Axel B.

Independent Consultant and Project Manager

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Dec 2017 - Present
8 years

Independent Consultant and Project Manager

Capgemini, Sopra Steria & BearingPoint

  • Focus on consulting, organizational consulting, project management, and multi-project management
  • Interim management and coaching in IT strategy, IT service management, IT organization, IT controlling, risk and change management
  • Experience in software rollout, application management, quality management, and offshore management
  • Topics like organizational reviews, staffing needs planning, and procurement procedures
Aug 2016 - Present
9 years 4 months

Consultant

BMWi/BMI

  • Led external project controlling at a federal agency
  • Set up operational project controlling as well as quality and risk management
  • Conducted and planned project management audits and code reviews
Feb 2016 - Dec 2016
11 months

Consultant

BMAS

  • Conducted organizational analysis and staffing needs planning
  • Analyzed processes and optimized work structures
May 2015 - Feb 2016
10 months

Consultant

BMWi

  • Developed a quality seal for cloud computing solutions
  • Planned and implemented business processes
  • Validated and optimized process models
Feb 2015 - Jan 2016
1 year

Consultant

BMAS

  • Conducted organizational analysis and staffing needs planning in IT areas
  • Implemented an SAP Solution Manager and proposed other IT optimizations
Oct 2014 - Nov 2015
1 year 2 months

Project Manager

BKM and Federal Archives

  • Setup of a digital interim archive for federal agencies
  • Project planning and execution as well as risk management
  • Procurement planning and business model development
Mar 2014 - Sep 2014
7 months

Consultant, National Project Management Office (NPMO)

Bundesbank and BaFin

  • Creation and management of the national project planning for the Asset Quality Review and bank stress tests
  • Optimization of project management and efficient reporting processes
Oct 2013 - Jan 2014
4 months

Head of Communication Workshops

Federal Employment Agency (BA)

  • Planning and conducting workshops on communication culture and models
Mar 2013 - Feb 2014
1 year
On-site

Onsite & Offshore Manager, Application Management

First Data

  • Leading the onsite and offshore teams in India
  • Process optimization and further development of business-critical applications
  • Strategies for application landscape consolidation
Oct 2011 - Feb 2013
1 year 5 months

Project Lead

Federal Employment Agency (BA)

  • Establishment of SEPA capability for functional and SAP modules
  • Migration planning and management of an external team
Sep 2011 - Nov 2017
6 years 3 months

Managing Consultant, Business Technology, Public Sector

Capgemini

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 year

Interim Manager

ITS Care

  • Leading IT service and support teams
  • Implementing ITIL-compliant processes
Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
1 year 3 months

Independent Consultant and Project Manager

Capgemini

Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years

Project Manager

Jeyes International

  • Leading EDI transition for clients to new entities and MS Dynamics
  • Developing communication strategies and reports
Jan 2008 - Dec 2010
3 years

Risk and Change Manager

DPAG, Bonn

  • Responsible for client refresh project and concept implementation
  • Managing risks and participating in audits
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
1 year

Project Team Member

Wüstenrot & Württembergische AG

  • Implementation support for telecom strategy and change requests
Jan 2007 - May 2010
3 years 5 months

Partner

Novedas Unternehmensberatung GmbH

Jan 2007 - Dec 2008
2 years

Project Manager

Toll Collect GmbH

  • Service Management Tool introduction
  • ITIL process documentation and technical implementation
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 year

Consultant

HHLA

  • Cost-effectiveness analysis for SAP release upgrade
Sep 2003 - Dec 2006
3 years 4 months

Head of Customer Support

DKV Euroservice GmbH & Co. KG

  • Established and led the European customer support department
  • Managed the service desk for approximately 17,000 customers and suppliers
  • Implemented a Service Management Tool and ACD system
  • Developed and implemented SLAs in IT operations with an external vendor
  • Responsible for personnel management and training
Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
3 months
Switzerland

Alpine Farm Worker

Riederalp, Valais, Switzerland

Jan 2002 - May 2003
1 year 5 months

User Service & Support Manager Central Europe

Capgemini

Jan 2001 - Dec 2001
1 year

IT Operations Manager Central Europe

Capgemini

Mar 1998 - Dec 2000
2 years 10 months

MIS Manager

Peregrine Systems GmbH

  • Led the IT department and built the IT infrastructure in Germany and Switzerland
  • Installed and maintained IBM servers and Cisco network devices
  • Implemented backup systems and expanded to Siemens telephone systems
  • Managed 2 employees
Dec 1995 - Feb 1998
2 years 3 months

Head of Hard Disk Recording Department

PA Sound GmbH

May 1991 - Nov 1995
4 years 7 months

IT Employee

Holy Service GmbH (IT Service Provider)

Mar 1990 - Nov 1993
3 years 9 months

Dual Apprenticeship as Industrial Clerk and Business IT Specialist

Siemens Business School

Jul 1988 - Feb 1990
1 year 8 months
Germany

Civilian Service

German Red Cross

Sep 1985 - Jun 1990
4 years 10 months
Germany

Studying Economics

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University

Jan 1985 - Dec 1985
1 year
Germany

High School Diploma

Lessing Grammar School

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Mar 1990 - Nov 1993

Siemens Business School

Industrial clerk and business IT specialist · Germany

Oct 1985 - Jun 1990

Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe University

Economics · Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Jun 1985 - Present

Lessing-Gymnasium

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Advanced security clearance with security investigations (SÜ3) under the Security Clearance Act

ITIL 2.0 Foundation

Integrative supervisor and organizational consultant

EAG/FPI, DGSV accreditation

PRINCE2 Foundation

Specialist in integrative coaching

EAG/FPI, DGSV accreditation

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