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Hans Lindeman

Requirements Engineer

Hans Lindeman
Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2021 - Dec 2025
5 years
Hybrid

Requirements Engineer

REWE Systems GmbH

  • Gathering requirements from business units and stakeholders
  • Organizing and running workshops
  • Creating and supporting user stories (from refinement to rollout) and mapping
  • Facilitating Scrum ceremonies
  • Identifying and analyzing optimization potentials like the REWE Pick&Go app
  • Moderation and communication with service providers
  • Requirements engineering in connection with external systems
  • DWH/BI solution: loyalty reporting with MicroStrategy
  • ITIL (framework for IT service delivery)
  • Quality assurance (quality gates) based on ISTQB
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
1 year

Business Analyst Data Management

Deutsche Bahn AG

  • Describing, aligning and documenting functional and non-functional requirements (epics, features, user stories)
  • Creating functional system and business interface descriptions
  • Developing data models and requirements for data and data sources
  • Stakeholder management as well as planning and facilitating workshops
  • Advising the DWH/BI product owner and conducting quality gates
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
2 years

Project Manager / Product Owner Technology / Business Analyst

Messe München GmbH

  • Advising on implementing GDPR and data quality
  • Stakeholder, conflict and quality management
  • Planning the digital solution architecture: Salesforce, MCAD, Aditus access control system, commission system, SAP FI, shop systems, AOA, DWH/BI solution
  • Coordinating with external subsystems
  • Creating user stories for interfaces between Salesforce and subsystems
  • Developing a migration concept for data transfer from the legacy system
  • Requirements engineering for subsystems
  • Specifying requirements for an international commission system
Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
1 year

Business Analyst and Solution Architect

C&A

  • Working in microteams “Customer”, “Newsletter”, “Mobile App”, “Loyalty”, “Order”
  • Product Owner for “Customer” and “Newsletter”
  • Leading weekly microteam meetings (business & tech)
  • Describing and defining E2E and LEG stories (end-to-end user stories, E2E flows, partial flows)
  • Interfaces and integration of the CRM system with POS systems and online shops
  • Designing digital solution architectures with Salesforce and shop systems
  • Integrating and testing new POS systems
  • Process and business engineering for new and legacy systems (ERM, UML, data flow)
  • Supporting the MDM team with customer and order data

Test management:

  • Developing the test strategy and the test master plan for SIT and UAT
  • Defining test suites and test cases (TestRail in JIRA)
  • Executing application and SIT tests of the end-to-end interfaces
  • Documenting the tests and results at the user story level
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
2 years

Requirements Engineer / Product Owner

Stadt Wien

  • Requirements analysis and management for tenders
  • Reviewing software functionality and documenting missing features (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, Trello)
  • Developing solution proposals
  • Integrating Salesforce, IBM Watson, chatbots and voicebots
  • Setting up a PMO for the corporate group
  • Leading workshops to identify customer requirements
  • Creating functional specifications based on requirements specifications
  • Coordinating with professional services (MS SQL Server, MS Power BI, MS Visual Studio, Oracle APEX, DWH/BI data base)
  • Supporting the client in operational processes
  • Stakeholder, conflict and quality management

Service Delivery Management:

  • Monitoring and adjusting on-call, ticketing and documentation processes
  • Coordinating with existing clients on requirements and issues
  • Ongoing monitoring of customer issues in development
Jan 2015 - Dec 2017
3 years

PMO Implementation

Provider of personnel planning systems

  • Selection, setup and implementation of a web-based PMO system (ZEP) for project management, time tracking, document and record management
  • Definition of customer billing processes and employee cost billing
  • Coordination of processes with the tax consultant and implementation of leave management
  • Development of an access rights concept for different roles
  • Training, onboarding and support of project managers
  • Weekly forecasting and cross-project controlling
  • Implementation of DATEV Unternehmen Online (digital office)
  • Creation of manuals for administrators and project team members
Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
4 years

Project Management / Product Owner / Requirements Engineer

  • Requirements analysis and documentation using ARIS
  • Business process and data modeling and preparation of requirements and specification documents
  • Lead development and coordinate vendors for accessible website and smartphone app
  • Defining web services (MS technology) for development partners
  • Selection and implementation of a CRM system (CAS)
  • Planning, design and procurement of a motion sensor (China), including logistics
  • Concept and development leadership of a BGF system (website, app, reporting)
  • Building a sales organization and integrating an external sales team
  • Participating in panel discussions on workplace health
Jan 2011 - Dec 2016
6 years

Requirements Engineer / Project Management

Vienna Communications Consulting GmbH

  • Requirements analysis, documentation and creation of test and acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (EPK, ARIS)
  • Creation of business and IT concepts
  • Development of a DWH/BI solution
  • Leading development (back office, accessible website, mobile app, Facebook)
  • Combining agile and waterfall methods
  • Access rights management
  • Support in implementation and training
Jan 2010 - Dec 2013
4 years

Project Management / Requirements Engineer

Accarda AG

  • Requirements analysis, documentation and definition of test criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPK, ARIS)
  • Creation of business and IT concepts for web design (Oracle, Java, Typo3, MySQL)
  • Managing vendors and designing an access rights concept
  • Support in implementation and GDPR compliance
Jan 2008 - Dec 2014
7 years

Project Manager / Requirements Engineer

Vienna Communications Consulting GmbH

  • Requirements analysis, documentation and definition of test and acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPK, ARIS)
  • Migration of legacy data (300,000 master and transactional records)
  • Creation of an access rights concept for back-office users
  • IT management and vendor coordination
  • Development of a BI system on MS SQL Server and MS Power BI
  • Definition, testing and execution of email and SMS campaigns
  • Creation of customizing manuals and training of ORF employees
Jan 2008 - Dec 2011
4 years

Project Lead / Requirements Engineer

Vienna Communications Consulting (VCC)

  • Requirement analysis, documentation, and definition of acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPC, ARIS)
  • Business and IT concept development
  • IT management of development and customization
  • Managing service providers and supporting implementation
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 years

Project Lead / Requirements Engineer

Vienna Communications Consulting (VCC)

  • Requirement analysis, documentation, and definition of acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPC, ARIS)
  • Business and data concept and IT concept development
  • eCommerce IT management and coordination of all service providers
  • Support for full-scale rollout and community building
Jan 2005 - Dec 2008
4 years

Project Lead / Requirements Engineer

Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken

  • Requirement analysis and coordination with clients (DZ Bank, WGZ Bank, MasterCard)
  • Documentation of requirements including test and acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPC, UML)
  • Integration of VISA credit cards
Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
4 years

Business Analyst / Project Lead

Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken

  • Proposal for expanding the VR-PLUS member value-added program
  • Leading project implementation and business analysis
  • Aligning the detailed concept with DZ Bank and WGZ Bank
  • Coordinating with web agency and hosting partner
  • Installation and customization of the solution
Jan 2003 - Dec 2006
4 years

Project Lead / Requirements Engineer

Stadtwerke München

  • Setting up a loyalty system with a two-tier customer card and coupons
  • Requirement analysis and documentation of test and acceptance criteria
  • Business process and data modeling (BPMN, EPC, CaseWise)
  • Business and IT concept development
  • Identity and access management
  • Training the service team and supporting the rollout
  • Creating administrator and support manuals
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
2 years

Project Lead

PRO7

  • Conceptualization and implementation of the CashDay couponing platform for PRO7 club members
  • Project leadership, development of concept and implementation strategy
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 years

Project Lead

Deutsche Sparkassen

  • Management of the S-points bonus program for customer retention
  • Business process analysis, data modeling, and conceptualization
  • Implementation at participating savings banks and training of customer teams

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), Professional Services (11 years), Media and Entertainment (9 years), Banking and Finance (7 years), Retail (6 years), and Healthcare (4 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
Banking and Finance
Retail
Healthcare

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 Information Technology (23 years), Business Intelligence (20 years), Project Management (19 years), Quality Assurance (10 years), Product Development (8 years), and Logistics (4 years).

Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Product Development
Logistics

Summary

I have built my career by gathering, analyzing and documenting requirements in diverse and complex environments. I am especially good at turning stakeholder needs into functional solutions, leading workshops and ensuring smooth rollouts. My experience ranges from digital loyalty systems to integrating multi-layered IT platforms, always focusing on quality and clarity.

I have solid skills in business analysis, data modeling and process improvement. My hands-on approach lets me spot optimization opportunities and guide teams through agile and structured methods to deliver practical and effective results for any challenge.

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Skills

  • Business Analysis

  • Business Engineering

  • Dwh/bi

  • Requirements Engineering

  • Product Owner

  • Project Management

  • Bpmn

  • Client Relations

  • Requirements

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Quality Management

  • Conflict Management

  • Identifying And Analyzing Optimization Potentials Like The Rewe Pick&go App

  • Moderation And Communication With Service Providers

  • Requirements Engineering In Connection With External Systems

  • Dwh/bi Solution: Loyalty Reporting With Microstrategy

  • Itil (Framework For It Service Delivery)

  • Quality Assurance (Quality Gates) Based On Istqb

  • Projects: Rws, Hop, Papinet, Obility (External System)

  • Tools: Jira, Confluence, Conceptboard, Loyalty, Snowflake, Airflow, Dbt, Oracle, Teradata, Dbeaver, Postgresql, Squirrel, Microstrategy, Lucidchart, Miro

Languages

German
Native
Dutch
Elementary

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Where is Hans based?

Hans is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Hans speak?

Hans speaks the following languages: German (Native), Dutch (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Hans have?

Hans has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Hans has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 13 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Hans may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Hans be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Hans would be well-suited for roles such as: Requirements Engineer, Business Analyst Data Management, Project Manager / Product Owner Technology / Business Analyst.

What is Hans's latest experience?

Hans's most recent position is Requirements Engineer at REWE Systems GmbH.

What companies has Hans worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Hans has worked for REWE Systems GmbH and Deutsche Bahn AG.

Which industries is Hans most experienced in?

Hans is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, Media, and Entertainment and Publishing. Hans also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Retail, and Healthcare.

Which business areas is Hans most experienced in?

Hans is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Business Intelligence, and Project Management. Hans also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Product Development, and Logistics.

Which industries has Hans worked in recently?

Hans has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Transportation and Logistics.

Which business areas has Hans worked in recently?

Hans has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is the availability of Hans?

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