Armin Fischer - Application Developer in Core Systems Development Competence Center 3

Q: Where is Armin based?

Armin is based in Konstanz, Germany .

Q: What languages does Armin speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Armin have?

Armin has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Armin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months . Note that Armin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Armin's latest experience?

Armin's most recent position is Application Developer in Core Systems Development Competence Center 3 at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH) .

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

In recent years, Armin has worked for Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH) and DEMIRTAG Consulting GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Insurance , and Manufacturing . Armin also has some experience in Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Product Development . Armin also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing , Supply Chain Management , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Armin worked in recently?

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

Q: Which business areas has Armin worked in recently?

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

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Konstanz, Germany

Experience

Apr 2022 - Sep 2022

6 months

Münster, Germany

Application Developer in Core Systems Development Competence Center 3

Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH)

Developing software according to the regulations of the German Pension Insurance and NOW IT GmbH in the areas of UTM programs, memory management, data exchange, pension adjustments, refund requests, the verification module of insured accounts, and central workflow and process control for both dialog and batch applications
Handling assignments in UTM programs and memory management based on DRV-IT-specific workflows (order management) using corresponding tools
Applying programming guidelines and delivering program changes with Git
Goal-oriented working approach, strong personal commitment, and high engagement when facing new challenges

Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

1 year 7 months

Augsburg, Germany

IT Consultant in Quality Assurance

DEMIRTAG Consulting GmbH

Gathering and preparing approaches for the test concept
Developing test design approaches and recording manual test executions to simplify the test design
Automating business acceptance tests with TestComplete (SMARTBEAR)
Executing automated acceptance tests
Developing and implementing reporting
Confident and effective use of broad expertise, careful planning, systematic approach, and resilience even under high workload

Nov 2010 - Oct 2019

9 years

Cologne, Germany

Consultant

Expleo Technology Germany GmbH

Test analysis, specification of test cases, test evaluation, and test coordination
Conducting manual and technical tests through GUI and technical interfaces, as well as functional activities in host applications
Monitoring ETL interfaces and checking database content and log files
Preparing and automating manual test cases
Building test environments including planning, provisioning, debugging, smoke tests, and documentation
Evaluating and optimizing Tosca test automation and migrating test management and test automation tools
Performing source code analyses (difference analysis, manual review)
Special expertise in host environments and with tools such as Micro Focus ALM, SQS-Test/TPA, and Tricentis Tosca

Apr 2010 - May 2010

2 months

Konstanz, Germany

Roll-Out Technician

Bechtle GmbH

Installing and configuring PC hardware and peripherals
Installing and configuring Windows clients (Windows Vista, MS Office 2007, MS Outlook 2007)
Setting up BlackBerry devices
Staging devices including installation, configuration and final inspection
Delivering clients and instructing end-users
Training end-users in the use of UMTS cards, tokens, and WLAN

Dec 2001 - Feb 2009

7 years 3 months

Dübendorf, Switzerland

Application Developer

Helsana Versicherungen AG

Implementing program changes and creating detailed specifications for further developments in the Sanaswiss system
Collaborating in the implementation of new insurance products
Performing unit tests, chain tests, and supporting integration tests in Sanaswiss
Goal-oriented, well-organized, and punctual handling of all tasks
Contributing good ideas and a constant willingness to learn new things
Strong language skills in English and Spanish

Jul 1997 - Nov 2001

4 years 5 months

Leinfelden-Echterdingen, Germany

Application Developer

IT-Services and Solutions GmbH (an IBM Global Services Company)

Modifying and creating batch programs for accounting and cash audit based on DB2 on IBM 3090 under MVS, COBOL II, and JES3
Implementing a dialog for credit entry and redemption with CICS/ESA on DB2
Developing form programs, database tables, and maintaining a Copics merchandise management system
Implementing programs for long-term planning on DB2 under MVS, CICS, and COBOL II
Supporting a Euro project to implement solutions on DB2, MVS, CICS, and COBOL II
Quick onboarding, high flexibility, and independent project work

Jul 1990 - May 1993

2 years 11 months

Appenzell, Switzerland

Programmer

HSE Heimer Software Equipment AG

Customizing and further development of standard packages for inventory accounting, bill of materials, quotations, invoicing, and order processing
Installing, maintaining, and training customers on the software
Developing program modules for telephone management, inventory control, and report generators
Working with WANG 2200, WANG DYNAMIX, BASIC-2, IDEAS, floppy and disk storage, and WANG-PC
Familiar with UNIX and MS-DOS

Aug 1986 - Jun 1990

3 years 11 months

Nürtingen, Germany

Programmer

Metabowerke GmbH & Co.

Creating, testing, and maintaining COBOL programs for assembly and production control on HP 3000 under MPE V and the IMAGE/SQL database
Programming interfaces for the standard software MM 3000 (materials management)
Conscientious, punctual, and flawless task completion

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 (17.5 years), Insurance (7.5 years), Manufacturing (4 years), and Professional Services (1.5 years).

Information Technology

Insurance

Manufacturing

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 (29.5 years), Quality Assurance (10.5 years), Product Development (7 years), Production (4 years), Supply Chain Management (4 years), and Customer Service (3 years).

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Production

Supply Chain Management

Customer Service

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Operating System MS-DOS

HSE HEIMER SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AG

Operating System UNIX

HSE HEIMER SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AG

Programming of WANG-specific Software BASIC-E

HSE HEIMER SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AG

Structured Programming

HSE HEIMER SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AG

WANG Database/4GL Language IDE-AS

HSE HEIMER SOFTWARE EQUIPMENT AG

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October 2025

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Where is Armin based?

Armin is based in Konstanz, Germany.

What languages does Armin speak?

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

How many years of experience does Armin have?

Armin has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Armin has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 8 months. Note that Armin may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Armin be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Armin would be well-suited for roles such as: Application Developer in Core Systems Development Competence Center 3, IT Consultant in Quality Assurance, Consultant.

What is Armin's latest experience?

Armin's most recent position is Application Developer in Core Systems Development Competence Center 3 at Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH).

What companies has Armin worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Armin has worked for Deutsche Rentenversicherung Nord Ost West Informationstechnik GmbH (NOW IT GmbH) and DEMIRTAG Consulting GmbH.

Which industries is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Insurance, and Manufacturing. Armin also has some experience in Professional Services.

Which business areas is Armin most experienced in?

Armin is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Product Development. Armin also has some experience in Production/Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Armin worked in recently?

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

Which business areas has Armin worked in recently?

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

Does Armin have any certificates?

Armin has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Operating System MS-DOS, Operating System UNIX, and Programming of WANG-specific Software BASIC-E.

What is the availability of Armin?

Armin is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Armin?

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