Melanie H.-IT Solutions Architect / IT Process Consultant / Senior System Engineer
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IT Process Consultant
Medical (Austria)
- Project: Introduction of an ERP system and process optimization across the company
- Employment type: Freelance
- Result: Increased efficiency through optimized processes and real-time KPI visualization
Technologies: Linux, ERP systems
Skills: Change Management, Risk Management, Project/Process Management, Validation & Audit Trail
IT Infrastructure Architect/Senior System Engineer
Medical (Switzerland)
- Project: Migration from MS Exchange 2016 to MS Exchange SE
- Employment type: Freelance
- Result: Successful migration to a current system environment in conjunction with on-premise systems
Technologies: Microsoft Windows, Exchange & Mail, Active Directory, Scripting & Automation
Skills: IT Solutions Architecture, IT Infrastructure Concepts, Project Management
IT Solutions Architect/IT Security
Service Company (Germany)
- Project: ISO 270001 / DIN EN 9001 recertification
- Employment type: Freelance
- Result: Successful recertification
Technologies: ITSM, ISMS & ITIL
Skills: Change Management, IT Processes, Project Management
IT Solutions Architect
Metal Processing (Germany)
- Project: Digital distribution of HR payslips and external access
- Employment type: Freelance
- Result: Cost reduction of at least 15% by saving on paper mailings and HR resources
Technologies: Linux, Docker, MFA, IT Security, Data Protection
Skills: IT Solutions Architecture, IT Infrastructure Concepts, Quick Learner, IT Processes
IT Process Consultant/Project Manager
Medical (Switzerland)
- Project: ERP system reorganization and process optimization across the company
- Employment type: Freelance
- Result: All processes mapped in the ERP system and data made transparent
Technologies: Linux, ERP systems
Skills: Change Management, Risk Management, Project/Process Management, Validation & Audit Trail
IT Infrastructure Architect/Senior System Engineer
Mechanical Engineering (Germany)
- Project: Introduction and technical implementation of software distribution and Mobile Device Management
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Manager (team size: 10 employees)
- Result: 40% reduction in manual administrative tasks for software distribution
Technologies: Docker & Linux, Microsoft Windows, software distribution, scripting & automation
Skills: IT infrastructure concepts, change management, project management
IT Solutions Architect
Mechanical Engineering (Germany)
- Project: Analysis and implementation of NIS2 measures under the EU directive
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Manager (team size: 10 employees)
- Result: Cost estimate and action plan to meet the requirements of the cyber insurance policy
Technologies: ITSM, ISMS & ITIL
Skills: Change management, risk management, NIS2
IT Process Consultant
Mechanical Engineering (Germany)
- Project: Introduction of shop floor management in the overhead area with (governance) KPIs
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Manager (team size: 10 employees)
- Result: Improved visibility of team actions and a 15% increase in productivity
Skills: Process management, change management, quick understanding, assertiveness
IT Solutions Architect/Senior Systems Engineer
Mechanical Engineering (Germany)
- Project: Introduction and implementation of system monitoring with Paessler PRTG
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Manager (team size: 10 employees)
- Result: 98% faster detection of potential IT outages and disruptions through system monitoring
Technologies: Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, system monitoring, scripting & automation
Skills: IT infrastructure concepts, change management, project management
IT Solutions Architect
Sanitary Technology (Germany)
- Project: Setup and introduction of an AWS Landing Zone in line with TOGAF guidelines
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Infrastructure Architect
- Result: 20% reduction in existing AWS costs by consolidating all AWS processes
Technologies: Linux, ITIL
Skills: IT solutions architecture, IT infrastructure concepts, project management
IT Solutions Architect/Senior System Engineer
Sanitärtechnik (Deutschland)
- Project: Infrastructure design for the Serbia site
- Employment type: Permanent employee, IT Infrastructure Architect
- Result: Connected the new site to the head office and reduced administrative workload through automation and standardization
Technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, IT Security, ITIL
Skills: IT Solutions Architecture, IT Infrastructure Concepts, Project Management
IT Solutions Architect/Senior System Engineer
Öffentlicher Dienst (Deutschland)
- Project: Design and implementation of digitalization initiatives in public schools
- Employment type: Permanent employee, Head of School IT (5 employees)
- Result: Implemented a comprehensive plan to digitize schools and teaching
Technologies: Windows Server, Active Directory, IT Security, ITIL
Skills: IT Solutions Architecture, IT Infrastructure Concepts, Project Management
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Education, Government and Administration, Manufacturing, and Healthcare.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Human Resources.
Summary
Senior IT Solutions Architect with over 25 years of experience designing and implementing complex IT infrastructure solutions and driving digital transformation through innovative solutions tailored to each customer.
Strong technical and process-oriented understanding to quickly gather requirements and turn them into the best possible solution.
Many years of experience in leadership roles (Head of IT) and working with agile, international teams and business units.
Project experience in mechanical engineering, the public sector, and medical industries.
Skills
- It Solutions Architecture
- Process Management
- It Infrastructure Concepts
- Project Management
- It & Erp Processes
- Strong Analytical Skills
- Change Management
- Goal-Oriented
- Digital Transformation
- Organization
- Lean Management
- Teamwork
- Nis2
- Quick Learner
- Risk Management
- Assertiveness
- Stakeholder Management
- Workshop Facilitation/Moderation
Languages
Education
Berufsakademie Villingen-Schwenningen
Diplom-Wirtschaftsinformatikerin (BA) · Business Informatics
Certifications & licenses
Six Sigma White Belt
CSSC
HERMES Certification Preparation
Training: NIS2 & KRITIS
Implementing NIS2
Media in Schools
Hasso Plattner Institut
Windows Server 2016
Project Management
IHK
Citrix (various versions & certifications)
Statistics
Experience
Global experience
Expertise
Qualifications
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Melanie is based in Eschbronn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Melanie speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Melanie has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Melanie has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Melanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Melanie would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Process Consultant, IT Infrastructure Architect/Senior System Engineer, IT Solutions Architect/IT Security.
Melanie's most recent position is IT Process Consultant at Medical (Austria).
In recent years, Melanie has worked for Medical (Austria), Medical (Switzerland), Service Company (Germany), Metal Processing (Germany), and Mechanical Engineering (Germany).
Melanie is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Government and Administration. Melanie also has some experience in Manufacturing and Healthcare.
Melanie is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Melanie also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Human Resources, and Audit.
Melanie has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Education, and Government and Administration.
Melanie has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.
Melanie holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Berufsakademie Villingen-Schwenningen.
Melanie has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Six Sigma White Belt, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, and HERMES Certification Preparation.
Melanie is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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