Gazi Barut

IT Architekt & Projekt Manager

Köln, Germany

Experience

Apr 2021 - Apr 2024
3 years 1 month
Düsseldorf, Germany
Hybrid

Senior IT Architect and Project Manager

Uniper Energy SE

Project:

Develop and Deploy an IT Security and Business Continuity Management Strategy for Uniper Business Critical Applications

Tasks:

  • Development, provisioning and documentation of ITSCM/emergency plans, considering disaster recovery (DR) patterns and DR classes

  • Development and implementation of architecture models and processes according to the concept

  • Development of training materials.

  • Testing, simulation (cyber-attacks) and optimization of BCM and
    ITSCM/emergency plans/IT architectures

  • Continuous training of management and employees in IT architectures, operating models, SAP BTP, BCM and emergency plans

  • Development, implementation and documentation of ITSM processes

  • Training of stakeholders in ITSM processes (Incident, Problem, Change, SLM, IT Security, Provider management, ITSCM, asset and configuration management)

  • Identification of external and internal stakeholders impacted by ERP/BCM/ITSCM

  • Design and deployment of BCM/ITSCM concept and IT-Infrastructure for the business-critical applications in accordance with the Azure Cloud, SAP BTP and Uniper governance frameworks.

  • Extensions and optimization of IT service contracts and OLAs

  • Continuous updating of the service catalog

  • IT project management, coordination and control of external suppliers in accordance with the contracts and SLAs.

  • Leads different teams in the development, deployment, and documentation of IT-Infrastructure SAP BTP and BCM/ITSCM concept according to the Azure Cloud, and Uniper Compliance Frameworks.

Project Management & Migration Migration of Oracle to SAP HANA Database
• Identification of Stakeholders • Requirement Management • Resource Planning • Release definition • Definition of Quality Gateways
• Create and deploy Project Plan • Project Closure

Business Area: Energy

Job Roles: Senior ITSM-Architect & IT Project Manager

Method/Standards/Software: ITIL® V3/V4, Enterprise Architecture Management Framework (Togaf), ServiceNow, Azure, SAP BTP, SAP CPI, SAP S/4 HANA, SAP SuccessFactor, ITAM, ISO 27K, Linux and Windows servers, Jira, Confluence

Sep 2018 - Jan 2021
2 years 5 months

Project Manager and IT Infrastructure Architect

Uniper Corporate IT

  • Led consolidation from on-premises to Azure Cloud
  • Managed critical SAP and non-SAP applications in data center
  • Designed and implemented SLAs for external providers
  • Developed decommissioning guidelines for legacy systems
  • Supported migration of legacy databases, applications and infrastructure to Azure
  • Led SAP application migration projects to Azure
  • Designed and implemented operations concept in ServiceNow
  • Optimized IT Service Management and Enterprise Architecture Management
  • Coordinated external/internal providers according to contracts and SLAs
May 2018 - Jun 2018
2 months

Process Designer and QA Specialist

Siemens

  • Led continuous IT service improvement for IT security (CSIP)
  • Optimized security patch management processes
  • Performed IST and SOLL analysis of IT security patch management
  • Conducted quality control for processes and RASCI matrix
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
5 months

IT Service Management Solution Architect and Process Designer

Vodafone

Enterprise Data Services Platform (EDSP) project:

  • Performed GAP analysis for service transition and operations
  • Analyzed stakeholders, ITSM applications, RACI matrix, KPIs
  • Designed operations model for EDSP
  • Implemented release, deployment and incident management

GDPR implementation project:

  • Designed processes for EU GDPR Article 17 and 21 compliance
  • Implemented guidelines and technical measures
  • Conducted user acceptance testing and training
Nov 2017 - Jan 2024
6 years 3 months

Service Level Manager, Contract Manager and Process Designer

HSBC

SAP Payment Engine implementation:

  • Defined service catalog
  • Documented incident management categories
  • Designed SLA measurement methods
  • Developed impact analysis matrix
  • Created service/operations model
  • Developed service contract and GDPR compliance documentation
Sep 2015 - Aug 2017
2 years

Technical Project Leader and Stream Lead

SAP

  • Led IT Service Management, DevOps and Infrastructure Management
  • Analyzed IT infrastructure for cloud delivery and post-acquisition integration
  • Managed worldwide landscape consolidation project
  • Coordinated data center migration
  • Led post-mortem, RCA, and security incident management
  • Developed and implemented IT processes for cloud delivery
  • Identified and tested open source products for HANA development
Jan 2015 - May 2015
5 months

IT Architect and Technical Project Lead

Volkswagen

Software Package Factory establishment:

  • Analyzed existing IT processes and infrastructure
  • Defined target state for SW factory
  • Set up factory operations across different models
  • Established service organization
  • Adapted processes according to outsourcing agreement
  • Integrated with incident management
Apr 2012 - Dec 2015
2 years 9 months

IT Security Consultant

SAP

  • Implemented compliance requirements for SOX/SOC1/2, GDPR, cloud delivery
  • Designed and optimized IT processes
  • Developed security controls for backup, incident management, malware, patch management
  • Implemented user access and change management controls
  • Set up BCM/ITSCM processes
Jan 2009 - Dec 2011
2 years

Technical Project Leader and IT Architect

Henkel

  • Led global SAP operations and job scheduling outsourcing
  • Analyzed IT processes and infrastructure across data centers
  • Developed migration concept for consolidating job scheduling
  • Led transition to single service provider
  • Established operations organization in Hungary
  • Managed migration from AutoSys/UC4 to Tivoli
May 2009 - Dec 2009
8 months

Lead Architect

BMW Bank

  • Developed service management and ITSCM concept for critical applications
  • Analyzed existing business and IT processes
  • Designed service support and delivery model
  • Implemented BCM/ITSCM processes
  • Set up identity/access management
  • Developed SLAs/OLAs
Jan 2004 - Dec 2009
5 years

Solution Architect

Multiple Banks

Deutsche Bank:

  • Designed and implemented release and deployment processes
  • Developed operations organization
  • Created test scenarios and training materials

Nordea Bank projects:

  • Designed BCM/ITSCM processes and disaster recovery
  • Implemented availability and capacity management
  • Developed change management processes
  • Set up security frameworks
  • Implemented ITIL incident and problem management
Jan 1998 - Jan 2002
3 years 1 month

IT Consultant

Various Companies

Projects across multiple countries and industries:

  • Implemented system management solutions
  • Developed software (C, C++, Shell, Java)
  • Created performance measurement tools
  • Implemented service management tools
  • Designed network topologies
  • Managed databases

Summary

With over two decades of experience as an IT Architect and Project Manager, I deliver tailored solutions in IT infrastructure and SAP across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. My expertise lies in IT architecture design, technical project management, and process optimization, ensuring seamless migrations, robust ITSCM/BCM strategies, and scalable architectures aligned with business goals. I’ve led complex migrations like Oracle to SAP HANA, designed ITSM processes, and optimized service contracts across energy, banking, and manufacturing industries. Proficient in Azure, SAP BTP, and ITIL frameworks, I specialize in decommissioning legacy systems, deploying modern technologies, and enhancing IT service delivery. Whether it’s driving efficiency through process redesign or managing critical applications in compliance-driven environments, I focus on delivering measurable results that empower organizations to adapt and thrive in dynamic landscapes.

Languages

German
Native
Arabic
Advanced
English
Advanced
Turkish
Advanced

Education

Universität zu Köln

Physik · Cologne, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Zertifizierter ITIL 4 Foundation

IHK Zertifizierter IT Ausbilder

IHK

Splunk Certified Power User

Managing Consultant

ITIL V3 Expert

ITIL Service Management Instructor Training and EXIN Certification

EXIN

ITIL Service Management Education and EXIN Certification

EXIN

ITIL Foundation and EXIN Certification

EXIN

Peregrine Certified Application Engineer

Peregrine

Zertifizierter ITIL Expert

Zertifizierter Managing Consultant

IBM