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Esslingen, Germany

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Jun 2024 - Jan 2026
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Solution Architect

Polizei Behörde Stuttgart

Position summary
Solution Architect at Polizei Behörde Stuttgart
Industries
Government and Administration
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Designed a migration strategy for WLS applications to BKA Cloud and Stack IT

  • Created a hybrid cloud for internal testing and development with Kubernetes

  • Transformed the IT landscape from an outdated monolithic architecture to a cloud-based architecture

  • Integrated new CI/CD processes using Azure Pipelines

  • Quadrupled the processing throughput for personnel security checks

  • Migrated personnel security screening applications to Docker-based applications

  • Implemented CI/deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps

  • Environment: Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Oracle Weblogic, OpenID, Camunda, JUnit, TOGAF

Jul 2023 - Apr 2024

Solution Architect

Theben Haigerloch

Position summary
Solution Architect at Theben Haigerloch
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Automated data transfer processes

  • Created new API interfaces for CRM and ERP systems

  • Implemented a secure data transfer platform between networks using Kafka

  • Integrated new artifacts, data objects and processes into the IT landscape

  • Reduced the processing time for customer orders from approximately 3 weeks to a few days

  • Environment: Java Springboot, Docker, Kubernetes, Kafka, Camunda, TOGAF

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

IT Consultant

Bundesdruckerei Berlin

Position summary
IT Consultant at Bundesdruckerei Berlin
Industries
Information Technology
Government and Administration
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Converted and reengineered interconnected MicroApps

  • Performed data migration and schema protection for Java MicroApps

  • Authenticated portal users through PKI and Keycloak processes

  • Automated authentication API testing with JUnit and Cucumber

  • Migrated all MicroApps from an Oracle database platform to a PostgreSQL database

  • Optimized the GitLab pipeline and created new processes

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, GitLab, Bash, Helm, JUnit, Kibana, Liquibase, Kustomize

Mar 2022 - Dec 2022

IT Consultant

Bundesamt für Migration Nürnberg

Position summary
IT Consultant at Bundesamt für Migration Nürnberg
Industries
Government and Administration
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
  • Extended existing reporting and updating processes for individuals

  • Introduced user authorization through PGP/PKI encryption

  • Developed a new WebService retry mechanism in the OSB pipeline

  • Performed a gap analysis of business process functions in the IT landscape

  • Improved outdated personal data update processes

  • Integrated new application deployment processes

  • Environment: JDeveloper, Java, Oracle Service Bus, BPEL, SOAP WebServices, WebLogic, PKI

Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

Solution Architect/Developer

DeutscheBahn Frankfurt

Position summary
Solution Architect/Developer at DeutscheBahn Frankfurt
Industries
Transportation
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Integrated new processes into OpenShift clusters and introduced a new security model in the IT landscape

  • Implemented event tracking and external interface connections with Java Delegates

  • Connected to backend services through Swagger UI

  • Implemented a new Camunda-based application for recording station events

  • Environment: Eclipse, Java, Springboot, Camunda, DMN, Camel, OpenAPI

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

Solution Developer/Architect

IBM Böblingen

Position summary
Solution Developer/Architect at IBM Böblingen
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Development of a new NoSQL database solution for packages, snapshots, and transformation rules

  • Creation of Liquibase scripts to implement new RDBMS data structures

  • Implementation of test plans with JUnit

  • API services for signing and releasing RPM binary files using PGP encryption

  • Implementation of new REST API applications for service support in Docker-based Springboot applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java Springboot, Liquibase, Ansible, Cloudant, Jenkins, JUnit

Apr 2020 - Mar 2021

API Developer

Schwarz IT Neckarsulm

Position summary
API Developer at Schwarz IT Neckarsulm
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Product Development
  • Development of container-based (Docker) Springboot API applications

  • Implementation of supplier contract processes using Camunda composites

  • Creation of multistage Docker containers and implementation of Azure pipelines

  • Database schema coordination for the Lidl Big Data Lake with Liquibase Java microapps

  • Setup of a new OpenShift cluster with all required applications for the API

  • Environment: OpenShift, Java, Azure DevOps, Docker, Liquibase, Kibana, Kustomize

Jun 2019 - Mar 2020

Solution Architect

Raiffeisen Bank St. Gallen, Schweiz

Position summary
Solution Architect at Raiffeisen Bank St. Gallen, Schweiz
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Information Technology
  • EDI data transmission and router assignment for document receipt

  • Approval and validation of orders through BPM processes

  • Design and implementation of an internal API hub using a REST interface

  • Introduction of a new Kubernetes-based data transmission application

  • Environment: Kubernetes, Java, Seeburger BIS, Camunda

Mar 2019 - Jun 2019

Solution Architect

Würth Stuttgart

Position summary
Solution Architect at Würth Stuttgart
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Development of API endpoints for price requests, availability checks, and orders for external partners

  • Implementation of API interfaces

  • Creation of order and purchase documents using Jasper Reports

  • Setup of a new OpenShift cluster API for external partners

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, Java, Spring, Camel, Seeburger BIS

Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

Cloud Architect

Allianz Stuttgart

Position summary
Cloud Architect at Allianz Stuttgart
Industries
Insurance
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Development of a new IT landscape architecture for migrating legacy applications to the AWS cloud

  • Conversion of JCL jobs into Bash/Cron jobs

  • Porting of Cobol to Java programs

  • Implementation of monitoring using Java-based APIs and Prometheus

  • Setup of a private AWS cloud with OpenShift clusters and Java applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, OpenShift, AWS, Java Springboot, Terraform, CloudFormation

Apr 2018 - Oct 2018

Solution Architect

Rhätisches Bahn Chur, Schweiz

Position summary
Solution Architect at Rhätisches Bahn Chur, Schweiz
Industries
Transportation
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Interface design for CAD document transfer

  • Migration of OSB composites to Apache Camel/Springboot applications

  • Database revision control and validation using Liquibase MicroApps

  • Implementation of embedded human workflows for document processing and modification

  • Provision of a Swagger-based user interface for API management

  • Introduction of a new OpenShift cluster with extended APIs

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle OSB, Apache Camel, OpenShift, Liquibase

Nov 2016 - Mar 2018

Solution Architect

Bundesamt für Migration Nürnberg

Position summary
Solution Architect at Bundesamt für Migration Nürnberg
Industries
Government and Administration
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Implementation of a Coherence data grid cache

  • Creation of interfaces between the big data warehouse and data grid storage

  • Design of REST microservices for data transfer interfaces

  • Authentication concept based on OIM and Java Spring

  • Introduction of a new middleware layer for capturing and storing biometric asylum seeker data

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Coherence, Spring Cloud, Spring Security, REST/JSON Microservices, Camel

Mar 2016 - Sep 2016

Technical Solution Architect

Carglass Köln

Position summary
Technical Solution Architect at Carglass Köln
Industries
Automotive
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Security and exception handling process design

  • Design, implementation, and testing of SOA composites

  • Setup of the development environment and adapter configuration

  • Integration between Oracle EBS 12 and a third-party negotiation application

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle EBS 12

Oct 2014 - Sep 2015

Technical Solution Architect

Ascena Retail Group Columbus, OH

Position summary
Technical Solution Architect at Ascena Retail Group Columbus, OH
Industries
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Development of training measures for integrating new legacy applications

  • Design of WebServices and SLAs for external consumer applications

  • Data view configuration and design of a new canonical data model

  • Provision of interfaces for third-party applications

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Spring

Mar 2013 - Oct 2014

Technical Lead

CoverOregon Portland, OR

Position summary
Technical Lead at CoverOregon Portland, OR
Industries
Healthcare
Insurance
Government and Administration
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Design and implementation of the enrollment suite

  • Development, testing, and deployment of health carrier interfaces

  • Design and implementation of artifact encryption/decryption processes

  • Design of endpoint security procedures and governance integration

  • Establishment of an external partner portal interface system

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Jenkins, OPA, OID, OAM, Spring Beans, Java WebServices

Aug 2012 - Mar 2013

Technical Lead

Oregon Health Exchange Salem, OR

Position summary
Technical Lead at Oregon Health Exchange Salem, OR
Industries
Healthcare
Business areas
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Design of interfaces between WebCenter Portal and external healthcare providers

  • Process design for security and exception handling

  • Establishment of B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Architecture design for connectivity with the federal hub

  • Creation of a strategy and roadmap for the external partner portal

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle B2B, Spring Beans, Java WebServices, WebLogic

Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

Enterprise Architect

American Airlines Dallas, TX

Position summary
Enterprise Architect at American Airlines Dallas, TX
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Requirements gathering and analysis for flight initiation and lifecycle

  • Design of interfaces between the passenger reservation system and Flight Operation/Control System

  • Execution of functional gap analyses and BPM ISA implementation

  • Planning of the SOA roadmap and implementation, including canonical data model

  • Development of a new application landscape for flight initiation and FOS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, igniteXML, IBM Process Server, DataPower

Aug 2011 - Jan 2012

SOA Developer

Qualcomm San Diego, CA

Position summary
SOA Developer at Qualcomm San Diego, CA
Industries
Telecommunication
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Creation of middle-tier services with OSB

  • Integration of legacy applications through REST services

  • API test automation with JUnit

  • Implementation of WebServices using Coherence and JAX-WS

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, Oracle Coherence, Java WebServices

Apr 2011 - Aug 2011

SOA Developer

CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX

Position summary
SOA Developer at CenterPoint Energy Houston, TX
Industries
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Conversion of JCAPS code to SOA Suite using JDeveloper and Spring Context Composites

  • Development of EDI-to-XML document interfaces through B2B and Spring Beans

  • Implementation of B2B partner agreements and document exchange

  • Integration of EBS R12 with SOA Gateway for incoming invoices

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, WebLogic, Ant, B2B, EBS R12

Mar 2011 - Mar 2011

IT Technical Consultant

Edgen Murray Boca Raton, LA

Position summary
IT Technical Consultant at Edgen Murray Boca Raton, LA
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Analysis of data gaps, business processes, and enterprise architecture

  • Architecture design of a workflow-based data collection system for high availability

  • Identification and documentation of BPM receiving processes

  • Environment: Oracle BPEL, Oracle EBS R11, BPM

Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

SOA Architect

US Steel Pittsburgh, PA

Position summary
SOA Architect at US Steel Pittsburgh, PA
Industries
Manufacturing
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Design of AP interfaces to EBS

  • Implementation of token-based security with SAML, SSO and LDAP

  • Integration of the SOA Gateway with SOA Suite for proof of concepts

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 11g, Oracle WebLogic 10.3, Oracle EBS R12, OIM

Sep 2010 - Nov 2010

SOA Developer/Architect

CCC IS Chicago, IL

Position summary
SOA Developer/Architect at CCC IS Chicago, IL
Industries
Insurance
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Resolution of timeout issues in production between OWSM and ESB

  • Design of reprocessing processes

  • Architecture design for a new Geico interface

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle B2B

Jul 2010 - Jul 2010

SOA Architect

CoServ Corinth, TX

Position summary
SOA Architect at CoServ Corinth, TX
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Strategy
  • Conducted health checks for integration projects

  • Developed roadmaps and strategies for upcoming projects

  • Developed BPM-based electronic service order systems

  • Implemented SOA Suite administration plans and dehydration cleanups

  • Monitored health and performance using BAM

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite 11g, BAM, Oracle Service 10.3, WebLogic

Jun 2009 - May 2010

SOA Architect/Developer

LCRA Austin, TX

Position summary
SOA Architect/Developer at LCRA Austin, TX
Industries
Utilities
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Integration of PeopleSoft 9 with Maximo 7 Financials for POs, personnel, members, PRs, vouchers, invoices, receipts, work orders and charts of accounts

  • Data structure gap analysis and business process documentation

  • Design, implementation and deployment of BPEL processes

  • Continuous testing and system integration

  • Migration of BPEL processes from 10g to 11g

  • Introduction of new interfaces via Oracle SOA Suite

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, WebLogic, IBM DB2, OIM, OID, OAM

May 2009 - May 2009

IT Consultant

Physician Capital Group Houston, TX

Position summary
IT Consultant at Physician Capital Group Houston, TX
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Design of BAM data structures, dashboards and report implementation

  • Development of BPEL processes for data collection and XML transformations

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, BAM

Jan 2009 - Mar 2009

IT Consultant

Lifelock Tempe, AZ

Position summary
IT Consultant at Lifelock Tempe, AZ
Industries
Information Technology
Business areas
Information Technology
  • Development of BPEL/OSB processes for main orchestration

  • Design of bulk enrollment strategies

  • Exception handling strategies with Human Workflow and Business Rules

  • Implementation of an integration interface to Salesforce

  • Introduction of a new bulk enrollment process

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite 10g, Oracle Service Bus, WebLogic

Sep 2008 - Dec 2009

SOA Developer/Architect

Ethan Allen Danbury, CT

Position summary
SOA Developer/Architect at Ethan Allen Danbury, CT
Industries
Manufacturing
Retail
Business areas
Information Technology
Operations
Supply Chain Management
  • Analysis of data gaps and business processes using BPM tools

  • Implementation of an automatic inventory update process using Oracle Service Bus

  • Creation of a BPEL process repository for order fulfillment processes

  • Development of a new Oracle SOA Suite-based interface between the customer portal and JD Edwards ERP

  • Environment: Oracle SOA Suite, Oracle Database, BPEL, WebLogic, IBM DB2

Nov 2006 - Jun 2008

Project Manager, SOA Architect

Cargill/Zucarmex Navolato, Mexico

Position summary
Project Manager, SOA Architect at Cargill/Zucarmex Navolato, Mexico
Industries
Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Business areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Gathering requirements and designing training programs

  • Aligning the IT landscape with the business model

  • Migration of a custom ERP system to Oracle EBS (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, HR, Financial Reporting)

  • Implementation of Subversion repositories via WebDAV server

  • Conversion of legacy modules to MVC standards using Oracle ADF, JDeveloper 10.1.3.4 and JSF

  • Conversion of monolithic applications to loosely coupled architecture

  • Integration of SOA-based APIs and WebServices

  • Optimization of applications through new IT architecture

  • Environment: Eclipse, Oracle SOA Suite, BPM, TOGAF

Industry experience

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Experienced in Government and Administration, Retail, Manufacturing, Insurance, Healthcare, and Utilities.

Government and Administration
Retail
Manufacturing
Insurance
Healthcare
Utilities
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, and Strategy.

Information Technology
Operations
Product Development
Supply Chain Management
Project Management
Strategy
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Summary

I have built a strong profile as a solution architect with extensive experience in transforming IT landscapes across various sectors, including government, transportation, banking, and healthcare. I design clear migration strategies, modern cloud architectures, and secure APIs that deliver tangible improvements such as increased throughput and reduced processing times.

My work spans diverse technologies like Java Springboot, Kubernetes, Docker, and various CI/CD tools. I am known for reengineering legacy systems, integrating modern security, and returning measurable benefits through efficient digital transformations.

Skills

  • Digital Process Management

  • Technical Project Manager – Implementing Business Processes From An Integration Perspective

  • Technical Lead / Analyst – Designing/Adapting Processes Using Bpmn

  • Soa Developer / Architect

  • Solution Architect – Transforming Legacy Applications

  • Converting Monolithic Applications To Object-Oriented Architectures

  • Optimizing Legacy Business Processes By Embedding New Technologies

  • Enterprise Architecture

  • Cloud Landscape Development, Application Transformation And Adaptation

  • Creation And Analysis Of Togaf Diagrams/Models

  • Business Process Optimization/Redesign

  • Soa/Cloud Architect

  • It Landscape Development, Embedding New Architectures/Technologies, Determining Impact Analysis

  • Development Of Scalable And Secure Cloud Foundations

  • Microservices

  • Development And Implementation Of Java Microservices/Web Services With Rest Or Soap Interfaces

  • Support For Openapi And Swagger

  • Container Applications

  • Deployment Of Multistage Containerized Applications With Docker/Podman

  • Preparation Of Service, Image And Router Deployment In Helm Script Implementation

  • Application Security

  • User Authentication Through Oidc/Openid And Jwt Tokens

  • Security Authorization Through Oauth2

  • Implementation Of Sso Practices With Saml/Tokens

  • Devops Deployment

  • Development Of Ansible/Azure/Gitlab Pipeline Scripts

  • Creation Of Cloud Component Infrastructure Using Terraform Scripts

  • Jenkins Script Implementation For Application Installation

  • Creation Of Helm Chart Scripts For Kubernetes/Openshift Clusters

  • Big Data Middleware

  • Electronic Document Processing On Big Data Platforms

  • Development Of Document And Data Architectures With Sql/Nosql Database Systems

  • Kubernetes Cloud Applications

  • Development And Implementation Of New Kubernetes Ecosystems

  • Monitoring Of Kubernetes Clusters And Cloud Applications With Kibana And Rancher

  • Test Automation

  • Creation Of Test Plans With Junit, Cucumber And Pipelines

  • End-To-End Test Implementation With Mockito Support

  • Jdeveloper

  • Sql Developer

  • Eclipse

  • Java 21 Se/J2ee

  • Spring/Springboot

  • Docker

  • Podman

  • Maven

  • Gradle

  • Rhel 9

  • Ubuntu 22

  • Oracle Rdms Database

  • Mongodb

  • Apache Hadoop

  • Jira

  • Twiki

  • Confluence

  • Alfresco

  • Aws

  • Azure

  • Stackit

  • Apache Camel

  • Apache Kafka

  • Camunda

  • Kubernetes

  • Glassfish

  • Weblogic

  • Jboss/Wildfly

Languages

Spanish
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

University of Arizona

Master of Science, Schwerpunkt in Optimale diskrete Control · Electrical Engineering and Information Technology · Tucson, United States

Certifications & licenses

MID GmbH · Stuttgart, Germany

Oracle SOA Suite 12c Zertifiziert

Oracle University · Munich, Germany

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 28
Experience in Government and Administration 6 y
Avg length 7 m
Longest experience 1 y 7 m

Expertise

Recent roles Solution Architect, IT Consultant, Solution Architect/Developer
Main industries Government and Administration, Retail, Manufacturing
Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Product Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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

Will speaks the following languages: Spanish (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Will has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Will has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 27 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Will may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Will would be well-suited for roles such as: Solution Architect, IT Consultant, Solution Architect/Developer.

Will's most recent position is Solution Architect at Polizei Behörde Stuttgart.

In recent years, Will has worked for Polizei Behörde Stuttgart, Theben Haigerloch, Bundesdruckerei Berlin, Bundesamt für Migration Nürnberg, and DeutscheBahn Frankfurt.

Will is most experienced in industries like Government and Administration, Retail, and Manufacturing. Will also has some experience in Healthcare, Insurance, and Agriculture.

Will is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Product Development. Will also has some experience in Project Management, Supply Chain Management, and Strategy.

Will has recently worked in industries like Government and Administration, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Will has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Operations.

Will holds a Master in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology from University of Arizona.

Will has 2 certificates. These include: ArchiMate® und die Nutzung des MID Innovator and Oracle SOA Suite 12c Zertifiziert.

Will is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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