IBM Db2 Expert in Austria

Senior Expert / Program Manager

IT Services

• Management of internal projects for infrastructure modernization: setup and maintenance of test environments that realistically replicate complex customer networks.
• Resource coordination: planning server capacities and cloud resources for automated test runs.
• Implementation of CI/CD pipelines to integrate automated tests into the build process.
• Evaluation of performance bottlenecks through load testing (NeoLoad/JMeter) to ensure scalability.

Tools / Technologies: Jenkins, Docker, GIT, ButBucket, NeoLoad, Azure

• Supporting and helping shape the development and further development of a company-wide HUB system in the Fujitsu environment for integrating a wide range of data sources and applications in an international context
• Design and implementation of data modeling, ETL processes, reporting, and data quality management

• Custom software development
• Web hosting
• Support
• DevOps
• Technologies: C#, Node.js, Web, Windows, Linux, SQL, MS365, Azure, AWS

Implementation and operation of OpenShift / Kubernetes solutions for customers, focusing on aspects such as storage, virtualization, security, logging, monitoring, and high availability. Support with application containerization and modernization.

• Design, authorship and finalization of the IT PROD SEC service catalog with eight standardized security services (S-ID001–S-ID008).

• Development of consistent service components & deliverables, RACI assignments and SLA and KPI definitions for each service.

• Integration of BaFin document requirements under DORA into the service descriptions.

• Coordination with IT, compliance, risk and operations teams to validate all service descriptions.

• Specifically for governance & monitoring: definition of governance cadence, evidence delivery processes, audit support and definition of measurable KPIs and measurement methods.

• Ensuring that all services are standardized, measurable and documented in an audit-proof manner.

• Result: Approved service catalog with eight services as a binding basis for delivery, governance and audits; transparent SLAs/KPIs for each service and DORA/BAIT/MaRisk-compliant documentation with clear responsibilities and evidence trails.

• Technologies and tools: Confluence, Jira, ServiceNow, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Office 365.

• Lead software architect in a greenfield MES project (Manufacturing Execution System / factory control system), responsible for architecture decisions, technology selection, and technical direction throughout the entire development lifecycle
• Designed and built the core framework from scratch, including several reusable Spring Boot starters (e.g., OPC-UA integration, messaging, security) that enable flexible composition of the individual system modules
• Introduced Keycloak as the central authentication and authorization system with SSO across all MES components
• Created and owns the full CI/CD pipeline covering Java, NPM and Docker – automating build, test, containerisation and deployment across all project components
• Set up the architecture documentation space in Confluence as the single source of truth for all architecture decisions, component designs, and integration patterns
• Defined and enforced naming conventions and coding standards to ensure consistency in the growing codebase
• Conducted regular code reviews for quality assurance, knowledge sharing, and adherence to architecture guidelines
• Created and maintained technology roadmaps to guide future development priorities and infrastructure investments

• Planning and monitoring sprints and holding the scheduled meetings

• Analyzing and resolving issues in the development process

• Error analysis, bug management and correction in individual process steps

• Stakeholder management

• Documentation and improvement of the development process

• Tools: JIRA, Confluence

• Developed a CRM solution using the Vaadin UI framework
• Implemented a digital audit workflow for efficient handling of review and approval processes
• Supported structured management of customer and project data and ensured compliance
• Focused on usability, process automation, and integration into existing systems

• Replacement of original Dopix documents and modules into the Quadient document environment
• Extension of document logic

• I am responsible for providing solution architecture and technical assistance for a migration initiative aimed at transitioning to a new core banking system.
• The project involves replacing in-house development with a commercially available off-the-shelf core banking system operated as SaaS on AWS.
• Duties encompass solution design, technical coordination, supporting development teams, and providing IT support and troubleshooting.
• Managing over 10 global vendors and partners is crucial to project success.
• Technologies: VMWare ESXi, AWS, EKS Kubernetes, Mastercard Payment Transaction Service, Avaloq, A1 Telekom Austria infrastructure, CheckPoint FW, F5, Site-to-Site VPNs, PingID, Futurae SDK, Airlock, UC4/Automic, Firebase, iOS/Android lifecycle management, AWS IAM, AWS AppStream, AWS S3, AWS Transfer Family, QlikView, OpenAPI.

• Advising companies and leaders with a focus on organizational development, process clarity, decision-making, and guiding change processes.
• Analyzing existing structures, identifying optimization opportunities, and developing sustainable solutions at the intersection of people, processes, and IT, with tailored support as needed.

• Custom anonymized research data analyzer, providing insights and facilitating data-driven decision-making.
• Designed and developed back- and frontend.
• Delivered end-to-end solution.
• Accelerated research timeline by 2 months.

• Industry: Wholesale
• Role: Implementation, Design, Strategy Consulting, Support, Troubleshooting, Performance Tuning, Architecture
• Scope: Company-wide
• Activities:
• Migration/upgrade execution and support for IBM Cognos Analytics and IBM Cognos Controller, Planning Analytics 2.1 (Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW), Planning Analytics Excel (PAFE), Cube Views, Multidimensional Expressions (MDX))
• Operational and Strategic Consulting and Support for the internal IT team in Installation, Configuration, Performance Tuning and Architecture, Security and Compliance
• System Environment: IBM Cognos Analytics 11.1x, IBM Planning Analytics Workspace 2.1, IBM Planning Analytics Excel 2.1, IBM Cognos Controller 11.1, Windows Server 2025, Windows Server 2022

• Design appropriate test cases to verify the GUI in Azure Test Plans
• Creation and execution of manual test cases
• Test design for user stories to be implemented in the current sprint
• Analysis of deviations/bugs based on log files and Kibana dashboards
• Creation of bug tickets with error description, screenshots, and short videos
• Prioritization of open bug tickets together with the PO
• Retest of bugs and hotfixes
• Execution of manual tests to ensure a 100% fulfillment rate of all functional requirements
• Selection, installation, and maintenance of a test automation tool (Selenium)
• Implementation of automated regression tests
• Continuous expansion of the object repository and adaptation of automated test cases (acceptance, integration, and system tests)
• Creation of test logs before each sprint change