Max R.-Senior ICT Solution Architect
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Senior ICT Solution Architect
ewb, Energy, Water
- Clarifying and discussing technical requirements and coordinating with the team
- Contributing to the objectives of the Digital Transformation Services unit and implementing them
- Analyzing, specifying, updating and delivering architecture models to implement digital solutions in line with business, data infrastructure and requirements
- Selecting suitable technical options for application design, considering interoperability, reversibility, scalability, usability, accessibility and security, and optimizing the cost/quality ratio
- Creating and maintaining concept documents, architecture models and other technical documentation
- Reviewing services to be provided and other documents for solution development
- Collaborating with the IT enterprise architect, business analyst, project manager, developers, testers and process owner on the design and documentation of technical specifications for new developments and enhancements
- Communicating concepts to relevant stakeholders and supporting them
- Participating in enterprise architecture activities and ensuring compliance with principles, standards and guidelines
- Monitoring compliance with defined designs at application, solution and enterprise levels
- Developing and testing existing and new solutions as required
- Supporting and guiding development teams in implementing new projects or maintaining existing products, taking on the product manager role if required
- Establishing and ensuring best practices in implementation, documentation, testing and packaging for distribution
- Contributing to the handling of reported incidents and requests assigned to third-level support, and following up as required
Requirements Engineer
- Clarifying and discussing technical requirements and coordinating with the team
- Supporting concept development
- Communicating with the team in French and translating content into English
- Creating various software development documents, including an end-user manual in French, hardware and software component documentation, and REST API technical documentation
- Working in an agile environment using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Mosaic+
- Re-engineering Java code and structuring source code to improve readability
Cobol .Net and VB.Net Developer
- Developing and integrating an existing tax application for the state of Hessen and the Frankfurt finance department
- Connecting an old Cobol host application to a new environment using MS-SQL and VB.Net
- Processing large volumes of end-user invoices automatically using input data from geographically distributed offices
Project Manager & Consultant
- Managing and designing the full-cycle concept for an Interactive TV solution based on Samsung’s TIZEN OS and cloud-based management for 4-star and 5-star hotels
- Coordinating between the outsourced development team, designer, end user, supplier and third parties to ensure the project runs smoothly
- Setting up documentation and maintenance rules for the end user and development team
- Leading an international team
- Developing the solution entirely in Open Java (OpenJDK) using container technology
Application Support and Project Manager
Bültel International Fashion Group
- Managing an existing ERP solution for the fashion sector, with international production branches in China and India
- Creating and proposing concepts to modernize the legacy application into a modern web-based solution based on existing business logic
- Acting as an agile project manager using Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence
Application Business Analyst & Project Manager
Postbank/Deutsche Bank (BHW Hameln)
- Consulting and project management for replatforming the eBIS mainframe solution with SAP-based customizations for three German Bausparkassen
- Supporting agile PM (Scrum) implementation in close collaboration with IT managers and developers
- Managing the team and reporting
- Coordinating with host developers (IBM MVS & DB2) on interface development
- Analyzing Deutsche Bank security guidelines and rules
- Using CCM version control, Microfocus Visual Cobol Developer on Linux Enterprise and Oracle DB
- Creating documentation for jobs, data definitions and test modules
- Using agile PM tools such as Jira, Confluence and other in-house PM tools
Programme Director / Application Support
SKAN Tours International
- Performing a full analysis and review of old Cobol code and completing missing documentation for a mission-critical travel booking application used by 100+ users and 12 hotels
- Implementing missing functionality and features in Cobol code
- Improving source code control and version management
- Adding email functionality to a 35-year-old Cobol program
- Analyzing legacy programs and database structures to integrate new functionality
- Creating new documentation and coordinating with stakeholders and suppliers
- Implementing a new in-house CRM system for bookings
Programme Manager – HQ TMS Migration
Airbus
- Acting as deputy to the lead service manager and project manager for a critical Treasury Management System migration from Munich and Paris to Toulouse, completed without delays
- Representing Atos France and Germany in interactions with Airbus teams
- Managing multilingual and multicultural teams and meetings with 10 freelancers
- Reviewing and assessing existing technical documentation and creating operational procedures
- Managing work orders (level 3 support) and keeping assets in operational condition
- Traveling between Germany and France to coordinate projects and gather information
- Building a “Tiger Team” for TSM and general server tasks
- Coordinating outstanding project management tasks to ensure a smooth process
- Optimizing business processes and analysis
- Focusing on DBA tasks for Oracle and MS-SQL server farm migration
- Installing and maintaining 1,800 virtualized servers (Windows and Linux), ESX/VMWare/Veeam layers, and Citrix VDI distribution
- Troubleshooting and providing helpdesk support for software virtualization on behalf of the Atos Competence Center in Munich
Project Manager – Salary Applications Recovery & Development
ADP Employer Services
- Quickly acquiring knowledge of the functions and legal aspects of a large Cobol salary program used by thousands of companies to ensure continuity
- Working with French and German ADP teams on integration and recovery of the running environment
- Documenting and understanding 40+ year-old modules for modifications and debugging
- Leading a team of 25 across Germany and France
- Migrating old programs to a new platform without interruption (~2.5 million transactions per month)
- Analyzing poorly documented Cobol code on Unix and Unisys hosts
- Acting as a translator between French and German employees
- Ensuring compliance with the new EU data retention law (May 2018)
- Learning German salary and wages legislation to understand business rules
Project Manager – Interactive TV Solution (Android & Cloud)
- Developing the concept for an Interactive TV solution based on an Android set-top box and cloud-based management for a 4-star and 5-star hotel chain within a 12-month timescale and with a minimal budget
- Conducting on-site testing, debugging and beta runs
- Managing the development team, end users, suppliers and third parties to ensure a smooth process
- Setting up documentation and maintenance rules for the end user and development team
- Leading a team of 5 programmers, administration and sales staff
- Delivering the project on time and within budget and deploying 5 prototypes
- Implementing a support and maintenance team
- Collaborating with a hardware supplier in China on firmware integration
- Creating an Air Mouse remote control
- Implementing VOD and IPTV streaming technologies and DRM for a movie library platform
Project Manager
Swisscom, NTT & Verio
- Deploying and recovering strategic key customers in Europe from Geneva, Miami and Zürich
- Managing multiple projects and maintaining business relations with Verio EU and USA
Project Manager and Consultant
PSINet Europe
- Leading complex outsourcing and hosting projects as the primary customer contact
- Conducting risk analysis and consulting during pre-sales on TCO, security, HW/OS, DB and applications
- Managing RFI/RFP, cost assessment and pricing
- Managing datacenter for VIP colocation customers
Project Manager
Clifford Chance
- Delivering a disaster recovery project by moving from an unstable application to a new MS-SQL-based version
Key Contributor
Hôtel des Finances (Tax Office State of Geneva)
- Moving and maintaining tax applications from Unisys host to Unix (HP/UX)
Founder and CEO
Rosari IT-Services
- Starting as a freelance software developer and growing into a multinational managed IT services company with offices in Switzerland, France, Italy and Morocco
- Providing IT services to the hospitality industry (4* and 5* hotels)
- Supporting existing ERP and Cobol solution LOGO
- Implementing interfaces (DTA & EDI) for payment and invoicing exchanges via banks and gateway services
- Implementing over 40 IPTV and guest entertainment systems using IPTV switching (IGMP/Snooping), DRM, QoS across multiple locations including Geneva, Zürich, Rome, Marrakech, Paris, Nice and Frankfurt
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Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Tourism, Telecommunication, Retail, Manufacturing, and Government and Administration.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Project Management, Product Development, Customer Service, and Business Intelligence.
Summary
Highly experienced senior project manager with an exemplary record of delivering complex international projects, turning around inefficient operations, and successfully developing IT and business strategies and solutions that deliver real value to business performance. Combines strong business acumen with behavioural change management and soft skills developed through formal collaboration with experts while working in diverse cultural environments. Collaborative communicator and senior management influencer who effectively manages stakeholder expectations and delivers successful outcomes. Leads and inspires people, and develops “high-performance” teams that deliver challenging goals.
Skills
Business Planning & Marketing Strategies
Account Management & Retention
Market & Competitive Positioning
Profitability Analysis
Commercial & Contract Management
Change Management & Transformation
Strategic Business Partnerships
Negotiations & Deal Structuring
Technology & Business Linkage Planning
Robust Roadmap Definition
Coaching & Performance Management
Leadership & Team Development
Profit & Revenue Growth Maximisation
Innovative Proposals & Bid Management
Customer & Supplier Relationships
Stakeholder Engagement & Influencing
Rfi & Rfp Handling And Processing
Business Transformation & Restructuring
Process Improvement
Roll-Outs & Implementation
Architecture & Integration
Enterprise Level Global Deployments
T&M/It-Outsourcing
User Training & Support
Bid-/Offer-Management
Pm Related Knowledge: Pmbok®, Project Plan Pro (Advanced Projects Institute)
Tools: Project Management Tools And Techniques In General, Ms Visio, Ms Project, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Intrexx (Intranet), Citrix, Jira, Remedy, Semaphore, Sketch, Basiliq, Ux-/Gui-Design Tools And Analysis Tools, Tomcat
Languages: Active Server Pages (Asp), Basic, Cobol, Html, Vba, Powershell
Databases: Ms-Sql Server, Access, Mysql, Isam, Pervasive Sql, Btrieve, Vsam, Oracle
Operating Systems: Windows (Workstation & Server), Unix/Linux, Vax/Vms (Dcl), Novell Netware, Esx
Various: Business Applications (Erp), Data And System-Migration/Planning (Tools), Data Interfacing And Replication (Redundancy), User Interface Design
Telco/Telecoms: Over 2 Years’ Experience In Consulting And Project Management As Well As Implementations In Telecommunication-Focused Projects (Telco/Clec)
Crm And Erp: Over 6 Years’ Experience In Consulting And Project Management For Datawarehouse And Erp/Crm Related Projects (Siebel)
Over 5 Years’ Experience In Consulting And Project Management As Well As Implementations In Various It Projects
It-Consulting - Bi: Over 3 Years’ Experience In Consulting And Project Management For Business Intelligence Projects
Datacenter Security, Certification (Iso), Procedures, Especially Hosting And Access, Cloud Computing, Datacenter Building, Facility Management, Customer Care (Collocation/Cloud)
Adsl, Internet, Webservice Providing, Disaster Recovery Managed Services, Nocs
Proven Disaster Recovery Expertise For Time Critical Environments
Languages
Education
Feusi, German College
National Commercial High School Diploma CH
Istituto Pareto, Italian College
University Degree Diploma
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
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Max is based in Bern, Switzerland and prefers 100% remote projects.
Max speaks the following languages: German (Native), Italian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Arabic (Elementary), Spanish (Elementary).
Max has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Max has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Max may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Max would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior ICT Solution Architect, Requirements Engineer, Cobol .Net and VB.Net Developer.
Max's most recent position is Senior ICT Solution Architect at ewb, Energy, Water.
In recent years, Max has worked for ewb, Energy, Water, Bültel International Fashion Group, and SKAN Tours International.
Max is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Tourism, and Telecommunication. Max also has some experience in Retail, Manufacturing, and Aerospace and Defense.
Max is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management. Max also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Production.
Max has recently worked in industries like Tourism, Information Technology, and Fashion.
Max has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.
Max attended Feusi, German College for National Commercial High School Diploma CH.
Max is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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