Alexander Rautzenberg - IT Consultant

Q: Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Business Analyst at Financial Services Provider Landesbank .

Q: What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Financial Services Provider Landesbank , Regional Bank , Production , WAYT AG , and Financial Services Provider .

Q: Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail . Alexander also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning . Alexander also has some experience in Operations , Business Intelligence , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Strategy and Planning .

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Monheim am Rhein, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Present

11 months

Remote

Business Analyst

Financial Services Provider Landesbank

The Helaba ATLAS project aims to modernize core systems and make them future-proof. As part of the subproject, the existing legacy system for international payments is being replaced by a modern web-based application.

Analysis of functional and technical requirements
Analysis and optimization of business processes
Process modeling
Preparation and facilitation of workshops
Defining project scope and prioritizing requirements
Business process management (analysis, modeling, and optimization)
Specification of user stories
Designing business and authorization concepts
Testing and acceptance
Designing mockups in Figma
Creating the UI/UX style guide for web applications Approach: Scrum (agile) Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Conceptboard, Java, Vaadin, Figma

Sep 2023 - May 2025

1 year 9 months

Hanover, Germany

Hybrid

Business Analyst

Regional Bank

A previously manual order process within the bank is to be digitized and later fully automated. In setting up a professional software development project, I supported in, among others, the following areas:

Supporting the PoC and pilot phase
Designing mockups and prototypes in Figma
Contributing to the creation of the UI/UX style guide for web applications
Analysis of functional and technical requirements
Analysis and optimization of business processes
Process modeling
Preparation and facilitation of workshops (including user story workshops)
Defining project scope and prioritizing requirements
Business process management (analysis, modeling, and optimization)
Facilitating Scrum events
Specification of user stories
Supporting functional testing
Designing business, IT, test, and authorization concepts Approach: Scrum (agile) Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Conceptboard, Camunda, MS Azure Cloud, Figma

Sep 2023 - Sep 2024

1 year 1 month

Karlsruhe, Germany

Hybrid

IT Analyst

Production

IT analysis to support carve-out

With the acquisition of a new company, the entire IT landscape needed to be integrated or migrated into the Schwarz Group. In this project, I took responsibility for analysis, documentation, and support of integration through testing and acceptance of over 120 applications including IT infrastructure.

Analysis of existing system landscape (> 120 IT systems)
Analysis of existing IT, business, and production processes
Planning and support of retirements, migrations/integrations, and new developments
Support of the development of new web applications
Designing mockups for new web applications
Usability testing (UI/UX)
Documentation of existing applications and new requirements
Coordination of multiple (external) service providers

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

IT Consultant

WAYT AG

Senior IT Consultant

Jan 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 9 months

Kiel, Germany

Remote

Business Analyst

Financial Services Provider

Integration of standard software using a data converter

Integration of the standard software THINC with sDIS+ and GMIS (a msg for banking product) to banking systems (ATAQ Risk and Reuters Data Scope Select).

Coordination of testing activities
Conducting and facilitating workshops
Close collaboration with management, business units, and IT
Maintaining the backlog, running sprint plannings
Analysis of functional and technical requirements
Process analysis, modeling, and optimization (BPMN)
Specification of epics, user stories, and use cases, and maintaining the backlog
Database modeling (UML)
Specification of data mapping
Test coordination
Coaching project team members (both functional & methodological) Approach: Scrum (agile) Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Java, Git, XML

Nov 2017 - Jun 2022

4 years 8 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Hybrid

Lead Business Analyst, Solution Architect

Finanzdienstleister

Created a digital and automated end-to-end restructuring and dunning process using advanced analytics for private and corporate customers to reduce previously required manual tasks. Business Analyst and Solution Architect

Overall responsibility for
Business requirements analysis and expectations
Concept / specification (Solution Design)
Data and process models (EPK, BPMN, UML, ERM)
Definition of interfaces / APIs (> 16)
Process analysis, modeling, and optimization
UI/UX style guide
Designing mockups, UI design/optimization
Specification of epics, user stories and use cases as well as backlog maintenance
Conducting and moderating workshops (Event Storming, User Story Mapping and Design Thinking)
"Communication interface" between IT and business / department
Support in quality management, test concept and test execution
Specification of GDPR and authorization concept Approach: Scrum, SAFe Technologies: Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, Balsamiq, Miro, Conceptboard, BAW (IBM), ODM (IBM), UML, REST, BPMN, EPK, SoapUi, Swagger, JSON, REST APIs, LowCode, Java (Backend), SQL, HP ALM, Jenkins

Jan 2017 - Jun 2023

6 years 6 months

Cologne, Germany

Lead Business Consultant

msg for banking AG

Business analysis & project management

Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

9 months

Münster, Germany

Master's candidate in IT strategy

zeb/rolfes.schierenbeck.associates GmbH

IT strategy, digital transformation, business process management

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Banking and Finance (9 years), Information Technology (2.5 years), Retail (1 year), and Professional Services (0.5 years).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Retail

Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (8 years), Project Management (8 years), Strategy (7 years), Operations (5.5 years), Business Intelligence (4.5 years), and Product Development (2.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Operations

Business Intelligence

Product Development

Summary

I have a rich background in IT consulting, business analysis, and project management, supported by strong academic credentials and industry certifications. I have worked across IT strategy, digital transformation, and process management while combining practical experience with a solid understanding of banking and finance.

My approach is hands-on and driven by a focus on effective communication and clear results. I consistently aim to deliver value through practical solutions built on a foundation of expert knowledge and proven methodologies.

Skills

It And Business Analysis
Requirements Analysis & Management
Business Process Management & Digitalization
Software Development Projects
Financial Services / Banking
Technical & Functional Requirements Analysis
Business And It Processes (Business Process Management/bpm)
Close Collaboration With Management, Business Units, And It
Preparation & Facilitation Of Workshops (E.g., Event Storming, User Story Mapping, Design Thinking)
It Architectures And Landscapes
Solution Designs (Solution Design)
Epics, User Stories, User Story Maps, And Use Cases
Prioritization Of Development Items / Backlog
Process Modeling (Bpmn, Epk, And Baw)
Behavioral Diagram Specifications: Sequence Diagrams, Activity Diagrams, Etc. (Uml)
Decision Papers & Recommendations
Creation Of Test, It, Business, Gdpr, Or Authorization Concepts
Design And Optimization Of User Interfaces (Ui) And User Experiences (Ux)
Conducting Usability Tests And Analyzing User Feedback To Optimize Usability
Creation Of Design Systems And Style Guides
Agile Methods: Scrum, Kanban, Safe, Less
Traditional Methods: Waterfall Model
Experience In Setting Up Project Structures And Organizations
Preparation & Facilitation Of Meetings And Workshops
Complex Digitalization Projects
Support In Software Selection / Tooling
Ui/ux From Style Guides To Usability Tests
Software Development Projects, Integration And Migration Initiatives
Support Of It Projects Throughout The Entire It Lifecycle From Project Planning And Requirements Analysis To Design, Implementation, Go-live/rollout, And Handover To Operations
Process And Data Modeling Software: Adonis, Signavio, Aris, Camunda, Draw.io, Visual Paradigm, Visio
Java, C#, Python, Sql, Xml, Rest Apis, Swagger, Json, Yaml, Ms Azure Cloud, Aws
Mockup And Prototyping Tools: Figma, Balsamiq, Sketch
Development Software: Ibm Process Designer, Ibm Operational Decision Management, Isfinancial (Knowis Ag), Remix Ide, Soapui, Gitlab, Jenkins, Postman
Test Management Software: Hp Alm Quality Center, Alm Octane
Databases: Mysql, Ms Sql Server
Standard Software: Ms Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, Outlook)
Collaborative Software: Jira, Confluence, Conceptboard, Miro, Mural, Ms Whiteboard, Figma, Ms Teams, Webex, Google Meet, Trello

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Sep 2015 - Jan 2016

Beijing Institute of Technology

Master of Business Administration · Master of Business Administration · Beijing, China

Oct 2014 - Dec 2016

University of Paderborn

Master of Science · Management Information Systems · Paderborn, Germany

Aug 2011 - Sep 2014

Westphalia University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science · Information Systems · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA® Level D)

ITIL Foundation Certificate – IT Service Management

PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate – Project Management

Professional Product Owner (PSPO I – scrum.org)

Professional Scrum Master (PSM I – scrum.org)

Certificate in Banking Knowledge – Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Where is Alexander based?

Alexander is based in Monheim am Rhein, Germany.

What languages does Alexander speak?

Alexander speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alexander have?

Alexander has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Alexander has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Alexander may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alexander be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alexander would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst, IT Analyst, IT Consultant.

What is Alexander's latest experience?

Alexander's most recent position is Business Analyst at Financial Services Provider Landesbank.

What companies has Alexander worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alexander has worked for Financial Services Provider Landesbank, Regional Bank, Production, WAYT AG, and Financial Services Provider.

Which industries is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Retail. Alexander also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Alexander most experienced in?

Alexander is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning. Alexander also has some experience in Operations, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Which industries has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Retail.

Which business areas has Alexander worked in recently?

Alexander has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Strategy and Planning.

What is Alexander's education?

Alexander holds a Master in Master of Business Administration from Beijing Institute of Technology, a Master in Management Information Systems from University of Paderborn and a Bachelor in Information Systems from Westphalia University of Applied Sciences.

Does Alexander have any certificates?

Alexander has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: Certified Project Management Associate (IPMA® Level D), ITIL Foundation Certificate – IT Service Management, and PRINCE2 Foundation Certificate – Project Management.

What is the availability of Alexander?

Alexander will be available full-time from March 2026.

What is the rate of Alexander?

Alexander's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.