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Paul W.-Enterprise & Solution Architect · Senior IT Program Manager Freelance IT Consultant — SAP · Salesforce · Cloud · AI/Agentic

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Mar 2026 - Aug 2026
Frankfurt, Germany

Enterprise Architect

ePrimo GmbH

Position summary
Enterprise Architect at ePrimo GmbH
Industries
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology

Led the end-to-end integration and migration architecture for decommissioning SAP IS-U market communication and transitioning to Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) with E.ON IT Services — covering regulated EDIFACT market messaging, a three-phase data migration (transfer of market message inventory after cutover), redesign of market communication processes, and full GDPR and German energy-market compliance.

  • Designed the three-tier target architecture (SAP IS-U → NScale B2B gateway → SFMC) processing 50,000–100,000 EDIFACT messages daily within sub-5-minute SLAs.
  • Architected the three-phase data migration: 36 months of historical data, zero-loss cutover of in-flight market messages, and near-real-time CDC synchronization.
  • Delivered secure, BDEW/GDPR-compliant integration (AS2/OFTP2, RFC/IDoc, REST APIs, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3) achieving >99.5% uptime, <0.1% migration discrepancy, and RTO <4 hours.
  • Applied BPMN to model and optimize the market communication processes.

Technologies: SAP IS-U, NScale, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, EDIFACT, OAuth 2.0, Azure AD, AWS S3, BPMN, Jira, Confluence, Draw.io

Jun 2025 - Aug 2026
Munich, Germany
Remote

Solution Architect Agentic AI, Voice Bots & Knowledge Platform

Solvd GmbH

Position summary
Solution Architect Agentic AI, Voice Bots & Knowledge Platform at Solvd GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development

Solution Architect for an agentic-AI platform automating auto-claims processing and for voice-bot solutions supporting end-to-end first notification of loss (FNOL); led global customer delivery implementations covering multi-tenancy, process flows, third-party integration, and localization.

  • Designed the end-to-end solution architecture for AI-driven claims automation, including service definitions and integration contracts for third-party ecosystems.
  • Architected the underlying knowledge-management platform: an RAG knowledge base containing specialist documents, regulations, and process knowledge as a shared knowledge foundation for agents and voice bots, including approval and data-protection processes.
  • Developed a voice bot for end-to-end FNOL claims intake for Allianz in Germany, India, Australia, Italy, and Switzerland, as well as Barmenia and Howden in the German market, supporting multilingual dialogue, structured claims intake, and handover to automated processing.
  • Bots running OCR-based validation against claims documentation (police reports, inspection reports, claims notifications, invoices/billing) and visual image recognition for damage analysis as building blocks of automated claims assessment.
  • Translated business requirements into detailed technical specifications and process models for multi-tenant, multi-market rollouts.
  • Automated AI process management (analysis, optimization, continuous improvement); provided technical and deliverability assessments for senior management.

Technologies: AWS, Agentic AI, LangGraph, RAG, OCR, Computer Vision, LiveKit, Databricks, Datadog, Tyk, GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Miro

May 2024 - Aug 2024

Technical Architecture Consultant

SachsenEnergie AG

Position summary
Technical Architecture Consultant at SachsenEnergie AG
Industries
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Consulted on billing system implementation for Powercloud with SAP integration, focusing on data transformation and seamless interoperability.
  • Coordinated across vendors, business units, and IT architecture to ensure consistent implementation.
  • Designed an event-driven AWS cloud architecture using ECS replicas to support data propagation.
  • Developed a proof of concept (PoC) to validate the solution and secure architectural approval.
  • Advised on transforming business data into semantically appropriate formats for SAP compatibility.
  • Coordinated with third-party vendors and internal departments to ensure accurate data flow.
  • Collaborated with IT architecture and business teams to align technical and operational goals.
  • Conducted requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes.
  • Applied agile methods and collaborated closely with stakeholders.
  • Created technical designs and architectural specifications based on business requirements.
  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, Camunda, Powercloud, Powerdata, AWS, Redshift, Kinesis, SAP BW, and Teams.
Feb 2024 - Mar 2025
Liechtenstein

Senior Business Analyst

Hilti AG

Position summary
Senior Business Analyst at Hilti AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Spearheaded the ongoing development of the Hilti Cloud Platform, a microservices-based solution integrating SAP HANA and Salesforce to support financial processes and sales collaboration.
  • Conducted technical analysis of dependencies and business requirements, including requirements management and creation of detailed specifications.
  • Provided strategic consulting on architecture implementation, ensuring efficient integration within a complex system landscape.
  • Supported agile project management through close collaboration with stakeholders and Product Owners.
  • Focused on process analysis, optimization, continuous improvement, and harmonization of cloud-based integrations.
  • Performed risk assessments and contributed to ongoing process enhancements.
  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, ITSM, HRSD, ITOM, SFDC, Java with Play Framework, AWS Lambda, SQS, Kinesis, ElastiCache, RDS, Ansible, Terraform, Bamboo, SAP BW, ServiceNow, Teams, Jira, Confluence, and AI Development Suite.
May 2023 - Feb 2024

Senior Project Manager

Leica Camera AG

Position summary
Senior Project Manager at Leica Camera AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Led the implementation of a global B2B order management platform for international sales.

  • Owned the design and delivery of digital B2B services, including requirements management, prioritization, workshop facilitation, and direct coordination with top management.

  • Defined strategic business alignment and drove stakeholder engagement with business units, Product Owners, and IT stakeholders to ensure seamless system integration and continuous development.

  • Focused on integrating SAP BW, material master data, bills of materials, and product configurations.

  • Developed a front-end service for product information, variant management, and inventory control.

  • Emphasized the use of cloud technologies, integration harmonization, and long-term digital transformation.

  • Optimized business processes and data structures for process optimization and data management.

  • Oversaw technology integration and system landscape adaptation.

  • Managed development processes and change management initiatives.

  • Applied agile methodologies and promoted continuous improvement within cross-functional teams.

  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, ITOM, SAP ECC-SD, SAP S/4HANA, Shopware B2B, AWS, Teams, Jira, and Confluence.

Jan 2023 - May 2023

Technical Project Manager

E.ON SE

Position summary
Technical Project Manager at E.ON SE
Industries
Energy
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Conducted comprehensive mapping and optimization of end-to-end dependencies to streamline customer billing processes transformation with SAP RISE.
  • Performed dependency analysis and documentation of distributed, event-driven systems integrated with billing and accounting platforms for B2X commodities and non-commodities customers.
  • Acted as the key business interface between cross-functional teams, subject matter experts, and IT architects to ensure seamless integration and improved operational efficiency.
  • Focused on cloud services and integration management to support scalable and reliable system performance.
  • Aligned technical solutions with strategic business goals to enhance performance metrics and reduce operational risk.
  • Maintained clear and proactive stakeholder communication across all project phases.
  • Applied agile methodology to support iterative development and continuous improvement.
  • Contributed to risk management by identifying potential system vulnerabilities and developing mitigation strategies.
  • Applied methods and tools including ITSM, BPMN, ITOM, Jira, Confluence, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Basis, SAP RISE, Salesforce, SFDC, Dynamics 365, Powercloud, Mulesoft, Splunk, Azure, ServiceNow, and Camunda.
Sep 2022 - Jul 2023

Senior Solution Architect

Marcom Engine GmbH (BMW Group)

Position summary
Senior Solution Architect at Marcom Engine GmbH (BMW Group)
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Information Technology
Marketing
  • Led the strategic design and technical blueprinting for BMW Group customer-facing marketing asset transaction platform applications.
  • Defined and developed a comprehensive business architectural framework and specifications to optimize B2C marketing asset transactions across digital channels.
  • Ensured scalability, data security, and system performance by implementing automated production processes and managing digital marketing controls with a focus on compliance and high performance.
  • Drove alignment of business requirements with technical architecture, fostering system-wide interoperability and seamless technology integration.
  • Led digital transformation initiatives and AI development within the marketing domain, promoting innovation and continuous improvement in customer engagement and brand visibility, including expansion to social media platforms.
  • Collaborated closely with international business and IT stakeholders within a SAFe Agile environment to ensure successful delivery and adherence to global compliance standards.
  • Contributed to security and risk management while enabling scalable, future-proof solutions for marketing asset transactions.
  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, ITOM, Unreal Engine, Adobe AEM Content, PIM, OpenText, Commercetools, SFDC, Google Cloud, Dynamics 365, and AI RAG development.
Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

Technical Product Owner

Telefónica S.A.

Position summary
Technical Product Owner at Telefónica S.A.
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Led the strategic product development of indirect sales (B2B) applications within a large-scale transformation and migration program.
  • Defined and managed requirements and drove the product strategy, focusing on cloud-based integrations and scalable back-end and front-end architectures.
  • Coordinated cross-functional collaboration and vendor management, ensuring smooth execution in alignment with service providers and interdisciplinary teams.
  • Streamlined processes to align with business priorities, ensuring system quality assurance and high performance through continuous KPI monitoring.
  • Acted as the central interface between business and technology, supporting efficient B2B sales enablement and ensuring end-to-end implementation.
  • Led initiatives in change management, proactive stakeholder engagement, and agile execution within a SAFe Agile framework.
  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, ITOM, SAP S/4HANA, Salesforce, Powercloud, Salesforce CPQ, AI, Confluence, and Jira.
Mar 2022 - Sep 2022

Project Manager

diconium digital solutions GmbH

Position summary
Project Manager at diconium digital solutions GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Led and directed global cross-functional teams in front-end application development for key B2C commerce clients.
  • Directed strategic planning and transformation leadership for complex digital initiatives with a strong focus on cloud technologies and seamless system integrations.
  • Managed project budgets and resource management and led full-cycle program control, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, and quality benchmarks.
  • Maintained transparent communication with corporate management regarding progress, risks, and outcomes.
  • Oversaw resource management, monitored delivery timelines, and implemented robust risk mitigation strategies to ensure on-time and in-budget execution.
  • Took responsibility for both technical and business deliverables, proactively addressing challenges and ensuring consistent delivery across project milestones.
  • Applied agile methodology in a dynamic environment, driving continuous improvement to support digital transformation in the retail sector.
  • Led international project teams and drove effective stakeholder management across business and IT domains.
  • Maintained rigorous quality assurance, ensured regulatory alignment, and coordinated all aspects of post-implementation support to secure project sustainability.
  • Applied methods and tools including BPMN, ITOM, Adobe AEM, React, SAP Commerce Cloud, SAP Basis, SAP Cloud, and ServiceNow.
Jun 2021 - Jan 2022

Architect / Senior Project Owner

Dormakaba Holding AG

Position summary
Architect / Senior Project Owner at Dormakaba Holding AG
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Research and Development
  • Orchestrated the migration of the global B2B SAP Commerce platform from an on-premise and private cloud environment utilizing SAP RISE to the SAP Cloud as part of a company-wide transformation program.
  • Led international project teams of project managers, architects, business analysts, and developers across offsite, nearshore, and onsite locations.
  • Ensured seamless delivery through strong cross-functional collaboration and governance.
  • Drove business strategy alignment by synchronizing technical architecture goals with corporate priorities to maximize innovation and long-term business value.
  • Defined technical architecture requirements and steered the product roadmap development to guide implementation across multiple releases.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and analysis to inform platform decisions.
  • Led comprehensive risk assessment and mitigation initiatives throughout the migration.
  • Managed diverse stakeholder engagement across IT and business functions.
  • Applied agile methodology to accelerate delivery and foster continuous improvement.
  • Applied methods and tools including ITSM, BPMN, ITOM, SAP Commerce (Hybris) PIM, SAP MDM, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Basis, SAP RISE, SAP Cloud, Camunda, and AI modeling.
Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

PMO / Senior Project Manager & Solution Architect

E.ON SE

Position summary
PMO / Senior Project Manager & Solution Architect at E.ON SE
Industries
Energy
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
Strategy
  • Led strategic planning and development of mission-critical application services for non-commodities business operations within a large-scale new business operations transformation and migration program across nine regional product lines, including e-charging stations, solar, and heat pumps.

  • Reported directly to corporate management and oversaw software architecture design and development teams.

  • Managed team growth and cultivated talent while leading business and technical architectural design, specifications, and agile project delivery for diverse European business units.

  • Directed a large-scale transformation and migration program with extensive stakeholder engagement and reporting to corporate leadership.

  • Defined and implemented scalable solutions architecture design and future-proof enterprise models to digitally expand the product portfolio.

  • Managed requirement assessment and developed process-oriented specifications to meet diverse regulatory and market needs across European regions.

  • Built and led international development teams, ensuring effective cross-functional coordination through modern agile methods.

  • Oversaw compliance with international regulations and led change management, security and risk management, and KPI-based performance tracking.

  • Drove continuous improvement by embedding agile delivery practices and performance measurement throughout all phases of solution delivery.

  • Applied methods and tools including ITSM, HRSD, BPMN, ITOM, Adobe AEM, Magento, PIM, Azure, GCP, AI development, Confluence, Jira, Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Camunda, and OCPP protocol standard.

Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Ford Motor Company

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Ford Motor Company
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Led a global B2C digital transformation program as part of Ford’s "Edison" project supporting the launch of the first all-electric vehicle, the Mustang 727.
  • Directed cross-regional architecture and development teams across the USA, UK, and India, ensuring seamless collaboration and delivery in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
  • Designed and implemented a unified digital platform integrating SAP Cloud Commerce, Adobe AEM, Dynamics 365, Ford Pay, and internal back-end and front-end systems.
  • Optimized transaction management, product specifications, and global customer experience across digital channels.
  • Drove system integration, architecture alignment, and digital scalability to support next-generation commerce services across all global vehicle lines.
  • Focused on business transformation, technology harmonization, and creation of a scalable digital ecosystem to streamline operations and accelerate innovation.
Jun 2017 - Sep 2017

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Amway Korea

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Amway Korea
Industries
Cosmetics
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Strategy
  • Led the digital migration strategy for the East Asia region as part of a major new business operations transformation program.
  • Reported directly to corporate management and conducted a comprehensive audit of existing services.
  • Defined the target architecture to support regional scalability and alignment with global standards.
  • Identified and selected suitable application solutions and Service Integration Points (SIPs) to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Enabled sustainable international business growth and supported strategic Google Cloud Platform expansion in Eastern Asia.
Feb 2017 - Apr 2019

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

AGCO

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at AGCO
Industries
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Led a comprehensive digital transformation program to realign AGCO’s global B2B and B2B2C sales and after-sales operations, reporting directly to corporate management.
  • Defined the overarching enterprise architecture and directed the implementation of SAP CPQ, SAP Hybris Commerce, and Product Information Management (PIM) systems.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and customer centricity across regions.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across Germany, Switzerland, the UK, the USA, and India to ensure cohesive execution.
  • Oversaw coordination of eight program workstreams covering Salesforce CPQ configurator, CRM, marketing automation, customer portals, and core digital infrastructure.
  • Drove rollout of SAP S/4HANA, data enablement, and microservices integration using Mulesoft.
  • Advanced master data management and digital analytics to support a scalable, data-driven transformation.
  • Focused on architecture governance, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of future-ready solutions across the enterprise.
Jan 2017 - Aug 2017

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Supply Chain Management
  • Led a global digital transformation program supporting the PlayStation 5 launch.
  • Architected the integration of PIM, DAM, and content portals to optimize the digital product supply chain.
  • Evaluated CPQ configurations, SAP Hybris PCM, SAP S/4HANA, and OpenText to enhance master data management, pricing, and content delivery.
  • Improved digital delivery capabilities across global channels.
May 2016 - Jan 2017

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Kering (Gucci, YSL)

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Kering (Gucci, YSL)
Industries
Fashion
Information Technology
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Was responsible for the design and implementation of the B2C commerce strategy within the DaVINCI project for brands such as Gucci and YSL.
  • Developed a SAP Hybris platform based on a microservices architecture.
  • Integrated POS systems and led a global back-end transformation leveraging SAP S/4HANA.
  • Improved omnichannel commerce capabilities and operational efficiency for luxury retail brands.
Mar 2016 - Sep 2019
Berlin, Germany

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Infosys Innovation Hub Berlin

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Infosys Innovation Hub Berlin
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Human Resources
Information Technology
Marketing
Product Development
  • Established and led a European innovation hub for AI and automation in Berlin.
  • Recruited and managed a team of 150 digital experts.
  • Developed and executed go-to-market strategies for innovative digital solutions.
  • Led solution design and delivery of high-impact digital transformation projects across multiple industries.
  • Drove adoption of AI, automation, and modern architecture patterns in client engagements.
Aug 2015 - May 2016

Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Fresenius Kabi

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Fresenius Kabi
Industries
Healthcare
Pharmaceutical
Business areas
Customer Service
Information Technology
Supply Chain Management
  • Led a global SAP Hybris B2B transformation program for pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors.
  • Implemented an e-commerce platform with SAP S/4HANA integration to enhance digital capabilities and process reliability.
  • Strengthened international order management and digital customer engagement.
  • Ensured compliance with industry-specific and regulatory requirements in the healthcare domain.
Feb 2015 - Aug 2015

Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

BASF

Position summary
Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at BASF
Industries
Chemical
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Directed the development of a SAP Hybris-based PIM system to manage chemical product catalogs within the "Maglis" program.
  • Focused on targeted information delivery and improved efficiency in product data management.
  • Enhanced digital accessibility and accuracy of product information for customers and internal stakeholders.
Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

DNB ASA

Position summary
Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at DNB ASA
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Procurement
  • Delivered a digital transformation program to restructure procurement and operating models for e-platforms.
  • Developed scalable delivery models and optimized partner ecosystems.
  • Implemented a digital enterprise architecture roadmap to support long-term transformation.
  • Improved operational efficiency and digital service delivery within financial services.
Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Interim Global Engineering Manager (for Infosys)

AIMIA

Position summary
Interim Global Engineering Manager (for Infosys) at AIMIA
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Designed and led a global software development strategy on Google Cloud Platform for loyalty platforms.
  • Oversaw cloud architecture design, data management, and international delivery.
  • Aligned technical solutions for cloud transformation with global business objectives.
  • Ensured scalability, security, and performance of loyalty systems across multiple regions.
Mar 2013 - Mar 2014

Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

AstraZeneca

Position summary
Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at AstraZeneca
Industries
Pharmaceutical
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Led a transformation program covering 17 core applications and middleware systems.
  • Focused on program governance, efficient resource utilization, and strategic alignment with IT migration strategy.
  • Coordinated complex integration and modernization initiatives in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.
  • Improved resilience, maintainability, and scalability of core application landscape.
Jul 2012 - Apr 2020
Germany

Senior Principal Technology Architect (Full-Time)

Infosys Limited

Position summary
Senior Principal Technology Architect (Full-Time) at Infosys Limited
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
  • Led strategic large-scale ITSM (ESM) and BPMN-based services and projects for leading multinational corporations across various industries.

  • Directed global, cross-functional teams and managed complex transformation programs focused on digital business models, technology infrastructure optimization, platform consolidation, and business process improvement.

  • Served on the German leadership team, leading end-to-end operations including new business development and country-specific initiatives.

  • Mentored digital practices and provided expert advice and consultancy to executive management to ensure alignment with business imperatives.

  • Led hiring and retention of skilled technical talent and administered and mentored teams and individuals, including performance and change management.

  • Drove architecture governance, solution design, and execution for multiple enterprise-scale programs and platforms.

  • Enabled data-driven, scalable solutions leveraging modern cloud and integration technologies.

Jun 2012 - Mar 2013

Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys)

Dansk Supermarked

Position summary
Principal Technology Architect (for Infosys) at Dansk Supermarked
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Sales
  • Designed and implemented the company’s first SAP Hybris multi-channel commerce platform.
  • Managed the full project lifecycle, including migration from IBM to SAP systems.
  • Strengthened e-commerce capabilities and customer engagement.
  • Enabled multi-channel integration of retail operations and online channels.
Jan 2012 - Jun 2012

Executive Consultant (for CGI)

EDEKA

Position summary
Executive Consultant (for CGI) at EDEKA
Industries
Food and Beverage
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
  • Led the design and implementation of a PIM solution within a regulatory compliance-driven program.
  • Ensured legally compliant product information processes and improved data integrity.
  • Addressed industry-specific regulations and emphasized sustainable compliance.
  • Focused on system integration and enterprise-wide data quality.
Jan 2011 - Feb 2012

Executive Consultant (for CGI)

Peter Justesen

Position summary
Executive Consultant (for CGI) at Peter Justesen
Industries
Information Technology
Transportation
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Sales
Supply Chain Management
  • Oversaw the strategic direction of an international transformation program focused on e-commerce, change management, and digital logistics processes.
  • Led cross-functional teams in Germany and Denmark.
  • Implemented a Dynamics 365 and PIM solution to modernize commerce and product information.
  • Redesigned logistics workflows to improve efficiency and meet evolving digital market demands.
Jun 2010 - May 2011

Executive Consultant (for CGI)

Conrad Electronic

Position summary
Executive Consultant (for CGI) at Conrad Electronic
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Directed the architecture and implementation of a digital B2C transformation program centered on enhancing customer experience.
  • Developed an integrated e-commerce platform by connecting SAP back-end and front-end systems.
  • Optimized online sales channels and streamlined end-to-end retail operations.
  • Improved performance, scalability, and usability of the digital commerce platform.
Apr 2010 - Jul 2012
Germany

Executive Consultant (Full-Time)

CGI Inc.

Position summary
Executive Consultant (Full-Time) at CGI Inc.
Industries
Information Technology
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Led a large-scale digital transformation program with direct reporting to corporate management.

  • Improved operational efficiency through change management, new business models, and innovative application strategies.

  • Oversaw architecture, development, and IT delivery, establishing governance frameworks and ensuring service readiness.

  • Drove business analysis, technical solution planning, and staff education strategies.

  • Identified new revenue streams to support growth and profitability.

  • Advised and delivered multiple transformation initiatives for retail and e-commerce clients under CGI.

Nov 2009 - Apr 2010

External Advisor to the CIO (Freelance)

Neckermann GmbH, Otto Group

Position summary
External Advisor to the CIO (Freelance) at Neckermann GmbH, Otto Group
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Operations
Strategy
Supply Chain Management
  • Advised executive management on optimizing e-commerce operations and business processes.
  • Conducted in-depth analyses to identify critical areas for improvement.
  • Developed strategic recommendations to increase operational efficiency.
  • Collaborated closely with the CIO and led company-wide initiatives for process optimization and supplier management.
  • Contributed to stabilization of the digital business model.
  • Designed and implemented robust master data structures to support long-term operational resilience and sustainable growth in the e-commerce environment.

IT Director / Senior Management Team Member

Chicago Association of REALTORS

Position summary
IT Director / Senior Management Team Member at Chicago Association of REALTORS
Industries
Real Estate
Business areas
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Served as IT Director and member of the senior management team at the Chicago Association of Realtors.
  • Directed IT strategy, operations, and governance.
  • Led implementation and maintenance of technology solutions supporting member services and internal operations.

Head of Development & Project Management

Columbia College Chicago

Position summary
Head of Development & Project Management at Columbia College Chicago
Industries
Education
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Led development and project management activities for Columbia College Chicago.
  • Managed software development teams and key IT projects supporting academic and administrative processes.
  • Oversaw delivery, resource planning, and stakeholder communication for IT initiatives.

Software Architect

EDS Itellium GmbH / Quelle

Position summary
Software Architect at EDS Itellium GmbH / Quelle
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Worked as Software Architect for EDS Itellium GmbH and Quelle, part of Arcandor AG.
  • Designed and implemented software architectures for retail and catalog business systems.
  • Supported modernization and integration of legacy platforms with new digital commerce capabilities.

Lead Software Developer

National Association of REALTORS

Position summary
Lead Software Developer at National Association of REALTORS
Industries
Real Estate
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Acted as Lead Software Developer for the National Association of REALTORS.
  • Led design and development of software applications supporting real estate professionals.
  • Ensured code quality, scalability, and alignment with business requirements.

Senior Software Architect

Primondo Operations GmbH

Position summary
Senior Software Architect at Primondo Operations GmbH
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Served as Senior Software Architect within Primondo Operations GmbH, an Arcandor AG company.
  • Contributed to design and development of enterprise software solutions supporting large-scale retail and e-commerce operations.
  • Focused on system integration, performance, and maintainability in complex heterogeneous environments.

Business Owner - IT Services

Wolf Communications

Position summary
Business Owner - IT Services at Wolf Communications
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Owned and operated Wolf Communications as an IT services business.
  • Provided consulting, software development, and technology services to various clients.
  • Managed business development, client relationships, and end-to-end service delivery.

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing, Utilities, Energy, and Automotive.

Information Technology
Retail
Manufacturing
Utilities
Energy
Automotive
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development, Strategy, Marketing, and Human Resources.

Information Technology
Project Management
Product Development
Strategy
Marketing
Human Resources
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Summary

Enterprise & Solution Architect and Senior IT Program Manager with 25+ years of international experience delivering complex IT transformation programs end to end — from architecture blueprint through implementation to operations. Trusted by global enterprises including E.ON, Allianz, BMW Group, Ford, Sony, Hilti, Telefónica, and BASF. Deep expertise across SAP, Salesforce, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and AI/agentic, voice-bot, and knowledge-management architectures (RAG knowledge bases, chatbots, DAM/content portals), combined with hands-on program leadership of international teams and end-to-end business process management (BPMN, Camunda). TOGAF-, ITIL-, and SAFe-certified; native English, fluent German; based in Munich, available for engagements across the DACH region and Europe (on-site, hybrid, or remote).

  • 100% of freelance engagements since 2020 delivered on time, on budget, and to scope — several extended or followed by repeat mandates (including three separate engagements for E.ON).
  • Zero priority-1 or priority-2 incidents over 15 years across all services architected and operated.
  • Built and led international teams of up to 150 specialists across onshore, nearshore, and offshore locations.

Skills

Architecture & Technology

  • Enterprise & Solution Architecture (Togaf)
  • Sap (S/4hana, Is-U, Commerce, Cpq, Rise)
  • Salesforce (Sfmc, Cpq, Sfdc)
  • Cloud Architecture On Aws, Azure, Gcp
  • Ai, Genai, Agentic Ai & Voice Bots (Langgraph, Rag, Livekit)
  • Document Ai (Ocr Validation) & Computer Vision
  • Knowledge-Management Platforms (Rag Knowledge Bases, Chatbots, Dam/Content Portals, Confluence/Sharepoint)
  • Integration & Apis (Edifact, Mulesoft, Event-Driven Architecture, Microservices, Ddd)
  • Data, Mdm & Pim

Delivery & Leadership

  • Program & Project Management, Pmo
  • Product Ownership (Safe, Scrum)
  • Business Analysis, Requirements & Business Process Management (Bpmn, Camunda)
  • Interim Leadership (Cio/Cto)
  • Vendor & Stakeholder Management
  • Itsm/Itom (Itil 4)
  • Change & Risk Management

Sector Experience

  • Energy
  • Automotive & Manufacturing
  • Retail & E-Commerce
  • Telecommunications
  • Insurance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Public Sector
  • It Services

Programming

  • Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate)
  • C#
  • Python
  • Php
  • Javascript/Typescript (Node.Js, React, Vue.Js)

Platforms

  • Sap Suite
  • Salesforce
  • Adobe Aem
  • Powercloud
  • Servicenow
  • Dynamics 365
  • Opentext
  • Camunda
  • Commercetools
  • Shopware

Cloud

  • Aws
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Sap Cloud
  • Iaas, Paas, Saas, Faas (Private, Public, Hybrid)

Ai & Data

  • Langgraph
  • Rag
  • Agentic Ai
  • Voice Bots / Conversational Ai (Livekit)
  • Document Ai / Ocr Validation
  • Computer Vision (Image Recognition)
  • Knowledge-Management Platforms (Rag Knowledge Bases, Chatbots, Confluence, Sharepoint, Opentext, Dam)
  • Databricks
  • Aws Ai Suite
  • S/4 Hana
  • Oracle
  • Mysql
  • Postgresql
  • Redis
  • Nosql
  • Elasticsearch

Standards & Methods

  • Togaf
  • Itil 4
  • Safe
  • Scrum
  • Cmmi
  • Aspice
  • Iso 27001
  • Ci/Cd
  • Bpmn 2.0
  • Domain-Driven Design
  • Microservices
  • B2b/B2c Commerce

Tools

  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • Gitlab
  • Sparx Ea
  • Bizzdesign
  • Alfabet
  • Miro
  • Draw.Io
  • Postman
  • Ms Project
  • Visio

Languages

English
Native
German
Advanced

Education

Scripps Research Institute

Molecular Biology · San Diego, United States

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science · Computer Science · Los Angeles, United States

Certifications & licenses

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 35
Experience in Information Technology 11.5 y
Avg length 1 y
Longest experience 7 y 9 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Liechtenstein)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect Agentic AI, Voice Bots & Knowledge Platform, Technical Architecture Consultant
Main industries Information Technology, Retail, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 11
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Paul is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Paul has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Paul has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 28 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Paul may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Paul would be well-suited for roles such as: Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect Agentic AI, Voice Bots & Knowledge Platform, Technical Architecture Consultant.

Paul's most recent position is Enterprise Architect at ePrimo GmbH.

In recent years, Paul has worked for ePrimo GmbH, Solvd GmbH, SachsenEnergie AG, Hilti AG, and Leica Camera AG.

Paul is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Retail, and Manufacturing. Paul also has some experience in Utilities, Energy, and Agriculture.

Paul is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Product Development. Paul also has some experience in Strategy, Marketing, and Human Resources.

Paul has recently worked in industries like Utilities, Manufacturing, and Energy.

Paul has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management.

Paul holds a Bachelor in Computer Science from University of Southern California.

Paul has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Certified Solutions Architect (2020), ArchiMate, and CCIP.

Paul is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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