Theo Liakouras - Project Manager, Consultant

Q: Where is Theo based?

Theo is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Theo speak?

Theo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Theo have?

Theo has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Theo has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Theo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Theo's latest experience?

Theo's most recent position is Project Manager, Consultant at Umicore .

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

In recent years, Theo has worked for Umicore , REWE , Hoya Surgical Optics , Universal Investment , and Theo Liakouras IT Solutions .

Q: Which industries is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Banking and Finance , and Food and Beverage . Theo also has some experience in Professional Services , Chemical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Theo also has some experience in Finance , Legal , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Chemical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Finance .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Project Manager, Consultant

Umicore

Led the migration of local SharePoint sites to SharePoint Online, including planning, coordination, and communication
Advised on governance, security, and data protection
Created project documents: project charter, project plan, communication strategy plan, risk and risk mitigation plan, scope of work documents
Analyzed manual processes and developed automated solutions

Aug 2022 - May 2023

10 months

Business Analyst in B2B Invoicing Team

REWE

Developed a new invoicing environment for the B2B customer segment to replace the legacy Cobol/DB2 system
Created and prioritized user stories based on B2B customer requirements
Set up a patch management process to meet security requirements
Processed and analyzed Jira tickets for error diagnostics in daily operations

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

5 months

Infrastructure Consultant, Project Manager, Service Provider Management according to ITIL 4

Hoya Surgical Optics

Analyzed the IT infrastructure of branches in America, Europe, and Asia
Reviewed and consolidated service contracts, achieving a 30% cost reduction
Advised on the global rollout of ITSM with Atlassian Jira Service Management and standard processes
Designed a GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, and Azure AD
Negotiated SLAs and implemented EU standard contractual clauses for data residency

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Technical Consultant

Universal Investment

Reviewed in-house applications for compliance with KAIT regulations and company policies
Identified risks and developed an action plan prioritized by financial, customer-related, and regulatory impact
Created several operation manuals for in-house software
Developed and conducted awareness workshops, including creating training materials
Developed a Power App for KAIT-compliant guidance on document creation

Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

4 months

Project Coordinator

Restaurant Franchise

Conducted a proof of concept with five franchise locations to evaluate a new employee management software
Conducted interviews to gather requirements from the participating restaurants
Developed a project roadmap for the proof of concept
Created and conducted various tests to validate requirements
Collaborated with service providers to implement necessary adjustments

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Hybrid

Consultant, Project Manager

Metrikos GmbH

Migration of an outdated SBS 2011 environment to a hybrid solution with Microsoft 365 and Windows Server 2019
Migration of the on-premises Exchange Server to Exchange Online and upgrade of the SQL Anywhere database from V12 to V17
Creation of Power Flows to automate manual processes and reduce error rates
Updating operational applications to the latest versions
Analysis and optimization of support contracts

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

4 months

Business Analyst / IntScope Proof of Concept

Allianz Global Investors

Preliminary study to estimate effort to adapt business-critical Business Managed Applications to KAIT regulations
Creation of requirements documentation and implementation plan
Development of a questionnaire based on internal guidelines and conducting interviews with department heads and users
Performing a gap analysis according to KAIT requirements and reviewing KAIT compliance of cloud providers and SLAs
Presentation of solution approaches and preparation of an execution/cost plan

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Freelance IT Consultant and Business Owner

Theo Liakouras IT Solutions

Introduction of software solutions for complex issues with minimal impact on business operations
Supporting and advising clients on process adjustments and implementation of KAIT requirements, GDPR and ISO 27001
Assisting small businesses in maintaining operations during the pandemic and lockdown by using Microsoft 365 technologies

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

9 months

Business Analyst Infrastructure Harmonization

Allianz Global Investors

Migration project to harmonize the IT infrastructure of the Italian entity according to global standards
Categorization and grouping of applications, services and BMAs based on collected data
Division and prioritization into multiple subprojects with definition of milestones
Creation and validation of several mini proofs of concept
Migration of users in Milan and validation of all applications four months ahead of schedule

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 6 months

Project Manager & Scrum Master

adesso AG

Scrum Master for a geographically distributed team of eleven people in the SAFe Release Train
Coaching the team and clients on agile values and building a constructive feedback culture
Supporting digital transformation and agile change
Formulating requirements, creating user stories, user journeys and personas
Planning and facilitating Scrum ceremonies
Leading client projects in the financial industry and preparing reports and metrics

Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

9 months

Sabbatical

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

9 months

Operations Manager Germany (Interim)

Epiq Systems Germany GmbH

Leadership of the German branch with technical and disciplinary responsibility for nine employees
Operational management of eDiscovery projects including requirements management
Provider management and SLA management
Development of an open team culture with process and communication structures
Implementation and compliance with occupational safety measures and data protection
Optimization of processes and workflows according to lean principles

Jun 2013 - Sep 2016

3 years 4 months

IT Manager Germany

Herbert Smith Freehills Germany

Jan 2013 - May 2013

5 months

IT traineeship

VDK e.V.

Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

3 years 4 months

IT Senior Analyst

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

2 years 8 months

Self-employed

nCons IT-Beratung

Jun 2004 - Aug 2009

5 years 3 months

Information Systems Specialist & Operations Manager Assistant DACH Region

Tahitian Noni International Deutschland

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage, Professional Services, Chemical, and Retail.

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Chemical

Retail

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Finance, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Legal

Business Intelligence

Summary

Theo Liakouras is a freelance IT specialist with over 21 years of experience. He uses his accumulated knowledge and experience for his clients to successfully complete projects, remove business obstacles, and optimize processes to increase delivered value.

His expertise includes business process analysis and optimization, traditional and agile project methods, introduction of new software and infrastructure solutions, establishing branches of international companies in the DACH region, and implementing data protection and regulatory guidelines in IT.

Languages

German

Advanced

Greek

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Apr 2000 - Mar 2002

Fachoberschule Kempten

IHK-certified IT Specialist in Application Development · IT Specialist in Application Development · Kempten, Germany

Oct 1998 - Mar 2000

University of Applied Sciences Kempten

Industrial Engineering, Information & Electrical Engineering · Kempten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL Foundation CPD

ITIL V3 Foundation

ITIL V4 Foundation

ITIL V4 Specialist: Sustainability In Digital And IT

Kanban Management Professional (KMP I)

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

Professional Agile Leadership (PAL)

Professional Product Owner (PSPO I)

Professional Scrum Master I

Professional Scrum Master II

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 17

Experience in Information Technology 10 y

Avg length 1 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 1 m

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager, Consultant, Business Analyst in B2B Invoicing Team, Infrastructure Consultant, Project Manager, Service Provider Management according to ITIL 4

Main industries Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Food and Beverage

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 11

Profile

Created

January 2022

Last Update

March 2026

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Where is Theo based?

Theo is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Theo speak?

Theo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Theo have?

Theo has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Theo has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Theo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Theo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Theo would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Consultant, Business Analyst in B2B Invoicing Team, Infrastructure Consultant, Project Manager, Service Provider Management according to ITIL 4.

What is Theo's latest experience?

Theo's most recent position is Project Manager, Consultant at Umicore.

What companies has Theo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Theo has worked for Umicore, REWE, Hoya Surgical Optics, Universal Investment, and Theo Liakouras IT Solutions.

Which industries is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Banking and Finance, and Food and Beverage. Theo also has some experience in Professional Services, Chemical, and Retail.

Which business areas is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Theo also has some experience in Finance, Legal, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Chemical, and Retail.

Which business areas has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Finance.

What is Theo's education?

Theo holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering, Information & Electrical Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Kempten.

Does Theo have any certificates?

Theo has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: ITIL Foundation CPD, ITIL V3 Foundation, and ITIL V4 Foundation.

What is the availability of Theo?

Theo is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Theo?

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