Michael Mattes
Data Center/Data Migration Project Manager, ITIL Process Management
Experience
IT Consultant
VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga
Concept and design of various data interfaces for "Big Data" processing of volleyball performance data as phase 1 of the "Data Driven Content" major project of the Volleyball Bundesliga in Berlin. UML modeling, interface design, overseeing implementation, commissioning and user training. Negotiated a pre-contract for phase 2 in summer 2026.
Project Manager for detailed planning of data migration (#data.NAS)
BMW Group
- Project manager for detailed planning of data migration within the #data.NAS project.
- Migration of the global data inventory from Dell/EMC to NetApp hardware.
- Conducting detailed customer consultations.
- Leading and coordinating the project team.
Project Manager for data migration control and change management (GS3)
BMW Group / Dell EMC
- Project manager for data migration control and change management in the GS3 storage migration project.
- Worldwide project leadership for change management, data architecture and migration.
- Redesign of operational processes.
- Direct management and reporting line to BMW Group and the general contractor Dell/EMC.
Change management, operations and capacity management (global storage environment)
EMC2 / BMW Group
- Change management as well as operations and capacity management for EMC2 in the global operation of the BMW Group's storage environment.
- Permanent member of the BMW Group's Global Change Advisory Board.
Assistant Coach/Scout, Volleyball Bundesliga
WWK Volleys Herrsching
- Assistant coach and scout for WWK Volleys Herrsching in the Volleyball Bundesliga.
- Reached the semifinals of the DVV Cup four times.
- Qualified for the playoffs five times.
- Finished in the upper part of the standings (including 4th place).
Migration Control and Change Management (GS2)
EMC2 / BMW Group
- Migration control and change management as part of the GS2 storage transition and migration project.
- Global coordination of change management and data migration.
- Permanent member of BMW Group's Global Change Advisory Board.
Assistant and Scout for the Volleyball Bundesliga
Generali Unterhaching
- Assistant and scout for the Generali Unterhaching volleyball Bundesliga team.
- Three-time DVV Cup winner.
- Twice German runner-up.
- Qualified for the Champions League three times.
- Reached the Champions League round of 16 twice.
Storage Capacity and Change Manager (Global Storage)
T-Systems / NetApp / BMW Group
- Global storage capacity and change management for the T-Systems/NetApp consortium in the BMW Group's Global Storage (GS) project.
- Analysis of existing processes.
- Redesign of incident, change, and capacity management processes.
Process Consultant for Configuration and Operational Processes
BMW Group
- Redesign of various operational processes and integration with configuration management due to the implementation of a new billing system for providers.
- Creation of a data and process model for a billing view of configuration items (CI) in the CMDB (FNT Command).
- Communication and coordination with stakeholders and interface partners.
- Support of the transition phase and establishment of a technical basis for reporting.
Functional Specification for Migrating the Network Management Tool C6000 into the CMDB
BMW Group
- Migration of the network management tool C6000 into the CMDB (FNT Command).
- Development of use cases, workflow descriptions, and user interface designs.
- Development of a functional data model.
- Alignment of the models with all stakeholders and interface partners.
Business Analyst / Financial Portal Concept Developer
Gruner + Jahr AG
- Conducted business analysis and created a functional concept for a new financial portal.
- Conceptualized integration of business logic with a content management system.
- Developed a domain object-oriented data, process, and architecture model.
Assistant Coach/Scout (Men's Team)
Volleyball Boarding School VCO Munich
- Served as assistant coach and scout for the VCO Munich volleyball boarding school (Men's Team).
- Five-time winner of the National Cup.
ITIL Service Management Integration Specialist
BMW Group
- Developed a cross-process concept to improve integration of ITIL service management processes.
- Modeled and described interactions of the processes using eEPK.
- Detailed interface descriptions.
- Created a logical data model (FNT Command).
- Validated the model against business scenarios and best practices (ITIL, COBIT, MOF).
IT Consultant for e-Business Consolidation
DBV Winterthur
- Analyzed and created a high-level concept for consolidating the e-business area.
- Established an operations group for middleware.
- Optimized interfaces to application development.
- Developed organizational structures, procedures, and documentation.
IT Process Consultant and Project Manager for Central IT
BMW Group
- Designed and optimized IT processes in the central IT environment.
- Defined workflows for internal departments and providers based on ITIL service management processes.
- Created process documentation with eEPK and UML diagrams.
- Managed and designed a portal for requesting IT services (from high-level concept to implementation).
- Designed ordering and installation processes in line with ITIL.
- Conducted object-oriented modeling and process design.
- Oversaw software development and testing.
- Standardized operational processes for deploying new applications and for changes to critical applications.
- Developed methods for efficient and cost-effective provision of technical operating environments.
- Modeled ITIL-oriented processes.
- Carried out various standardization and migration projects in a Unix environment (approx. 3000 servers in the data center).
Unix Server Operations
BMW Group
- Operation of Unix servers.
- Creation of system concepts and management for the Solaris environment (Solaris 2.6/8, Tivoli, Remedy).
- Operations in web server environments (Apache, Netscape) and backup environments (NetBackup, samfs, StorageTek).
- Planning of installations and development environments.
IT Architect
ISD GmbH (IBM Service Company)
- Planning of IT architecture.
- Creation of operations concepts for existing and new outsourcing projects.
- Development of network and system management concepts (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
Project Manager for Strategy, Planning and Architecture of Unix System Platform
Allianz-AGIS mbH
- Project management for the strategy, planning and architecture of the Unix system platform.
- Concepts for nationwide standardization of network management (TME 10) and system management (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
- Integration of host connectivity (MVS/SNA), Windows/WinNT clients, and Internet/Intranet firewalls and services.
IT System and Network Consultant for Client/Server Data Center
Isar-Amperwerke AG
- Creation of a system and network management concept for the new client/server data center.
- Development of an overall IT concept including office communication with MVS host, Sinix servers (approx. 10), Novell servers (approx. 150), and around 2000 Windows clients.
- Preparatory planning for the future data center control center (HP-OpenView).
Consultant for System Integration and Management (ELFOS)
Digital Equipment GmbH / European Patent Office
- Design of system integration and management for the Electronic File Operating System (ELFOS) of the European Patent Office.
- Locations covered: The Hague, Munich, Berlin, and Vienna.
- Creation of an integration and management concept for distributed systems.
Unix Systems Planner and Manager / Data Center Relocation Planner
T-Mobil GmbH
- System planning and management (Unix) for the data center.
- Planning and execution of the relocation for about 150 Unix and 50 VMS servers and 3500 Windows/WinNT computers in LAN/WAN.
- Implementation of concepts for standardization, remote management and security.
- Organization and supervision of the move for 1600 employees.
- Execution of network tests.
- Setting up a competence center for the relocation.
System Manager and Deputy Project Manager (Electronic Product Online Catalog)
DeTeMobil GmbH
- System management and deputy project management for implementing the Electronic Product Online Catalog.
- Setup of a heterogeneous system with 6 servers and 200 clients in LAN/WAN.
- Use of CA-OpenRoad on HPUX, Windows NT and Windows.
System and Configuration Manager (ProduCAM Porting)
ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik GmbH
- System and configuration management for porting the ProduCAM manufacturing control system to Alpha AXP under OSF/1.
Trainer for Unix, System Administration and Networks
CTC GmbH
- Conducting training on Unix fundamentals, system administration and networking.
System and Network Manager
ABZ e.G.
- System and network management.
- Improving data collection (Informix Client/Server).
- Optimizing office connectivity in a heterogeneous network (DOS/Windows, Novell, Unix).
Network Designer and System/Network Manager
IB Sehlhoff
- Designed company network for about 150 employees.
- Managed systems and networks for sites in Vilsbiburg, Straubing, and Jena.
- Improved network topology and connectivity.
Freelance IT Consultant and Project Manager for IT Architecture and Management
- Freelance IT consultant and project manager for IT architecture and IT management.
- Strategy, planning, architecture, system and process consulting.
- Storage management and ITIL service management.
- Consulting for companies including ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik, Allianz Versicherungs AG, BMW Group, Gruner + Jahr AG, T-Mobile GmbH, Digital Equipment GmbH, Isar-Amperwerke AG, IBM/Süddeutscher Verlag (ISD) GmbH.
System and Network Manager / Developer (ProduCAM on Unix/C)
ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik GmbH
- Migrated the ProduCAM manufacturing control system from VMS/Pascal to Unix/C.
- Client/server programming for customer projects.
- Managed system, network, and configuration of development and customer systems.
Partner and Managing Director
SAM GmbH
- Partner and managing director.
- Managed system, network, and configuration.
- Led development of a host emulation with an integrated object-oriented programming language.
- Implemented SDLC and HDLC protocols for CGK, Konstanz.
- Supported the lottery online systems for state lottery companies in six European countries.
Head of Systems Department / Software Developer
Softwise Technologies Inc.
- Head of the systems department.
- Developed an integrated office suite (communication component).
- Developed a CEPT-BTX graphics decoder.
- Responsible for system architecture and technical operations.
IT Concept Developer for Computer-Based Sports Sponsoring Service
Commodore Europe
- Redesigned the computer-based sports sponsoring service.
- Created software concepts.
- Networked with TV and other media.
Volleyball Coach and Player-Coach for Club Teams / TV Expert
- Provided coaching courses and served as coach and player-coach for various club teams.
- Worked as a freelancer on volleyball TV broadcasts (DSF) and other sports TV events.
- Collaborated on TV shows like "ran" for RTL and SAT.1.
Consultant in Computerized Results Service
- Carried out consulting projects in the area of computerized results service.
- Designed and optimized IT-based evaluation and result systems for sports events.
Developer of Control Systems for TV Graphics Systems
- Developed systems to control graphics systems (Aston 4, Pinnacle, Kyron, Quantel Mirage).
- Deployed at several TV broadcasters (ORF, DRS, ZDF, SAT.1).
- Controlled and integrated TV graphics hardware in live productions.
Developer of Sports Statistics and Press Information System for the Volleyball European Championships
- Developed a sports statistics and press information system for the 1987 (Belgium) and 1989 (Federal Republic of Germany) Volleyball European Championships.
- Collected and evaluated match data according to a self-developed theory.
System Programmer / Head of Sports Event Operations / Technical Director of TV Broadcast Truck
Computer-Sport-Service (COSS)
- System programming in the Computer-Sport-Service area.
- Management of sports event operations.
- Technical director of the TV broadcast truck.
Alpine Ski World Cup Data System Developer
- Development of a data system for the Alpine Ski World Cup.
- Management and analysis of race data.
- Creation of TV graphics by controlling the broadcaster's graphics hardware.
Traffic Tracking System Developer
TU Innsbruck / Tyrol State Government
- Development of a traffic tracking system.
- Analysis of the impact of changes in road networks.
- Support for traffic planning decisions.
Hazardous Materials Warning System Developer
- Development of parts of a hazardous materials warning system in collaboration with the Innsbruck Fire Department.
- Implementation of a pioneering system in a European context.
Billing System Software Developer
Oberreiter Reisen
- Design and implementation of a billing system.
- Integration with accounting.
- Customization to meet the needs of a travel company.
State Coach for Male Junior Team in Tyrol (Volleyball)
- State coach for the male junior team in Tyrol.
- Planning and conducting training sessions.
- Identifying and developing talents.
Organizational Programmer / System Programmer / Head of System Programming, Personnel Systems
Olivetti
- Organizational programmer in customer support.
- System programmer for commercial systems.
- Head of system programming in personnel systems.
Bill of Materials / PPS System Developer
Multivac AG
- Developed a bill of materials and PPS system for the packaging industry.
- Supported production planning and control.
Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball
IAC Kaufhaus Tyrol Innsbruck
- Completed coach training and served as assistant coach for the women's team.
- Austrian champion.
- Participated in the European Cup.
- Assistant coach of the women's national team.
Custom Software Developer
Dr. Hager & Partner
- Developed custom software for various clients.
- Implemented an inventory system with automatic order processing and invoicing for a record wholesaler.
Operator
Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum
- Operator in the data center.
- Running and monitoring mainframe systems.
Semi-professional volleyball player
- Various contracts as a semi-pro volleyball player in Austria.
- Two-time runner-up.
- Participation in the European Cup.
- Extended squad of the Austrian national team.
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Experienced in Sport, Information Technology, Professional Services, Automotive, Media and Entertainment, and Education.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Operations, Human Resources, and Product Development.
Summary
- IT experience since 1977
Skills
- Itil Change Management, Project Management In Mid-sized Companies And Large Corporations.
- Storage Management With Interfaces To Network, Unix, Windows Environments And The Related It Service Management Processes (Itil).
- Management Of Windows And Unix Administration, Including The Network Layer.
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Vienna University of Technology
Computer Engineering · Vienna, Austria
Higher Technical Institute (HTL)
Electrical Engineering · Vienna, Austria
Primary and secondary school
Vienna, Austria
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