n8n Experts in Germany

Reporting and controlling with Power BI for a productive ERP system

• Analysis of ERP data and interfaces for use in Power BI dashboards
• Evaluation and migration of existing reports (e.g. Excel) to Power BI
• Development of an access rights concept for selective data access
• Documentation and training on how to use and adapt the Power BI dashboards

Label: Power BI, Excel, SelectLine ERP, Microsoft SQL, SQL Server Management Studio

In-house consulting provider and driver of transformation within the group, multi-stakeholder environment and C-level.

Realignment and stabilization of a cross-functional transformation and scaling program within the group. Sharpening the target picture, priorities, and set of measures, as well as building reliable governance, planning, and steering structures. Structuring roles, responsibilities, and strategic initiatives while including AI and IT automation ideas.

• Designed program realignment and project portfolio management

• Developed strategy model and target picture for IT projects

• Structured portfolio, roadmap, and priorities

• Established governance and regular meetings

• Worked out operating model for flagship projects

• Assessed AI and automation ideas

• Clarified roles and responsibilities

• Implemented change measures

• Developed, moderated, and evaluated workshops

• Transformed 17 initiatives into a steering model

• Increased transparency and decision-making ability

• Strengthened commitment in steering

• Sharpened the operating model structurally

• Integrated three top-5 institutes

• Involved over 80% of stakeholders

• Governance

• Portfolio steering (PPM)

• Change management

• Artificial intelligence

• Workflow automation

• AI use case assessment

• Confluence

• Jira

• Stakeholder management

Digitizing real-world places with 3D/LiDAR scans to make spatial data usable for AI applications and to derive concrete use cases and prototypes from it.

• Digital capture of real-world places as a basis for faster planning and analysis
• Browser-based access to 3D data for easier use and coordination
• Turning spatial data into concrete use cases, prototypes, and AI training scenarios
• Planning basis for urban development and other digital future applications

Keywords: LiDAR, 3D scan, AI, use cases, AI training, prototyping, Python, web development, data models, architecture

• Project management of the legal and system-side integration of Taschenkaufhaus into the Voxa group: conversion of all contracts, accounts, and system access rights on the defined cutover date
• Migration from Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 to 2013: analysis of all existing interfaces, redefinition of processes, and coordinated go-live without interrupting operations
• Integration of the complaints and returns process into MS Dynamics NAV 2013; major process simplification through standardization
• Introduction of a new POS system (Shopify POS) in all stores: requirements analysis, configuration, rollout, and employee training
• Use of n8n automation workflows for data reconciliation between marketplaces and ERP; manual processes significantly reduced

Most mid-sized companies already have their numbers. What is missing is the translation: a dashboard with forty tiles does not answer a single question that is actually asked in management.

Analysis

• Evaluation of existing data with Python and SQL
• Checking data quality and methodology before making a statement
• The result is an analysis that leads toward a concrete decision

Preparation

• Reports in Power BI and Tableau
• Interactive calculators and visualizations on the web
• Presentations and specialist texts for customers, sales and the public
• Analysis and communication from one source — that

• Stabilization of customer service, logistics and order processing during a transformation phase
• Management of the international warehouse relocation from Switzerland to Germany
• Optimization of processes and reduction of manual steps in day-to-day operations
• Coordination of international stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery of strategic projects

• Managed marketing, content and communications projects with six-figure budgets for a regional telecommunications and IT service provider
• Developed and managed content and video formats from concept to production, including shoot planning
• Led and coordinated social media managers, creative teams as well as external agencies and service providers
• Conceptualized, developed and optimized campaign landing pages throughout the entire lifecycle
• Managed collaboration between departments, management and external partners
• Ensured consistent brand communication as well as timely and high-quality delivery of all projects

• Consulting across two integrated areas: Commercial Strategy (pricing, sales steering, marketing strategy, market expansion, margin management) and Operational Efficiency (process automation, AI integration, workflow design, last-mile automation).
• Development of custom SaaS solutions, explicitly tailored to the specific requirements and processes of each company.
• Delivery of AI training and change management workshops for managing directors and specialist departments, including AI competence training with a certificate of attendance under Art. 4 of the EU AI Act.

Designing AI-native digital products by combining product strategy, UX research, interaction design, software engineering, and modern AI workflows. Leading projects from discovery to implementation while integrating AI throughout the entire product development lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• → Product discovery, stakeholder workshops, Jobs-to-be-Done and user research
• → User journey mapping, information architecture and interaction design
• → Wireframes, high-fidelity UI, prototypes and scalable design systems in Figma and Penpot
• → AI-assisted interface generation and rapid concept exploration using Figma AI, Figma Make and generative design workflows
• → Design-to-code workflows with AI-supported frontend generation and engineering collaboration
• → Building accessible interfaces following WCAG 2.2 and enterprise design standards
• → Usability testing, iterative validation and KPI-driven product optimization
• → Development of AI knowledge systems, MCP-powered design workflows and human-in-the-loop review processes
• → Close collaboration with engineering teams to ensure production-ready implementation

• Designed role-based delivery assignment workflows, switchable between own fleet and partner carriers, with traceable status chains from „pending“ to „in delivery.“
• Designed AI-assisted route optimization, where dispatchers review drive-time-optimized route suggestions as drafts and apply them in one click.
• Designed a central planning interface for delivery and route management, bringing table view, map view, and route composition into a single workflow.
• Built interactive prototypes to align new product features early with stakeholders and engineering.

Key methods: AI-assisted Product Design, Workflow Design, Role-Based Workflows, Dashboard Design, Interaction Design, Prototyping, Logistics/Operations UX, Stakeholder Collaboration

Scope: Embedded as FP&A Data & AI Architect within the Finance function of a major European refrigeration manufacturer, leading the transformation of manual, fragmented financial reporting into an automated, governance-driven intelligence platform. Driving the shift from Excel-based controlling to structured data architecture, Power BI analytics, and AI-assisted financial operations.

Financial Data Integrity & ERP Governance

• Initiated and led GL vs. subledger reconciliation investigations, identifying and resolving structural mismatches between General Ledger and subledger data that had gone undetected prior to engagement
• Conducted asset analysis to identify items missing from General Ledger postings, surfacing gaps in fixed asset tracking and period-end completeness
• Validated SAP reports, establishing baseline data quality standards for Finance team consumption
• Established systematic SAP data validation framework ensuring ongoing integrity between ERP postings and downstream reporting outputs

Finance Reporting Transformation

• Designed and implemented a structured Transformation Project approach for converting manual Finance reports into fully automated processes
• Created and owns the Data Reporting Audit Log; a centralized tracking system capturing report owners, stakeholders, data sources, manual effort estimates, and automation opportunity scores across the Finance function
• Mapped the full reporting landscape identifying quick-win automation targets and strategic Power BI migration candidates
• Actively reducing manual Excel and PowerPoint dependency across FP&A workflows; replacing point-in-time snapshots with live, governed data models

Power BI & Analytics Enablement

• Introduced and presented Power BI as the strategic reporting platform to Finance leadership, building internal buy-in for the BI transformation roadmap
• Designed initial Power BI architecture aligned with SAP, Salesforce and Oracle data structures and FP&A reporting requirements
• Established report ownership, governance documentation, and data lineage standards enabling sustainable self-service analytics across the Finance team

Transformation Infrastructure & Collaboration

• Configured and deployed Jira as the transformation project management hub, establishing structured sprint workflows, backlog management, and progress visibility for Finance IT initiatives
• Proposed and initiated a dedicated FP&A Communication & Transformation Hub, a structured cross-functional forum aligning Finance, IT, and business stakeholders around the reporting transformation roadmap
• Positioned the Finance function as an active driver of data governance and digital transformation within the broader organization

Outcomes

• GL/subledger reconciliation gaps identified and investigation framework established within first two weeks of engagement
• Data Reporting Audit Log deployed; first structured inventory of Finance reporting landscape in company history
• Power BI transformation roadmap presented and approved by Finance leadership
• Jira-based project governance live; Finance transformation now tracked with full sprint visibility

Technologies: SAP FI/CO · Power BI · DAX · SQL · Excel (advanced) · Power Query (M) · Power Automate · VBA · Jira · Microsoft 365 · SharePoint · Salesforce (Sales Data) · Oracle HCM · Python

• Founded, built, and scaled a management consultancy for go-to-market, growth, and digital transformation
• End-to-end brand building: CI/CD, website, and social media presence as a consistent digital footprint
• Built a B2B marketing & sales funnel incl. CRM for structured lead generation
• Developed and built a service portfolio & verticals: including an AI Board for strategic GenAI classification as well as a go-to-market/growth vertical for the food industry
• Built a partner network for co-delivery
• Acquired, onboarded, and delivered consulting engagements

• Designed and implemented comprehensive business processes, leading cross-functional teams to increase customer satisfaction and reduce costs
• Provided training and ensured benefits realization through end-to-end workflow development
• Contributed to the “Generate Insights from Hidden Knowledge” initiative by developing and deploying AI-driven workflow automation solutions using Large Language Models (LLMs) and low-code/no-code platforms
• Designed multi-agentic workflows integrating OpenAI, LangChain, Haystack, and n8n to automate document review, data extraction, and knowledge summarization processes
• Led the orchestration of AI and automation frameworks to enhance medical and business review processes, ensuring compliance, explainability, and transparency
• Collaborated cross-functionally to translate complex business requirements into AI-enabled automation prototypes aligned with enterprise compliance and data privacy standards
• Applied Power Automate, UiPath, Nintex, and ServiceNow to deliver rapid, scalable, and secure automation solutions within validated operational environments
• Leveraged Lean Six Sigma, Agile/SAFe, and ITIL principles to structure AI development pipelines ensuring measurable impact, auditability, and sustainable governance
• Managed cross-departmental collaboration to standardize workflows, reducing errors and enhancing task management. Established governance frameworks to ensure the sustainability of automation solutions

With Brandancy, I take on marketing leadership for companies that want to move forward strategically but cannot or do not want to fill a permanent CMO position. Two models: embedded as a Fractional CMO for several months or project-based as a specialist for performance marketing and SEA.

Responsibilities

• Development of marketing strategy and positioning, from analysis to a concrete action plan
• Building and managing funnels, campaign structures, and conversion optimization
• Responsibility for paid media budgets in Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Meta, and LinkedIn
• Technical foundation: tracking setup, GA4, GTM, Search Console, reporting structures that are understood outside of marketing as well
• SEO and GEO, meaning visibility in classic search and in AI-supported answer systems
• Integration of AI into existing marketing processes: content production, research, reporting, lead qualification
• Building and leading internal marketing teams, managing agencies and service providers Onboarding successors and documenting everything so structures continue after the mandate

Results

• Built a complete digital setup for a real estate company in six weeks, from tracking to campaigns to content
• As Fractional CMO, on site monthly in Madrid, built a digital team and took responsibility for funnel and UI/UX strategy
• Consolidated the LinkedIn presence of a B2B FinTech holding with seven subsidiaries and established a content strategy
• Handed over marketing onboarding and documentation for a new Head of Marketing, and operations continued without interruption

Focus areas

• Fractional CMO for mid-sized companies, growing businesses, and startups
• Performance marketing and SEA with more than 14 years of hands-on experience
• AI in marketing processes, as a way of working rather than a tool demo