Michael M.-Data Center/Data Migration Project Manager, ITIL Process Management

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Experience
IT Consultant
VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga
Designed and planned various data interfaces for "Big Data" processing of volleyball performance data, as Phase 1 of the major "Data Driven Content" project for the Volleyball Bundesliga, Berlin. UML modeling, interface design, monitoring implementation, commissioning, and user training. Negotiated a preliminary contract for Phase 2 in summer 2026.
Project Manager, Detailed Data Migration Planning (#data.NAS)
BMW Group
- Project manager for detailed data migration planning as part of the #data.NAS project.
- Migration of the global data estate from Dell/EMC to NetApp hardware.
- Conducting detailed discussions with customers.
- Managing and coordinating the project team.
Project Manager, Data Migration Control and Change Management (GS3)
BMW Group / Dell EMC
- Project manager for data migration control and change management as part of the GS3 storage migration project.
- Global project management for change management, data architecture, and migration.
- Redesign of operational processes.
- Direct management and reporting line to BMW Group and 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 as part of the global operation of BMW Group's storage environment.
- Permanent member of 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 DVV Cup semifinals four times.
- Qualified for the playoffs five times.
- Finished in the upper part of the standings (including 4th place).
Migration Coordination and Change Management (GS2)
EMC2 / BMW Group
- Migration coordination and change management as part of the GS2 storage transition and migration project.
- Global coordination of change management and data migration.
- Permanent member of the BMW Group Global Change Advisory Board.
Assistant/Scout Volleyball Bundesliga
Generali Unterhaching
- Assistant and scout for the Generali Unterhaching Volleyball Bundesliga team.
- Three-time winner of the DVV Cup.
- German runner-up twice.
- Qualified for the Champions League three times.
- Reached the round of 16 in the Champions League twice.
Storage Capacity and Change Manager (Global Storage)
T-Systems / NetApp / BMW Group
- Global storage capacity and change management for the T-Systems/NetApp bidding consortium in the BMW Group Global Storage (GS) project.
- Analysis of existing processes.
- Redesign of incident, change and capacity management processes.
Process Consultant, Configuration and Operations Processes
BMW Group
- Redesign of various operations processes and integration with Configuration Management following the introduction of a new provider billing system.
- 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 during the transition phase and creation of a technical basis for reporting.
Functional Concept for Migration of Network Management Tool C6000 to CMDB
BMW Group
- Migration of the C6000 network management tool to the CMDB (FNT Command).
- Creation of use cases, workflow descriptions and screen designs.
- Development of a functional data model.
- Coordination of the models with all stakeholders and interface partners.
Business Analyst / Functional Designer, Financial Portal
Gruner + Jahr AG
- Business analysis and creation of a functional concept for a new type of financial portal.
- Concept design for integrating business logic with an editorial system.
- Creation of a functional object-oriented data, process, and architecture model.
Assistant Coach/Scout, Men's Team
Volleyball-Internat VCO München
- Assistant coach and scout for the men's team at the VCO München volleyball academy.
- Five-time winner of the national cup.
Functional Designer, ITIL Service Management Integration
BMW Group
- Development of a cross-process functional concept to improve the integration of ITIL service management processes.
- Modeling and description of how the processes work together (eEPK).
- Detailing of interface specifications.
- Creation of a functional data model (FNT Command).
- Validation of the model against business scenarios and best practices (ITIL, COBIT, MOF).
IT Consultant, e-Business Consolidation
DBV Winterthur
- Analysis and high-level concept for consolidating the e-business area.
- Establishment of an operations team for middleware.
- Optimization of interfaces with application development.
- Development of organizational structures, procedures, and documentation.
IT Process Consultant and Project Manager, Central IT
BMW Group
- Design and optimization of IT processes in the central IT environment.
- Definition of workflows for internal departments and providers, taking ITIL service management processes into account.
- Creation of process documentation with eEPK and UML diagrams.
- Project management and design of a portal for ordering IT services (from high-level concept to implementation).
- Design of ordering and installation processes in line with ITIL.
- Object-oriented modeling and process design.
- Management of software development and testing.
- Standardization of operational processes when putting new applications into production and making changes to critical applications.
- Development of methods for providing technical runtime environments in a fit-for-purpose and cost-effective way.
- Modeling of ITIL-oriented processes.
- Delivery of various standardization and migration projects in the Unix environment (approx. 3000 servers in the data center).
Unix Server Operations
BMW Group
- Operations management of Unix servers.
- Development of system concepts and management for the Solaris system environment (Solaris 2.6/8, Tivoli, Remedy).
- Operations in the web server environment (Apache, Netscape) and data backup environment (NetBackup, samfs, StorageTek).
- Planning installations and development environments.
IT Architect
ISD GmbH (IBM Service-Gesellschaft)
- IT architecture planning.
- Development of operating concepts for existing and new outsourcing projects.
- Development of network and systems management concepts (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
Project Manager, Unix System Platform Strategy, Planning and Architecture
Allianz-AGIS mbH
- Project management for Unix system platform strategy, planning and architecture.
- Concepts for nationwide standardization of network management (TME 10) and systems management (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
- Integration of host connectivity (MVS/SNA), Windows/WinNT clients, and Internet/Intranet firewall and services.
IT Systems and Network Consultant, Client/Server Data Center
Isar-Amperwerke AG
- Development of a systems and network management concept for the new Client/Server data center.
- Development of an overall IT concept, including office communications, with an MVS host, Sinix servers (approx. 10), Novell servers (approx. 150), and approx. 2000 Windows clients.
- Preliminary planning for the future data center control room (HP-OpenView).
Systems Integration and Management Consultant (ELFOS)
Digital Equipment GmbH / Europäisches Patentamt
- Design of a systems integration and management concept for the European Patent Office's Electronic File Operating System (ELFOS).
- Locations covered: The Hague, Munich, Berlin, and Vienna.
- Development of an integration and management concept for distributed systems.
Unix System Planner and Manager / Data Center Relocation Planner
T-Mobil GmbH
- System planning and management (Unix area) for the data center.
- Planning and carrying out the relocation of around 150 Unix and 50 VMS servers, as well as 3500 Windows/WinNT computers across the LAN/WAN.
- Introducing standards, remote management and security concepts.
- Organizing and overseeing the relocation for 1600 employees.
- Conducting 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 the introduction of the Electronic Product Online Catalog.
- Setting up a heterogeneous system with 6 servers and 200 clients across the LAN/WAN.
- Using CA-OpenRoad under 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.
Unix, System Administration and Networking Trainer
CTC GmbH
- Delivering training in Unix basics, system administration and networking.
System and Network Manager
ABZ e.G.
- System and network management.
- Improving data capture (Informix Client/Server).
- Optimizing office connectivity in a heterogeneous network (DOS/Windows, Novell, Unix).
Network Designer and Systems/Network Manager
IB Sehlhoff
- Designed the company network for approximately 150 employees.
- Managed systems and networks at the Vilsbiburg, Straubing, and Jena locations.
- 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 management.
- Strategy, planning, architecture, systems, and process consulting.
- Storage management and ITIL service management.
- Consulting for clients including ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik, Allianz Versicherungs AG, BMW Group, Gruner + Jahr AG, T-Mobile GmbH, Digital Equipment GmbH, Isar-Amperwerke AG, and IBM/Süddeutscher Verlag (ISD) GmbH.
Systems 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.
- Systems, network, and configuration management for development and customer computers.
Shareholder and Managing Director
SAM GmbH
- Shareholder and Managing Director.
- Systems, network, and configuration management.
- Led the development of a host emulation with an integrated object-oriented programming language.
- Implemented SDLC and HDLC protocols for CGK, Konstanz.
- Supported the online lottery technology of 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 (communications component).
- Developed a CEPT-BTX graphics decoder.
- Responsible for system architecture and technical operations.
IT Designer, Computer-Based Sports Sponsorship Service
Commodore Europa
- Redesigned the computer-based sports sponsorship service.
- Created software concepts.
- Networked with TV and other media.
Volleyball Coach and Player-Coach for Club Teams / TV Expert
- Completed coach training and worked as a coach and player-coach for various club teams.
- Freelance contributor to volleyball TV broadcasts (DSF) and other sports TV events.
- Contributed to TV shows such as "ran" for RTL and SAT.1.
Consultant, Computerized Results Service
- Delivered consulting projects in the field of computerized results services.
- Designed and optimized IT-based analysis and results systems for sporting events.
Developer of Control Systems for TV Graphics Systems
- Developed systems for controlling graphics systems (Aston 4, Pinnacle, Kyron, Quantel Mirage).
- Used by 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 Championship
- Developed a sports statistics and press information system for the Volleyball European Championships 1987 (Belgium) and 1989 (Federal Republic of Germany).
- Recorded and analyzed match data using a theory I developed.
Systems Programmer / Head of Sports Event Operations / Technical Director of TV Outside Broadcast Van
Computer-Sport-Service (COSS)
- Systems programming in the Computer-Sport-Service area.
- Management of sports event operations.
- Technical director of the TV outside broadcast van.
Developer of Alpine Ski World Cup Data System
- Developed a data system for the Alpine Ski World Cup.
- Managed and analyzed race data.
- Created TV graphics by controlling the TV station’s own graphics hardware.
Traffic Monitoring System Developer
TU Innsbruck / Tiroler Landesregierung
- Developed a traffic monitoring system.
- Analyzed the impact of changes to road networks.
- Supported traffic planning decisions.
Hazardous Goods Warning System Developer
- Developed parts of a hazardous goods warning system in collaboration with the Innsbruck professional fire brigade.
- Implemented a pioneering system in the European context.
Billing System Software Developer
Oberreiter Reisen
- Designed and implemented a billing system.
- Integrated accounting.
- Adapted the system to the requirements of a travel company.
State Coach, Men's Juniors Tyrol (Volleyball)
- State coach for men's juniors in Tyrol.
- Planning and conducting training sessions.
- Talent scouting and development.
Business Systems Programmer / Systems Programmer / Head of Systems Programming, HR Systems
Olivetti
- Business systems programmer in customer support.
- Systems programmer for commercial systems.
- Head of systems programming in the HR systems department.
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.
Women's Volleyball Assistant Coach
IAC Kaufhaus Tyrol Innsbruck
- Completed coach training and served as assistant coach for the women's team.
- Austrian champion.
- Competed 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 entry and invoicing for a record wholesaler.
Operator
Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum
- Data center operator.
- Operation and monitoring of mainframe systems.
Semi-professional Volleyball Player
- Various contracts as a semi-professional volleyball player in Austria.
- Runner-up twice.
- Competed in the European Cup.
- Member of the extended Austrian national team squad.
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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 Medium-Sized Companies And Large Corporations.
- Storage Management With Interfaces To Network, Unix And Windows Environments And The Related It Service Management Processes (Itil).
- Management Of Windows And Unix Administration, Including The Network Layer.
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Education
TU Wien
Technical Computer Science · Vienna, Austria
HTL (Higher Technical College)
Electrical Engineering · Vienna, Austria
Primary School and Gymnasium
Vienna, Austria
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Michael is based in Gauting, Germany.
Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Michael has at least 50 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 47 different roles and for 31 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Project Manager, Detailed Data Migration Planning (#data.NAS), Project Manager, Data Migration Control and Change Management (GS3).
Michael's most recent position is IT Consultant at VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga.
In recent years, Michael has worked for VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga, BMW Group, BMW Group / Dell EMC, and WWK Volleys Herrsching.
Michael is most experienced in industries like Sport, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Michael also has some experience in Automotive, Media and Entertainment, and Education.
Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources, and Product Development.
Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Sport.
Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.
Michael attended TU Wien for Technical Computer Science.
Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
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