Microsoft 365 Experts in Stuttgart

Started as a Business Transformation Consultant for IT and process analysis, and from 09/2025 additionally took on the role of Interim CIO with overall responsibility for IT.

• Reduced IT operating costs by 28 %.
• IT and process analysis, target vision and roadmap; governance with SLA, RPO/RTO, RACI and TOMs.
• Led the introduction of Microsoft Dynamics 365: migration, integration and connection of existing systems.
• Established reporting with Power BI; prepared decision documents and 30/60/90-day quick wins for the executive management.

• E-Tech, manufacturer of customised solutions in the automation control sector, +60 employees
• Reporting line: Directly to the Managing Director/owner
• Development of vision, values and mission statement
• Establishment of communication structures
• Establishment of HRM – search, selection and hiring of the HR Manager
• Development of the sales strategy
• Development of the product strategy
• Analysis and improvement of production processes
• Holistic organisational development — HRBP ad interim
• Teambuilding for the management team
• Vision, values and mission statement development - cultural change
• Identification of requirements, creation of job requirements, employer branding
• Selection, conducting interviews and hiring of the new HR Manager

• Managing the operational back office
• Handling quotations and invoicing
• Supporting preparatory bookkeeping
• Coordinating appointments and operational discussions
• Coordinating between management, clients and external partners
• Organizing administrative day-to-day processes

Taking on operational back-office tasks significantly reduces the workload of executive management. Administrative processes run in a more structured, reliable and efficient way, freeing up more time for clients, projects and business decisions.

• Advised the executive team on the strategy, architecture, and development of an AI-powered Product Security Operations Center (PSOC); a cybersecurity operating system for software-defined cyber physical connected systems.
• Provided strategic guidance on product vision, regulatory alignment, and market positioning, supporting capabilities across threat intelligence, vulnerability management, compliance automation, and autonomous product security.

• Capture and analyze stakeholder needs to define clear requirements and make sure the new website meets user expectations.
• Took on the role of Product Owner to lead the development team, set priorities, and monitor implementation progress.
• Coordinated the implementation of Optimizely as the new CMS, including adapting and integrating all required features to ensure a smooth user flow.
• Ensured the successful integration of features within the Condor lifecycle, such as flight booking, check-in, and other relevant services, to create a complete user experience.
• Actively communicated with stakeholders to gather feedback and make adjustments during the development process, continuously improving the user experience.
• Planned and carried out tests to ensure the quality of the implemented features and that all requirements were met.
• Methods used: Agile methods, SCRUM, SAFe
• Tools used: Optimizely, Jira, Confluence
• Result: Significant improvement in user experience, optimized booking and check-in processes, and a stronger digital presence for Condor in the market.

• Investigation PoC and exchange and refinement of an existing cloud and IoT power plant control solution for certificate management of renewable energy power plants (solar, wind, biomass and others) of the largest European renewable energy power plant operator in this field, including investigation of the IoT devices used in the field and their integration and network connection with the aim of automated PKI key management.
• Messaging with Kubernetes for large API-connected enterprise applications
• Risk and Attack Vector Analysis, Software Quality & Bug Assessments
• Agile Workload Scheduling via Jira & ConJluence
• Evaluation of message streams Pub/Sub for MQ and KaJka.
• Various tests with “best design approaches” regarding resilience patterns such as Circuit Breaker Designs, Throughput Measurement and Monitoring, Bulkhead Governors - for robust EA design
• Integration of API Management with IBMs API Connect to Kubernetes - for agnostic Microservices API Management Designs. Google Apigee
• Solution Health Check Approaches for Load Burst Situations + Remedy
• Research and investigation of available potential subcontractors in the coordinating role as Solution Manager. CIS20 Controls.
• Dread and Stride Security Assessments.

Responsible for Commercial Finance in the Central Europe region (DACH and Poland), reporting to the EMEA Commercial Finance Director. Monthly financial reporting, forecasting and variance analyses, evaluation of promotions and special campaigns, management of planning processes including budgeting, as well as preparation of QBR materials up to CFO level. Took over functional leadership of the Finance team following the absence of the position holder.

• Worked in areas such as telecommunications, IT, crafts, real estate and business administration.
• Focused on making complex issues understandable, user-friendly and entertaining.
• Project examples: conception and texts for websites, company portraits, image brochures and exposés for the real estate industry; blog posts and whitepapers on digitalization in craftsmanship; podcast scripts on developments in mobile and fixed networks; product and software usability tests and article creation for trade magazines; study evaluations in telecommunications for specialist publishers; conception and realization of magazine supplements on various technical topics; creation of German product catalogs, sales manuals, user manuals, training materials and press releases for consumer electronics companies; other marketing materials.

• Implementation of Rittal MDC’s hybrid data center (on-premises, Azure and local)

• Implementation of backup solution (Azure, Azure local, M365 and Entra ID) with Rubrik

• Application migration and optimization

• Client management (Intune) with Microsoft 365, Office 365 (Exchange Online, OneDrive, MS Teams, SharePoint Online)

• WAN migration and network optimization including Cisco Umbrella, network segmentation and microsegmentation in IT and OT areas

• Implementation of comprehensive WLAN

• Active Directory, Azure AD and Azure tiering model

• Security optimization (NIST, SoSafe, BitSight, SecureScoreCard)

• IT Service Management implementation (ITIL, workflows, ticket system, SIEM and SOC monitoring)

• Strategy consulting and reporting to CIO

• Tendering and selection of service providers for various managed services

• Maintaining operations for IT infrastructure security topics

• Creation, updating and monitoring of project plan/progress, business case and PMO

• Planning and managing work packages, costs, resources, risks, quality, communication and configuration management

• Stakeholder analysis, HR and procurement management

• Holistic view of data security and privacy (IT baseline protection, GDPR)

• Monitoring, reporting and compliance with project management processes and standards

• Review and adjustment of IT service contracts based on customer requirements

• Management of new and existing IT service providers

• Solution design / requirements management

• IT Senior Consultant (bank infrastructure, Active Directory, Azure, security, PKI)
• Planning, design, and implementation of cloud solutions based on Microsoft Azure / M365
• Teams, M365, and cloud services
• Vulnerabilities, threats, attacks
• Security analysis, security policy, security architecture
• Conducting meetings and presentations at various management levels
• Organizing and leading team meetings to improve internal communication
• Tools: PowerShell, Active Directory, GPO, DNS, DHCP, scripting

• Project focus: Strategic realignment of global market clusters and design of future-proof data architectures.
• Results & achievements:
• TOM design SEA & General Distributors: Development of a hub-and-spoke operating model for Southeast Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore) including site evaluation. Goal: Achieving significant savings in FTE and EUR.
• Data Intelligence Architecture: Conceptualization of a "Data Intelligence Unit" and a Central Data Hub for Europe, including role and process definition.
• AI-Driven Knowledge Management: Implementation of AI-based knowledge management in after-sales to consolidate heterogeneous sources.

• Placed via recruiter 1st Solution with Deutsche Bahn. Supported and advised on Audit and Cyber Security matters there
• Carried out numerous CSAs (Control Self Assessments), with close exchange with application owners and development of possible remediation solutions, and entered them in DB's risk2value tool from vendor GBTEC2
• Advised on the creation of internal and external security risks

• Led the central Instore Logistics Team and oversaw support operations across 13 stores in Germany and Luxembourg, ensuring seamless coordination of logistics processes and strategic direction.

• Oversaw all merchandise management processes across stores, eCommerce, and Pick from Store, ensuring alignment, efficiency, and operational consistency.

• Analyzed staffing procedures and personnel costs across support teams, providing data-driven recommendations to the Executive Board for annual budget planning.

• Led continuous improvement initiatives including documentation, KPI development, and performance tracking to drive operational excellence through data-based insights.

• Provided technical support for new store openings and transformation projects, ensuring integration with central logistics and adherence to EU Price Indication Regulation (PAngV).

• Managed optimization and digitalization projects, including piloting digital price tags across stores to enhance efficiency and customer experience.

• Delivering congresses as event lead
• Curating content & speakers for conference programs
• Managing congress teams
• Communicating with all stakeholders during the planning phase and on site
• Emergency and crisis management
• Advising clients on event design
• Project planning, management, and completion
• References: FKFS-Symposium, DTT-Symposion, ETUG-Anwendertagung, RETAIL NXT