Enterprise Architecture Experts in Munich

As the Solution Architect for Agentic AI in auto claims processing, I led global customer delivery implementations, encompassing solution design and detailing, multi-tenancy, process flows, integration with third-party solutions, and localization requirements.

• Architectural Analysis: Conducted in-depth analysis of business requirements, managing requirements and creating detailed specifications.
• Service Definition: Developed comprehensive technical definitions for services and integration contracts.
• AI Process Management: Automated AI process management, focusing on analysis, optimization, and continuous improvement.
• Requirements Gathering: Facilitated requirement-gathering sessions and analyzed business processes to identify optimization opportunities.
• Agile Collaboration: Employed agile methodologies, working closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment and responsiveness.
• Technical Support: Assisted senior management with technical analyses and deliverability assessments.

• Ongoing independent executive practice for ERP/MES, digital manufacturing, IT/OT and program delivery in industrial and regulated environments.
  
  

• Lead transformation and recovery programs across Europe, the US and Asia across programs with total value exceeding EUR 180M. Focus areas include governance reset, multi-site execution, vendor control, ERP/MES target architecture, executive steering and transition to stable operations.
  
  

• Selected current and recent work:**
  
  

• PE-backed Industrial Carve-out, Europe | Transformation & Separation Advisor | February 2026 – Present Supporting carve-out preparation and execution with focus on separation logic, operating model, governance, TSA implications, IT/ERP dependencies and Day-1 readiness. Translating transaction perimeter into executable workstreams across business, IT, operations and finance, with clear decision cadence and risk transparency.
  
  

• Industrial Software & Automation, Europe | Industry Strategy & Value Proposition Advisory | Jul 2025 – Apr 2026 Shaped industry strategy, value proposition and executive positioning for focused industrial software and automation providers in adjacent but distinct markets, including warehouse automation, enterprise architecture, process intelligence and manufacturing transformation. Work included ICP clarity, use-case framing, GTM logic, customer value realization and the translation of ERP/MES, IT/OT and shopfloor reality into scalable, provider-specific market narratives.
  
  

• AI LegalTech Platform, Switzerland | Interim CTO | Sep 2024 – Jun 2025 Defined product, data and technology roadmap for an AI-enabled LegalTech platform under DACH regulatory constraints. Implemented RAG architecture and delivered MVP, pilot clients and partner setup for first revenues and investor readiness.
  
  

• Industrial Components, Switzerland | Manufacturing Transformation Program Lead | Jan 2023 – Dec 2024 Re-established governance and roadmap for an eight-year stalled MES replacement across multiple plants. Aligned ERP and Quality interfaces, restored delivery cadence and improved OEE by more than 15% in a CHF 550M business unit.
  
  

• Pharma & Chemicals, Ireland | GxP Manufacturing Systems Program Lead | May 2020 – Dec 2022 Took over a failing MES/DNC rollout in Covid-19 vaccine manufacturing under strict GxP constraints. Reset governance, validation and site support, restoring operational stability and Day-1 compliance.
  
  

• Premium Automotive, Italy | Paint Shop Digitalization Program Manager | Sep 2020 – Dec 2021 Stabilized a failed MES rollout that had reduced throughput to 8–9 cars per day versus 23 contracted. Increased output to 26–28 cars per day, securing continuity of a premium product line worth more than EUR 1B.
  
  

• Automotive Tier-1, Germany | Manufacturing Transformation Program Manager | Oct 2019 – Jun 2020 Modernized an unstable legacy MES blocking ERP integration and traceability. Defined target architecture, aligned vendors and plants, and enabled more than 20% OT operating cost reduction.

• Technologies: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, HTML, SCSS, JSON, REST, Angular, Nx, NgRx, RxJs, Git, Spring, TFS, Jenkins, Jest, Cypress, UI/UX-Design, Figma, Storybook, Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Micro Frontend, Clean Code, Arc42, Agile, Scrum, Jira, Confluence
• Technical conception and further development of a modern Angular web application as part of the portal migration
• Built a modular frontend architecture with Nx and clear separation of domain and technical layers (Clean Architecture)
• Introduced and implemented Domain-Driven Design in the frontend context, including layer model and linting rules for code organization
• Developed reusable UI components and features using Angular, NgRx and RxJS
• Integrated the application with backend services via REST APIs
• Ensured high code quality through structured code reviews, testing with Jest and Cypress and introduction of guidelines
• Performed regular upgrades to new Angular versions to ensure long-term maintainability
• Collaborated closely with internal developers, product owners and stakeholders for requirements analysis and solution finding
• Supported the team through active knowledge transfer, review coaching and technical decision making
• Established a modular architecture with Nx & DDD as the technical foundation for future development
• Significantly improved test coverage through systematic introduction of Cypress and Jest tests
• Facilitated intensive collaboration with internal developers to build DDD structures and testing strategies
• Delivered a modernized UI focusing on clarity, usability and modern web technologies, achieving high acceptance by over 4,000 field staff
• Enabled parallel operation of the new Angular portal with the existing .NET system for phased migration of the sales process

• Directed full lifecycle of embedded software projects including LiDAR, BMS, OCU, and Cybersecurity systems.
• Coordinated internal and external stakeholders including suppliers like Bosch, Bertrandt, Magna, Continental and IAV.
• Managed cross-country teams of 12–15 engineers, conducting project onboarding and role-based training.
• Implemented change control and risk registers for safety-critical automotive platforms.
• Oversaw project schedules using MS Project, JIRA, and Azure DevOps to ensure milestone alignment and transparency.
• Extensive hands-on expertise in test planning and execution for ECUs in compliance with Automotive SPICE (SWE.4–SWE.6) and ISO 26262.
• Led digital transformation project with a cross-functional team of 15+, ensuring successful integration of systems and workflows.
• Maintained project overviews and tracking in tools like Milestones (Daimler) and MS Project, and managed status reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Coordinated with third-party transformation partners and ensured timely delivery of decision templates and risk assessments.
• Applied PRINCE2 methodology for structured delivery; facilitated agile ceremonies and maintained Confluence-based documentation.
• Strong leadership in cross-functional teams and working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum).
• Successfully led and supported IT and transformation projects, including those in regulated sectors (e.g., KRITIS or energy sector).
• Represented or supported overall project leadership in large-scale transformation programs.
• Maintained and updated complex project plans (Gantt charts, milestone tracking, and resource allocation).
• Coordinated workstreams and interdisciplinary teams; ensured timely delivery of all work packages.
• Acted as central communication point between project team, senior management, external vendors, and transformation partners.
• Prepared and delivered concise status reports, steering committee presentations, and decision memos.
• Identified project risks, maintained risk registers, and led mitigation planning.
• Assessed resource needs and supported reallocation based on project priorities and constraints.
• Proficient in JIRA, Milestones, Confluence, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Used both Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall (PRINCE2, PMI) methodologies.
• Created and tracked action lists, meeting protocols, and backlog items.
• Conducted critical analysis of project progress, resource bottlenecks, and deliverable timelines.
• Ensured alignment of transformation goals with enterprise IT architecture and business objectives.

• Project management
• Taking on special assignments for executive management
• Truck & Bus organization

• Advising organizations on AI strategy and adoption, business analysis for AI-driven initiatives, AI and data governance, and risk assessment of AI projects and portfolios
• Developing and delivering training programs in AI skills, data-driven decision making, responsible AI use, and digital transformation competencies
• Facilitating workshops and serving as a speaker at conferences and industry events on AI adoption, the societal impact of AI, and best practices for responsible AI innovation
• Providing business and team coaching focused on building AI literacy, fostering ethical AI adoption, cultivating data-informed leadership, and preparing organizations for an AI-driven future

• Served as Chief Digital Officer a.i. at a leading European travel industry player (2021-2023)
• Steered the Digital B2C unit with 100+ employees in the challenging phase of a large scale strategic transformation and re-organization in the travel industry
• Defined the strategic design of the overall Digital B2C platform and increased the direct online sales share by 2x post-covid
• Re-organized the unit around 5 pillars: CoC Business Analytics & Rules, Digital Marketing Outreach & CRM, Digital Toolkit & Platform, E-2-E Digital Experience, Content Production & Mining
• Conducted an as-is assessment (SEA & social media, SEO, UX/CX, content) including benchmarking and best practice review cross-industry
• Designed an overarching business case for three strategic scenarios to pave the most efficient way towards the ambitious mid-term goal of 30% direct online sales share
• Led key strategic initiatives dedicated to B2C brand strategy & architecture, digital B2C strategy & disintermediation, and B2B2C strategy & commissioning model re-design
• Led 100-day plan investigation initiatives around group sales commissioning and overall marketing spend effectiveness leveraging the marketing excellence framework
• Investigated and implemented AI/ML in recommendations and CR optimization
• Ran European Lean Startup Workshops as executive & employee coach for an international pharma company

• Cross-project test coordination and management for minor and major releases in a complex, integrated test environment
• Coordination of test batch executions
• Conducting project and release status meetings, collecting and communicating project status, and approving releases

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• Consulting, coaching and support of the new IT manager as part of the internationalization
• Development of the IT and digitalization strategy
• Design of the consolidated target application architecture (Microsoft Dynamics, dc Commerce, Magic XPI)

• Architecture, design and further development of a hybrid solution consisting of a Java backend with REST API and C# / WPF frontend
• Development of secure, distributed functions for classified message processing, categorization and encryption
• Integration of backend services with document management systems (DMS) for structured file storage
• Planning, setup and continuous optimization of Azure DevOps pipelines for automated deployment and quality assurance of distributed applications in a security-critical environment
• Technical coordination with Bundeswehr project managers and third-party providers of relevant software and interfaces, and documentation of the developed solutions

• Application support for the e-commerce presence of the Netto Online Supermarket chain [link]
• Webshop runs with PIM, ERP and Diva software - Microsoft Dynamics Business Central
• ITIL incident, change and problem management
• Diva components include ERP, CRM, OMS, WMS and POS
• Receiving, handling and, if needed, forwarding user requests
• Error analysis and support with problem solving
• Monitoring/orchestration of the individual systems
• Day-to-day collaboration with external service providers and development team
• User management and second-level support activities
• System logging/maintenance of external interfaces
• Application administration with Jira and Confluence in QA and production environments
• Technology: Windows Server 2008, Linux servers, MS SQL Server