KI Service and Project Management.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus will be available full-time from July 2026.

What is the rate of Markus?

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