COBOL Experts in Frankfurt

Ulm P.

Freelance IT Specialist

Steinbach (Taunus)

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DataStage ETL Expert at ING Bank

Datastage 11.7, dbt, Oracle 19, Python 3.12 / PySpark 3.5, Azure GitHub, Azure DevOps, Automic
Development of migration jobs to transfer data from the collection DWH to the new Risk Mart, as well as development of ETL pipelines to migrate historical data from the old Mart to the new Risk Mart.
Storage of the silver layer on Hadoop and the gold layer in Oracle.
Translation of DataStage jobs into dbt to publish reporting data in Google Cloud to a PostgreSQL database.
Creation and optimization of complex SQL queries for data extraction from a data vault, taking into account historical data in the point-in-time tables.
Creation of Oracle table definitions (DDL) and adjustment of existing stored procedures.
Versioning changes in GitHub and deployment via the CI/CD portal.
Refactoring long-running DataStage jobs into Python using PySpark to reduce server load.
Migration of SAS scripts to PL/SQL, including new development of distribution functions that have no direct equivalent in Oracle.
Development of Automic jobs to run DataStage pipelines and Python scripts (PySpark jobs) that control the population of the SME and institutional risk tables in the Risk Mart and perform business calculations.
Participation in the agile process, including creating user stories, estimations, and planning in Azure DevOps.
Handling Azure DevOps tickets and close collaboration with testers and business teams for error analysis and resolution.

Dieter K.

SAP Senior Consultant

Nidderau

Last position:

SAP Senior Consultant at Shop and Catering

Implementation of MM and SD with integration of Diebold-Nixdorf cash registers
Capturing the required processes (inventory management, procurement, sales, and cash register processes)
Customizing MM and SD
Project planning and control
Master data upload and inventory recording using LSMW based on Excel spreadsheets
Cash register data transfer via EDI and IDoc processing (MBGMCR and ACC_DOCUMENT)
Creating extensive documentation for internal staff
No middleware; instructing and training customer staff in customizing; SAP standard as prerequisite
SAP ECC 6.0 modules MM, SD, FI

Theo L.

Project Manager, Consultant

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Project Manager, Consultant at 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

Leonid R.

Business Analyst | Requirements Engineer (certified) | Requirements Manager

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IT Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer at S-Payment GmbH / Sparkasse (DSV-Gruppe)

Business analysis of payments for the introduction of Wero EPI in Germany.
Analysis and optimization of merchant processes in the context of acquiring and issuing.
Analysis of interfaces for instant payments.
Analysis of SCT-Inst processes, settlement mechanisms and reporting processes.
Identification and clarification of gaps in merchant processes.
Analysis and documentation of clearing and settlement processes.
OSPlus process analysis and documentation.
Coordination and alignment with scheme management as well as various payment service providers and financial institutions on merchant processes.
Preparation and follow-up as well as active participation in EPI meetings on technical coordination and regulatory topics in payments, including content familiarization and prioritization.
Preparation and documentation of project and steering committees in the EPI environment.
Creation of status reports for the subproject.
Maintenance and structuring of Confluence pages for project documentation.
Coordination and alignment with the issuing teams on individual customer processes as well as aligning with bank processes and acquirer processes in the Wero environment.
Communication with payment service providers regarding merchant and bank processes in the Wero environment.
Organizational support for project management in special tasks in the EPI and Wero environment.
Digital filing and documentation in Confluence and Microsoft Teams.
Planning, implementation and tracking of work packages and steps.
Quality assurance and project control.
Consulting on IT strategy, IT architecture and interface management in the EPI and Wero environment.
Technical environment: Jira, Confluence, XML, JSON, MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint), SharePoint, Draw.io, Innovator, 3rd-level support, ITIL, creation and updating of software documentation, interface management, OSPlus, Scrum, KYC, payment, European Payments Initiative (EPI), Wero, Microsoft Loop, Instant Payments, SCT-Inst.

Andreas S.

Project Management, Development and Test- (Defect-) Management

Offenbach

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Project Management, Development and Test- (Defect-) Management at safarica.com

Creation and implementation of a multilingual, relational MariaDB database to reflect the requirements of a booking system designed for safaris in Africa
Testing the front- and backend functionality, registration of clients and suppliers, the editorial system and the payment workflow
Defect management and documentation via BugHerd
Implementation of an automatic internal deployment of deliveries provided by an external company via bash scripts
Coordination of external companies in the function of a project manager (Stakeholder Management)

Abdullah A.

Technical Program Manager - IT & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

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Technical Program Manager - IT & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) at Maxon Computer GmbH (a Nemetschek Company)

Led cross-functional compliance and IT programs spanning infrastructure, security, legal, and executive stakeholders, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory alignment.
Acted as single point of ownership for IT governance and CSR programs, defining scope, milestones, risks, and success metrics.
Partnered directly with VP of IT as a governance and control counterpart, supporting security incidents, compliance posture (ISO 27001, GDPR, SOC 2), and executive reporting.
Supported organizational readiness for emerging EU regulations, including the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and EU AI Act, by analyzing regulatory requirements, identifying governance and compliance impacts, and aligning internal policies and control processes.
Designed and scaled data collection and reporting processes for CSR and regulatory reporting across group and subsidiary level.
Drove process improvements and standardization, increasing transparency, predictability, and audit readiness.
Technologies and tools: Office 365 Power BI, MS SharePoint, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, Zendesk, Confluence, JIRA, Vanta.

Hassan E.

SAP Authorization Consultant

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SAP Authorization Consultant at msg/Denios

Support for the DENIOS S/4HANA greenfield transformation. - Role development based on the organizational model and structure. - Creation of roles based on process and steps in swimlanes. - Derivation of catalogs, spaces, pages and sections from process IDs. - User assignment via the organizational structure. - Authorization administration in the S/4HANA landscape with a Fiori-first approach. - Consulting and development in the S/4HANA greenfield area.

Panagiotis T.