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Sebastian Seek-Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA

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Lauffen am Neckar, Germany

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Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA

SEMTOS GmbH

Position Summary
Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA at SEMTOS GmbH
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Legal
Quality Assurance
  • Analysis of the regulatory requirements from the DORA regulation

  • Structured derivation of the necessary measures for development & operations

  • Setup of an organization-wide Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)

  • Creation of policies, documentation, and governance processes

  • Alignment with business, IT, compliance, and governance stakeholders

  • Support in tool selection (including static code analysis, vulnerability management)

  • Setup of a standardized, traceable process for secure software development in line with DORA requirements. The focus was on requirements analysis, policy creation, stakeholder alignment, and structured process design for two independent financial institutions.

  • Methods & tools: regulations (DORA), requirements management, process design, Confluence, Jira, SharePoint, MS Office

Sep 2023 - Jun 2025

Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management

Position Summary
Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Lead of a strategic large-scale project for the company-wide redesign of the organizational structure and processes in requirements, test, and release management

  • Structured requirements analysis and process capture in close coordination with business units, IT, governance, and external partners

  • Development of a standardized communication and escalation model for internal and external stakeholders

  • Breakdown into work packages, resource planning, and progress and risk monitoring

  • Functional leadership of a cross-functional project team as well as management of regular status and committee formats

  • Introduction of consolidated reporting with a focus on quality assurance and traceability

  • Creation of scalable structures for test data management, test automation, and deployment processes

  • Company-wide increase in release frequency while reducing costs. The goal is to harmonize the process landscape and establish a central, traceable control model for secure and efficient software delivery.

  • Methods & tools: process management, release management, test management (ISTQB), governance, Jira, Confluence, Clarity, SAFe, risk management, test automation

Jun 2019 - Sep 2023
Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Team Lead

SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW)

Position Summary
Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Team Lead at SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW)
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Lead and management of company-wide IT projects (agile & classic) with up to 8 parallel teams

  • Introduction and scaling of agile ways of working (SAFe) in collaboration with business units and management

  • Coaching of Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and business units to establish agile structures

  • Disciplinary and functional leadership of 45 employees in software development

  • Responsibility for budget planning, reporting, and cooperation with external service providers

  • Setup & optimization of IT process organization as well as integration of SAFe into the line organization

  • Introduction of standardized release & test processes including test automation and CI/CD elements

  • Implementation of cloud migrations (Azure), modernization of application journeys, and digitalization of sales processes

  • Close coordination with governance, IT management, and works council to anchor the processes

  • Methods & tools: SAFe, Scrum, Kanban, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, Miro, Camunda, Zephyr Scale

May 2018 - Mar 2020
Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager Core IT Systems

SüdFactoring GmbH (LBBW)

Position Summary
Project Manager Core IT Systems at SüdFactoring GmbH (LBBW)
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Project management and system responsibility for all core IT systems of the organization

  • Control of functional requirements between IT, business units, and service providers

  • Introduction and optimization of release, test, and quality assurance processes

  • Planning and execution of rollouts including downtime management and rollback scenarios

  • Creation of a central runbook with clear responsibilities and processes

  • Regular status reporting in steering and decision-making committees

  • Increase in release frequency from 1 to 12 per year

  • Reduction of errors through defined test processes and clear procedures

  • Improved cooperation between IT, business, and external partners

  • Methods & tools: release & test management, requirements management, Jira, Confluence, Codix iMX, SAP by Design, MS Teams, Zephyr Scale, Miro, Mural, Lucid, IBM Lotus Notes

Jul 2016 - Apr 2018
Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager & Business Analyst

Capgemini Deutschland GmbH

Position Summary
Project Manager & Business Analyst at Capgemini Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Information Technology
Professional Services
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
  • Coordination of international development projects (onshore & offshore)

  • Planning and support of releases including dependencies & critical path

  • Requirements analysis, business design, and alignment with business units and development

  • Test management including execution, documentation, and defect tracking

  • Optimization of processes in HR systems (event planning, training, personnel management)

  • Business design and management in the development of a new frontend for the Asian market

  • Creation of billing logic and processes in a global logistics context

  • Methods & tools: requirements management, test management, Jira, Confluence, HP ALM, SOAP UI, CISM

Industry Experience

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

Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Professional Services
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Legal.

Information Technology
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Legal
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Summary

Together toward a successful future – your challenges, my solutions!

Are you facing the transformation of your application landscape, but the path is unclear? Or are you already in the middle of it, but the results are disappointing? Is new software delivered too late or not meeting the requirements? Is your organization lagging behind modern ways of working?

I offer the solution! As an IT and business expert, I build the bridge between departments and IT. With proven frameworks like SAFe, LESS, Spotify, and Scrum, I integrate technology and processes seamlessly. Together we develop lean communication paths and modern development processes to turn your vision into tangible products. Let's shape the future successfully – I am your partner on this journey!

Skills

  • Structured Requirements Analysis And Process Modeling In Agile And Classic Environments

  • Strong Stakeholder Management In Complex Corporate And Public-Sector Structures

  • Experience Leading It Projects With A Governance Focus

  • Documentation, Traceability, And Clear Communication Channels

  • Coordination Of Complex Test Phases Including Launch Readiness Tests, Rollout Control, And Escalation Management

  • Familiar With It Governance, Data Protection, And Works Council Structures

  • Bridge Between It And Business: I Speak Both Languages And Support Efficient Communication

  • Team Orientation: For Me, People And Their Skills Are The Focus In Order To Build And Further Develop Strong, Motivated Teams For The Best Results

  • Leadership Skills: As A Manager, I Motivate And Inspire My Team, Back Them Up, And Lead Them To Long-Term Success

  • Problem-Solving Skills: If Things Do Not Go As Planned, I Find Alternative Solutions As An Experienced Product Owner And Scrum Master And Make Well-Founded, Innovative Decisions

  • Conflict Management: Through My Many Years Of Leadership And Project Experience, I Always Keep An Overview In Conflict Situations And Create A Harmonious Work Environment With Calm And Composure

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 2013 - Mar 2016

TU Dresden

Master's in Business Information Systems · Business Information Systems · Dresden, Germany

Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

TU Dresden

Bachelor's in Business Information Systems · Business Information Systems · Dresden, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA Level D

FIRO® Certification

The Myers-Briggs Company

ITIL Foundation Certificate

MBTI Step I

The Myers-Briggs Company

PSM I - Professional Scrum Master

scrum.org

Certified Agile Coach

COMENO company consulting GmbH

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Experience

Total positions 5
Experience in Banking and Finance 5.5 y
Avg length 2 y
Longest experience 4 y 3 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA, Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management, Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Team Lead
Main industries Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 6

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Sebastian is based in Lauffen am Neckar, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Sebastian has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Sebastian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Sebastian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Sebastian would be well-suited for roles such as: Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA, Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management, Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Team Lead.

Sebastian's most recent position is Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA at SEMTOS GmbH.

In recent years, Sebastian has worked for SEMTOS GmbH and SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW).

Sebastian is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Sebastian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance. Sebastian also has some experience in Legal.

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

Sebastian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Quality Assurance.

Sebastian holds a Master in Business Information Systems from TU Dresden and a Bachelor in Business Information Systems from TU Dresden.

Sebastian has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA Level D, FIRO® Certification, and ITIL Foundation Certificate.

Sebastian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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

To hire Sebastian, click the Meet button on the profile to request a meeting and discuss your project needs.

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