Tobias Holtkamp - SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator

Q: Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Nordhorn, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 14 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator at Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung .

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

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung , Winkelmann Group , Holtkamp Consulting , vdL Consulting , and MVV Energie AG .

Q: Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology , and Food and Beverage . Tobias also has some experience in Energy , Automotive , and Manufacturing .

Q: Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Business Intelligence , and Quality Assurance . Tobias also has some experience in Project Management , Finance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Energy , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology , and Quality Assurance .

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Nordhorn, Germany

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Experience

Jul 2024 - Present

2 years 1 month

Nordhorn, Germany

SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator

Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung

Incident Management
User management: creating, maintaining, and deactivating users as well as maintaining roles
Updates and upgrades: planning and executing updates and upgrades
Operations: performance analysis, daily monitoring, and applying SNotes
Job management: creating, maintaining, and monitoring jobs
Training of employees
Development and extension of reports
Development and extension of universes
Technologies: SAP BusinessObjects (SAP BO 4.3), Oracle SQL Developer, SAP Information Design Tool, Octane
Methods: Scrum

Feb 2024 - Present

2 years 6 months

Nordhorn, Germany

SAP Technology Expert / SAP Basis Administrator

Winkelmann Group

Incident Management
User management: creating, maintaining, and deactivating users as well as maintaining roles
Transport management: creating and executing transports as well as adjusting and maintaining automated transport chains
Updates and upgrades: planning and executing updates and upgrades
Operations: performance analysis, daily monitoring, and applying SNotes
Job management: creating, maintaining, and monitoring jobs
Fiori implementation: planning and introducing standard processes with SAP Fiori as well as setup and configuration
ALM: setup and daily use of ALM
BTP: configuration and maintenance of the BTP
Setup and configuration of cloud connectors
Configuration of Web Dispatcher
Technologies: SAC, SAP BW 4/Hana (Private Cloud), SAP S4/Hana (Private Cloud), SAP BTP, SAP ALM, SAP CPI, SAP Data Services, SAP Fiori, SAP RISE, SAP Support Portal
Methods: Waterfall, Scrum

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

1 month

Nordhorn, Germany

SAP Developer and Azure System Administrator

Holtkamp Consulting

Preparation and setup of an Azure environment, including configuration of subscriptions and virtual machines for running an SAP ABAP platform
Creation and configuration of Azure Container Registries for storing and managing Docker images
Installation and configuration of the SAP ABAP Platform trial version on a Linux-based virtual machine via Docker, including setting system limits and kernel parameters to optimize system performance
Implementing port openings in the Azure environment to ensure connectivity and accessibility of the SAP instance
Setting up and using SAP GUI on Mac to access the SAP ABAP platform
Monitoring system resources and adjusting Docker Desktop settings to ensure adequate system performance
Documentation
Technologies: Azure services (VM, subscriptions, networking, Container Registry, security/ports), Docker, SAP ABAP Platform trial, Linux (Ubuntu), SAP GUI, Azure CLI, SSH, macOS
Methods: Waterfall
The project goal was to demonstrate and explore the versatility of cloud services combined with containerization for deploying and managing SAP systems.
The insights and best practices gained provide a valuable contribution for future SAP solution implementations in the cloud.
The activities and technologies reflect the complex steps necessary to install and manage an SAP ABAP platform in a cloud environment via Docker.

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

1 month

Nordhorn, Germany

SAP BO System Consultant and Software Tester

vdL Consulting

Installation of various SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.3 Platform versions on an AWS-provided Windows VM to test compatibility with SAP Lumira
Validation of compatibility between SAP BO and SAP Lumira to ensure the use of the latest and functional software
Conducting test installations in a dedicated test environment to assess and document potential interactions between different versions
Creating a recommendation on which SAP BO and Lumira versions to use based on the test results
Downloading and managing various SAP BO and Lumira versions from the SAP Support Portal
Technologies: SAP BusinessObjects BI 4.3 Platform, SAP Lumira, Amazon Web Services (AWS), SAP Support Portal
Methods: Waterfall
The project aimed to provide the client with a clear overview of usable software versions despite the lack of official compatibility information from SAP.
The resulting documentation and recommendation form a solid decision-making basis for the client's software strategy.

Aug 2023 - Present

3 years

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst and Developer

MVV Energie AG

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Conceptualization of the system landscape for reporting, including the development of a decision template
Design and modeling of reports in Power BI (redesign with IBCS)
Design and modeling of reports in SAP Web Intelligence
Design and modeling of reports in SAP Analytics Cloud
Query analysis and customization requirements
Responsible for end-to-end testing
Documentation
Technologies: Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Methods: Waterfall, HICHERT/IBCS, Data Vault, Snowflake schema
In the project, existing inventory reporting was extended and reimplemented; Power BI, SAC, and SAP BO were compared in proofs of concept.
Part-time project.

Nov 2022 - Dec 2023

1 year 2 months

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist: Lead-Developer

T-Systems International

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Design of the system landscape for backend migration
Design of the system landscape for frontend migration
Design and modeling of a dashboard in Power BI (redesign with IBCS)
Development of reports in MS Report Builder
Design and modeling of permission concepts on the Azure platform
Design and modeling of data processing and storage in Azure (Databricks with Python)
Design and modeling of ETL processes
Extension, maintenance and support of the data warehouse at database level (SQL)
Responsibility for end-to-end testing
Documentation
Technologies: Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, Azure DataLake, Azure Data Factory, CI/CD, Databricks, GitHub, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Report Builder, Microsoft SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Python, PySpark, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP CRM, SAP Datasphere, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Lumira, SAP Data Services
Methods: Scrum, SAFe, HICHERT/IBCS, Data Vault, Snowflake schema
Due to switching to freelance status, the role as Product Owner could not be continued.

Apr 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 3 months

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist: Product Owner and Lead-Developer

T-Systems International

Creation of a product vision and roadmap
Working in and with a cross-functional team in an agile environment
Alignment, gathering and definition of stakeholder requirements
Identification of customer needs
Creation of initiatives, EPICs and user stories
Prioritization of topics for optimal team performance
Project management
Development and management of architecture changes
Design and modeling of a dashboard in Power BI (redesign with IBCS)
Development of reports in MS Report Builder
Design and modeling of permission concepts on the Azure platform
Design and modeling of data processing and storage in Azure (Databricks with Python)
Design and modeling of the data warehouse (Oracle SQL)
Design and modeling of ETL with SAP Data Services
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence and SAP Lumira
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP Analytics Cloud
Responsibility for end-to-end testing
Documentation
Technologies: Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, Azure DataLake, Azure Data Factory, CI/CD, Databricks, GitLab, Microsoft Power BI, Microsoft Report Builder, Microsoft SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, Python, PySpark, SAP Analytics Cloud, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP CRM, SAP Datasphere, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Lumira, SAP Data Services
Methods: Scrum, SAFe, HICHERT/IBCS, Data Vault, Snowflake schema
Placement in the context of employee leasing (ANÜ).

Sep 2020 - Mar 2022

1 year 7 months

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer: Developer

T-Systems International

Design and modeling of the data warehouse (Oracle SQL)
Design and modeling of ETL with SAP Data Services
Modification and optimization of ABAP code for data transfer over interfaces
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence and SAP Lumira
Implementation of a CI/CD pipeline for continuous delivery (adapted for SAP BO)
Tests
Documentation
Technologies: Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, GitLab, Microsoft SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, SAP CRM, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Lumira, SAP Data Services
Methods: Scrum, SAFe, HICHERT/IBCS, Data Vault, Snowflake schema.

Jun 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 3 months

Germany

Developer for adaptation and extension of an existing DWH/ETL

OSI Gruppe

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Design and modeling of the data warehouse (Microsoft SQL)
Design and modeling of ETL with SAP Data Services
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence
Adjustments to the framework process
Tests
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Data Services
Methods: Waterfall, Snowflake schema.

Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

5 months

Germany

Application management

Daimler TSS

Query design and adjustments
Monitoring and housekeeping of the system landscape
Monitoring, maintenance, optimization and correction of process chains
Adjustments to the permission concept
SAP BW administration (system monitoring and backup)
Tests
Documentation
Technologies: SAP BW, SAP BEx Query Designer/Eclipse based Query Modelling, SAP BusinessObjects
Methods: Waterfall.

Sep 2018 - May 2020

1 year 9 months

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer: Developer for a Financial Dashboard

T-Systems International

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Design and modeling of the data warehouse (Oracle SQL)
Design and modeling of ETL with SAP Data Services
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence and SAP Lumira
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, Microsoft SQL, Oracle PL/SQL, SAP CRM, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Lumira, SAP Data Services
Methods: Scrum, Data Vault, Snowflake schema.

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

4 months

Germany

Developer for a dashboard to analyze sales information

Gerolsteiner GmbH & Co. KG

Requirements analysis
Adaptation of BEx queries
Adaptation and enhancement of the Lumira dashboard
Documentation
Technologies: SAP BEx Query Designer/Eclipse-based query modeling, SAP BW, SAP Lumira
Methods: Waterfall.

Mar 2018 - Jul 2018

5 months

Germany

Application management and further development of reporting

Lufthansa AG

Modeling of BEx queries
Enhancement of reporting with SAP Web Intelligence
Monitoring of systems
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: SAP BW, SAP BEx Query Designer/Eclipse-based query modeling, SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Methods: Waterfall.

Oct 2017 - Sep 2018

1 year

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer: Project Manager and Dev Lead

Vestolit / orbia

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Design and modeling of infrastructure
Design, creation and modeling of the data warehouse (Microsoft SQL)
Design, creation and modeling of ETL with SAP Data Services
Design and modeling of reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence
Creation of a new framework process
Integration of various globally distributed source systems
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL, SAP CRM, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects BI-Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Data Services, SAP Power Designer
Methods: Waterfall, Snowflake schema.

Oct 2017 - Apr 2018

7 months

Germany

Developer for setting up reporting of purchasing and sales information

frankonia GmbH

Modeling of BEx queries
Adjustments of authorizations
Customizing of BW applications
Data modeling in SAP BW
Creation of reports with SAP Web Intelligence
Transport of BW models
Testing and debugging
Documentation
Technologies: SAP BW, SAP BEx Query Designer/Eclipse-based query modeling, SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence
Methods: Waterfall.

Oct 2017 - Dec 2017

3 months

Germany

Developer for a proof-of-concept to validate a Hana-native solution

Phoenix Pharma SE

Modeling calculation views with SQLScript
Modeling tables and structures
Setting up the connection to SAP BW
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: SAP Hana, SAP BW, SQLScript, CDS Views
Methods: Waterfall.

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer: Developer

OSI Gruppe

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Designing and modeling the data warehouse (Microsoft SQL)
Designing and modeling ETL with SAP Data Services
Designing and modeling reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence
Adjustments to the framework process
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL, SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Data Services
Methods: Waterfall.

Jul 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year

Germany

Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Data Engineer: Developer

Vestolit / orbia

Requirements analysis
Stakeholder management
Designing and modeling the data warehouse (Microsoft SQL)
Designing and modeling ETL with SAP Data Services
Designing and modeling reporting with SAP BO Web Intelligence
Adjustments to the framework process
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft SQL Server T-SQL, SAP CRM, SAP ECC, SAP BusinessObjects BI Platform, SAP BusinessObjects Information Design Tool (IDT), SAP BusinessObjects Web Intelligence, SAP Data Services, SAP Power Designer
Methods: Waterfall.

Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

11 months

Germany

IT Specialist in System Integration

Grafschafter Volksbank eG

Designing and implementing an algorithm to identify mortgage interest rates based on creditworthiness and collateral
Designing and building an SQL database
Designing and implementing a web interface
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Java, C++, JavaScript, PHP, CSS, HTML, JSON, XML, DMS, IBM Lotus Notes, Custom software
Methods: Waterfall.

Jan 2012 - Oct 2012

10 months

Germany

IT Specialist in System Integration

Grafschafter Volksbank eG

Designing and developing interfaces to retrieve all customer transactions
Designing and developing the database foundation
Designing and developing an algorithm and an application for automatically creating savings transactions based on existing transactions ("Round Up Please")
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Java, C++, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, XML, DMS, IBM Lotus Notes, Custom software
Methods: Waterfall.

Aug 2010 - Jul 2017

7 years

Germany

IT Specialist in System Integration

Grafschafter Volksbank eG

Server administration (Windows, Linux, VMware)
User and rights management in various systems
Scripting
Lotus Notes administration
1st, 2nd and 3rd level support
Testing
Documentation
Technologies: Microsoft Windows Server, Linux, Java, C++, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, JSON, XML, DMS, IBM Lotus Notes, custom software
Methods: Waterfall.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Food and Beverage, Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing.

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Food and Beverage

Automotive

Energy

Manufacturing

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Finance, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Finance

Product Development

Skills

Technologies

Sap Basis / Technology
Sap Businessobjects (Bo)
Relational Data Warehouse
Etl / Elt / Sap Data Services
Oracle Sql Server
Azure Platform

General Activities

Data Engineer
Business Analyst
Data Analyst
Data Scientist
Project Management
Product Owner
Azure Conceptualization, Design Of Permissions In Azure Platform, Data Processing In Data Factory & Databricks (Python)
Ms Power Bi Concept, Design, Drafting, Migration Of Reports
Data Semantics Modeling
Sap Basis S4/Hana & Ecc Administration, User Management, Transport Management, Updates, Applying Snotes, Job Management, Operation, Performance Optimization
Sap Cloud Report Development, Fiori Implementation, Alm Setup, Btp Configuration
Sap Bo Universe Design, Report/Dashboard Design, Permissions, Customizing, Lcm
Sap Bw Query Design, Customizing, Monitoring, Performance, Operation
Sap Hana Modeling (Calculation Views, Sqlscript)

Tools/Expertise

Sap Basis S4/Hana & Ecc
Alm
Btp
Fiori
Sap Cloud Sac
Cpi
Sap Bo Web Intelligence
Design Studio
Lumira
Universe Design Tool
Information Design Tool
Data Services
Analysis For Excel/Office
Sap Bw Bex Query Designer
Bex Analyzer
Rsa1/Hana Studio
Sap Hana Studio
Sql Script
Calculation Views

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Dutch

Elementary

Education

Jul 2016 - Jun 2021

AKAD University

Bachelor of Science in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Germany

Aug 2010 - Jun 2013

KBS Nordhorn

IT Specialist in System Integration · IT Specialist · Germany

Aug 2007 - Jun 2010

GBS Nordhorn

General technical college entrance qualification · High School Diploma, Technology Focus · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Azure For Developers

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Data Fundamentals

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Digitally Transform With Modern Analytics

Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Fundamentals

Microsoft Power Platform Virtual Training Day: Automate Business Processes

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I)

SAP Business Objects Information Design Tool

SAP Business Objects BI Platform

SAP Business Objects Data Services

SAP Business Objects Web Intelligence

SAP Lumira 2.x

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 21

Experience in Banking and Finance 7 y

Avg length 1 y 4 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator, SAP Technology Expert / SAP Basis Administrator, SAP Developer and Azure System Administrator

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

Main business areas Information Technology, Business Intelligence, Quality Assurance

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 12

Profile

Created

July 2026

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Where is Tobias based?

Tobias is based in Nordhorn, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Tobias speak?

Tobias speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tobias have?

Tobias has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Tobias has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Tobias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tobias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tobias would be well-suited for roles such as: SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator, SAP Technology Expert / SAP Basis Administrator, SAP Developer and Azure System Administrator.

What is Tobias's latest experience?

Tobias's most recent position is SAP Technology Expert / SAP BO Basis Administrator at Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung.

What companies has Tobias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tobias has worked for Talanx AG/ HDI Versicherung, Winkelmann Group, Holtkamp Consulting, vdL Consulting, and MVV Energie AG.

Which industries is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Food and Beverage. Tobias also has some experience in Energy, Automotive, and Manufacturing.

Which business areas is Tobias most experienced in?

Tobias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Quality Assurance. Tobias also has some experience in Project Management, Finance, and Product Development.

Which industries has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Energy, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Tobias worked in recently?

Tobias has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Quality Assurance.

What is Tobias's education?

Tobias holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from AKAD University.

Does Tobias have any certificates?

Tobias has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals, Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Azure For Developers, and Microsoft Azure Virtual Training Day: Data Fundamentals.

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