David Klemme
Head of Enterprise Architecture Management
Experience
Head of Enterprise Architecture Management
Rödl & Partner
- Close collaboration with executive management to advance the company's technology vision and strategy
- Shaping the product portfolio by implementing innovative technologies and optimizing existing IT architectures
- Technical Lead – Center of Excellence Intelligent Automation (especially AI)
- Global Competence Center Lead – Steering technical implementations and deployments
- Program Lead – Managing key topics in implementation
- AI Architect & Solution Architect – Supporting and advising projects on requirements, solutions, and architecture (technical and functional aspects)
- Data Strategy & Data Stack Definition – Establishing a company-wide data strategy, including an implementation plan, data stack evaluation, piloting, and selection
CTO, Founder & Interim Manager
CV Central
- Solo founder of CV Central
- Start-up CTO & CFO in marketing and market research, AI & big data
- Software developer (Full-stack JavaScript/TypeScript)
- IT transformation projects (process, service design, PMO, technical design/implementation)
- Cloud strategy – Development and transformation of a German insurer
- Set up ServiceNow customization for a consulting company
Head of Requirements Management & IT Support
DB AG, DB Services
- Restructured IT operations and application management
- Data warehouse, BI, and ETL concept and architecture for legacy system replacement
- Designed security management, asset management, and IT service desk
- Responsible for architecture across the entire IT applications domain
- Overall responsibility for enterprise applications (operation, customization, support): SAP, SharePoint, Atlassian Jira, Power BI, DWH
VP Atlassian & Business Consulting
kreuzwerker
- Led, expanded, and strategically broadened the business unit with full disciplinary, technical, and financial responsibility
- Shifted focus from technical implementer to service provider and strategic advisor. Grew team from 2 to 14 employees and achieved Platinum Partner status in the Atlassian Partner Program
- Customizing Atlassian products
Head of Technical Consulting
Market Logic Software
- Built the internal consulting team for technical services, growing from 0 to 9 employees
- Reported to executive management, served as contact for software and integration issues, and provided process consulting to internal clients
- Automated configuration and project management (internal & external) for SSO integrations, data integration, and customization projects (Java, VBA)
- Data management and architecture, ETL, reporting, BI solutions
Event Manager
Volkswagen
- Event manager, moderator and team leader
Trainer & Freelancer
T-Com, Volkswagen, Mercedes, AEG etc.
- Moderator, team leader, product and sales trainer
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (11 years), Automotive (10 years), Manufacturing (8 years), Telecommunication (8 years), Professional Services (7 years), and Insurance (5 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (13 years), Project Management (11 years), Business Intelligence (8 years), Product Development (8 years), Human Resources (8 years), and Sales (8 years).
Summary
Leader with extensive experience in digital transformation, product development, and enterprise architecture. Proven success in leading interdisciplinary teams and implementing innovative IT solutions in large enterprises and startups. Solid technical expertise in cloud technologies, AI, software, and agile methods. Strong focus on aligning business strategies with technology developments to drive sustainable business outcomes.
Skills
Enterprise Architecture & Cloud Solutions: Expert In Planning And Implementing Complex It Architectures, As Well As Cloud Strategies (Gcp, Azure, Aws) And Ai-driven Automation.
Software Development & System Integration: Solid Knowledge In Full-stack Development (Javascript, Typescript, React, Node.js).
Ai: Architecture, Compliance, And Implementation Expertise In Generative Ai & Ml.
Data Management & Security: Extensive Experience In Data Architectures, Bi, Etl Processes, And Implementing Enterprise-level Security Standards.
Leading Digital Transformation Projects: Successfully Led Initiatives That Connect Technology And Business Strategies To Achieve Sustainable Business Results.
Product & Service Management: Expertise In Building And Managing It Product Portfolios, Including Strategic Development And Market Launch.
Financial & Business Strategy: Extensive Experience In Financial And Operational Leadership Of Organizations, Including Budget Management And Driving Growth Through Technological Innovation.
Agile & Lean Management: Many Years Of Experience Introducing And Optimizing Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban) To Boost Team Performance And Efficiency.
It Service Management & Process Optimization: In-depth Knowledge Of Itil, Itsm, And Optimizing Service Processes To Ensure Excellent Service Quality.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Strong In Leading Cross-functional Teams And Collaborating With External Service Providers To Successfully Deliver Projects.
Languages
Education
University of Hamburg
Bachelor in Socioeconomics, focus on Economics · Socioeconomics · Hamburg, Germany
Friedrich List School / High School
German Abitur
Mardela Springs Middle & High School
High School Exchange · Mardela Springs, United States
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