Markus (Gernot) Oberhammer - Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer
Experience
Lead E-Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer
Zasterbot-Oracle
- Clarification of project goals, scope, and functional target vision for building the AI-based knowledge base.
- Deriving the initial architecture and implementation strategy for the Zasterbot chatbot, including defining the MVP and expansion phases.
- Developing a functional target vision for building a structured knowledge base and integrating a future chatbot.
- Deriving and prioritizing use cases for information retrieval and provision by the chatbot.
- Modeling data structures and flows for effectively organizing the knowledge base on the Base44 platform.
- Designing and implementing data models for storing and linking relevant information.
- Developing processes for extracting, analyzing, and preparing raw data for the knowledge base.
- Ensuring data consistency and quality as the foundation for the future chatbot.
- Planning the integration of large language models (LLMs) and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for precise and context-aware responses.
- Implementing features for analyzing and visualizing data from the knowledge base.
- Using the Base44 platform with JSON-schema-based entities and a flexible permission model.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integration.
- Integrating OpenAI services for initial data analysis.
Requirements Management
Continentale
- Modernizing reporting and administration processes for company pension schemes (bAV) and integrating them into the Con+ platform.
- Designing, training, and implementing an AI-powered bAV chatbot to relieve the specialist department and hotline.
- Preparing relevant regulations and process descriptions as a structured knowledge base for AI training data.
- Functional design of the chatbot integration with Con+ and bAV master data services.
- Conducting structured effort and complexity estimates based on functional reporting chains.
- Developing a multi-stage roadmap from requirements analysis to implementation in the Con+ core system.
- Analyzing and redesigning master data and change notifications to reduce manual clarification processes.
- Designing server-side validation algorithms for partner numbers and KVV affiliations.
- Methodically gathering functional requirements through interviews and workshops with experts from bAV specialist departments.
- Creating structured documentation in Confluence and Jira, including BPMN processes and UML diagrams.
- Defining the bAV domain using event storming and domain modeling to clarify responsibilities.
Lead AI Solution Architect & Senior Requirements Engineer, Product Manager
SLATE
- Extending the system with an agentic AI layer as an orchestration framework using specialized AI agents for end-to-end handling of reports and support tickets.
- Developing a fully AI-orchestrated multi-tenant platform for incident management, quality monitoring, and SLA control in facility and service management.
- Introducing an agentic AI layer to orchestrate specialized agents, including tool usage, workflow state management, and governance.
- Automating incident and support ticket workflows through data enrichment, structured data Q&A, and a planning helper.
- Creating a functional target vision for an AI-based reporting and quality ecosystem.
- Designing the module for visual defect detection to automatically identify and classify issues based on photos.
- Designing an SLA engine to match reported defects with associated cleaning and service tasks.
- Developing a requirements-based prompting approach for large language models.
- Designing an integrated first- and second-level support framework within the platform.
- Implementing Deno functions for backend logic, event processing, and external API integrations.
- Integrating OpenAI services, SendGrid, and text-to-speech functionalities.
Senior Business Analyst
Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Digitalizing and optimizing reporting processes for company master data in the OPTIMAL project.
- Introducing a multifunctional electronic dialogue procedure between the Federal Employment Agency (BA), employers, and statutory health insurance.
- Developing and fine-tuning an AI-based language model to support the WKU assistant.
- Managing and coordinating project implementation while meeting time and budget constraints.
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements under § 18i SGB IV for encrypted transmission of feedback.
- Introducing a secure XML-based communication standard to reduce media discontinuities.
- Optimizing the import interface to STEP-Betriebe to improve data consistency.
- Defining and implementing validation criteria for electronic verification of company master data.
- Adapting reporting processes to the new economic sector classification (WZ 2025).
Senior Enterprise Business Analyst
Deutsche Bahn
- Replacing existing third-party software with a custom in-house solution for the approval process of construction measures.
- Digitalizing and automating workflows to optimally coordinate rail track sections and construction schedules.
- Implementing robust methods for determining project costs using magic estimation.
- Developing a multi-year roadmap from concept to implementation phase.
- Preparing strategic decision support for management and the CEO of InfraGo.
- Radically streamlining business processes based on the principles of automate, simplify, eliminate, and rethink.
- Conducting targeted interviews to identify functional and non-functional requirements.
- Structuring and versioning all requirements in Jira and Confluence.
- Applying agile methods for iterative requirement development in SAFe and Scrum contexts.
- Defining and implementing testable acceptance criteria using a TDD approach.
- Using event storming and quality storming to develop a deep understanding of the business domain.
- Developing a flexible architecture proposal integrating SOA and event-driven architecture.
- Designing and implementing an algorithm for automated coverage checks of infrastructure objects.
Project Manager, Senior Product Owner
Fenix Outdoor International AG
- Selection and implementation of a new Digital Asset Management system (DAM) for all global brands.
- Implementation of an iPIM system to efficiently manage and display inventory levels globally.
- Conducting requirements analysis using Confluence, Jira, and software sequence diagrams.
- Analyzing and defining new workflows for managing and approving digital assets.
- Preparing a comprehensive cost calculation of implementation and operating costs to support decision-making.
- Developing a roadmap for the phased rollout and integration of the new systems across all locations.
Senior Enterprise Business Analyst, Senior Product Owner
Bundesagentur für Arbeit
- Digitizing and automating complex administrative and medical processes in the COMED-R and eAMZ programs.
- Implementing and optimizing systems for managing medical services and billing with ERP integration.
- Designing and planning the integration of the Foreigners' Central Register (AZR) with the STEP system.
- Replacing the WCS system with Drupal and introducing a Digital Asset Management system.
- Developing and documenting requirements in Innovator, Confluence, and Jira using BPMN and UML.
- Using Event Storming and Domain-Driven Design to derive aggregates for the microservices architecture.
- Creating and managing epics and user stories with testable acceptance criteria based on the TDD approach.
- Implementing OCR technologies for automated processing of incoming PDF documents.
- Developing algorithms for automated completeness checks of incoming requests.
- Defining and implementing a clear roles and permissions framework to ensure data security.
- Coaching the requirements management team on agile workflows and tool adoption.
Senior Enterprise Business Analyst, Senior Product Owner, Agile Master
Deutsche Bahn
- Modernizing and digitizing IT systems for bahn.de and over 60 subsidiary sites as part of the VENDO program.
- Introducing a headless CMS approach with Magnolia and integrating it with CRM (Salesforce) and ERP systems (SAP S/4 HANA).
- Leading the Consent Layer taskforce for the architectural design and implementation of legal cookie requirements.
- Serving as Agile Master for infrastructure projects to promote agile practices in Scrum teams.
- Developing a comprehensive roles and permissions model for multi-layered user control in the CMS.
- Digitalizing and optimizing editorial workflows, including implementing a four-eyes principle.
- Responsible for Dev, Sec, and Ops topics, including threat analysis and penetration testing.
- Planning and executing the system migration from Oracle to AWS to increase flexibility.
- Creating a comprehensive product roadmap for the phased replacement of the various web presences.
- Regularly presenting progress and milestones to C-level decision-makers.
Project Manager, Senior Product Owner
Apcoa Parking
- Overall responsibility for the development and implementation of a modern app and web solution for parking management.
- Conducting a comprehensive requirements analysis using BPMN and UML to visualize business processes.
- Planning and implementing a phased go-live strategy, starting with the German market.
- Considering country-specific regulations and user requirements for successive market launches.
- Coordinating development teams and ensuring high quality standards for digital products.
Senior Enterprise Business Analyst, Senior Product Owner
Allianz
- Designing and developing the digital tool FirmenOnline for managing company pension plans.
- Applying Domain-Driven Design and Event Storming to structure complex business domains.
- Analyzing and optimizing business processes, including visualization in Enterprise Architect.
- Digitalizing the annual profit statement as a fully compliant process.
- Designing an MVP for an employee portal as a central hub for policyholders.
- Automating payment processes by connecting to various external ERP systems.
- Managing Dev, Ops, and Sec topics, as well as conducting threat analyses and pentests.
- Creating and optimizing a targeted data model and a detailed roles and permissions concept.
- Training internal teams in using Enterprise Architect to create standardized documentation.
Owner, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher, Project Manager
Advertising Agency
- Led my own agency offering marketing, web, and branding services.
- Developed and carried out marketing campaigns including brand building and content strategy.
- Created websites for the hospitality industry with integrated booking interfaces.
- Implemented tax consultancy and accounting software and set up multiple online shops.
- Managed the entire marketing presence of the Austrian Open from 2004 to 2008.
- Published and edited a print magazine for the Greater Kitzbühel area in several languages.
- Developed a multilingual online portal and built targeted social media channels.
- Supported major clients like Buena Vista and Disney in implementing digital solutions.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Transportation, Insurance, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Marketing, Product Development, Operations, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
Even as a child, I was very interested in computer science. Back then, probably like every kid, it was through computer games, but you could already tell that this interest would shape my professional path. Classics like SimCity, Transport Tycoon, and building and strategy games in general still influence me today.
Skills
Executive Skill Summary
- Training Ai Models For Task Handling And Integration Into Existing Systems. Fine-tuning, Instruction Tuning/task Tuning, Parameter-efficient Fine-tuning (Peft), Rag (Retrieval-augmented Generation), Prompt Engineering, Custom Gpts (Openai-specific)
- Leadership And Coaching: Leading International Agile Teams And Coaching Up To Two Teams In A Safe Environment, Promoting Agile Best Practices And Introducing Agile Tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Product Ownership And Pm Support: Supporting Product Owners And Pms In International Projects To Ensure Efficient Project Delivery And Goal Achievement
- Digitalization And Process Optimization: Expert In Digitalization, End-to-end Process Analysis, And Optimization Of Complex Business Processes (Bpmn 2.0), Especially In Erp And Cms
- Requirements Management And Business Analysis: Requirements Analysis According To Ireb, Creating Test- And Behavior-driven User Stories, Epics, And Capabilities For Agile Development Teams
- System Architecture And Design: Architecture Decisions According To Arc42, Applying Domain-driven Design (Ddd), Event Storming, And Designing Sustainable Architectures In Demanding, Regulated Environments
- Multisite And Role Management: Introducing And Migrating Complex Cms Systems (Headless Cms Approach, Multi-site, Multi-company), Developing And Implementing Comprehensive Role And Permission Concepts
- Cloud And Infrastructure Management: Migrating And Managing Complex It Systems In Cloud Environments (Aws, Oracle), Moving And Optimizing On Cloud Platforms To Increase System Flexibility
- Supply Chain And Erp: Extensive Experience In Erp Integration For National And International Invoicing, Credit Note, And Inventory Processes, Specialized In Analyzing And Implementing Complex Requirements
- Roadmap And Delivery Management: Developing And Coordinating Roadmaps For Features, Releases, And Go-lives, Steering And Implementing Short-term And Strategic Project Milestones
- Stakeholder And Team Coordination: Leading Cross-departmental Projects With Internal And External Stakeholders, Coordinating Local And Offshore Teams (E.g., In India)
- Task Force And Compliance Projects: Leading And Delivery Responsibility For Task Force Projects (E.g., Consent Layer Db, Integration With The Central Foreigner Registry Ba), Ensuring Compliance With Legal Requirements And Overseeing Rollout
- Security And Risk Management: Responsible For Dev, Sec, Ops Topics Including Threat Analysis, Pentests, Environment Hardening, Residual Risk Declaration, And Business Continuity Planning
- Milestone Presentation And C-level Reporting: Regularly Presenting Progress And Milestones To Decision-makers At C-level
My Core Competencies
- Project Planning And Management: Planning International Group-level Projects, Strategic Project Planning, Budgeting, Assembling Teams, Reviewing Rfps, Agile And Waterfall Methods (E.g., Jira, Confluence, Ms Project, Enterprise Architect, Asana, Innovator, Instagantt, Etc.), Decision Support, Reporting To Boards And Other Decision-makers
- E-commerce
- Cms/crm/erp: Magento, Wordpress, Typo3, Magnolia, Drupal, Cms Training, Multi-marketplace And Platform Solutions, Salesforce, Sap S/4 Hana
- Process Optimization And Requirements Analysis: Analyzing And Optimizing It And Business Processes, Business Analysis, Bpmn, Uml, Data Modeling, Conducting Workshops, Event Storming, Requirements Analysis (Ireb)
- Agile Development: Scrum Master, Product Owner, Crystal Clear, User Stories, Heart Of Agile, Bdd (Behavior-driven Development), Tdd (Test-driven Development)
- Risk Management: Identification, Probability, Evaluation, Mitigation, Monitoring, Documentation, And Communication To Boards Or Other Decision-makers
- Presentation: Soft Skills In Presenting And Moderating, Acting As A Translator Between It, Business Experts, Product Owners, And Other Stakeholders
- General Management: Strategic Planning, Management, Negotiations, Cost Management, Product Development
Skills From My First 10 Years When I Still Did Development Myself
- It: Java, Html 5.0, Css 3.0, Xml, Xsd, Soap, C++, C#, Vb, .Net, Sql, Mysql, Oracle, Ms Sql, Gui Design, Ui/ux Design, Database And System Migration, Crm & Erp Systems, Uml, Maps (Microsoft Action Pack Subscriber)
- Servers: Mysql, Oracle, Unix, Windows, Centos 6.8, Ms Exchange, Ms Sql, Domain Planning, Server Assembly And Cabling
Skills From My Publishing Work At The Magazine "Kitzbühel"
- Design/typography (Web & Print): Adobe Creative Cloud (Dreamweaver Cc, Photoshop Cc, Illustrator Cc, Fireworks Cc, Indesign Cc, Digital Publishing Suite, Typekit, Flash Cc)
- Social Media Marketing: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
- Seo: Seo, Sem, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Facebook Ads Manager, Keyword Building
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Education
Media Studies with a minor in Psychology
University of Innsbruck
Business Administration · Innsbruck, Austria
University of Salzburg
Computer Science · Salzburg, Austria
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