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Chris W.

IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT | PROGRAM MANAGEMENT | STRATEGY CONSULTING

Berlin

Last position:

Senior Strategy Advisor, Transformation Lead – Program realignment with vision, governance, and priority management at Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe | S-Communication Services

In-house consulting provider and transformation driver within the group, in a multi-stakeholder environment and working with C-level leaders.

Realigned and stabilized a cross-functional transformation and scaling program across the group. Refined the vision, priorities, and portfolio of initiatives, and established robust governance, planning, and management structures. Structured roles, responsibilities, and strategic initiatives, incorporating AI and IT automation opportunities.

Designed program realignment and project portfolio management
Developed a strategy model and vision for IT projects
Structured the portfolio, roadmap, and priorities
Established governance and regular meetings
Developed an operating model for flagship projects
Assessed AI and automation opportunities
Clarified roles and responsibilities
Implemented change initiatives
Designed, facilitated, and evaluated workshops
Brought 17 initiatives into a management framework
Improved transparency and decision-making
Strengthened accountability in program management
Sharpened the operating model
Integrated three top-5 institutions
Engaged over 80% of stakeholders
Governance
Portfolio management (PPM)
Change Management
Artificial intelligence
Workflow automation
AI use case assessment
Confluence
Jira
Stakeholder management

William N.

Senior/Lead Business Analyst & AI Workflow Consultant | Requirements Engineering | BI | Workflow Automation | Claude Code

Berlin

Last position:

Power BI Solutions Architect/Engineer & AI Consultant at AVERDUNG GmbH

Redesign of the company’s BI infrastructure: replacement of a fragmented landscape of manually maintained Excel solutions and CSV imports with a centralized Power BI environment using a unified data model as the company-wide single source of truth
Consolidation of previously isolated reporting logic in a central semantic model – elimination of redundant files, manual data transfers and inconsistent metrics across departments
Forecasting & Planning: Design and implementation of company-wide liquidity planning in Power BI – from business logic to a fully automated, data-source-driven planning model replacing the previous manual Excel process; enabling rolling forecasts and continuously up-to-date cash flow transparency for management
Optimization of existing Power BI dashboards in terms of performance, structure and analytical value using an AI-native approach
Analysis and improvement of the data model, including data quality analyses, data cleansing and consistent modeling using Star Schema, DAX and Power Query
Incident & Anomaly Analysis: Identification, investigation and explanation of data anomalies, including root-cause analysis and specific recommendations for action
AI Solution Architecture: Connecting Business Central and Power BI to LangDock via MCP (Model Context Protocol) for AI-supported data usage
Development of a historical data layer as a basis for trend and time-series analyses
AI-supported automation: Design and development of AI skills, agents, loops and processes for the automated analysis and interpretation of reports
Automated reporting workflow: Setup of scheduled, automated email delivery of AI-generated analyses and recommendations to stakeholders
Gathering and documentation of business requirements and coordination with business departments and IT as part of requirements engineering / product owner activities
Breaking down overall requirements into clearly defined work packages and tasks
Definition, prioritization and management of milestones throughout the entire project lifecycle

Tools: POWER BI, M365, Copilot Studio, MIRO, Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft Fabric, Claude AI, ChatGPT, LangDock, MS VS Code

Olaf S.

Consultant · Business Coach · Interim Manager. Transformation, Leadership and AI – from strategy to implementation.

Last position:

Trainer & Facilitator for Digital Sovereignty at ITSM-COLOGNE

Project: Digital Sovereignty – Toll Collect

Workshop: Digital Sovereignty Recognize dependencies, reduce risks, remain capable of acting

Format

One-day practical seminar

Target group

Executive management
IT managers
Data protection officers
Compliance functions

Content and objectives

Systematic analysis of digital dependencies
Assessment of legal and operational risks
Development of a concrete plan to increase digital sovereignty
Mapping of the entire IT infrastructure by participants
Identification of critical dependencies on non-European providers
Creation of a prioritized risk matrix based on:
GDPR
NIS2
EU AI Act
Joint development of options for action – from a hybrid model to complete migration to European solutions
Development of an individual sovereignty roadmap with:
Responsibilities
Milestones
Budget framework

Agenda

Preliminary self-assessment (current infrastructure)
Digital sovereignty? Nothing but an illusion
Digital sovereignty 2026 – Germany’s dangerous dependency in focus
Digital sovereignty & open source
What is digital sovereignty?
Three questions raised by digital sovereignty
Reflection: Digital sovereignty in your own life
Why is digital sovereignty existential now?
Practical examples of digital sovereignty
Schleswig-Holstein initiative
Benefits of digital sovereignty for your company
Assessing strategy options (cost-benefit matrix)
Sovereign provider? 10 questions
What does digital sovereignty specifically mean for your company?
How do you shape digital sovereignty?
Digital sovereignty and psychological safety
Psychological safety: The key to high-performing teams
Why psychological safety in your company?
Benefits of psychological safety
Invitation to group work: PsySafety Check (PS-C)
The “Braintrust” experiment
Creating a risk matrix
Creating a roadmap & project plan
European alternatives to US Big Tech
10-point plans:
NIS2
EU AI Act
GDPR
ISO 27001

Suparni N.

AI-based communication & marketing automation

Cologne

Last position:

AI-based communication & marketing automation at Commtribe Ltd.

Expansion of the competence portfolio to include AI-driven marketing & chatbot integration
Design and development of several intelligent chatbots (Steno, UChat, ManyChat, GHL) for MeditationSoul.org and Physio Point for automated promotion of workshops, retreats, and online courses
Experience with social media automation tools and AI content tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gamma, HeyGen)
Creation of automations with n8n for marketing and CRM processes (lead nurturing, event promotion, funnel flows)
Combining creative brand communication and AI-supported automation to increase efficiency and personalization in digital marketing campaigns

Enver B.

Interim Manager IT Systems House

Erdweg

Last position:

Interim Manager Data Protection Projects at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH

Management of data protection & IT security-related projects. Adjustments to knowledge management and consulting processes.

Activities:

Data protection consulting
Process optimization in in-house consulting
Interface to specialist departments, IT security, development and management

Patrick M.

Product Owner

Hamburg

Last position:

Product Owner at Telefonica Deutschland GmbH

Introduction of service management
Optimization of processes
Introduction of an agile way of working
Introduction and configuration of Atlassian Jira Service Management
Prioritization of features
Coordination with stakeholders and the business department
Management of the backlog and creation of user stories
Budget management
Coordination of a Scrum team
Use of Atlassian Jira and Confluence
Use of Microsoft Teams
Working according to Scrum and Kanban

Thomas G.

Interim Digital Product Manager

Stuttgart

Last position:

Author at Springer Gabler

Wrote the book chapter “Entwicklung eines digitalen Geschäftsmodells” for the Springer Gabler collection “Praxishandbuch Digitales Management”.

Samet P.

IT Project Manager | Agile Coach (SAFe) | Product Owner | ITSM & ServiceNow | AI Consultant

Flörsheim am Main

Last position:

AI Consultant & Project Manager for Reporting Automation at Toyota Financial Services (EAR)

Documented complex financial reporting processes in deep-dive sessions with subject matter experts
Analyzed and mapped the 3-tier data flow SAP – Essbase – HQ (984 account entries, triple chart of accounts)
Identified the biggest time drains (40 % of close time)
Evaluated technologies (AWS, Microsoft Fabric, Custom/Hybrid) with cost-benefit analysis
Created a validation rule catalog with 351 rules as the basis for pre-submission automation
Business case: estimated savings potential of 480–960 T€/year for the EAR region
Hands-on implementation with Microsoft Fabric, RAG, AI agents/Tool Calling and n8n; productive use of Microsoft Copilot and Copilot Studio
AI-supported project management workflows (minutes, tasks, knowledge synchronization)
Stakeholder management at senior management level (EAR Accounting, IEA IT, TFSC Japan), workshops and training on AI tools

Technologies: Microsoft Fabric, Copilot Studio, Claude AI, Python, Power BI, SAP, Essbase/SmartView, Excel (VBA), Notion, SharePoint

Gregor P.

Engineering Data Management Project Manager

Last position:

Engineering Data Management Project Manager

Technical and commercial risk assessment for an investment project in the hardware sector (scaling potential, liability risks, operational processes) Process consulting for two SMEs in the engineering environment, with a focus on workflow digitization and PLM

Wolfgang H.

Interim Manager

Schortens

Last position:

Interim Supply Chain / SAP S/4HANA Transformation Manager at Solventum / global logistics service provider

Stabilization of a critical logistics outsourcing setup in the context of an SAP S/4HANA transformation. The focus was on restoring a reliable operational fact base between the client, logistics service provider, international supplier plants and the SAP/IT organization.

Coordination between the client, global logistics service provider, international supplier plants, SAP/IT teams, Quality Management and the operational shop floor.
Management, monitoring and operational correction of Inbound Deliveries; integration of Outbound Delivery processes.
Analysis of interface, posting, batch and master data errors between SAP S/4HANA, logistics service provider, supplier plants and internal business functions.
Significant reduction of critical inventory differences between the client and logistics service provider.
Improved operational management capability in the logistics environment and creation of a common fact base.
Reduction of recurring error patterns in the areas of Inbound Deliveries, inventory, interfaces, batch/posting logic and service provider processes.

Henok M.

M.Sc. Industrial Engineer | Technical Trainings & Enablement | Interim Project & Product Manager

Last position:

Electrician Specialist for Predefined Work (Dt: EFfT) at WBS Trainings

Fundamentals of electronics measurement, electropneumatic circuits & protective measures according to DIN-VDE
Installation, wiring and commissioning of PLC-controlled Systems

Serkant T.

Interim Manager Finance & Controlling

Hamburg

Last position:

Interim Manager, License Controlling at Tonies GmbH

Prepared and reviewed quarterly royalty settlements for licensors across music, publishing and media brands, including minimum guarantees, recoupment, returns reconciliation and process optimisation.
Reconstructed historical licensing data for an external audit by a major US studio, covering music publishing and recorded music across ROW and AUS, and coordinated the resulting statements with the licensor.
Supported the reconciliation of music royalties with the German collecting society and its international hub for 2018 to 2024.
Assessed licensing data for accruals and provisions, and structured metadata for contract negotiations.
Designed target processes and SOPs for a royalty automation tool and accompanied testing during rollout.

Ornel Franck W.

Purchasing Manager, Logistics, IT Manager & Software Architect

Last position:

Sales Partner at ERGO PRO

Industry: Insurance, Trade, IT
Customers & Projects: Consulting and selling insurance and similar services
Main tasks: Insurance consulting (health insurance, retirement planning, wealth building); commercial services, inside and field sales; sales data analysis and forecasting; customer consulting and support; opening a new sales headquarters for private and business customers; business development & innovation management; business use case development; process optimization; stakeholder management; team leadership and training; preparation and delivery of trainings;
Technologies used: Microsoft Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Jira, Draw.IO, Camunda 8, Java (8, 17,21,25), Git, Spring Boot, Spring Batch, Spring Data REST, Spring Web, Spring Security, J-Unit, Playwright, Lombock, Vaadin, H2, PostgreSQL (16, 17 18), pgAdmin, Docker, LLMs, JasperSoft Studio, JasperReports

Thomas K.

Technical Product & Delivery Leader | Web3, Digital Assets & Telecoms | AI-Enabled Delivery

Düsseldorf

Last position:

Advisor - Programmes & Operational Excellence at P2P.org

Non-custodial staking and digital-asset infrastructure for Web3 wallets, exchanges, and institutional custodians

Advised the COO on delivery for staking and digital-asset infrastructure serving institutional custodians, exchanges and wallets across regulated markets.

Ran the company-wide KPI and OKR process across the organisation, raising company-wide OKR achievement from 50% to 65%.
Designed and implemented OKR/KPI frameworks enabling structured quarterly delivery cycles and executive-level execution visibility.
Defined, documented and improved the P2P governance and operating processes across programmes and operations.

Peer W.