Yashar Sadeghi - IT Strategy Consultant for Salesforce

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Experience

Jun 2026 - Present

4 months

Sindelfingen, Germany

Compliance Consultant

RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH

Designed and moderated a NIS2 preparation workshop for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH and its IT service provider Catuno GmbH. Together with executive management and IT leadership, the current status was assessed, an initial GAP analysis was conducted and areas for action were prioritized based on ISO 27001.
Developed an ISO-27001-based regulatory framework (ISMS) for NIS2 compliance, including a structured current/target GAP analysis, targeted improvement of the security maturity level and preparation of the organization for NIS2 audit readiness.

Jun 2026 - Present

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

CTO

TrugXP

Responsible for building the digital infrastructure as CTO, including the design of an on-premises, GxP-compliant AI server (RAG architecture based on open language models) for the secure provision of EU-GMP, GAMP-5 and pharmacopoeia knowledge with full data sovereignty and a complete audit trail (ALCOA+, EU-GMP Annex 11, 21 CFR Part 11).
Managed the integration of laboratory and production machines (IoT) into the central system landscape to map seamless end-to-end processes along the supply chain (laboratory, warehouse, production) – the basis for scalable, regulatory-compliant and cost-efficient growth without dependence on external cloud providers.

Jun 2026 - Present

4 months

Remscheid, Germany

Product Owner

Vaillant Group

Responsible as Product Owner for Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Sales Cloud in the international loyalty program, including support and enablement for around 20 European markets, backlog management and prioritization of business requirements.
Further developed and rolled out the Salesforce solution along the lead-to-order process, including business consulting and coordination of implementation within the Salesforce platform (Marketing Cloud & Core Clouds).

Jan 2026 - Present

9 months

Wedel, Germany

PMO

Vincorion Advances Systems

Responsible for portfolio management of approximately 120 projects, including prioritization, governance management, strategic reporting as well as resource and capacity planning (including with MS Project) for management decision-making processes.
Managed, maintained and further developed the central PPM tool (SharePoint Prem) as the single source of truth, including integration into the complex system landscape (especially the ERP), ensuring consistent project data and supporting strategic initiatives.

Oct 2025 - Jan 2026

4 months

Braunschweig, Germany

Senior Consultant

VW Financial Services

Defined a CRM target vision and involved relevant stakeholders from business units, management and IT to prepare strategic decisions on a centralized CRM direction.
Analyzed and harmonized the existing CRM system landscape (Salesforce, SF CPQ & SAP CRM) to establish a reliable basis for decision-making, including structured requirements (Epics, User Stories) from cross-functional and cross-company workshops focused on end-to-end processes, data quality and workflow management.

Mar 2025 - Oct 2025

8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Bahn/Obermeyer Group

Led the development, requirements specification, requirements translation, and implementation of a cloud-based platform (Microsoft SharePoint & Azure) for an alliance-led railway construction project of Deutsche Bahn with >10,000 users and >3,000 dynamic user groups.
Ensured regulatory compliance through a central system for mapping cross-company organizational structures, optimizing project collaboration, and ensuring data security in the context of a digital workplace.

Sep 2024 - Jun 2025

10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Solution Stack/Integration Manager

Liebherr

Led the integration and design of a cross-company solution stack to introduce Infor LN as the central ERP system within a hybrid system architecture and streamline processes across multiple business areas.
Managed data migration, security measures, and master data consolidation as part of Enterprise Architecture Management in the Infor Cloud context, providing an effective basis for decision-making and clarity regarding the system landscape.

Sep 2024 - Jan 2025

5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Change Manager

Galileo Global Education

Designed a comprehensive change management strategy to close gaps between IT and academic departments, resulting in improved communication and efficiency.
Promoted the creation of a cross-organizational framework that supports process optimization and ensures smoother collaboration between key stakeholders.

Jul 2023 - Jul 2024

1 year 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Delivery Manager

Viridium Group

Oversaw a multi-project environment, ensuring the smooth transition of more than 15 ongoing projects and maintaining quality standards.
Coordinated internal and external resources to ensure the timely implementation of IT infrastructure improvements in the insurance sector.

Jun 2023 - Sep 2023

4 months

Hamburg, Germany

PMO/Process Consultant

Thüga

Supported the digital transformation of sales and marketing processes in the energy sector, as well as business analysis, to align business requirements with existing technological solutions (Previse and others).
Developed a tender for a new CRM solution (Salesforce), optimized vendor selection, and ensured that the system met both operational and strategic objectives.

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Change Management/Stakeholder Management Consultant

Deutsche Bahn

Managed the seamless migration of more than 200.000 users to Microsoft 365 (including Office, SharePoint, Teams), focusing on optimizing the digital workplace and significantly increasing employee productivity.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define strategies for increasing user adoption and aligning digital tools with organizational requirements.

Apr 2023 - Dec 2023

9 months

Solingen, Germany

Project Manager

Zwilling J. A. Henckels

Coordinated the integration of customer service processes into Salesforce Service Cloud, ensuring a unified and efficient service management system.
Oversaw the global rollout of Salesforce Service Cloud and provided training and support for end users to ensure a smooth implementation across all service channels.

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 9 months

Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director/Consultant

Efficient Consulting

Led strategic IT and process consulting projects, streamlined business operations, and aligned IT systems with business objectives, resulting in a 20 % improvement in organizational efficiency.
Led international transformation projects using agile and traditional methodologies, managing a cross-functional team of more than 15 professionals and delivering solutions on time and within budget.
Developed cloud-based and server-based ERP/CRM systems (including Salesforce, Infor, Microsoft) for clients, ensuring seamless integration and reducing system downtime by 30 %.
Led large-scale change management initiatives, actively engaging stakeholders at all levels and supporting the successful adoption of innovative systems in global organizations.
Led requirements analysis and the tendering process for clients, identifying cost-saving opportunities and improving operational workflows.

Jan 2023 - Jun 2023

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Johnson Controls

Led a global ERP transformation project to introduce and migrate the infrastructure to Oracle Fusion Cloud and Salesforce CPQ, affecting more than 100.000 users across several regions.
Ensured the successful coordination of international waves and managed compliance and data privacy across all project phases.

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Jüchen, Germany

Product Owner

Polo Motorrad

Oversaw the integration of Salesforce Marketing Cloud into a new ERP system, primarily using Email Studio and Automation Studio to optimize content management and reporting for C-level stakeholders.
Drove the strategic optimization of customer journeys by improving the seamless integration of Salesforce Sales Cloud with Marketing Cloud and significantly increasing customer retention.

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

5 months

Germany

Change Management/CRM Technology Consultant

Software One

Managed global rollouts for Microsoft Dynamics, driving digital transformation in 57 countries (nearly 10,000 users) and improving sales processes within the context of a digital workplace.
Led stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure the successful adaptation of infrastructure and roles across different teams.

Feb 2022 - May 2022

4 months

Germany

Project Manager/Consultant

Ebner Media Group

Led the merger of two Salesforce platforms (Core & Marketing Cloud), conducted business analysis, consolidated their systems, and ensured seamless data migration.
Coordinated workshops and alignment meetings to facilitate platform standardization and ensure that business and technical objectives were met.

Jan 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Cloudideas

Implemented cloud-based solutions (Salesforce Core Cloud & Marketing Cloud) for key clients, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency.
Coordinated a high-performing team of more than 10 consultants and developers to ensure the successful and timely delivery of more than 3 complex cloud migration projects within tight deadlines.
Optimized business processes for clients by gathering requirements and integrating data analysis, resulting in a 15% improvement in customer retention.
Developed communication strategies and managed stakeholder relationships, contributing to the successful launch of several cross-functional projects.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

Meerbusch, Germany

Project Manager/Consultant

Collenda GmbH

Led the introduction of Salesforce CRM across Europe, focusing on system integration and data migration to optimize document management and operational workflows.
Provided strategic consulting on process optimization and data integration, resulting in streamlined workflows and improved operational efficiency.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

9 months

Steinfeld, Germany

Project Manager

Runden Group/WBG

Led the selection process for a new customer portal provider to improve logistics efficiency and customer retention.
Created and evaluated a comprehensive RFI document that successfully aligned potential vendor solutions with the client's business requirements.

Sep 2020 - Mar 2021

7 months

Meerbusch, Germany

Project Manager/Consultant

Collenda GmbH

Led the redesign of business processes within Salesforce to align them with customer goals and improve the user experience.
Controlled and closely monitored third-party providers to ensure that data integration and critical system compatibility issues were fully resolved, reducing overall system downtime.

Jun 2020 - Mar 2021

10 months

Germany

Sub-Project Manager

Tipico

Led the implementation of HR management software to modernize workforce planning and time-tracking processes.
Led stakeholder communication and end-user training to ensure the smooth introduction of the new systems across multiple regions.

Feb 2020 - Jun 2020

5 months

Ludwigshafen, Germany

PMO

Pfalzwerke

Oversaw the workplace optimization project and ensured smooth coordination between IT, hardware, and operating system upgrades.
Developed and strategically implemented a comprehensive communication plan to support the IT infrastructure migration, effectively optimizing cross-departmental workflows.

Aug 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Consultant, Strategic Transformation Unit

Aequitas Affinity

Advised global clients on IT strategy, business alignment, and transformation initiatives, resulting in a measurable 30 % improvement in overall customer service.
Led international transformation projects using agile and traditional project management methods to deliver solutions for global companies with complex requirements.
Promoted cross-departmental process optimization and roadmap definition to ensure that customer processes were streamlined and aligned with their digital transformation goals.
Supported clients throughout RFI/RFP processes, identified the most suitable providers, and reduced procurement costs by 20 %.
Developed assets to assess companies' maturity in areas such as Digital Business and CRM, improving the overall strategic alignment of clients.

Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

3 months

Berlin, Germany

Consultant

Bringmeister

Led and conducted business analysis for the optimization of Salesforce Marketing Cloud to drive improvements in multichannel marketing and customer retention.
Conducted effective workshops and actively supported the migration process to the new CRM solution, minimizing disruptions and significantly improving service delivery.

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Solution Consultant

Netnomics

Managed cloud-based projects (Salesforce Core Cloud/Marketing Cloud) for customers, improving customer relationship management and increasing customer satisfaction by 20%.
Conducted in-depth requirements workshops with customers to capture critical business requirements and deliver tailored solutions fully aligned with strategic business goals.
Designed solutions for cloud strategies, identifying and addressing gaps in customer systems, resulting in a 15% improvement in data processing and segmentation.
Created comprehensive training materials and conducted interactive end-user sessions, achieving a 95% adoption rate for newly implemented cloud platforms.

Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

5 months

Basel, Switzerland

Project Manager/Technology Consultant

Coop

Implemented process improvements within Salesforce Marketing Cloud, enhanced the customer journey, and aligned content management with business goals.
Conducted training sessions and case studies to improve user interaction and ensure a seamless transition to new systems.

Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 4 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Project Manager in a Hybrid Role

Lufthansa Group

Led sub-projects to improve the revenue billing system and streamline processes as part of a large-scale IT transformation.
Coordinated collaboration with stakeholders and led offshore teams to ensure efficient project execution and minimize delays.

Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

1 year 4 months

Norderstedt, Germany

Hybrid

IT Consultant, Air Cargo

Lufthansa Industry Solutions

Redesigned a complex enterprise-level IT landscape for a major customer, focusing on hybrid project management and rigorous business analysis to optimize business-critical air cargo systems.
Led several concurrent projects and coordinated more than 30 stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of system improvements that increased operational efficiency by 18%.
Conducted business analysis and designed and implemented test scenarios and data collection strategies to ensure that all system components were optimized and met functional requirements.
Coordinated the work of developers and globally distributed offshore teams, reducing project timelines by 20% through improved collaboration.

Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

5 months

Munich, Germany

Developer

BMW

Contributed to the integration of Salesforce Service Cloud with customer interaction tools, improving service capabilities and operational efficiency.
Played an important role in agile sprints, defined user stories, and ensured the timely delivery of system functionalities.

May 2017 - Jul 2017

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Business Analyst

Warner Brothers

Supported UAT for Salesforce Sales Cloud to ensure that the technical solutions aligned with business requirements.
Facilitated end-user training and provided ongoing support to ensure the seamless adoption of the new CRM system.

Apr 2016 - Oct 2017

1 year 7 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Consultant, CRM Department

Cognizant Technology Solutions

Provided technical and functional consulting for Salesforce implementation (Sales Cloud, Service Cloud), resulting in a 30 % increase in sales team productivity.
Developed detailed, scalable software designs for customized Salesforce solutions, ensuring compliance with requirements and exceeding expectations in more than four global projects.
Conducted requirements-gathering and user training workshops, increasing user adoption by 25 %.
Drove the integration of Salesforce with existing IT systems, improved data synchronization, and reduced system errors by 20 %.
Led both agile and traditional projects, ensuring on-time delivery and customer satisfaction with a positive feedback rate of 95 %.

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Experienced in Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Insurance.

Professional Services

Information Technology

Manufacturing

Banking and Finance

Transportation

Insurance

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Product Development

Business Intelligence

Sales

Summary

Experienced IT consultant and project manager with a proven track record of leading international transformation programs for companies such as VW Financial Services, Deutsche Bahn, Liebherr and BMW. Specialized in strategic IT and process consulting, aligning complex system landscapes with business goals and implementing sustainable digital transformations. Deep expertise in cloud system architectures (including Salesforce, Oracle, Microsoft, Infor) as well as the integration of scalable E2E solutions. Combines technology, process and stakeholder perspectives into clear, coherent target visions and thereby stands out clearly from traditional project managers.

Skills

Strategic It & Process Consulting
Target Operating Model
Cloud Architecture
It Governance
Project Management
Erp/Crm Implementation
Agile & Hybrid Project Leadership
Salesforce Expertise
Microsoft Expertise
Enterprise Architecture
System Integration
Risk Management
Resource Planning
Change Management
Stakeholder Management
Regulation & Compliance
Tender Processes
Digital Transformation
Ai In Organizations
Organizational Development
Vendor Management
Requirements Analysis
Target Vision Definition
Programming Languages: Java | Php | Apex | Html | Css
Databases: Sql
Modeling Languages: Epk | Bpmn | Uml
Tools And Technologies: Salesforce (Core Clouds And Marketing Cloud) | Rest Api | Microsoft 365 (Sharepoint Online | Ms Azure/Entra | Ms Project | Ms Office) | Infor Ln | Jira/Confluence | Hp Quality Center | Canva | Content Management Systems (Emma | D.Velop | Synthesia) | Enterprise Architect | Bic | Aris | Miro | Google Analytics | Customer Interaction Center (Genesys)

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Elementary

Education

Oct 2011 - Sep 2015

HAW Hamburg

Bachelor of Science, focus: Information Systems, Software Engineering and Business Administration · Business Informatics · Hamburg, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Agile Coach

Maxpert

APMG International-Zertifikat: Change Management

APMG International

Maxpert

Salesforce

ICCE-zertifizierter Interaktionscenter-Ingenieur

ICCE

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 32

Experience in Professional Services 7 y

Avg length 9 m

Longest experience 3 y 8 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Germany, Switzerland)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Compliance Consultant, CTO, Product Owner

Main industries Professional Services, Information Technology, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 7

Profile

Member since

August 2024

Last update

September 2026

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Yashar is based in Hamburg, Germany.

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

Yashar has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Yashar has worked in at least 24 different roles and for 31 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 months. Note that Yashar may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Yashar would be well-suited for roles such as: Compliance Consultant, CTO, Product Owner.

Yashar's most recent position is Compliance Consultant at RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH.

In recent years, Yashar has worked for RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau GmbH, TrugXP, Vaillant Group, Vincorion Advances Systems, and VW Financial Services.

Yashar is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing. Yashar also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Transportation, and Insurance.

Yashar is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy. Yashar also has some experience in Product Development, Business Intelligence, and Sales.

Yashar has recently worked in industries like Professional Services, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.

Yashar has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Strategy.

Yashar holds a Bachelor in Business Informatics from HAW Hamburg.

Yashar has 7 certificates. Among them, these include: Agile Coach-Zertifizierung: Scrum Master, Maxpert ITIL-Zertifikat: ITIL Foundation, and APMG International-Zertifikat: Change Management.

Yashar is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

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