Andreas Antoni - Project Manager Network Stabilization WAN, LAN, W-LAN, Azure Cloud

Lich, Germany

Experience

Feb 2022 - Jun 2023

1 year 5 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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ING Diba AG

ING-DIBA will transform all local infrastructure applications into a private cloud environment as part of a consolidation.
This is an active architecture environment that contains a high application density and thus represents the active core of the banking business.
Based on a DEV-OPS architecture, a uniform and standardized environment will be created in the target design, which is highly scalable and meets the requirements of the supervisory authorities as well as the bank's internal security aspects.
Developed the target concept with the involved departments.
Defined the VPN / DNS naming conventions and network segmentation.
Mapped the required load balancer system.
Created a transfer solution for non-routable IP addresses.
Identified application dependencies in the current initial design.
Coordinated the application owners, data protection, information security and identity managers.
Developed a validation POC to check and optimize the cloud migration.
Defined a development / test / quality and production environment in the cloud target design, considering an agent-based initial architecture.
Used the existing CMDB database systems and adapted the database structure in the target design.
Established an Office 365 environment for the international collaboration environment of the migration project (classic Office environment including Power BI, SharePoint, Teams integration).

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

5 months

Leonberg, Germany

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Geze GmbH

Technical management and consulting for the globally active GEZE IT infrastructure team.
Stabilization of data center environments including consolidation, migration planning and implementation.
Preparation and support of data center certifications.
Technical consulting on security measures and network optimization in LAN and WAN (firewall, routing, etc.).
Expansion of international SD-WAN sites, e.g. China, including negotiating with the telecom provider for cost-optimized contract adjustments.
Introduced ITIL and IPMA based processes and project procedures.
Prepared & managed bidder negotiations for partial outsourcing of services.
Implemented Kubernetes architectures for the international CAD developer environment.
Optimized the W-LAN infrastructure based on the 802.11g standard and full-scale expansion of the Leonberg central site outdoors.
Developed a global asset database to document and optimize the core & server base infrastructure.
Implemented a McAfee Secure Web Gateway appliance for global off-campus traffic.
Integrated an enterprise-wide Forescout network segmentation platform.
Initiated and performed network system analysis for performance and cyber security penetration optimization.
Created a development concept "Global Future GEZE IT-Network" in cooperation with specialist departments, Cisco Systems, HP Enterprise and NTT Global.

Feb 2019 - Jun 2019

5 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

FMG-IT operates a Cisco-based MPLS network across the entire campus.
The components are integrated in a service contract and billed monthly.
An audit-proof review of the asset and billing data was required.
Collected mass data of dynamic assets and verified invoice data over 8 years.
Used Excel-based Power BI for accounting reconciliation between FMG & service provider.
Identified and reported incorrect billing items.
Obtained credit notes from the service provider.

Jan 2019 - Nov 2019

11 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Adapted and updated a passenger control system for Terminal 2 operator (Deutsche Lufthansa AG) at Munich Airport (software project).
Prepared resource, operation and phase planning.
Defined work packages.
Allocated internal and external resources including application to the resource board.
Prepared the project definition including presentation of risks, dependencies, schedule, quality and budget planning.
Moderated kick-off and steering committee events.
Managed the development teams.
Supervised, actively monitored and proactively controlled the processes.
Assessed risks and ensured adherence to security compliance and guidelines.
Ran a test phase lasting several weeks.
Accepted and completed the project.

Dec 2018 - Aug 2019

9 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Connected Lufthansa Cityline to a multi-redundant client service server system in two Airport Munich data centers.
Managed resources, project and scheduling.
Applied for resources in the Resource Board.
Created the project definition.
Involved and reported to the Steering Committee.
Defined work packages.
Coordinated execution of work packages with internal & external suppliers, customers and departments.
Controlled budget and quality through pilot installations.
Ensured compliance with site security and safety guidelines based on KRITIS requirements.
Managed change control, acceptance and project closure.

Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Planned, tendered and renewed the active Cisco Systems MPLS infrastructure on the entire Munich Airport campus for Airport Munich GmbH and Terminal 2 operator (Deutsche Lufthansa AG).
Approx. 43,000+ ports, approx. 2,000+ active components, approx. 500+ technical rooms.
Introduced SDN technology in the data centers.
Optimized the network based on KRITIS (Critical Infrastructure) requirements.
Equipped the new Terminal 1 extension and a new data center.
Prepared project planning after coordination with departments and stakeholders.
Defined work packages and processed them in project teams.
Applied for a double-digit million euro project budget at the highest bodies of Flughafen München GmbH and Terminal 2 company.
Prepared and supported the EVB-IT EU tender.
Wrote an expert opinion on the tender (single vendor strategy).
Achieved a cost-optimized tender result with high savings.
Coordinated an 8-week Cisco Proof Of Concept (POC).
Planned and coordinated infrastructure extensions (active / passive / power / air conditioning / fiber optics / system technology).
Ensured compliance with site security guidelines based on KRITIS requirements.
Initiated currency hedging for the US$ procurement share.
Planned, led and moderated kick-off events, steering committee meetings and external recruitment measures, and appointed subcontractors.
Overall result responsibility for achieving project objectives (scope, time, quality, budget).
Ensured efficient and smooth project implementation during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

4 months

Germany

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Tele Columbus AG / Pyur

Tele Columbus AG is the holding company of several Tier 3 cable network operators.
Multi-project management / project control for harmonization, modernization and optimization of the internal ICT infrastructure of the Tier 3 operating companies.
Germany-wide WAN consolidation and optimization.
Integrated into the ATOS MPLS network.
Technical coordination and implementation with stakeholders and external service providers.
Planned a data center relocation from Hanover to Leipzig with rollback solutions.
Modernized the existing office telecom infrastructure including a company-wide All IP Fax solution.
Coordinated access connection of different call center operators on an MPLS basis.
Managed the virtualization migration of existing application landscapes.

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

6 months

Germany

Project Manager Network Stabilization WAN, LAN, W-LAN, Azure Cloud

Vattenfall GmbH

Within a Europe-wide ICT outsourcing, carried out transnational optimization measures.
Recorded & defined technical solution concepts with internal departments, external suppliers and provider representatives.
Evaluated, tracked and optimized root cause analysis processes.
Implemented network monitoring, bandwidth and traffic flow monitoring measures.
Set up and led provider coordination and reporting meetings.
Reviewed and monitored contract-relevant agreements.
Led a team monitoring SLA-based applications via automated tests.
Assisted in resolving network-related incidents.
Reported results up to Vice President / CIO level in Stockholm.

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Munich, Germany

Change Manager

Allianz Technology SE / Metafinanz Informationssysteme

Consolidation and standardization project for global IP proxy infrastructure optimization of Allianz SE including subsidiaries and partners.
This laid the foundation for the company-wide 4.0 digitization process.
Organized and led technical coordination meetings between site representatives in the EU, South America and Asia Pacific.
Involved stakeholders and IT department representatives.
Developed migration and rollback concepts.
Prepared migration process planning.
Assigned internal departments and external providers (architecture planning, scheduling, data building, cabling, testing).
Initiated and monitored processes within IT departments in Germany, Poland, India and the USA during migration.
Single point of contact for internal and external contacts throughout the project.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Sub-project manager

Commerzbank AG and its subsidiaries

Technical tendering of the nationwide managed WAN, LAN and W-LAN network for bank branches, dealer and admin locations as part of digitalization strategy 4.0.
Near expiry of provider framework agreements and End of Life & End of Support in the active infrastructure, Commerzbank’s Germany-wide WAN/LAN/W-LAN was retendered.
Defined access connection technologies, supported the tender process technically & organizationally, ensuring BaFin IT system integrity.
Supported negotiations, organized due diligence workshops, managed internal departments in the tender.
Evaluated technical tender results.
Developed technical optimization measures that reduced bidder offers.

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

7 months

Minden, Germany

Technical Project Manager

Edeka AG & Co. KG Minden / Hamburg

All-IP migration with approx. 5,500 connections at regional sites.
Replaced ISDN technology (converted to All-IP) in all wholesale, production and retail locations of EDEKA Minden-Hannover.
Developed and implemented a conversion strategy.
Coordinated exchange/retrofitting of ISDN and analog devices to IP communication (fire alarm, burglar alarm, EC cash terminal, refrigeration monitoring, accounting, POS system, telephone, advertising monitor, video surveillance, etc.).
Created an action plan for each site.
Prepared requirements and functional specifications.
Costing, budgeting and controlling, resource planning, performance monitoring.
Reported to the steering committee.
Prepared and led project meetings.
Developed technical specifications.
Designed and documented.

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

11 months

Munich, Germany

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T-Systems International GmbH

Sales tender support for MAN Truck & Bus SE.
Overall responsibility for tendering a DWDM data center link.
Prepared the offer, verified the technical implementation strategy, obtained T-Systems management board approvals, submitted tender documents via the VW portal (MAN is part of Volkswagen Group).
Gathered technical customer requirements for expansion and migration of MAN’s global ICT infrastructure for upcoming All-IP digitization.
Developed security solution concepts with T-Systems departments.
Evaluated project components, defined migration steps, prepared quotes for MAN Truck & Bus in national and international markets.
Supported MAN service points across Europe for migration requirements in the upcoming ISDN replacement.

Apr 2014 - Feb 2015

11 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Active and passive IT infrastructure renewal within the 5-star airport hotel Hilton, formerly Kempinski.
IPMA-driven project planning for the modernization.
Harmonized active infrastructure based on global Hilton IT requirements.
Arranged passive LWL cabling.
Planned and procured active Cisco infrastructure.
Monitored and reported on time, quality and budget aspects.

Aug 2012 - Feb 2015

2 years 7 months

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Designed and procured a highly IT-secure airport fire brigade command vehicle (ELW2).
Supported an EU-wide tender for procurement.
Authored the bill of quantity and functional specification.
Led the radio & ICT development team during planning and implementation.
Wrote an external maintenance & service contract including SLA compliance.

Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

3 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

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Airport Munich GmbH

Cisco MPLS network infrastructure exchange and modernization across the Franz Josef Strauss airport campus during live operations (30,000+ ports, 1,200+ active, 5,000+ passive components including relocation & consolidation).
Highly sophisticated and security-scaled for CCTV, client PC usage, flight information and scoreboard systems, baggage sorting, air traffic control units, multi-usage data storage transfer in redundant data centers, VOIP and unified communication.
IPMA-driven 36-month rollout planning.
Organized external resource selection for additional staff.
Managed approx. 90+ internal and external team members.
Prepared a 400-page bill of quantity with Cisco engineers and external consultants.
Supported 3 EU tender submissions (RFP, RFI, RFQ, RFT) including bidder qualification.
Initiated a US-based customer proof of concept (CPOC) at Cisco San Jose HQ including management video telepresence presentation.
Set up service, maintenance and incident procedures with legal experts.
Presented management updates in writing, verbally and in meetings to the FK1-FK3 airport owners group.
Applied for and monitored a budget in the tens of millions of Euros.

Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

4 months

Munich, Germany

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Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Mobile provider migration of 6,000 Fujitsu / TDS users across 60 German sites to Telefónica O2.
Project milestone planning and presentations to Telefónica O2 internal teams and customer representatives.
Presented project status in customer-facing workshops.
Developed project steering software that shared migration data between Telefónica O2, Fujitsu/TDS and the outsourcing partner.
The software automated final user communication (email, SMS, form letters), managed migration data for 6,000+ users, generated weekly status reports, provided info to Telefónica O2 departments, reduced migration failures and delivered management statistics.
Handled de-escalation between customer, Telefónica O2 & facility management on process gaps and mobile radiation exposure in 2G & 3G infrastructure.

Nov 2010 - May 2011

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

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Phoenix Group formerly Celesio AG

Europe-wide mobile provider consolidation in 14 countries.
Migrated 43 business units from multiple providers to Telefónica O2 for 47,000 SIM cards.
Contract approvals, SLA verification, document management in SharePoint, rollout scenario definition, kickoff presentations in multinational units, integrated the outsourcing partner (HP), set up HP service desk manager, assigned management reporting, coordinated Telefónica O2, reviewed implementation and analyzed mobile rate savings.

Marburg, Germany

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3U Holding

National preselection services.
Managed the implementation across internal divisions for the reseller setup.
Organized and led a customer workshop for service explanation.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

AT&T

International C7 interconnect, colocation & data center infrastructure expansion.
Project management for C7 interconnect service implementation.
ITIL-based service level management during implementation.
Tracked billing issues and resolved CDR invoicing ambiguities.
Designed and updated site documentation for various backbone nodes.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Avaya

Implemented German-wide AVAYA VOIP services.
Negotiated SLAs with customer representatives.
Advised on expansions at German interconnect sites.
Designed workflows for a nationwide rollout in terms of time, cost and quality.
Developed software to manage correct site information delivery among stakeholders.

Sydney, Australia

Project Manager

British Telecom / Portigon AG former West - LB

Relocated a data center for a German bank in Sydney, Australia.
ITIL-based project and transition management and rollout planning.
Advised on site surveys and fiber optic construction at the new location.
Authored a disaster recovery fallback solution.
Led technical 3rd-party providers and HP, IBM, BT and Verizon Business staff.
Reported and documented project status to bank IT management in Germany.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Deutsche Bahn

X.25 / ISDN access rollout for M2M connections used for ticketing terminals.
Coordinated implementation within the customer’s voice and data network.
Authored network infrastructure documentation.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Deutsche Bank

Data center infrastructure expansion and protection.
Extended the Nortel X.25 network between Frankfurt & Düsseldorf.
Developed an implementation concept for the international link between Frankfurt and Vienna.
Designed a decoupled galvanic connection for a 34Mb radio link in the Frankfurt/Eschborn data center.
Advised on structural inspection of the building.
Organized cabinet basement construction including climate control and UPS.
Managed setup of cabinet units at the top floor of the data center building.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Bank

Infrastructure renewal based on CO2 awareness (green IT program).
Project management for rollout.
Installed a wide range of unified communication services (UCS) and application virtualization over fiber optic.
Coordinated milestones and processes with stakeholders.
Managed changes during the rollout.
Approved and accepted external 3rd-party deliverables.

Hombourg, France

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Euroglas

Assembled an architectural glass coating plant in Hombourg, France.
Electronically installed and commissioned the plant.

Darmstadt, Germany

Project Manager

Hughes

Relocated the European General Motors satellite network from Milton Keynes (UK) to Darmstadt (Germany).
Managed project, change management, risk identification and evaluation for the move.
Developed a strategy for a smooth uninterrupted transition.
Created a fallback solution.
Held overall project responsibility.
Single point of contact for technical questions.
Trouble manager during the transition phase.
Assisted management in contractual negotiations.

Düsseldorf, Germany

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KDDI

International C7 interconnect / IP data center peering.
ITIL-guided quality management and SLA management with extended agreements for the Japanese customer.
Carrier line identification verification for invoicing.
Managed footprints in the “Frankfurt Main Data Burg” data center.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Level3

Extended Level3 dark fiber metropolitan area network (MAN) in Frankfurt/Main.
Authored a technical white paper with instructions to minimize attenuation in optical distribution frames (ODF) in collocation areas.
Planned and organized infrastructure extensions in various collocation rooms.
Resolved SDR billing issues.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Lufthansa

Total IT hardware and software renewal for Lufthansa check-in terminals worldwide.
Quality assurance during rollout of ticketing and boarding IT systems.

Frankfurt, Germany

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Mainova

Infrastructure planning and design for Mainova metro network extension in Frankfurt.
Voice CBC reseller implementation.
Managed SDH switch implementation in colocation sites and national C7 interconnect to Nortel DMS-100.
Organized a customer workshop and wrote technical whitepapers on fiber optic attenuation in metro colocation for internal staff and external stakeholders.

Hanau, Germany

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Oerlikon Vacuum Coating

Assembled and set up various plants nationally and internationally.
Trained international service technicians.
Researched and developed new plasma polymerization plants.

Luxembourg

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P&T Luxembourg

Data center expansion & IP peering.
Managed customer data center expansion at telehouse provider ITENOS in Frankfurt.
Advised external 3rd-party providers on equipment installation.
Coordinated with DE-CIX internet exchange representatives in Frankfurt/Main.
Resolved SDR billing issues.

Enfield, United States

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PTR

Offshore delivery of an electron beam welding system.
Responsible for technical assembly in Connecticut (USA) following German VDE standards.
Built the system for Volkswagen USA.
Performed electronic and mechanical installation.

Milan, Italy

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Phonocomp

Commissioned a CD sputtering metallizer production plant in Milan.
Electronically & mechanically installed and commissioned the plant.

Cologne, Germany

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Pironet NDH

Rolled out a Germany-wide VPN service for multiple Pironet customers.
Advised and managed bandwidth assignments, infrastructure expansions and router pre-configurations with internal divisions and providers like Colt Telecom and Cisco Systems.
Developed various rollout concepts.
Designed software for documentation transfer between distributors.
Negotiated SLAs with sales and legal reps following ITIL guidelines.

Moscow, Russian Federation

Project Manager

Rostelecom - Utel

International C7 interconnect including a switch relocation.
Project management for international C7 service implementation.
Change management for network shift in coordination with Colt Telecom and Interxion.

Netherlands

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Royal Dutch Shell

Implemented a microwave satellite network infrastructure in the Netherlands and Romania.
Led and managed the implementation.
Optimized the rollout concept.
Approved external 3rd-party deliverables.
Managed the international kickoff presentation.
Verified invoice accuracy.

Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager

Swisscom

International C7 interconnect.
Managed international Ericsson AXE C7 interconnect and IP peering.
Assigned a German company for customer billing CDR/SDR accounting.

Munich, Germany

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Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

International voice and data network expansion to South America.
Used BT Ignite partnership to support South America network expansion.
Designed technical requirements and involved necessary departments and providers.
Verified technical feasibilities in terms of profitability and setup times.
Requested internal approvals for budget releases.

Multi-Project Manager

Verizon Business / UUNET / International Wholesale

Extended the EMEA-wide IP/voice network.
Verified technical feasibilities for profitability and setup times.
Developed project management software to accelerate delivery, ensure service quality, manage customer communication and document network topology.
Collaborated with and supervised internal staff and external vendors.
Served on the steering committee defining the Electronic Data Interface (EDI) between Bundesnetzagentur and Verizon Business Germany.
Planned and organized national and international POP infrastructure expansions.

Frankfurt, Germany

Network Design and Implementation Consultant

Vodafone

X.25 and Frame Relay network extension and optimization in central Germany (Frankfurt, Sulzbach, Eschborn).

Zagreb, Croatia

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Voljatel

Global data link implementation.
Managed meet-me room expansion in Frankfurt with provider Ancotel.
Advised on colocation infrastructure expansion including racks, climate, fire protection and dark fiber.

Summary

More than 25 years active in the multinational ICT industry as agile senior project manager, senior program manager and technical consultant and expert in the fixed, satellite and mobile ICT industry. In-depth experience in the area of highly critical network infrastructures (KRITIS), as well as in procurement based on EVB-IT procurement. Specialist for network setups, migrations, modernizations and consolidations of active and passive ICT infrastructures during ongoing operations. High level of experience in the management of national and international heterogeneous, multicultural team structures, service implementation, contract design, budget definition & budget control, quality definition, schedule control, service reporting and presentation at the highest management level. Project management based on ITIL / IPMA methodology. Excellent computer experience including the use of Clarity, MS-Office, Visio, Project, Confluence, SharePoint Server and AI-based applications. Specialist in MS Excel programming. Self-motivated team player with strong communication and presentation skills. High degree of independence, interpersonal skills, assertiveness and social competence. Sensitive political conflict solver who relies on fact-based decision-making and bases his actions on a high code of ethics. Willingness to travel globally.

I am a representative of the Hands On Generation and think outside the box in my work. I argue with my counterparts on an equal footing in technical, business and legal matters. I coordinate the different groups involved in the project and take the projects forward. Complex, overlapping structures are solved in the form of manageable subtasks. With respect to each team member, the project requirements are weighed and implemented along clearly defined paths, respecting time, quality and budget constraints. I appreciate good communication and excellent documentation. I base my activities on the following code of conduct: