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Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Setup in line with DORA
SEMTOS GmbH
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
Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management
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
Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Team Lead
SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW)
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
Project Manager Core IT Systems
SüdFactoring GmbH (LBBW)
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
Project Manager & Business Analyst
Capgemini Deutschland GmbH
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
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Professional Services.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Legal.
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
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Education
TU Dresden
Master's in Business Information Systems · Business Information Systems · Dresden, Germany
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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