Andreas Antoni - Project Manager for Network and Infrastructure Project Migration EU/US/MEX

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Lich, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 7 months

Duisburg, Germany

Project Manager for Network and Infrastructure Project Migration EU/US/MEX

Klöckner & Co SE

Implementation of a Network Access Control (NAC) security system at 106 locations in the USA, Mexico, and three European countries to safeguard facilities against cyberattacks.
Management of infrastructure renewal in the core network in the USA and Mexico, transitioning to a new hardware provider.
Optimization of LAN, WAN, and WLAN infrastructure, including division of network topology into dedicated VLAN segments for IT and OT separation.
Development of project scope definition considering technical and organizational business requirements.
Integration of local IT resources and external suppliers to capture functional, temporal, and financial requirements.
Specification of work packages for US/EU NAC system implementation and modernization of the US core network.
Acquisition of necessary approvals for project execution and budgeting from the board.
Creation of rollout plans, inventory data collection, data validation, and drafting detailed project definitions.
Development of a central project control application.
Execution of pilot implementations to test developed solutions.

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023

1 year 8 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Project Manager

ING DIBA AG

Migration of all on-premises infrastructure applications to a private cloud environment from Germany to the Netherlands.
Creation of a standardized, scalable environment meeting regulatory and internal security requirements.
Development of the target concept in collaboration with specialist departments.
Determination of VPN/DNS naming conventions and definition of network segmentation.
Mapping and testing of required F5 load balancer architecture.
Creation of transfer solutions for non-routable IP addresses and identification of application dependencies.
Coordination of application owners, privacy, information security, and identity managers.
Development of a proof of concept (POC) to validate and optimize the cloud migration.
Definition of development, test, quality, and production environments in the cloud target design.
Setup of a multi-redundant 10 Gbps KORDOBA core banking data center connection between Germany and the Netherlands.
Provider integration, dual vendor strategy, activation, failover testing, acceptance, and operational handover.

Aug 2021 - Dec 2021

5 months

Leonberg, Germany

Technical Management and Consulting

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 for data center certifications.
Technical consulting on security measures and network optimization in LAN and WAN (firewall, routing).
Expansion of international SD-WAN locations, including China, and negotiation of economically optimized contract adjustments.
Introduction of ITIL/IPMA-based processes and project procedures.
Management of bidder negotiations for partial outsourcing of services.
Implementation of Kubernetes architectures for the international CAD developer environment.
Optimization of WLAN infrastructure based on the 802.11g standard and expansion of the Leonberg central site.
Development of a global asset database to document and optimize core and server infrastructure.
Implementation of McAfee Secure Web Gateway appliance and Forescout network segmentation platform.
Initiation of network system analysis for performance and cybersecurity optimization.
Creation of a development concept for the Global Future GEZE IT Network in cooperation with Cisco Systems, HPE Enterprise, and NTT Global.

Oct 2018 - Jun 2021

2 years 9 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Project Manager / Consultant

Airport Munich GmbH

Planning, tendering, and renewal of the active Cisco Systems MPLS infrastructure on the entire campus, involving approx. 43,000 ports and 2,000 active components.
Introduction of SDN technology in data centers and optimization of the network based on KRITIS (Critical Infrastructure) requirements.
Equipping the new Terminal 1 extension building and a new data center.
Preparation and support for the EVB-IT EU tender and coordination of a Cisco proof of concept (POC).
Planning and coordination of infrastructure extensions including active/passive technology, power, air conditioning, and fiber optics.
Overall responsibility for project objectives regarding content, time, quality, and budget (double-digit million euro range).
Audit-proof review of asset and billing data for the campus-wide MPLS network.
Mass data collection of dynamic assets and invoice data verification over an eight-year period using Excel-based Power BI.
Identification of incorrect billing items and obtaining credit notes from service providers.
Adaptation and update of a passenger control software system for Terminal 2.
Management of development teams, risk assessment, and ensuring adherence to security compliance guidelines.
Connection of Lufthansa Cityline to a multi-redundant client service server system in two data centers.
Implementation of pilot installations and ensuring compliance with site security guidelines based on KRITIS requirements.

Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

4 months

Germany

Multi-Project Management / Project Control

Tele Columbus AG / PYUR

Harmonization, modernization, and optimization of the internal ICT base infrastructure of individual Tier 3 operating companies.
Germany-wide WAN consolidation and optimization, including integration into the ATOS MPLS network.
Planning of a data center relocation from Hanover to Leipzig, including rollback solutions.
Modernization of office telecommunication infrastructure and implementation of a company-wide All-IP fax solution.
Coordination of access connections for different call center operators on an MPLS basis.
Oversight of virtualization migration for existing application landscapes.

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

6 months

Germany

Project Manager Network Stabilization

Vattenfall GmbH

Project management for network stabilization of WAN, LAN, W-LAN, and Azure Cloud in a Europe-wide network.
Implementation of transnational optimization measures within the framework of Europe-wide ICT outsourcing.
Recording and definition of technical solution concepts with internal departments and external suppliers.
Evaluation and process optimization of root cause analyses (RCA).
Establishment of measures for network monitoring, bandwidth, and traffic flow monitoring.
Review and monitoring of contract-relevant regulatory agreements.
Leadership of a team monitoring SLA-based applications via automated tests.
Results reporting to Vice President / CIO level.

Mar 2017 - Dec 2017

10 months

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Change Manager

Allianz Technology SE / Metafinanz Informationssysteme

Management of the consolidation and standardization project for the global IP proxy infrastructure optimization of Allianz SE.
Organization of technical coordination meetings between site representatives in the EU, South America, and Asia Pacific.
Development of migration and roll-back concepts and preparation of migration process planning.
Assignment and monitoring of internal departments and external service providers for architecture, data building, and testing.
Coordination of IT departments in Germany, Poland, India, and the USA during migration implementation.
Acted as a single point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

6 months

Frankfurt, Germany

Sub-Project Manager

Commerzbank AG

Technical tendering of the nationwide Managed WAN, LAN, and W-LAN network for bank branches, dealer, and administration locations.
Definition of access connection technologies and support of the tendering process considering BAFIN IT system integrity.
Support of negotiations and organization of due diligence workshops.
Evaluation of technical tender results and elaboration of optimization measures to reduce bidder offers.

Feb 2016 - Aug 2016

7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Technical Project Management

EDEKA AG & Co. KG Minden

Technical project management of All-IP migration for approximately 5,500 connections at regional sites.
Replacement of ISDN technology in all wholesale, production, and retail locations of EDEKA Minden-Hannover.
Coordination of retrofitting terminals to IP communication (fire alarms, burglar alarms, EC cash, refrigeration monitoring, etc.).
Development of action plans, requirement specifications, budgeting, and resource planning.
Reporting to the steering committee and development of technical specifications.

Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

11 months

Munich, Germany

Sales Tender Support

T-Systems International GmbH

Sales tender support for customer MAN Truck & Bus SE regarding DWDM data center linkage.
Creation of offers and verification of technical implementation strategies.
Recording of technical customer requirements for global ICT infrastructure expansion and migration.
Development of security solution concepts and evaluation of project components for All-IP digitization.
Support of MAN service points across Europe regarding ISDN replacement processes.

Feb 2012 - Feb 2015

3 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Project Manager

Airport Munich GmbH

Managed Cisco MPLS network infrastructure replacement and upgrade across the operational campus (30,000+ ports, 1,200+ active components).
Rollout included CCTV applications, flight information systems, baggage sorting, and tower flight control units.
Managed a team of over 90 internal and external staff.
Supported three EU tender submissions and qualified potential bidders.
Initiated a customer proof of concept (CPOC) at Cisco Systems headquarters in San Jose.
Prepared and monitored a budget in the tens of millions of euros.
Renewed IT infrastructure at the Hilton airport hotel, including active system harmonization and fiber-optic cabling.
Designed and procured a high-security airport fire brigade risk vehicle (ELW2).
Drafted bill of quantities, functional specs, and external maintenance contracts.

Jul 2011 - Oct 2011

4 months

Munich, Germany

Project Manager

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Migrated 6,000 Fujitsu/TDS users across 60 German sites to Telefónica o2.
Planned project milestones and presented status in customer workshops.
Programmed project management and control software for detailed migration data sharing.
Automated end-user communication and generated weekly status reports.
Managed de-escalation for process gaps and mobile radiation exposure concerns.

Nov 2010 - May 2011

7 months

Stuttgart, Germany

Project Manager

PHOENIX Group

Consolidated mobile providers across 14 European countries, migrating 47,000 SIM cards for 43 business units to Telefónica o2.
Verified SLAs and managed documentation in a SharePoint environment.
Defined rollout scenarios and led kick-off presentations for multinational business units.
Coordinated with Telefónica o2 and integrated outsourcing partner HP.
Analyzed cost savings on mobile rates.

Jan 1988 - Dec 1988

1 year

Enfield, United States

Technical Assembly Lead

PTR

Led technical assembly of an electron beam welding system in Connecticut, USA, following German VDE standards.
Oversaw electrical and mechanical installation for Volkswagen USA.

Jan 1985 - Dec 1988

4 years

Hanau, Germany

Energy and Industrial Automation Apprentice

Leybold / Heraeus Hanau

Completed apprenticeship in energy and industrial automation.
Earned two apprenticeship diplomas.

Marburg, Germany

Project Manager

3U Holding

Implementation of national preselection services and ADSL provider setups.
Management of internal divisions for reseller setup.
Steering of customer-facing workshops for service explanation.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

AT&T

International C7 interconnect, colocation, and data center infrastructure expansion.
ITIL-based service level management during implementation.
Tracking of billing issues and clearing of CDR invoicing ambiguities.
Designing and exchanging site location documentation for backbone nodes.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

AVAYA

Implementation of German-wide AVAYA VOIP services.
Negotiation of Service Level Agreements (SLA) with customer representatives.
Advising on site expansions in various German interconnect sites.
Workflow design for German-wide rollout in terms of time, cost, and quality.
Programming software for the delivery of site information details across stakeholders.

Sydney, Australia

Transition Manager / Project Manager

British Telecom / Portigon AG

Relocation of a computer center for a German credit institute in Sydney, Australia.
ITIL-based project management, transition management, and operative roll-out planning.
Advising on site surveys and fiber optic construction work.
Authoring of a disaster recovery fallback solution.
Steering of technical 3rd party providers including HP, IBM, BT, and Verizon Business.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Coordinator

Deutsche Bahn

X.25 / ISDN access rollout for M2M connections used for ticketing terminals.
Coordination of implementation within customer-owned voice and data networks.
Authoring of network infrastructure documentation.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Bank

Project management for the rollout of infrastructure based on the CO2 awareness (Green IT) program.
Installation of unified communication services (UCS) and virtualization of applications based on fiber optical infrastructure.
Milestone and process coordination with stakeholders.
Change management during rollout and approval of external 3rd party deliverables.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Deutsche Bank

Data center infrastructure expansion and protection.
Management of Nortel X.25 network extension between Frankfurt and Duesseldorf.
Development of implementation concepts for international data links between Frankfurt and Vienna.
Design of decoupled galvanic connections for 34Mb radio links.
Management of cabinet construction including climate control, UPS, and structural building inspections.

Hombourg, France

Assembly Engineer

Euroglas

Assembly and commissioning of an architecture glass coating plant in Hombourg, France.

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

Project Manager

Hughes

Relocation of the European General Motors satellite network from Milton Keynes to Darmstadt.
Change management, identification, and risk evaluation for the move.
Elaboration of a strategy for smooth uninterrupted transition and fallback solutions.
Single point of contact (SPOC) for technical questions and trouble management.

Düsseldorf, Germany

Quality Manager

KDDI

International C7 interconnect and IP data center peering.
ITIL-guided quality management and service level management.
Carrier line identification verification for invoicing purposes.
Assignment of footprints within the Frankfurt Main Data Burg data center.

Frankfurt, Germany

Project Manager

Level3

Extension of the Level3 dark fiber metropolitan area network (MAN) in Frankfurt am Main.
Authoring of a technical white paper for minimizing attenuation of optical distribution frames (ODF).
Planning and organization of infrastructure extensions within collocation rooms.
Clearing of SDR billing issues.

Frankfurt, Germany

Quality Assurance Manager

Lufthansa

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

Frankfurt, Germany

Infrastructure Planner / Designer

Mainova

Infrastructure planning and design for the extension of the Mainova metro network in Frankfurt.
Implementation of voice CBC reseller services.
Management of SDH switch implementation within colocation sites and national C7 interconnect to Nortel DMS-100.
Organization of customer workshops and design of technical whitepapers for fiber optical attenuation.

Hanau, Germany

Trainer / R&D Specialist

Oerlikon vacuum coating

Assembly and setup of vacuum coating plants nationally and internationally.
Trainer for international service technicians.
Research and development of newly designed plasma polymerization plants.

Luxembourg

Project Manager

P&T Luxembourg

Data center expansion and IP peering project.
Management of customer data center expansion at ITENOS in Frankfurt.
Coordination of infrastructure equipment installation and technical assignments with DE-CIX representatives.
Clarification of SDR billing issues.

Milan, Italy

Commissioning Engineer

Phonocomp

Commissioning of a CD sputtering metallizer production plant in Milano.
Electronical and mechanical installation.

Cologne, Germany

Project Manager

Pironet NDH

Rollout of a German-wide VPN service for multiple customers.
Management of bandwidth assignments, infrastructure expansions, and router configurations.
Coordination with external providers such as Colt Telecom and Cisco Systems.
Design of software for documentation transfer between distributors.
Negotiation of Service Level Agreements based on ITIL guidelines.

Moscow, Russian Federation

Project Manager

Rostelecom - Utel

International C7 interconnect project including a switch relocation.
Change management for network shifts in coordination with Colt Telecom and Interxion.

Romania

Project Lead

Royal Dutch Shell

Implementation of a microwave satellite-based network infrastructure in the Netherlands and Romania.
Optimization of project roll-out concepts and approval of 3rd party deliverables.
Management of international kick-off presentations and invoicing verification.

Zürich, Switzerland

Project Manager

Swisscom

Management of international C7 interconnect and international Ericsson AXE C7 interconnect.
Management of IP peering and assignment of German-based companies for CDR/SDR accounting.

Munich, Germany

Consultant

Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

International voice and data network expansion toward South America.
Utilization of BT Ignite cooperation for network expansion.
Design of technical requirements and involvement of internal and 3rd party stakeholders.
Profitability assessment and budget release requests.

Multi-Project Manager

Verizon Business / UUNET

Extension of the EMEA-wide IP/voice network.
Proved technical availabilities regarding profitability and set-up times.
Programmed project management software to accelerate delivery and document network topology.
Member of the steering committee defining the Electronic Data Interface (EDI) between the Bundesnetzagentur and Verizon Business Germany.
Planned and organized the expansion of national and international POP infrastructure.
Nominated several times for the Verizon Global Excellence Awards.

Frankfurt, Germany

Network Design and Implementation Consultant

Vodafone

X.25 and Frame Relay network extension and optimization in the middle region of Germany (Frankfurt, Sulzbach, Eschborn).

Zagreb, Croatia

Project Manager

Voljatel

Global data link implementation.
Tracking of technical meet-me room expansion in Frankfurt.
Advising on colocation infrastructure extensions including rack, climate, fire protection, and dark fiber.

Summary

More than 25 years active in the multinational ICT industry as an agile senior project manager, senior program manager and technical consultant, and expert in fixed, satellite and mobile ICT. In-depth experience with highly critical network infrastructures (KRITIS), as well as procurement based on EVB-IT. Specialist in network setup, migration, modernization and consolidation of active and passive ICT infrastructures during ongoing operations. Extensive experience managing national and international heterogeneous, multicultural teams, service implementation, contract design, budget definition & control, quality definition, schedule control, service reporting and presentations at the highest management level. Project management based on ITIL/IPMA methodology. Excellent computer skills including 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 in German. Worked for more than eight years in the international wholesale key account division of the US company Verizon Business (the world's second largest global ICT carrier) as a multi-project manager. Nominated several times for the Verizon Global Excellence Awards.

I am a hands-on IT specialist with an interdisciplinary view. In technical, business and legal matters, I argue at eye level with my partners. I coordinate the work of different project groups and bring projects to a successful conclusion. I solve complex, overlapping structures by clearly breaking down tasks. I respect the individual needs of my team members and ensure that project requirements are met while adhering to deadlines, quality and budget. I value good communication and excellent documentation.

In my activities, I am guided by the following code of conduct:

Build trust & credibility
Respect for the individual
Create a culture of open and honest communications
Set tone at top
Uphold the law
Avoid conflicts of interest
Set metrics and report results accurately
Promote substance over form
Be loyal
Do the right thing

Professional consulting liability insurance guaranteed.

Security review under §7 of the Aviation Security Act available.

Airfield driver's license available.

Skills

Branches

Automotive Industry
Banking
Retail
Airlines
Airport Operators
Ict Network Operators
Ict Service Providers
Petroleum Companies
Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
Special Machine Builders
Telecommunications Providers
Transport Companies
Insurance Companies

Experiences

Change Management, Trouble Management, De-escalation Management
Digital Transformation
Documentation Management With Crm Systems
Eu Evb-it Tenders, Negotiation Techniques, Specifications And Requirements
Interim Management With Personnel Responsibility
International Knowledge Transfer
International Project Management, Project Management Support
Itil/ipma-based Project Management Methods
Quality Management In Projects
Specification Of Service Level Agreements (Sla) And Service Contracts
Network Infrastructure System Design
Team Building, Virtual Team Structures, Definition Of Project Culture

Software

Complete Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Clarity Crm
Confluence
Jira
Ms Sharepoint 365
Remedy
Sap
Siebel Business Analytics
Trello

Programming

Ms Excel Advanced
Iot
Ai System Application / Prompts / Setup / Microsoft Copilot

Ict Technology

Lan / Wi-fi / Metro / Sd-wan / Satellite / Mobile / Microwave / Ngn / Sdn / Iot / Virtualization
Data Center / Co-location / Hub / Cloud Infrastructure
Switch / Router / Dwdm / Load Balancer / Firewall / Server / Backup / Vpn / Nac
Security Access Systems / Power Supply / Fire Protection / Fire Suppression System
Cisco, Ibm, Juniper Networks, Hpe Aruba Networks, Arista Networks, Dell Technologies, F5, Fortinet
Extreme Networks, Forescout, Etc.
Rittal, Abb, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Weidmüller