Andreas Rother - ABAP Developer, Tester

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Seesen, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 33 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is ABAP Developer, Tester at Sopra Steria SE .

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

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Sopra Steria SE , Ferchau , Madsack Verlagsgruppe , Engineering ITS GmbH , and msa automotive GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Professional Services . Andreas also has some experience in Automotive , Telecommunication , and Education .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Supply Chain Management . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management , Research and Development (R&D) , and Logistics .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Automotive , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Seesen, Germany

Experience

Jun 2024 - Nov 2024

6 months

Nuremberg, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Sopra Steria SE

Application programming (SAP IS-PS, PSM)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs
Configuration management and project documentation using Solution Manager and Jira
On-premise SAP HANA installation on NetWeaver 7.5x on all customer systems

Dec 2023 - Dec 2023

1 month

Hanover, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Ferchau

No project placement

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

3 months

Hanover, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Madsack Verlagsgruppe

Application programming (SAP FI/CO)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs
Support for the entire FI module
Programming dialog transactions and batch programs
On-premise SAP HANA installation on NetWeaver 7.5x

Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

3 months

Frankfurt, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Engineering ITS GmbH

Application programming (SAP Banking, specifically FS-BP)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs for master data management of business partners
Greenfield or full lifecycle implementation at Hessische Landesbank (HELABA Frankfurt)
Customer/Vendor Integration (CVI)

May 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 5 months

Troisdorf, Germany

Team Lead Development, Tester, ABAP Trainer

msa automotive GmbH

Application programming (SAP IS Automotive, specifically DBM)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs for master data management of vehicles and trucks
Handling tickets (Bw Fleet, BwFps)
Trainer for up to five internal junior consultants (ABAP and consulting beginners)

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

2 months

Cologne, Germany

ABAP Developer

esklusiv GmbH

Application programming (SAP ERP, customer module)
Enhancement and testing of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs for the appraiser billing module

May 2019 - Sep 2019

5 months

Bonn, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester, Software Packager

aok Systems GmbH

Application programming, configuration management (SAP BP, osCare)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs for the BP / business partner module
Participated in configuration management for OS-Care (ABAP and Java stack, add-on on ECC/ERP)

Jun 2018 - Sep 2018

4 months

Langenfeld, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Valantic ERP Services GmbH

Application programming (SAP BP)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4 and ABAP Objects-based programs for the BP / business partner module for master data management of creditors and debtors (customer-specific solution)
SAP HANA database on-premise installation

Dec 2017 - Apr 2018

5 months

Duisburg, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

Cognizant

Application programming (SAP PP, MM, SD)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4-based programs
Use of user exits, Business Add-Ins (BADIs)
Data transfer via program (batch data communication (BDC) and call transaction) or Legacy System Migration Workbench (LSMW)
SD reports (validity of quotations/contracts)

Sep 2017 - Oct 2017

2 months

Cologne, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester

OSB AG

Application programming (SAP PM, MM)
Enhancement of existing ABAP/4-based programs
Enabling Unicode capability
Implementing user exits (PM and QM notifications)

May 2017 - Jul 2017

3 months

Bonn, Germany

ABAP Developer, Tester, Basis Support

Uzuner Solutions GmbH

Application programming (Center of Work: add-on for SAP PM, MM)
Further development of existing ABAP/4-based programs that implement an add-on for SAP PM (customer-specific solution)
Support for internal configuration management (SAP correction and transport system)

Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

3 months

Bonn, Germany

Senior SAP Expert

DPDHL IT Services GmbH

Application programming (SAP IS-RE-FX, MM)
Further development of existing ABAP/4-based programs
Evaluations of business units (transaction code RE80)
Contract management
Interfaces to various Business Warehouses

Jul 2016 - Nov 2016

5 months

Bonn, Germany

Software Tester

Conet Consulting AG

Test automation for dialog programs (SAP MM, PM, PP, PLM, IS-Defense)
Creating test scripts with eCATT
Adjustments with inline ABAP

Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

2 months

Kassel, Germany

Software Developer

CTI Consulting AG

Programming dialog programs (SAP QM, MM, CA)
Creating dialog programs with ABAP Objects
Implementation of ArchiveLink with web services
Extending an internal framework for document storage
Integration of a webshop (iDOC, CSV files)

Nov 2015 - Dec 2015

2 months

Augsburg, Germany

Software Developer

SAP Deutschland SE

Programming dialog programs and BADIs (SAP MM, PM)
Creating dialog programs and BADI extensions with ABAP Objects as part of a system upgrade (project carried out from home office)

Aug 2015 - Aug 2015

1 month

Cologne, Germany

Software Developer

Ciber AG

Programming dialog programs (SAP IS-Retail)
Creating dialog programs with ABAP Objects as part of a full-lifecycle implementation according to the aSAP methodology

Apr 2014 - Jan 2015

10 months

Aachen, Germany

Software Developer, Tester, Administrator

Universe Technology

Test preparation, programming and administration. (SAP MM, PM, PLM, IS-Defense)
Further development of test scripts and test programs with eCATT and ABAP programming for the logistics modules
Adjustments with inline ABAP

Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

3 months

Hamburg, Germany

Software Developer

Bühler software_consulting GmbH

Custom programming for reports, dialogs, PDF forms. (SAP MM, SD)
Developing programs in a full life-cycle IS-Retail implementation (Hermes Fulfillment, Hamburg)

Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

3 months

Essen, Germany

Software Developer

DB Schenker AG

Test automation. (SAP Logistics, eCATT)
Creating test scripts for the logistics modules, entire outbound logistics from customer order to delivery

Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

2 months

Walldorf, Germany

Software Developer

SAP AG

German Blood Donation Service. (SAP Customer Development)
Implementation and documentation of software changes (on ECC 6.0 in ABAP Objects for classic Dynpro programs)

Jan 2012 - Mar 2013

1 year 3 months

Walldorf, Germany

Software Developer

BDF advanced GmbH

Custom programming for SAP AG, Porsche AG. (SAP cross-application, PLM)
Implementation, module testing, and documentation of software changes (on ECC 6.0, in ABAP/OO, high Web Dynpro share)

Aug 2011 - Oct 2011

3 months

Heilbronn, Germany

Software Developer

Kaufland GmbH & Co. KG

In-house projects. (SAP Logistics, IS-Retail)
Implementation and documentation of software changes (mainly on ECC 6.0, some on Web AS 6.40. Modules: MM, SD, IS-Retail. In ABAP, partly ABAP/OO, and mixed forms)

Apr 2011 - Jun 2011

3 months

Bonn, Germany

Software Developer, focus on SAP Logistics modules

T-Systems International GmbH

Analysis and definition of software changes. (SAP Logistics)
Description of change requests in the MM, SD, CRM modules using SAP roadmap implementation guidelines (RICEF(W))
Preparation for offshore implementation

Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

2 years 9 months

Ratingen, Germany

Software Developer, focus on SAP Logistics modules

Nokia Germany GmbH

Implementation of software changes. (SAP Logistics)
Execution of change requests in MM, SD, PM, FI, CO, APO modules
Integration of an external catalog system via ALE/iDOC
Further development of dialog programs

May 2008 - May 2008

1 month

Bonn, Germany

Support for SAP CA Test Automation

T-Systems International GmbH

Recording test scripts. (SAP CA)
Test automation with SAP Test Workbench in the CA (Cross Application) module

Nov 2007 - Apr 2008

6 months

Munich, Germany

SW Developer, SAP PLM Application Consultant

Integrium GmbH

Various smaller customer projects. (SAP-PLM)
Development of online transactions and migration programs in the PLM module (CA-DM, Document Management System)

Feb 2007 - May 2007

4 months

Kiel, Germany

SW Architect, SAP DM Application Consultant

isacon GmbH

Various customer projects in the SAP DM module (core banking), FS-BP
Project work in the early project phases (Requirements analysis)
Customizing of standard interfaces in the DM module (Deposits Management)
Middleware integration of the SAP Central Business Partner component with requirements analysis for an anonymization software

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

1 year 1 month

Bonn, Germany

SW Architect, Project Team Member

Postbank Systems AG

Various small projects. (Changes in the SAP DM module, Deposits Management, core banking)

Jan 2005 - Dec 2005

1 year

Bonn, Germany

Testing Team Lead

Postbank Systems AG

Test planning and execution with eCATT
Cooperation project to develop a core system for savings products (SAP DM)

Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

1 year

Bonn, Germany

Implementation Project Manager

Postbank Systems AG

Medium-sized projects in the SAP DM environment (core banking)
GIRO product including the pricing model for private and business customers

Jan 2003 - Dec 2003

1 year

Bonn, Germany

Configuration Management Administration

Postbank Systems AG

Helped set up and worked in data center operations
Operating a core booking system (SAP AM (Asset Management) / SAP-DM, 4.6 C)

Jul 2001 - Dec 2002

1 year 6 months

Bonn, Germany

Quality Assurance Project Manager

Postbank Systems AG

Test organization and execution
Cooperation project with SAP AG and UBS to develop a core booking system (SAP AM, 4.6 C)

Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

1 year 1 month

Berlin, Germany

Application Programmer

Bertelsmann mediaSystems

R/3 implementation (Springer Fachbuchverlag), R/3 4.5B (FI, CO)
Development of permanent interfaces and reports for data transfer

Dec 1998 - Dec 1999

1 year 1 month

Jülich, Germany

MM Module Consultant, Trainer

CONET Consulting AG

Trainer for several key users (technical and functional)
R/3 implementation rollout, R/3 3.0F (Basis, MM, CA, PM)
Rollout of an R/3 template from SIZ 850 (Darmstadt)
Integration of an external warehouse management system / automated small parts warehouse (R/3 <-> Oracle-based solution) via iDoc and ALE
Training of several key users
Post-going-live support

Apr 1997 - Nov 1998

1 year 8 months

Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Germany

Application Consultant, R/3 Administrator, ABAP Developer

CONET Consulting AG

Operational and application support in a data center, R/3 3.0F (Basis, MM, PM, PP, PS)
Programming (RICEFW)
Database administration (Oracle)
Support of configuration management with the SAP transport system (CTS)
Knowledge transfer to client staff
Documentation of artifacts according to the V-model

Apr 1996 - Apr 1997

1 year 1 month

Darmstadt, Germany

Programmer, Administrator, Assistant to the Project Manager

CONET Consulting AG

R/3 prototype implementation, R/3 3.0F (Basis, MM, PM)
Application programming (RICEFW)
Support for configuration management with SAP transport system (CTS)
Assistant to the project manager (as a subcontractor of Accenture)

Jul 1995 - Apr 1996

10 months

Hennef, Germany

QA Engineer

CONET Consulting AG

QA in a software development project, platform: Microsoft database products
Performing manual tests
Implementing the software solution on-site at the client (platform: Microsoft Access)

Jan 1994 - Apr 1994

4 months

Cologne, Germany

Student Assistant

SQS AG

Support for quality assurance and software testing

Jul 1993 - Sep 1993

3 months

Toronto, Canada

Intern / Exchange Student

Volkswagen of Canada

Exchange program and internship in the automotive sector

Jan 1993 - Jul 1994

1 year 7 months

Cologne, Germany

Student Assistant

University of Cologne

Chair of Business Informatics, especially system development
Prof. Dr. Werner Mellis

Aug 1991 - May 1992

10 months

Cologne, Germany

Student Assistant

ExperTeam GmbH

Support for IT consulting projects

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 Information Technology (11 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), Professional Services (5.5 years), Automotive (2.5 years), Telecommunication (2.5 years), and Education (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Professional Services

Automotive

Telecommunication

Education

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 (23.5 years), Quality Assurance (8 years), Supply Chain Management (4 years), Project Management (3.5 years), Research and Development (1.5 years), and Product Development (1 year).

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Research and Development

Product Development

Skills

Formal Qualification 1995: Diploma In Economics, Fifth Exam Subject Business Informatics
Certified Consultant 1999: (Abap/4 - Workbench)
Istqb 2007: Certified Tester, Certified Test Manager
Itil 2020: It Service Management 4.0
Professional Abap/4 And Abap Objects Development
Focus On Server-side Batch And Dialog Programming
Functional Modules Mm, Pm, Pp, Ps (Full Lifecycle & Roll-out), Sd, Is Retail (Template Rollout), Bp, Plm, Is Automotive Dbm, Custom Developments ("Customer Namespace"); Banking (Current And Savings Products, Full Lifecycle), Fi/co
Sap Hana Cloud Business Technology Platform (Btp), Business Application Studio (Bas), Db Explorer
Other Ides: Eclipse, Ms Visual Studio Code (Basic Knowledge)
Interface Technologies Idoc/ale, Batch Data Communication, Flat Files, User Exits, Bapis, Badis, Web Services
Sap Platforms Ecc 6.0, Netweaver Release 7.5x (Application Server)
Sap Basis Correction And Transport System ("Ktw"), Administration Of Application Servers And Database Servers (Oracle Database)
Test Tools And Ecatt, Sap Test Workbench (Test Cases, Test Catalog, Test Plan)
Lsmw Migration, Custom Programming
Leadership Experience In Small To Medium Project Teams (Logistics, Retail Banking, Is Automotive)
Industries: Public Sector, Wholesale And Retail, Publishing, Banking, Information And Telecommunications (Equipment Manufacturers, Telecom Infrastructure), Software Vendors, Logistics Service Providers, Automotive Manufacturers, Corporate It, It Consulting

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Apr 1991 - May 1995

Albertus Magnus University

Diploma in Economics, fifth exam subject Business Informatics · Economics · Cologne, Germany

Oct 1988 - Mar 1991

Georg August University

Economics · Göttingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

openSAP Building Apps with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model, 'RAP'

openSAP

openSAP Ride the SAP HANA Wave: Fundamentals and Insights into Cloud Databases

openSAP

ITIL IT Service Management 4.0

openSAP Software Development on SAP HANA

openSAP

SAP FI SAP AC010, AC210, AC202, AC205

Dekra Akademie

ISTQB Certified Tester, Certified Test Manager

SAP R/3 Certified Application Consultant, ABAP/4 Development Workbench, Ver. 3.x

SAP R/3 CA 091 'Accelerated SAP', Ver. 4.0B

Certified Consultant (ABAP/4 - workbench)

SAP R/3 BC 315 'Workload Analysis', Ver. 3.x

SAP R/3 BC 505 'Database Administration Oracle', Ver. 3.x

SAP R/3 BC 310 'Technical Core Competence (ORACLE, NT)', Ver. 3.x

Profile

Created

December 2023

Last Update

May 2025

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Seesen, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Andreas speak?

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

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 25 different roles and for 33 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: ABAP Developer, Tester, Team Lead Development, Tester, ABAP Trainer, ABAP Developer.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is ABAP Developer, Tester at Sopra Steria SE.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Sopra Steria SE, Ferchau, Madsack Verlagsgruppe, Engineering ITS GmbH, and msa automotive GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Professional Services. Andreas also has some experience in Automotive, Telecommunication, and Education.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Supply Chain Management. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Research and Development (R&D), and Logistics.

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Andreas's education?

Andreas holds a Master in Economics from Albertus Magnus University.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: openSAP Building Apps with the ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model, 'RAP', openSAP Ride the SAP HANA Wave: Fundamentals and Insights into Cloud Databases, and ITIL IT Service Management 4.0.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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