Ralf Meinert - License and Contract Manager, License Consultant

Q: Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany .

Q: What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 27 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months . Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is License and Contract Manager, License Consultant at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH .

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

In recent years, Ralf has worked for RWE Supply & Trading GmbH , Pfeifer & Langen GmbH & Co. KG , KME Special GmbH , FI-TS Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH , and IT & Business Consulting .

Q: Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Energy , and Government and Administration . Ralf also has some experience in Banking and Finance , Chemical , and Transportation .

Q: Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Procurement , and Legal . Ralf also has some experience in Audit , Project Management , and Marketing .

Q: Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Energy , Information Technology , and Chemical .

Q: Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Legal , and Procurement .

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Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

License and Contract Manager, License Consultant

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Status analysis and process optimization of software lifecycle management, as well as the software onboarding and offboarding processes
License, requirement and cost review of new software requests
Strategic license consulting, governance and consolidation in collaboration with business units, procurement, software vendors and contract management
Operational license management including contract management, license consulting, reviewing license and maintenance requirements for 160 software vendors such as Bentley, Autodesk, MathWorks etc., procurement of licenses via SAP, as well as booking and compliance review

Mar 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 7 months

Senior Software License Manager

Pfeifer & Langen GmbH & Co. KG

Operational license management and reporting including license consulting and optimization for Microsoft and Adobe
Assessment and usage analysis of Microsoft client and server products for the preparation of the true-up report 2022 and 2023
Use of Service Now and the SAM tool Flexera for technical and commercial status assessment as a basis for analysis and license optimization

Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

6 months

Applications and License Manager

KME Special GmbH

Operational application and license management including contract management
License consulting, reviewing and transferring or procuring licenses and software maintenance for all used software products, such as Autodesk, SolidWorks, Hydra, Pro.File, etc.
Ordering licenses via SAP, booking and compliance checking through operational software lifecycle management and status tracking with regular reports, including support from Service Now
Strategic license consulting in collaboration with business units, procurement and software vendors

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

1 year

Senior Software License Manager

FI-TS Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH

Operational license management and reporting for FI-TS customers including license consulting and optimization as well as preparation of license balances for major software vendors like Oracle and Red Hat
Status assessment and usage analysis of Microsoft client and server products for the preparation of the true-up report 2021
Content review of existing outsourcing contracts and SLAs regarding license law relevance
Use of Service Now and the SAM tool Flexera for technical and commercial status assessment as a basis for analyzing and optimizing license usage and metrics

Feb 2020 - Dec 2021

1 year 11 months

License and Contract Manager, License Consultant

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Status analysis and process optimization of software lifecycle management, as well as software onboarding and offboarding processes
Strategic license consulting and consolidation in collaboration with business units, procurement, software vendors and contract management
Operational license management including contract management, license consulting, reviewing and procuring licenses and maintenance for 160 software vendors

Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

3 months

Senior Software License Manager

Bundesdruckerei

Analysis of existing software license and service agreements from software vendors Oracle, VMWare and Microsoft IoT
Review of the existing data center infrastructure and installation landscape
Matching the installation structure with the existing license metrics, risk analysis, compliance check and possible strategic actions

Oct 2019 - Jan 2020

4 months

License Consultant with Audit Support in Microsoft SPLA

PlusServer GmbH

As-is analysis of existing server installations and software contracts with inventory reconciliation of current Microsoft licenses and the monthly SPLA reports in the Microsoft area
Identification and correction of possible licensing errors, supported by the SAM tool Spider

Apr 2019 - Sep 2019

6 months

Market Data License Manager

L-Bank

As-is analysis of existing contracts, acquired products, modules and instruments from market data service providers such as Refinitiv and Bloomberg
Requirements analysis for business units including license position reporting and consolidation of identified licensing errors
Covering additional market data needs of business units by reviewing possible alternatives and handling procurement
Developing a concept for direct market data supply by building an in-house market data database

Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 4 months

Senior Software License Manager Carve-out

ARLANXEO

As-is analysis of existing software contracts as part of a carve-out project after company sale
Developing a concept with prioritized steps and implementing the upcoming license transfers as well as contractual re-negotiations with major software vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, VMWare, Oracle, SAP, Opentext and service providers, including support in contract negotiations and software audits
Reviewing and drafting options for future license, service and maintenance agreements using reports and data from the SAM tool Spider

Apr 2018 - Aug 2018

5 months

Senior Software License Manager

LanXess-IT

Analysis of international software license and service agreements of major software vendors and service providers after company acquisition
Reviewing and drafting insourcing and outsourcing options when renewing existing license, service and maintenance agreements, as well as preparing for and supporting contract negotiations

Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

10 months

License Manager for Steering the Procurement Process

BWI GmbH

Operational management of the software procurement process for server licenses and software maintenance
Advising, reviewing and creating purchase requests
Posting server licenses and checking compliance in the SAM tool Flexera FlexNet in collaboration with procurement, suppliers, contract management, fixed asset accounting and management

Jun 2017 - Jul 2017

2 months

Project Manager for Optimization of CAD Licensing

Maquet Getinge AB

Managing an international CAD compliance project for software maker Autodesk
Assessing the current status and creating a license inventory for all Autodesk products using Matrix42
Achieving compliance by implementing necessary measures such as uninstallation, additional purchases, updating registration data, or license transfers

May 2017 - Jun 2017

2 months

Project Manager for Licensing through FlexNet

Zeiss Meditec AG

Designing the software licensing process for the rollout of a new medical device model, including license setup in FlexNet
Performing technical and process tests of SAP licensing via FlexNet, from uploading the license file to unlocking the application on the medical device

Oct 2016 - May 2017

8 months

Project Manager as Software License Manager

Deutsche Börse AG

Conducting a status analysis of a MaRisk report by BaFin, including process analysis and drafting a software lifecycle management concept per ISO 19770
Implementing the centralization of a globally distributed software license management for major software vendors such as Microsoft, IBM, Oracle, Red Hat, Citrix, and VMWare using reports and data from the SAM tool Spider

Sep 2016 - Oct 2016

2 months

Project Manager, Corporate and License Consultant

LDI – Rheinland-Pfalz

Conducting a status analysis and evaluating with a tool-based Microsoft license plausibility check in the client and server environments of four authorities and state enterprises in Rhineland-Palatinate

Nov 2014 - Aug 2016

1 year 10 months

Project Team Member, License Consultant/Manager

Fiducia IT AG

Operational support of license management in the client/server area, focusing on license accounting in the Microsoft product domain
Process analysis of procurement and software lifecycle processes
Software license controlling, license consulting, and procurement negotiations with 215 banks

Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

10 months

Project Team Member, License Consultant/Manager

Rhenus GmbH & Co KG

Operational support of a logistics company's license management in the client/server area, focusing on IT compliance management for the software vendor Microsoft
SAM tool management of Matrix42 through KPI-based control, including license accounting and coordination/consulting

Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

9 months

Project Manager, License Consultant / Project Team Member, License Manager

Vodafone GmbH

Strategic project for SAM tool selection and implementation
Operational management of proactive software license management through KPI-based optimization of software license usage
Monitoring usage rights, consolidating software installations, and maintaining contracts with leading software and hardware vendors and suppliers in both client and server environments, such as Microsoft, Red Hat, VMWare, Symantec, Fujitsu, and HP

May 2013 - Jun 2013

2 months

License Consultant

Prosystems-IT

License compliance analysis of software and service agreements of major software vendors, suppliers, and leading market data service providers in the banking sector, especially regarding software usage rights after outsourcing

Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

1 year 7 months

Project Team Member, License Manager

Hewlett-Packard

Operational support of license management with KPI-based control, license accounting, and controlling of procurement processes in the outsourcing project of E.ON’s IT operations to HP
Support in the rollout of the new SAM tool HP AssetManager

Jun 2010 - Sep 2011

1 year 4 months

Subproject Manager, License Consultant/Manager

E.ON Group

Project for the operational implementation of European software asset and license compliance management for the companies of the E.ON energy group
Managing stakeholders of the project team and the E.ON companies, ensuring compliance with relevant data protection regulations
Controlling procurement processes and software lifecycle management, license accounting, and contract management

Jan 2009 - Present

17 years 3 months

Freelance IT Consultant focused on License Management

IT & Business Consulting

Over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational license and contract management, as well as IT outsourcing, carve-out, and audit support projects
Experience with European energy groups, international telecom corporations, banking IT service providers, public sector clients, logistics groups, chemical companies, and IT corporations

Apr 2004 - Dec 2008

4 years 9 months

Walldorf, Germany

Corporate Business Development Manager, eHealth B2B, B2C

ICW AG – InterComponentWare AG

Developed and implemented a B2B and B2C go-to-market strategy for SaaS solutions through partners, including those in healthcare IT
Monitored and segmented the healthcare market, conducted analysis and potential assessment, and implemented go-to-market concepts with acquisition recommendations
Acquired, developed, and managed partners focusing on IT technology, service, and marketing partners
Managed B2B and B2C partner relationships with enablers, multipliers, and key partners
Defined requirement and specification documents for product development to create market-ready solutions according to partner and customer requirements
Executed pilot projects as proof of concept to finalize the market readiness of proprietary and joint solutions and products
Developed, drafted, implemented, and monitored marketing concepts and business plans
Supported product management and sales
Crafted and negotiated software and service contracts, license models and agreements
Contributed to tenders (including Gematik)
Managed a team of 2 employees

Jul 1993 - Mar 2004

10 years 9 months

Worms, Germany

Operations Manager

HB Oxybar GmbH

Planned, established, and managed operations of two hyperbaric chamber centers and an outpatient sleep laboratory
Managed GOÄ billing, sales, and customer acquisition
Managed a team of 7 employees
Managed marketing and direct marketing
Oversaw product management, procurement, budget and P&L responsibility, and controlling
Adapted corporate organization through continuous improvement of workflows and processes

Apr 1991 - Jun 1993

2 years 3 months

Heppenheim, Germany

Head of Technical Support Europe / Product Manager PC Europe

ESCOM AG

Set up service management with second and third level support, after-sales service, and branch support
Conducted software and component evaluations focusing on international vendors
Managed technical supplier relations: negotiated SLAs and defined service case procedures
Managed branch information management across Europe
Handled complaint management and maintained FAQ database

Oct 1989 - Mar 1991

1 year 6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

PC and Network Technician in Field Service

Compudent AG

Jan 1988 - Sep 1989

1 year 9 months

Speyer, Germany

PC and Network Technician in Field Service / Product Marketing Manager for Hardware and Software

GSO/Interdach

Jan 1984 - Dec 1987

4 years

Instructor in Telecommunications

German Armed Forces

Discharged as a Staff Sergeant of the Reserve

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Energy, Government and Administration, Banking and Finance, Chemical, and Transportation.

Information Technology

Energy

Government and Administration

Banking and Finance

Chemical

Transportation

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Procurement, Legal, Audit, Project Management, and Marketing.

Information Technology

Procurement

Legal

Audit

Project Management

Marketing

Summary

Over 26 years of professional and project experience in the IT, IT distribution, energy supply, telecommunications, banking, chemical, logistics, and healthcare industries, as well as in various IT service, hardware and software companies in leadership positions, among others.

Over 15 years of experience in strategic and operational license and contract management as well as IT outsourcing, carve-out and audit support projects, e.g. at two European energy companies, an international telecommunications group, three banking IT service providers, two public sector clients, a logistics group, two chemical companies and one of the world's largest IT corporations.
Over 4 years as a Business Development Manager at an international software vendor in the healthcare IT sector.
Over 2 years in support management and product management at a PC manufacturer
Over 11 years as operations manager at a medical services company.

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Nov 2010 - Dec 2011

University of Krems

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Sep 2005 - Jun 2007

University of Krems

Master of Science in Health Care Information Technology · Health Care Information Technology · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Oct 2001 - Sep 2003

Chamber of Industry and Commerce Frankfurt

Business Economist (IHK), Marketing and Project Management · Business Administration · Frankfurt, Germany

...and 2 more

Certifications & licenses

MLP – Microsoft License Professional

IT-Compliance Manager

ISACA

MLP – Microsoft License Professional

Oracle License Professional

IBM License Professional

MLP – Microsoft License Professional

Software Contract Management

ITIL V3 Foundation

Prince 2 Foundation

Oracle License Professional

MLP – Microsoft License Professional

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28

Experience in Information Technology 27.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 17 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles License and Contract Manager, License Consultant, Senior Software License Manager, Applications and License Manager

Main industries Information Technology, Energy, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Procurement, Legal

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

November 2025

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Where is Ralf based?

Ralf is based in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany.

What languages does Ralf speak?

Ralf speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Ralf have?

Ralf has at least 42 years of experience. During this time, Ralf has worked in at least 23 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Ralf may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ralf be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ralf would be well-suited for roles such as: License and Contract Manager, License Consultant, Senior Software License Manager, Applications and License Manager.

What is Ralf's latest experience?

Ralf's most recent position is License and Contract Manager, License Consultant at RWE Supply & Trading GmbH.

What companies has Ralf worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ralf has worked for RWE Supply & Trading GmbH, Pfeifer & Langen GmbH & Co. KG, KME Special GmbH, FI-TS Finanz Informatik Technologie Service GmbH, and IT & Business Consulting.

Which industries is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Energy, and Government and Administration. Ralf also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Chemical, and Transportation.

Which business areas is Ralf most experienced in?

Ralf is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Procurement, and Legal. Ralf also has some experience in Audit, Project Management, and Marketing.

Which industries has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in industries like Energy, Information Technology, and Chemical.

Which business areas has Ralf worked in recently?

Ralf has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Legal, and Procurement.

What is Ralf's education?

Ralf holds a Master in Business Administration from University of Krems, a Master in Health Care Information Technology from University of Krems and a Bachelor in Business Administration from Chamber of Industry and Commerce Frankfurt.

Does Ralf have any certificates?

Ralf has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: MLP – Microsoft License Professional, IT-Compliance Manager, and MLP – Microsoft License Professional.

What is the availability of Ralf?

Ralf is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ralf?

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