T B - Release Manager / Project Manager

Q: Where is T based?

T is based in Hamburg, Germany .

Q: What languages does T speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does T have?

T has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, T has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months . Note that T may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is T's latest experience?

T's most recent position is Release Manager / Project Manager at Star Finanz GmbH .

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

In recent years, T has worked for Star Finanz GmbH , Senate Department for Finance, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen , INFORDATA Software and Design GmbH , and INFORDATA Software Design GmbH .

Q: Which industries is T most experienced in?

T is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Energy , and Education . T also has some experience in Manufacturing , Media, Entertainment and Publishing , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is T most experienced in?

T is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Accounting . T also has some experience in Customer Service , Strategy and Planning , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has T worked in recently?

T has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Energy , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has T worked in recently?

T has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Hamburg, Germany

Experience

Mar 2024 - Sep 2025

1 year 7 months

Hamburg, Germany

Release Manager / Project Manager

Star Finanz GmbH

Overall responsibility for the successful planning, implementation and continuous improvement of a security-critical mobile banking app (iOS & Android) for several million end users
Leading and coordinating interdisciplinary teams (development, UX/UI, IT security, operations, support, external service providers)
Ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and security requirements
Managing release and rollout for iOS and Android including monitoring, KPI analysis and continuous optimization
Building and maintaining active stakeholder management; transparent communication with internal and external partners
Identifying, evaluating and managing project-specific risks and implementing countermeasures
Responsible for budget planning, cost control and efficient resource management

Feb 2023 - Dec 2023

11 months

Bremen, Germany

Project Lead Operational Transition / Transition Management

Senate Department for Finance, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen

Setting up the necessary structures to operate an EfA-capable (cross-state) online service under the Online Access Act (OZG)
Developing and establishing multiple processes for the support structure to ensure smooth operation of the newly developed online services
Designing and implementing change and release processes according to ITIL 4
Managing communication with project members, stakeholders and relevant parties to synchronize progress, requirements and risks
Coordinating price calculations of online services to serve as the basis for shared use by subsequent federal states
Aligning necessary contracts with states and municipalities for EfA online services
Acting as single point of contact for implementation projects and involved parties, as well as liaison to the operations coordination of the Free Hanseatic City of Bremen
Agile project management for commissioning two Scrum-developed focus services in the area of corporate management and development
Preparing agile teams for changing requirements, facilitating meetings, workshops and retrospectives
Advising agile teams on implementing Scrum processes and conducting team building activities

Feb 2022 - Jan 2023

1 year

Hamburg, Germany

Project Lead / Scrum Master / Agile Coach

Star Finanz GmbH

Release and multi-project management by combining traditional and agile approaches for the Sparkasse app and Sparkasse Business app
Creating detailed project plans considering available resources and milestones
Monitoring financial resources, focusing on quality, scope, time and budget (magic square)
Aligning requirements and milestones with internal and external stakeholders
Regularly reviewing project progress and monitoring product quality
Identifying and mitigating project risks, creating and presenting project reports
Continuous releases of a mobile banking app with over 11 million users across Europe and extensive certification
First release of a mobile banking app for small business owners
Supporting teams as Scrum Master and Agile Coach, building teams and collaboration structures
Conducting trainings on Scrum techniques, facilitating agile meetings and workshops
Defining and monitoring relevant metrics (burndown charts, velocity, lead time)
Stakeholder management and ensuring regular software deliveries

Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

1 year 8 months

Hamburg, Germany

Managing Director with sole signatory authority

INFORDATA Software and Design GmbH

Developing and implementing long-term strategies to ensure growth and profitability
Defining, tracking and ensuring achievement of company objectives
Leading operational business units and managing cross-functional collaboration
Responsible for financial management: budgeting, liquidity and tax planning, as well as revenue and profit planning
Recruiting and developing employees
Coordinating and optimizing cross-departmental project activities
Maintaining customer and supplier contacts to ensure requirements and expectations are met
Developing marketing and sales strategies for acquiring new customers
Responsible for legal affairs and compliance

May 2017 - Sep 2021

4 years 5 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Lead / Scrum Master / Agile Coach

INFORDATA Software Design GmbH

Leading the project to develop custom software for a wholesale module in the petroleum wholesale sector
Conducting technical and functional system analysis based on market observations
Gathering, analyzing and prioritizing client requirements and integrating them into the ERP system
Creating the technical concept, detailed project planning with milestones, resource and cost planning
Assembling and leading an interdisciplinary team of developers, designers and testers
Introducing and optimizing test processes and comprehensive risk management
Quality management to ensure all requirements and standards are met
Contract negotiations and budget/resource management according to the magic square
Migrating customer data and porting the software into the client's IT environment
Creating and conducting user trainings, establishing support processes
Leading a team of 20 and coaching as Scrum Master and Agile Coach
Introducing agile principles, visualization tools (scrum board, burndown charts) and feedback mechanisms

Mar 2011 - Dec 2017

6 years 10 months

Hamburg, Germany

Business Consulting and Support

Self-Employed

Setup and administration of IT infrastructures, networks, and online shops for media production agencies
Selection and contracting of third-party providers
Acquisition of new customers and client care for training companies
Assistant to the management: market analyses, marketing strategies, and optimization of learning concepts
Project management for introducing new software (ERP systems, online shops, websites)
IT consulting for SMEs on all Apple products, data backup, data security, and purchasing decisions
Coordination of IT projects in crafts businesses, oil companies, and software engineering
Support for new gas station construction, payment support, supplier management, and accounting via SAP
Preparing market analyses, event and travel planning, schedule coordination, and preliminary bookkeeping

Sep 2005 - Dec 2010

5 years 4 months

Hamburg, Germany

Authorized Officer

Acceda Software Engineering GmbH

Customer consulting and support
Project planning, controlling, and accounting
Travel planning and expense reports, event planning
Acquisition of projects and staff
Preparation and delivery of presentations on project results

Apr 1997 - Apr 1999

2 years 1 month

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager

Allianz Versicherungs AG

Implementation of a claims processing system for marine hull insurance
Project management and project controlling
System analysis, database design, and user interface design
Data migration from mainframes to Windows servers with MS SQL Server
User training

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 years), Energy (10.5 years), Education (7 years), Manufacturing (7 years), Media and Entertainment (7 years), and Retail (7 years).

Information Technology

Energy

Education

Manufacturing

Media and Entertainment

Retail

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 Project Management (21 years), Information Technology (15 years), Accounting (12 years), Customer Service (12 years), Strategy (8.5 years), and Operations (7.5 years).

Project Management

Information Technology

Accounting

Customer Service

Strategy

Operations

Skills

Agile Project Management
Project Leadership
Scrum
Project Management
Confluence
Jira
Ms Project
Office 365

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Education

Aug 1991 - Oct 1997

Flensburg University of Applied Sciences

Diploma in Business Informatics (FH) · Business Informatics · Flensburg, Germany

Aug 1988 - Jul 1991

NOPI GmbH (Tesa/Beiersdorf)

Vocational training as an industrial clerk · Industrial Clerk · United Kingdom

Aug 1985 - Jul 1988

Municipal Commercial School, Technical High School – Business Branch

Abitur (German high school diploma) · Business Branch

Profile

Created

October 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is T based?

T is based in Hamburg, Germany.

What languages does T speak?

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

How many years of experience does T have?

T has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, T has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that T may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would T be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, T would be well-suited for roles such as: Release Manager / Project Manager, Project Lead Operational Transition / Transition Management, Project Lead / Scrum Master / Agile Coach.

What is T's latest experience?

T's most recent position is Release Manager / Project Manager at Star Finanz GmbH.

What companies has T worked for in recent years?

In recent years, T has worked for Star Finanz GmbH, Senate Department for Finance, Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, INFORDATA Software and Design GmbH, and INFORDATA Software Design GmbH.

Which industries is T most experienced in?

T is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Energy, and Education. T also has some experience in Manufacturing, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Retail.

Which business areas is T most experienced in?

T is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Accounting. T also has some experience in Customer Service, Strategy and Planning, and Operations.