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 28 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 19 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 Chemical , Manufacturing , and Information Technology . Markus also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Professional Services , and Pharmaceutical .

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 .

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

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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
Creation of an as-is analysis of all servers worldwide
Creation of an as-is analysis of all SQL servers worldwide
Creation of requirements analyses for SQL and server migrations
Coordination of requirements with partners for migrations to Hyper-V (on-premises) or Azure Cloud
Moderation of jour fixe meetings
Creation of roadmaps and solution models for server migrations
Setup of test scenarios
Moderation of workshops for the introduction of a Global Admin Team
Creation of data models (CMDB) in ServiceNow
Conducting workshops for the CMDB data model
Creation of solution models for the CMDB
Creation of seamless configuration and work documentation for the CMDB
Creation of reports for license management
Creation of KPIs for data quality in ServiceNow
Creation of a service catalog
Moderation of workshops for creating service requests
Interface between needs 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
Creation of an as-is analysis of the existing IT landscape
Creation of an IT map
Identifying pain points in the existing IT landscape
Creation of a service catalog
Creation of wiki entries in Confluence
Creation of an IT Lifecycle Management guideline
Creation of an emergency plan according to BSI basic protection
Creation of processes with escalation and communication plans
Introduction of Kanban to optimize processes
Modeling of IT processes to support IT service management
Mapping of processes and SACM in ServiceNow
Modeling of roles in the IT area
Maintenance and setup of projects in Jira
Migration and implementation of applications (SaaS)
Moderation of conference calls and creation of 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
Creation of an as-is analysis of the IT landscape
Creation of an IT map
Identifying pain points in the IT landscape
Creation of a security concept according to BSI basic protection
Creation of an IT Lifecycle Management guideline
Creation of an emergency plan according to BSI basic protection
Creation of a guideline and solution models for routine tasks
Creation of changes in TopDesk
Modeling of IT processes to support the IT lifecycle
Modeling of roles in the IT department
Creation of a requirements analysis for VoIP
Creation of a project plan for the implementation of 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
Creation of the as-is analysis of the SQL server landscape
Creation of the target concept for the new SQL server landscape
Analysis of access permissions on the SQL servers
Analysis of existing guidelines and checklists for sustainability
Identification of pain points and creation of a further roadmap
Creation of guidelines and checklists (patching, transition, IAM)
Creation of scripts for installing patches
Project management of the SQL server transition
Management of the Managed Service during lifecycle and IAM
Management of the Managed Service during migration
Handover of the SQL lifecycle and IAM to operations
Handover of the SQL server transition to operations
Proof of Concept and implementation of IAM roles with least-privilege principle on the SQL servers
Test setup for SQL server deployment to the cloud (Azure, HPOO)
Creation of changes in HPSM
Systems used: RDP, Windows Server and Cluster 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
Creation of High-Level Designs (HLD) for the non-SAP system landscape (as-is and target)
Creation of IOQ protocols for the setup of Windows servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the V2V migration of Windows servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the setup of Linux servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the V2V migration of Linux servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the setup of Oracle servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the setup of SQL servers
Creation of IOQ protocols for the import of SQL databases
Creation of IOQ protocols for the import of Oracle databases
Moderation of workshops and meetings
Performing V2V migrations of Windows and Linux servers
Implementation of Linux and Windows servers
Implementation of Oracle and SQL databases
Performing imports of SQL and Oracle databases
Creation and implementation of 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 Gruppe

Project: ECS IT-Exchange – Subproject Management Server/Storage
Analysis of the system environment and creation of system documentation
Definition of the current state of the infrastructure
Definition of the target state
Creation of an IT map based on the current and target states
Development of migration concepts
Conducting workshops with the subject matter experts
Facilitating conference calls and meetings
Preparation of risk analyses
Creation of operational documentation
Managing distributors during the implementation of their products
Coordinating, advising on and executing IT relocations
Creation of 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 Bankengruppe

Project: Server deployment and lifecycle management
Managing third-party providers for application migration
Implementation of Windows 2003 (x32 and x64) servers
Implementation of Windows 2008 R2 servers
Development of Windows 2008 R2 hardening concepts
Creation of work instructions
Creation of operational documentation
Managing distributors during the implementation of their products
Coordinating, advising on and executing IT relocations
Asset management using HP Asset Manager and HP Service Desk
Handling incidents and problems with HP Service Manager
Creation and management of changes with HP Service Manager
Analysis of the system environment and creation of 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 (x32 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 Dynevo transition
Migration of applications to the Bayer data center
Supporting third-party providers with application migration
Decommissioning of services and infrastructure
Implementation and administration of Windows 200x (x32 and x64) servers
Implementation and administration of IIS6/IIS7 web servers and FTP servers
Implementation and administration of PHP, MySQL, Oracle and Apache servers
Implementation and administration of Mac computers
Migration of applications from Linux to Windows
Creation of shell, PowerShell and batch scripts
Administration of the Trend Micro ServerProtect environment
Deployment of hotfixes, patches and service packs using LanDesk
Supporting distributors during the implementation of their products
Monitoring and creating system policies with Nagios GroundWork
Monitoring and troubleshooting backups with Tivoli Storage Manager
Development of a power outage emergency plan
Coordination and execution of IT relocations
Administration of a virtual environment with ESX 3.5 (DRS, HA)
Administration of ESX servers with Virtual Center
Asset management using Quadriga
Consolidation (P2V) of application servers on Linux and Windows
Creation and handling of incidents and problems with HP OpenView Service Center
Analysis of the system environment and creation of system documentation
Data migration in a NetApp NAS environment
Management of SSL certificates
Installation and administration of the SharePoint 2007 and 2010 environment
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 (x32 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
Administration of Windows application servers with Windows 2003 and 2008
Administration of cluster systems with Windows 2003 and 2008
Handling and resolution of incidents with HP OpenView Service Center 6.2
Monitoring Symantec antivirus scanners
Administration of SAN storage systems
Administration of DFS servers
Distribution of patches using the SCCM client
Analysis of the system environment and creation of 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
Creation and coordination of migration plans
Coordinating relocations with the service managers (SeMs)
Coordinating relocations with third-party companies and the Budapest helpdesk for relocation and verification
Creation of workflow documents for the helpdesk team
Creation of changes and tasks for migrations with Peregrine Service Center
Systems used: Windows 2000/2003/2008, Windows 7 (x32 and x64), RDP, Office 2003/2007, Peregrine Service Center, various tools

Apr 2009 - Oct 2009

7 months

Bern, Switzerland

Subproject Manager

T-Systems (Inselspital Bern)

Project: Subproject management for server transition T2P Migration
Creation of migration concepts and documentation
Coordination and planning of migrations
Definition of IT processes
Facilitation and coordination of migration meetings
Supporting distributors in implementing their products
Creating and executing changes/RFCs with Cosima 6 (Remedy)
Performing migrations on hardware or virtual machines
Handing over 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 Manager

Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Project: Qualified ESX Environment
Implementation and administration of physical Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64) with SAN connection
Implementation and administration of virtual Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64)
Applying hotfixes, patches, and service packs with WSUS
Supporting distributors in implementing their products
Coordinating and executing IT relocations
Setting up and managing a virtual environment with VMware 3.5 (vMotion, DRS, HA)
Upgrading the existing virtual infrastructure to ESX 3.5
Managing the ESX servers with Virtual Center and console
Asset management in POB21
Consolidating servers (P2V) into the data center
Creating and handling incidents and problems with POB21
Creating 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
Facilitating workshops to design a helpdesk suite architecture
Conducting architecture workshops
Conducting software delivery workshops
Clarifying errors 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 Manager, Consultant

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen

Project: Server operation and consolidation (datacenter)
Implementing and managing clusters on Windows 2000 and 2003 (x32 and x64) with SAN connection on rack and blade servers
Implementing and managing physical and virtual Windows 2000 and 2003 servers (x32 and x64)
Migrating Windows 2000 systems to Windows 2003
Managing Trend Micro Information Server and ServerProtect
Managing Symantec Enterprise Edition
Applying hotfixes, patches, and service packs with Update Expert and Shavlik
Applying hotfixes, patches, and service packs with SMS 2003
Supporting distributors in implementing their products
Monitoring systems with HP OpenView
Monitoring backups with HP Data Protector
Creating a power outage emergency plan
Creating and implementing Windows 2000/2003 hardening concepts
Coordinating and executing IT relocations
Setting up and managing a virtual environment with VMware 2.x and 3.x including vMotion, DRS, and HA
Managing the ESX servers with Virtual Center
Asset management in HP Service Desk
Consolidating servers (P2V and P2P) into the data center
Creating and handling 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

IT Project Manager

SR Technics

Project: New Office – providing an Altiris solution and support in VIP support
Planning and implementing an Altiris Suite 6.x environment with modules Helpdesk, Asset Control and Contract Management, Deployment Server, Inventory Solution
Customizing the production environment according to SR Technics requirements
Mapping ITIL processes in the Helpdesk and Asset Management suite
Creating training materials for each module
Training technical staff in the Helpdesk and Asset Management modules
Managing backups with Veritas NetBackup (AIT Library)
Administration in the Windows client environment (VIP support)
Migrating users to Active Directory
Planning and implementing a patch management environment
Planning and implementing a remote administration strategy
Writing scripts for data migration
Writing T-SQL scripts for analysis in Altiris
Creating a master PC and software packages for image deployment
Planning and implementing the SQL Server backup strategy
Planning and implementing a Compaq Insight Manager environment
Managing the Windows 2003 printer cluster
Migrating mailboxes from Notes 4.x to 6.5 including synchronization of iPAQs
Conducting performance and load tests
Setting up 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

Administrator

Esprit Europe

Project: Supporting the helpdesk with Macintosh support (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 processing Remedy tickets
Monitoring backup processes with Veritas NetBackup
Monitoring the WLAN network
Administration in the AS/400 area
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

IT Administrator

Güven Brot

Project: Consolidation of the SQL databases
Designing and implementing an Active Directory environment
Designing and implementing a backup strategy for the servers with Veritas Backup Exec 8.5
Administration of MS SQL Server 2000 databases
Implementation of a high-availability solution for the SQL databases
Creating maintenance scripts with T-SQL
Update of 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

IT Engineer

Robert Bosch GmbH

Project: Implementing Altiris Asset Management Solution
Planning and implementing a test environment for the inventory solution
Planning and implementing a production environment for the inventory solution
Testing and creating collections, policies, and reports
Setting up a database and web server environment for Altiris with SQL Server 2000 and IIS5
Creating documentation and work instructions for the helpdesk
Implementing security settings and creating test reports
Training on using the Altiris Agent and the Inventory Solution
Creating SQL statements and XML scripts for data collection
Supporting the inventory of about 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

IT Administrator

FSG-Service Leasing

Project: Exchange migration and creating backup strategies
Redesign of the Active Directory structure
Deployment of an Exchange 2000 groupware environment
Migration of mailboxes to Exchange 2000
Implementing a backup strategy for the servers with Veritas Backup Exec 8.6
Designing and implementing 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 Server Advanced, 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

IT Administrator

Deutsches Institut für medizinische Dokumentation und Information

Project: Windows XP rollout/migration
Installing Windows XP on Siemens clients
Migration of POP3 accounts to IMAP4
Training users on Windows XP and mail clients
Providing MySQL databases
Setting up remote workstations with PC Anywhere
Administration of clients and Exchange servers
Configuring Palm Pilots and setting up 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

IT Administrator

FRS GmbH

Project: Virtual database servers for online customers
Design and implementation of an Active Directory environment
Provisioning an IIS5 test environment for intranet sites
Planning and implementing a backup strategy for all servers
Planning and deploying virtual database servers for individual clients
Exposing the virtual servers for VPN access in the DMZ
Creating routing tables and port forwarding (PAT)
Client and server administration (Windows NT/2000)
Providing a backup solution for DSL connections
Installing and administering an SQL test environment
Implementing a UPS solution with APC and NMC
Technologies used: Windows 2000 Server, Windows Professional, MS SQL Server 2000, Remote Administrator, Internet Information Server, Virtual PC, WinRoute, Compaq ProLiant servers, Compaq clients

Mar 2002 - May 2003

1 year 3 months

Bern, Switzerland

IT Engineer

T-Systems (Inselspital Bern)

Project: Inselspital standardization
Conducting and coordinating data collection and preparing the as-is/to-be 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 deployed clients
Managing NDPS printers
Imaging and personalization of clients
Planning and implementing the imaging environment
Client and server administration (Windows NT/2000, Novell, Mac)
Designing and creating scripts and documentation for the rollout
Training users on the new client and deployed software
Technologies 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

IT Administrator

DeTe Immobilien

Project: Migration and server rollout, server administration
Administering Windows NT and Windows 2000 servers
Migrating Windows NT 4.0 servers to Windows 2000
Centralizing UPS, antivirus, and backup strategy
Installing and configuring Windows 2000 servers
Coordinating the rollout and acceptance of servers
Monitoring servers using Remote Insight boards
Configuring backups for NetApp UNIX servers and Arcserve 2000
Creating backup strategies for NT and 2000 servers
Troubleshooting CIM traps and ARS (Remedy) tickets
Technologies 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 servers, APC UPS, Compaq UPS, NetApp filer

Jun 2001 - Jul 2001

2 months

Cologne, Germany

Trainer

GFN

Project: Windows 2000 and Active Directory training
Preparing training for Active Directory
Conducting MOC 2154 (Active Directory)
Technologies used: MOC 1664, Windows 2000 Standard Server

Jan 2001 - Mar 2001

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

IT Developer

Dresdner Bank

Project: QA for Transaction Banking
Quality assurance in transaction banking
Creating, executing, and documenting tests to verify the quality of the DCC (Dresdner Cash Concentrating) program phase 1
Writing shell scripts with KornShell on AIX to automate test runs
Executing, documenting, and monitoring test runs
Technologies used: Windows NT, AIX, Exceed, MS Office, shell scripts

Sep 1998 - May 1999

9 months

Berlin, Germany

IT-Engineer

Berliner Stadtreinigung

Project: network optimization
Installation and configuration of DCS leased line routers, ensuring failover by connecting to primary multiplexers and setting up a DMZ
Installation and configuration of HP switches
Installation and configuration of broadband management and firewall on Windows NT 4 Server
Leading the rollout team
Documentation of the project and creation of work instructions
Administration in the control center with HP-UX and configuration of HP OpenView and BMC Patrol
Creation, execution, and verification of data backups for HP-UX systems
Collaboration with the programming team to record 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

IT Administrator

EZM Edelstahlzieherei Mark

Project: network administration
Administration and documentation of the LAN
Connecting clients to the BAAN server via terminal emulation (Reflection)
Operations support for HP-UX servers and route maintenance
Connecting terminals to the BAAN server via DTCs
Support for the SCO UNIX time tracking server
Support for the IBM AIX server
Support for Novell multiprotocol routers
Migration of Novell servers to Windows NT and Windows 2000
Connecting subsidiaries to the backbone via Cisco 700 and 800 series routers
Connecting the machinery to the Access database server via router
Restructuring of the network with gigabit switches, fiber optic cables, and 3Com components
Planning and implementation of the mail server with Sambar Technologies
Implementation of Internet connectivity
Installation and configuration of mobile and desktop computer systems based on Windows 3.x/9x/NT/Mac/2000
Support for the Access database application used to create delivery notes for outbound goods
Systems used: Windows 3.x/9x/NT/2000, HP-UX server, IBM AIX server, DNS server, 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

IT Administrator

BBE Unternehmensberatung

Project: network administration
Administration and support of the LAN (Novell and NT servers)
Installation and configuration of Citrix clients (ICA clients)
Migration of Novell servers to Windows NT
Administration of the Citrix server cluster
Installation and configuration of mobile and desktop computer systems based on Windows 3.x/95/98/NT/Mac
Systems used: Windows 3.x/9x/NT, Novell, Citrix server, QuarkXPress, MS Office, IBM-compatible systems, HP server, APC UPS

Industry Experience

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

Chemical

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Metals and Mining

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Business Area Experience

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

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Summary

Blohm.IT GmbH has been advising and managing IT projects since 1994. We focus on regulated industries in the DACH region and internationally — Automotive, Pharma, Banking, Public Authorities, and many more. Methodological basis: ITIL and Prince2.

Over three decades, we have supported projects for corporations, medium-sized industrial companies, and public clients. Our tasks range from migration and transition projects to ongoing operations.

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 Server
Appliances

Professional Focus:

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
Public Authorities
Education
Schools
Industry
Real Estate
Electronics
Economy
It
Telecommunications
University
Aerospace
Apparel
Food & Beverage
Health
Pharma
Trading
Print
Energy
Chemicals

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 1994 - Sep 1998

Cologne University of Applied Sciences

Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

BSI IT-Grundschutz

GxP Training

Service and Project Management

IHK

ISO/IEC 42001 Management System for AI

IHK

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 Chemical 7 y

Avg length 1 y 1 m

Longest experience 6 y 10 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 Chemical, Manufacturing, Information Technology

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

March 2026

Last Update

July 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 28 years of experience. During this time, Markus has worked in at least 19 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 Chemical, Manufacturing, and Information Technology. Markus also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Professional Services, and Pharmaceutical.

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.

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 Cologne University of Applied Sciences for Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration.

Does Markus have any certificates?

Markus has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: BSI IT-Grundschutz, GxP Training, and Service and Project Management.

What is the availability of Markus?

Markus will be available full-time from October 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.