Felix Schmitt

System Consultant

Grafing bei München, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
2 years 7 months

System Consultant

Viridium Gruppe

  • Operational optimization – stabilization of system and application operations
  • System administration in a Linux environment with WebSphere Application Server and DB2 databases
  • Creation of concepts to resolve production-related errors in the ticketing system based on an as-is analysis
  • Setup, configuration, and deployment of test environments according to concept
  • Execution of error analyses and troubleshooting in WebSphere (Java) and MQ servers
  • Creation of benchmarks to compare specified performance with current performance
  • Creation of releases and release updates
  • Technical documentation
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years

System Consultant

Finanz Informatik Technologie Service

  • System administration of LINUX/UNIX systems
  • Handling of customer orders in the UNIX server environment
  • Incident, problem, and change management according to ITIL
  • Incident resolution at third- and second-level support for operating systems and server provisioning
  • Participation in projects
  • Support of applications and their infrastructure
  • Setup of a Kubernetes environment for ABACUS 360
Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
3 months

IAM Architect

Stadtwerke München

  • Creation of a concept for a new Identity Management System based on One Identity
  • Mentoring on the necessary measures for the migration
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
10 months

System Consultant

IDnow GmbH

  • Professional services
  • Development of custom client adaptations in Java and deployment in Kubernetes/Docker
  • Assisting IDnow customers with integration using REST APIs
  • Gathering customer requirements and consulting on API usage
  • Creating customer configurations, versioning and deploying configurations via GitHub and Jenkins
  • Querying customer-specific data in the MySQL database
Feb 2019 - May 2019
4 months

System Consultant

IS4IT GmbH / UniCredit Group / VTS

  • Migration of UniCredit Group internet platforms in Apache Webserver and Tomcat/JBOSS to new platforms
  • Setup and configuration of middleware Apache HTTP Server and JBOSS on various RedHat Linux versions
  • Securing web presences by hardening deployed middleware
  • Client consulting on internet presences
  • Certificate management
  • Advising the client on highly available and high-performance web presences
  • Automation of operational processes
Oct 2018 - Dec 2019
3 months

System Consultant

KOGIT GmbH / Deutsche Börse Group

  • Identity Management with SailPoint IdentityIQ
  • Gathering requirements, specification, and implementation of the 'Leaver' process
  • Implementation of the 'Leaver' process in Java and BeanShell
  • Optimization of LDAP and ForgeRock Directory Services integration
Jul 2013 - Jul 2018
5 years 1 month

Identity Management Architect

Oracle / European Central Bank

  • Functional responsibility for the Identity Manager installation with integrations to Active Directory, LDAP (Oracle Unified Directory - OUD), Oracle databases, and Microsoft Exchange
  • Further development of the web services interface to SAP in Java
  • Definition of additional functionalities
  • Development of a Java-based connector for SCIM (System for Cross-domain Identity Management)
  • Integration of Microsoft Exchange (2010 + 2016) with Oracle Waveset
  • Single Sign-On integration with Windows Desktop
  • Integration of the installation with Kerberos for UNIX/Solaris
  • Administration of installations on Glassfish and Oracle WebLogic
  • Analysis and resolution of errors and open tickets
Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
3 months

System Consultant

Cellent / O2

  • New FN-LDAP Directory Server (OpenLDAP-based)
  • Definition of the LDAP schema
  • Specification and implementation of security requirements
  • Functional point of contact for directory server users during the migration phase
  • Creation of Java code examples demonstrating password policy usage
  • Documentation
  • Creation of LDAP test scripts
Feb 2013 - Apr 2013
3 months

System Consultant

iC Consult / ING DiBA

  • Extension of an Oracle Waveset installation
  • Consulting in the area of Oracle Waveset IDM
  • Expansion of the system with new Java modules
  • Analysis and resolution of errors and open tickets
  • Implementation of changes
  • System documentation
  • Configuration of the WebLogic environment and deployment of customizations
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
2 years

System Consultant

Allianz SE / Allianz Common Applications and Services GmbH

  • Administration of Risk Analysis Infrastructure
  • Concept and design of infrastructure on RedHat Linux
  • Development of scripts for RedHat Enterprise Linux
  • Administration of application databases based on Oracle 10.x and 11.x
  • Installation, configuration, and setup of system components for Risk Analysis Infrastructure (comprising server applications and JEE web applications)
  • Administration of the complete Algorithmics Algo Suite
  • Deployment and administration of frontend web applications on WebSphere Application Server
  • Analysis and implementation of the project 'Setup ITSM for Solvency II'
  • Server monitoring, system tuning, script development, job scheduling
  • Execution of incident, problem, and change management processes
  • Support of the business unit
Sep 2010 - Mar 2013
2 years 7 months
Switzerland

System Consultant

Kanton Aargau (Schweiz)

  • Support for Sun Identity Manager (day-wise)
  • Assistance in setting up an SVN and NetBeans-based development environment for Sun Identity Manager
  • Setup of an SPML2 interface for provisioning eGovernment users and development of new workflows
  • Support in resolving issues with Identity Manager customizations
  • Integration of resources: Microsoft Active Directory, Sun Directory Server, and various databases
  • Development of a Java interface
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
4 months

System Consultant

Fujitsu Services GmbH

  • Linux application migration
  • Analysis of the existing application landscape across multiple data centers
  • Installation, configuration, and migration of applications to the new server landscape
  • Inventory of applications and adjustment of the application overview
  • Analysis of network traffic including protocols used between applications
  • Analysis of configuration and necessary adjustments for migration
  • Analysis of current infrastructure/dependencies on other systems
  • Development of a migration strategy
  • Definition of acceptance criteria after application migration in coordination with the client
  • Synchronization of migration schedules
  • Execution of test migrations
  • Definition of a fallback strategy
  • Functional testing of test migrations
  • Migration of applications including adjustments to Quest Vintela Authentication Service for integration with Microsoft Active Directory
  • Migration support during the first week post-migration
Nov 2009 - Jun 2010
8 months

System Consultant

dwpBank (Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG)

  • Implementation of Sun Identity Manager extensions
  • Replacement of existing Lotus Notes-based workflows with newly developed workflows in Sun Identity Manager
  • Development of Java modules to extend Sun Identity Manager functionality
  • Support for upgrading the existing Sun Identity Manager installation to version 8.1
  • Installation and configuration of Glassfish Application Server
  • Integration of the new office desktop infrastructure with Identity Manager
Sep 2009 - Oct 2009
2 months

System Consultant

DZ Bank

  • Upgrade of Sun Identity Manager
  • Upgrade of an existing Sun Identity Manager installation to the current version
  • Installation and configuration of Oracle WebLogic in various environments
  • Adaptation of the Oracle database to meet Sun Identity Manager requirements
  • Adaptation of existing customizations to the new version
  • Cleanup of no longer required components
Apr 2009 - May 2010
1 year 2 months

System Consultant

T-Systems

  • Architectural support in the implementation of an identity management solution
  • Assistance in developing the solution based on Sun Identity Manager
  • Review of the planned solution architecture
  • Consulting on technical product details
  • Development of a 'Sounds Like' search for names
Jan 2009 - Apr 2009
4 months

System Consultant

Rohde & Schwarz

  • Setup of an LDAP infrastructure and integration with Sun Identity Manager
  • Support in integrating SAP HCM
  • Architecture, design, planning, and installation of Sun Java Directory Server
  • Integration of the new LDAP server with Sun Identity Manager
  • Design of the LDAP directory schema
Nov 2008 - Dec 2009
2 months

System Consultant

Sun Microsystems GmbH

  • Support for Vodafone/network planning pilot
  • Architectural consulting for integration of EAI and web services with identity management and Single Sign-On (SSO)
  • Setup of a proof of concept with OpenSSO
Oct 2008 - Oct 2008
1 month

System Consultant

GfK

  • Support for LDAP Directory Server upgrade
  • Assistance in upgrading Sun Java System Directory Server to the current version and integrating with Solaris systems
Feb 2007 - Mar 2007
2 months

System Consultant

Bosch-Rexroth

  • LDAP Directory Server migration
  • Migration of an LDAP directory server to a new version in production
  • Planning and coordination of all migration-related tasks
  • Consultation with the client on optimized use of the directory server within the client portal
  • Creation and implementation of a backup strategy
Dec 2006 - Dec 2006
1 month

System Consultant

Uni Erlangen

  • LDAP workshop for Solaris and Linux systems
  • Architecture workshop on using LDAP directory server for UNIX name services
Jul 2006 - Dec 2008
1 year 6 months

System Consultant

Delta Lloyd

  • Identity management infrastructure
  • Consulting, architecture, and implementation of an identity provisioning solution based on Sun Identity Manager and an Oracle database
  • Integration of data from the HR system into the identity management infrastructure
  • Integration with an existing enterprise SSO component
  • Evaluation of existing applications and prioritization of applications to be connected
  • Support in integrating Java-based applications into an access management solution based on Sun Access Manager/Sun Directory Server
  • Integration of Microsoft Active Directory with Sun Identity Manager
Jun 2006 - Sep 2009
3 years 4 months

System Consultant

msgGillardon AG / Finanz Informatik Technologie Service

  • System administration of UNIX systems and introduction of LDAP
  • System installation and administration in the trading platforms and online banking environment for various banks; Solaris 8/9/10, Sun Cluster, Veritas Volume Manager, and Linux RedHat Enterprise Server, RedHat Cluster, and Satellite Server
  • Integration of systems into the existing backup and monitoring infrastructure
  • Design and implementation of an LDAP server for authentication of UNIX (Linux, Solaris, AIX) users and management of these users via Sun Identity Manager
  • Handling customer orders and tickets
  • Incident, problem, and change management according to ITIL
  • Support of applications and their infrastructure
May 2006 - May 2006
1 month

System Consultant

Delta Lloyd

  • Identity management infrastructure
  • Upgrade of the environment and support for the development department in creating a J2EE application
Mar 2006 - Present
19 years 5 months

System Consultant

Freelance

  • Projects in identity and access management, Single Sign-On, and LDAP directories
  • Development of Java modules
  • Development and administration of Java/J2EE-based applications on various application servers
  • Administration of Unix systems (Linux, Solaris, AIX) and applications
  • System migrations
Nov 2005 - Dec 2005
2 months

Consultant

T-Systems

  • T-COM ID
  • Consulting on the introduction of a Single Sign-On solution for RechnungOnline
  • Development of Java login modules for a Single Sign-On solution for SAML and Liberty Alliance-based authentication
  • Extension of LDAP directory schemas
  • Installation and configuration of a web server with SSO policy agent
Sep 2005 - Oct 2005
2 months

Consultant

Delta Lloyd

  • Identity management infrastructure
  • Development of an architecture for an identity management solution with LDAP directory server, access management, Single Sign-On, and provisioning
  • Installation and customization of the solution on Linux within workshops
  • Support for software development in integrating a new J2EE application into the access management and SSO parts of the solution
May 2005 - Feb 2006
10 months

Consultant

Morse GmbH

  • Conception of complex IT architectures based on Sun systems
  • Installation and configuration of hardware and software, especially Sun systems with Solaris and Linux
  • Product selection, configuration, and preparation of technical proposals for client projects
  • Support for sales in client projects as technical consultant
Feb 2004 - Feb 2005
1 year 1 month

Service Account Manager

Sun Microsystems GmbH

  • Planning, coordination, and execution of projects for installation of Sun hardware and software
  • Ensuring maximum availability of client systems through proactive services
  • Responsibility for delivery of reactive and proactive service offerings to clients
  • Escalation management and personal client support to achieve maximum client satisfaction
  • Focus on technologies and products:
  • Sun systems and Solaris 8, 9, Sun Cluster 3.1,
  • Veritas Volume Manager, Veritas Cluster
  • Sun/Hitachi Data Systems Storage
Jan 2004 - Dec 2004
1 year

Service Account Manager

O2

  • Planning, coordination, and execution of installations of Sun hardware and software in various projects (Lotus Notes environment, Home Zone Management Cluster, DWH, Dealer Gateway, WAP Gateway, etc.). Products used included:
  • Sun systems (e.g., SunFire 15K, SunFire 25K, SunFire 6800, SunFire V440, SunFire V880/V890, SunFire V490, SunFire V40z, LX50, etc.)
  • Sun StorEdge/HDS 9960, HDS 9980, HDS 9990, A3000, A5000, etc.
  • Solaris 8, 9 including StorEdge SAN, Red Hat Linux Advanced Server 2.1
  • Solaris Jumpstart Kit
  • Sun Cluster 3.1
  • Veritas Volume Manager
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 years

Pre-Sales Consultant

Deutsche Telekom

  • Pre-sales for a Single Sign-On solution
  • Support of sales for a Liberty Alliance standards-based SSO solution for Deutsche Telekom divisions. Tasks included:
  • Presentations
  • Architecture consulting and clarification of technical details for software use within the desired solution
  • Collaboration with product management and development teams to address customer requirements
  • Installation of a test environment
  • Support for software developers in integration into a proprietary Java-based application
  • Product installation and benchmarking in a proof of concept
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
1 year

Pre-Sales Consultant

HypoVereinsbank

  • Pre-sales for an LDAP directory server project
  • Support of sales in selling Sun Directory Server for user authentication in a BEA WebLogic-based application project. Tasks included:
  • Presentations
  • Creation of a highly available directory server architecture considering failure scenarios
  • Troubleshooting of the installation
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
1 year

Pre-Sales Consultant

T-Mobil

  • Pre-sales for a portal server project
  • Support of sales in selling Sun Portal Server. Tasks included:
  • Presentations
  • Architecture consulting and clarification of technical details for integration of identity, access management, and SSO components of the portal server with the existing environment
Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
1 year

Pre-Sales Consultant

Ision / Mercedes-Benz

  • Mercedes-Benz portal
  • Support of professional services in troubleshooting a J2EE application server installation. Tasks included:
  • Assistance in upgrading the application server in a high-availability environment
  • Support in troubleshooting and performance testing of the portal
Jan 1999 - Dec 2003
3 years

Pre-Sales Consultant

D2 – Vodafone

  • Pre-sales for an LDAP directory server project
  • Support of sales in selling Sun Directory Server for customer authentication. Tasks included:
  • Presentations
  • Responding to RFPs
  • Support of the solution partner
  • Creation of the solution architecture
  • Architecture consulting and clarification of technical details for software use within the desired solution
  • Installation of a test environment
  • Definition of proof of concept scope
  • Product installation and benchmarking in a POC
Jul 1999 - Jan 2004
4 years 7 months

Pre-Sales Consultant in Java Web Services / iPlanet

Sun Microsystems GmbH

  • Installation, configuration, and demonstration of Sun solutions at client sites, events, or trade shows
  • Development and presentation of complex system solutions and validation via proof of concept
  • Collaboration with product management and development teams to address customer requirements
  • Independent technical and conceptual support for sales representatives
  • Technical consulting for clients focusing on:
  • Identity Management and Single Sign-On
  • Web and application servers (J2EE)
  • Portals (Portal Server)
Jan 1998 - Dec 2000
2 years

Pre-Sales Consultant

Volkswagen

  • Pre-sales for a J2EE application server project
  • Support of sales in selling iPlanet Application Server in a vehicle weight assessment project. Tasks included:
  • Presentations
  • Support of the solution partner in solution development
  • Architecture consulting and clarification of technical details for software use within the desired solution
  • Installation of the production environment in a workshop
Jan 1998 - Dec 1998
1 year

Pre-Sales Systems Consultant

Siemens Nixdorf

  • OEM partnership and hardware compatibility testing of systems
  • Tasks included:
  • Installation of Solaris on Siemens Nixdorf Intel systems
  • Installation of the test suite
  • Explanation of the installation to the client
  • Clarification of driver issues with the client and development team in the USA
  • Execution of the test suite
  • Discussion of results with Siemens Nixdorf staff
  • Reporting test results to Sun in the USA
Jan 1996 - Dec 1998
3 years

Pre-Sales Systems Consultant

Siemens Nixdorf / Bezirksfinanzdirektion München

  • Pre-sales for Solaris desktop and server systems
  • Support of Siemens Nixdorf in rolling out Solaris Intel desktop systems in financial offices. Tasks included:
  • Installation of test systems
  • Clarification of driver compatibility
  • Certification of new hardware using the test suite
  • Support in installing a network installation environment
  • Presentation of new features in new Solaris releases
  • Troubleshooting issues
Mar 1995 - Jun 1999
4 years 4 months

Pre-Sales Systems Consultant in SunSoft

Sun Microsystems GmbH

  • Planning and execution of customer-oriented demos, presentations, and trial installations
  • Development and presentation of complex system solutions
  • Support of the partnership between Sun and Oracle
  • Independent technical and conceptual support for sales representatives
  • Training and consulting of partners and OEMs on products
  • Technical consulting for clients and partners focusing on:
  • Solaris SPARC and Intel
  • Sun Cluster
  • Oracle databases
  • Veritas Volume Manager
  • Development tools for Java, C, C++, and Fortran
  • Backup (Legato)
  • Firewalls (Checkpoint, SunScreen)
Jan 1994 - Dec 1998
4 years

Pre-Sales Systems Consultant

Siemens Nixdorf / Oberfinanzdirektion Niedersachsen

  • Solaris desktops for regional finance directorate
  • Support of Siemens Nixdorf in rolling out Solaris Intel desktop systems in tax offices. Tasks included:
  • Support in testing new systems
  • Explanation of technical details in Solaris and supported features
  • Clarification of network boot and installation options
  • Presentation of new features in Solaris releases
  • Troubleshooting issues
Aug 1994 - Feb 1995
7 months
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Freelance

  • Software development in C++.
Jan 1993 - Jul 1994
7 months

Trainer in the Training Department

iXOS Software GmbH

  • Development of training materials for a programming course on Microsoft OLE object technology
  • Delivery of training sessions
May 1992 - Dec 1993
1 year 8 months

System Consultant

Compaq Computer GmbH

  • Support of large clients and partners in deploying UNIX systems on Compaq hardware
  • Consulting on communication between UNIX and other operating systems
Apr 1989 - Apr 1992
3 years 1 month

Pre-Sales Support Engineer

PCS Computer Systeme GmbH

  • System consulting with a focus on programming support
  • Establishment and management of a software porting center
  • Conducting product demonstrations and presentations
Sep 1987 - Mar 1989
1 year 7 months

System Programmer

Nixdorf Computer AG

  • Design and implementation of network protocols of the ISO/OSI layer model for a real-time operating system in C

Summary

  • Many years of experience as a consultant in the fields of UNIX/Linux, Java in large and complex projects.
  • Very good knowledge and experience in identity management, Single Sign-On, LDAP, and Java/J2EE.
  • Very good understanding of operational processes in IT organizations and data centers, especially with RedHat Linux and Solaris.
  • Customer and team oriented, quick comprehension, highly committed, very flexible.

Languages

English
Advanced
German
Elementary
Italian
Elementary

Education

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Dipl.-Ing. (FH) · Electrical Engineering

Certifications & licenses

RHCE Certificate

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