Michael Stannek - Application Operations

Q: Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Erding, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Application Operations at Hausbank .

Q: What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Hausbank , Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG , and VCS Value Chain Solutions GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Automotive . Michael also has some experience in Telecommunication , Professional Services , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Michael also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Business Intelligence , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations .

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Erding, Germany

Experience

Jun 2025 - Sep 2025

4 months

Application Operations

Hausbank

Configuration and expansion of monitoring
Setup of a monitoring test instance and inclusion of Windows and Linux servers
Creation of documentation for the checkmk environment
Handover to operations
Administration, installation, documentation
IT environment: Windows Server 2019, Ubuntu Server, Checkmk

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Data Migration Infor / BVB

Fellow Consulting AG

Support for data migration from Navision to Infor M3
Documentation of the ETL environment and development of the data migration strategy
Performing data loads into the target system using Pentaho and Python
Error documentation
Activities: documentation, installation

Jul 2014 - Dec 2024

10 years 6 months

Unterschleißheim, Germany

Senior Specialist Application Management

Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG

Operation and maintenance of several middle- and back-office banking applications (e.g., regulatory reporting Abacus, Cognos, specialized MS SQL-based applications)
Maintenance of user data, scheduler operations, scripting, deployments and patches as well as installation support
Use of IT tools (Jira, Confluence) and management of system monitoring tools and end-to-end monitoring (Nagios, Sakuli)
Participation in planning, analysis, design and execution of IT projects as well as quality assurance reviews
Gathering, analysis and evaluation of IT requirements and aligning implementation with release planners
Detailed planning, implementation control and monitoring of provider tasks for implementing new IT technologies, processes and applications
Participation in the department's 24x7 on-call duty
Troubleshooting incidents in managed applications in operations and problem management
Subproject lead for migrating the existing Abacus360 installation to Kubernetes
Setup of Abacus Control servers and migration of test, QA and production environments
Introduction of KNIME (internal reporting) on Windows Server and MS SQL Server 2019
Subproject lead for migrating all in-house MS SQL instances and databases from MS SQL 2016 to MS SQL 2019
Implementation of Abacus 7 in DEV, TEST, QA and production
Migration of a specialized finance system application from a cloud provider to an in-house solution
Preparation, installation and configuration of production, test, development and QA environments with web server (IIS), database server (MS SQL) and compute servers
Commissioning Abacus360 application server on Red Hat Linux with Oracle12 database on Solaris
Supporting the infrastructure team in Cognos/TM1 support and troubleshooting Abacus 360 installations
Setup and configuration of a second test environment for the Abacus/davinci reporting system
Access to server systems via the PAM system CyberArk
IT environment: Windows Server 2012/2016/2019/2022, SQL Server 2016/2019, Red Hat Linux, Oracle databases

Jan 2013 - Present

13 years 3 months

Ismaning, Germany

IT Manager

VCS Value Chain Solutions GmbH

Planning and upgrading the entire environment to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
Migrating all existing Windows Server 2019 servers (including Active Directory DCs, DNS and CA) to Windows Server 2022 and 2025
Operation of data center and disaster recovery environment (business continuity)
Continuous operation and support of MS Hyper-V environments including Hyper-V replication
Log file monitoring (backup) via PowerShell scripts
Operating Exchange servers and moving hardware to a new data center (Hyper-V cluster and SQL Always On cluster)
Planning and executing the migration of a Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V cluster to Fujitsu Primergy servers, Eternus storage and Windows Server 2019
Migrating a SQL Server 2012 Always On cluster to Windows Server 2019/SQL Server 2019
Monitoring all systems with PRTG Network Monitor
Migrating Microsoft Data Protection Manager and Microsoft Exchange to current versions
Migrating three physical SQL Server 2014 instances to a new SQL Server 2017 Always On cluster on Windows Server 2016
System administration of an IT infrastructure distributed across two locations
Migrating domain controllers (and CA) from Windows Server 2008/2003 to Server 2012/2019
Project management for migrating Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to SQL Server 2012 on 12 servers
Building a Microsoft Server 2012 Hyper-V cluster with Cluster Shared Volume
Automating the restoration of database test systems using PowerShell and SQL scripts
Designing, implementing and documenting a backup solution using Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2012 including archival to tapes
Establishing hardware monitoring via SNMP for all physical servers
Evaluating and introducing a centrally manageable antivirus solution
Integrating an AS2 connector solution for EDI data transfer with partners
IT environment: Windows Server 2012-2019, SQL Server 2008-2019, MS Data Protection Manager 2012-2019, PRTG Network Monitor, Exchange 2010-2019

Jun 2010 - Dec 2012

2 years 7 months

Data Center Operations

Hauck & Aufhäuser

Operation of server infrastructure across two sites
Administration of Microsoft Server 2003/2008 and Linux operating systems within the virtualization farm based on VMware vSphere
Administration of infrastructure services (DHCP, DNS, Squid, Postfix, Exchange, Active Directory)
Setting up Exchange replication between Exchange 2003 and Exchange 2010
Administration of endpoint security (McAfee), backup systems and SQL Server
Support of terminal servers (Citrix XenApp V5), BlackBerry Server and Good Server
Administration of Lumension Device Control and Auconet port locking
NetApp error analysis (NetApp FAS 3020c MetroCluster)
Process automation through scripting and second-level support
Introduction of Icinga as a monitoring system on Ubuntu servers including scripting for automatic configuration changes
Creation of the monitoring concept, installation documentation and operations manual
Switching the email disclaimer tool to an open source solution on Linux (altermime, postfix)
Migration of user policies and logon scripts using AppSense
IT environment: Windows Server 2003/2008, SQL Server 2005/2008, VMware ESXi 3/4, Citrix XenApp, McAfee, Legato Networker, Ubuntu, CentOS
Knowledge of Windows scripting (CMD), KiXtart script and VBScript

May 2010 - May 2010

1 month

Building an IT Infrastructure

Cartag GmbH

Installation of an Active Directory based on Microsoft Essential Business Server on three servers
Setup of all users and installation of client laptops and printers
Integration of hardware into Active Directory
IT environment: MS Exchange, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008

Mar 2010 - Apr 2010

2 months

System Engineer

MAN

Rollout and migration for multiple sites
Handover of the rollout operations to IBM Operations Competencies
Troubleshooting during the rollout by incident tracing and management
Creation of best practice documents
Setup and operational handover of the ModelOffice including implementation of the technical solution
IT environment: MS Office 2007, MS Project, MS Visio, Quest, Windows Server 2003/2008

Jan 2010 - Feb 2010

2 months

Installation and configuration of Hyperion System 11

IFIRST Group Accounting GmbH

Installation and configuration of a test system with Oracle Hyperion System 11
Components: Foundation Services, Financial Management (HFM), Essbase, and Planning
Documentation of the entire installation and configuration
Consulting on virtualization of the test server (P2V) and implementation on laptops using VMware Workstation 7
Provision of a presentation environment for client meetings on Windows 7 64bit
IT environment: Oracle 10.2.0.2, Oracle Hyperion System 11, VMware, Windows Server 2003, Windows 7

Dec 2009 - Dec 2009

1 month

Stuttgart, Germany

Review of Hyperion system architecture

Daimler AG

Review of a Hyperion system architecture for migration of the production environment to the backup environment (fallback scenario)
Review of the backup concept and automation of the complete data migration (Shared Services, BIPlus, Planning, and Business Rules) using Windows commands and SQL scripts
IT environment: MS SQL Server 2005, Oracle Hyperion System 9.2, Windows Server 2003

Jul 2009 - Aug 2009

2 months

Austria

Creation of operator manual for Transcar Control Center

Telelift, Transcar

Creation of a detailed manual for the central control component of driverless industrial trucks
Familiarization with the subject matter and testing the software in a development environment
Project carried out for a large hospital

Mar 2009 - Mar 2009

1 month

Troubleshooting and Configuration of Microsoft SharePoint Server

University Hospital

Troubleshooting and fixing issues in SharePoint Search
Converting accounts from local to domain accounts
Checking SharePoint timer job definitions and web application availability
Reviewing and updating MS SQL Server settings
Checking SharePoint configuration for security-related settings
Activities: analysis, consulting, configuration, optimization, server administration
IT environment: MS SharePoint Portal Server, MS SQL Server 2005

Jul 2008 - Jun 2009

1 year

IT Project Manager

Scout 24 / Autoscout 24

Implementation of Oracle Hyperion (Financial Data Management, HFM, Essbase, Planning, EPMA)
Designing and sizing the system architecture and creating security, disaster recovery, and backup plans
Building the production environment (15 servers and MS SQL cluster) on Windows Server 2003 in a new Active Directory (Windows Server 2008)
Installing a Citrix XenApp 5 server for dedicated Hyperion users
Migrating data using defined staging processes (ITIL change process)
Setting up the ticket workflow and 3rd level technical support
Deputy project lead for the operational transfer of MS Navision into a newly created Active Directory
Installing and configuring new Windows 2003 servers and Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 to expand the Citrix farm
Installing a new MS SQL 2005 cluster for hardware replacement
Planning project and operating costs as part of a feasibility study
Installing and configuring Microsoft Team Foundation Server (TFS) with SQL database cluster, SharePoint, and Report Server
Creating scripts for semi-automated user permissions
Installing software tools for hardware monitoring (IBM Director 5.2 and HP Systems Insight Manager 5.2 SP1) on MS SQL 2005
Rolling out hardware-specific agents using custom scripts
Testing and deploying firmware and driver updates
IT environment: MS SQL Server 2005, MS Navision, Windows Server 2003, Citrix XenApp, Oracle Hyperion, Team Foundation Server, HP SIM, IBM Director

Mar 2008 - Mar 2008

1 month

Installation of Microsoft SharePoint Server

University Hospital

Full installation of a Microsoft SharePoint Server with Microsoft SQL 2005 databases
Consulting, implementation, installation, and integration
IT environment: MS SharePoint Portal Server, MS SQL Server 2005

May 1999 - Jun 2008

9 years 2 months

Project Manager / System Engineer

HVB

Analyzing performance bottlenecks and improving the virtualization solution for global access
Expanding the virtual solution to over 700 clients and connecting the Milan and Vienna sites
Expanding the blade server architecture to about 250 blade servers (HP BL480c/BL460c) with centralized management
Creating an automated provisioning environment via scripting
Subproject lead for setting up a new trading floor, including user and data migration
Creating scripts for Outlook migration (mailbox, signatures, contacts) from legacy to new environment
Project management for a migration project of over 2000 Windows XP clients
Installing and configuring 45 blades in 5 blade centers with Citrix Presentation Server 4.0 and VMware GSX Server 3.2
Building a high-performance Risk.net cluster (grid computing) with 1500 nodes using ADS (Automatic Deployment Service)
Providing the Active Directory including DNS, WINS, DHCP, and NTP for the cluster
Integrating and creating installation packages for Reuters 3000
Quality assurance of new software packages and releases according to QSU standards
Testing, packaging, and rollout support for Microsoft security fixes and service packs
Working in NT support for about 170 servers and 1800 clients
Subproject lead for introducing a NAS solution (NetApp cluster)
Implementing trading systems DealCapture, Sentry, Sprint, and integrating Integral
Setting up new resource domains in Milan and Zurich, including Voice over IP (Siemens HiNet Xpress)
Managing print servers and introducing a videoconferencing system (ELSA Vision)
Conducting hardware tests and setting up standby recovery systems
IT environment: Windows NT/2000/XP, Bloomberg, Reuters, Citrix, VMware, NetApp, MS SQL Server, SMS, IBM xSeries, Compaq Proliant

Jan 1999 - Dec 2012

14 years

Olching, Germany

Consulting Manager

2-IT GmbH

Installing and configuring a Citrix XenDesktop farm with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualized clients (XP, Vista, Windows 7)
Customizing the web interface to match corporate identity
Evaluating thin clients (Wyse / Igel) for internal use
Installing and configuring an MS Office SharePoint Server 2007 farm (production and development)
Creating a company site and related team sites for document storage and team calendars
Designing forms using MS Office InfoPath 2007 and integrating them into workflows with SharePoint Designer
IT environment: Citrix XenApp 5.0, XenDesktop 3.0, MS Hyper-V, SharePoint Server 2007, MS SQL Server 2005, InfoPath, Visio

Jun 1998 - Jan 1999

8 months

Software Distribution

Viag Interkom (O2)

Setup of NT servers for software distribution at various sites and assignment of access rights
Testing and packaging (scripting) of new software
Coordination of nationwide distribution of installation scripts for about 4000 users
Pilot project for introducing NetInstall as the new distribution software
User support
IT environment: Windows NT, MS Test, NetInstall, HP Workstation/PC

May 1997 - Dec 1999

2 years 8 months

Munich, Germany

IT Consultant

Amdahl Deutschland GmbH

Support to the data protection officer to clarify security issues in the Windows NT network
Development and implementation of data backup concepts
Member of the project team for network reorganization (DNS, WINS, DHCP)
User support, server and network administration
Network administrator for the Y2K migration
IT environment: Windows NT, Windows 2000, DHCP, DNS, WINS

Jun 1996 - Dec 1997

1 year 7 months

Unterhaching, Germany

Sales Consultant

Dr. Seidel Informations-Systeme

Gathering information on prospects and presenting service areas
Identifying the need for IT services and advising on solutions
Actively selling and preparing service proposals
Selecting suitable staff and presenting them to customers
Specialist consultant for customers on the KOSMOS product offering

Jun 1991 - Dec 1996

5 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

Freelance work

mSE GmbH

Contributing to programming a graphical analysis module as part of a development team
Clarifying and integrating customer data into the analysis module
Conducting training for the analysis module
Concept development and implementation preparation for sales planning
Presentations in the areas of planning, scheduling, customer order processing, and business analysis

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive, Professional Services, and Telecommunication.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Professional Services

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Quality Assurance

Business Intelligence

Sales

Summary

Tasks related to operating data centers, building infrastructure servers (Active Directory), clusters, virtualization solutions, and implementing hardware and software monitoring. My core competencies are:

Windows Server administration (2003-2022)
Application management and support
Many years of experience in supporting and troubleshooting complex system environments
Infrastructure setup and migration
Virtualization (Hyper-V)
Active Directory management
Microsoft SQL Server
Monitoring (PRTG Network Monitor, Checkmk/Nagios)

Skills

Activities
Administration
Architecture
Operations
Documentation
Implementation
Integration
Planning
Operator
Organization
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Software Packaging
Technical Documentation
Analysis
Consulting
Customizing
It Support
Installation
Configuration
Operation
Optimization
Presentation
Project Planning
Server Administration
System Administration
Subproject Management
Industries
Plant Engineering
Banks
It Services
Information Technology
Hospital
Telecommunications
Automotive
Consulting Firms
Financial Services
Internet Service Providers
Logistics
Core Competencies
Windows Server Administration
Active Directory Management
Infrastructure Setup And Migration
Virtualization (Hyper-v)
Documentation And Technical Planning
Application Management And Support
Monitoring (Prtg / Nagios)
Extensive Experience With Sql Alwayson Clusters And Failover Configurations
Proficient With Iis, Terminal Servers And Powershell
Many Years Of Experience In Supporting And Troubleshooting Complex System Environments

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1990 - Jun 1996

Fachhochschule München

Diploma in Industrial Engineering (FH) · Industrial Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1987 - Jun 1990

Fachhochschule München

Electrical Engineering · Munich, Germany

Oct 1977 - Jun 1986

Comenius-Gymnasium Deggendorf

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Deggendorf, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Citrix Certified Sales Professional (CCSP 2010 For Desktop Virtualization)

IGEL Fast Track for Partner Authorization (Thin Clients)

ITIL Foundation V2

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 35 y

Avg length 3 y 3 m

Longest experience 13 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Austria)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Application Operations, Data Migration Infor / BVB, Senior Specialist Application Management

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

March 2026

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Erding, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Michael speak?

Michael speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 35 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 19 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: Application Operations, Data Migration Infor / BVB, Senior Specialist Application Management.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Application Operations at Hausbank.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Hausbank, Deutsche Pfandbriefbank AG, and VCS Value Chain Solutions GmbH.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Automotive. Michael also has some experience in Telecommunication, Professional Services, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Michael also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from Fachhochschule München.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Citrix Certified Sales Professional (CCSP 2010 For Desktop Virtualization), IGEL Fast Track for Partner Authorization (Thin Clients), and ITIL Foundation V2.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael will be available full-time from April 2026.

What is the rate of Michael?

Michael's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.