Henning Uiterwyk - Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration

Q: Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Henning speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON .

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

In recent years, Henning has worked for E.ON , Stadler Rail , Confidential , Financial Services Provider (B2B) , and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Henning also has some experience in Retail , Banking and Finance , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Information Technology (IT) , and Product Development . Henning also has some experience in Operations , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Sales .

Q: Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Manufacturing , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Product Development .

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Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Jun 2025

2 years 6 months

Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration

E.ON

Planning and implementation of a migration strategy for master and transactional data to continuously populate a cloud-independent database
Creation and pilot implementation of an enterprise-wide business data model for customers, suppliers, contracts, products, prices, consumption, invoices, and dunning
Design and consulting on a data governance framework including defining committees, roles, processes, and metadata model
Operationalizing the data governance framework with definition of data standards
Subproject management for two pilot projects (PoCs) for data governance systems (Erwin DIS and Atlan)
Training and coaching the data team in migration, data quality, and data modeling

Aug 2022 - Mar 2023

8 months

Interim Migration Lead / Project Manager Data Migration and Master Data Quality

Stadler Rail

Developing and optimizing a migration strategy from multiple legacy systems (ERP, item management, finance, QM, production planning, production, after-sales service) to SAP S/4HANA and Siemens Teamcenter
Programming migration and transformation modules in MS SQL/T-SQL for transforming, standardizing, and cleansing master and transactional data
Managing the business organization and project teams (approx. 25 people) in data transformation, cleansing, and validation
Overseeing the development, testing, and deployment of migration tools
Presentations to project and executive management

Aug 2021 - Jun 2022

11 months

Project Manager AI Validation Project Industrial Automation

Confidential

Planning and execution of an AI validation project to develop a cloud platform for digitizing tenders in the metal manufacturing industry
Gathering technical and business requirements with departments and commercial stakeholders
Developing a global solution concept with process design, data flows, and detailed plans
Translating the solution concept into a project and milestone plan, including budgeting
Presenting to investors and securing a positive budget decision
Selecting potential service providers for AI-based CAD drawing analysis and generating 3D CAM models

Dec 2020 - Jul 2021

8 months

Project Manager Software Development

Financial Services Provider (B2B)

Leading a transformation project with a microservices architecture in the cloud for master and transactional data
Managing an 11-member IT team (2 product owners, 2 architects, 6 developers, 1 Scrum Master) and coordinating with about 10 business stakeholders
Aligning technical solutions and dependencies across the program
Planning and running meetings with multidisciplinary stakeholders for strategic decision-making
Managing budget and resources and synchronizing milestones
Coaching the development team and supporting product owners in creating user stories

Jun 2020 - Present

5 years 10 months

Design, development and market launch of a SaaS application for product data quality assurance and determination of

Freelance

Automated, rule-based data cleansing (data quality) as well as transformation, classification, and gap analyses for product and item master data
Developing the system architecture, data model, and process flow
Planning, designing, and executing end-to-end tests
Planning and executing data migration and data transformation projects as well as product data cleansing for SMEs and corporations

Sep 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 7 months

Project Manager Master Data Program Customer Data

TUI

Responsibility for the design, development, testing, implementation, migration and go-live of a master data management system
Replacement or integration of five legacy systems
Building cross-functional teams (business units, development, infrastructure, security, architecture, legal)
Facilitating decision-making processes between business units, legal and IT
Creation of a business, IT and budget master plan and management reporting
Risk identification, assessment and mitigation
Evaluating technical feasibility regarding IT systems, data flows and processes
Building and leading an agile development team (6-8 developers)
Evaluating and implementing third-party software in cooperation with procurement

May 2017 - Nov 2017

7 months

Solution Designer Product Data Exchange Concept

Industry Consortium E-Commerce/Procurement

Conceptual consulting on data storage, data exchange, data quality management and standardization
IT system architecture and process design for an industry-wide, rule-based data quality management
Implementation of a pilot system (management and development)

Mar 2017 - Aug 2017

6 months

Digital Transformation Consultant

Warehouse Technology Company, NRW

Strategic consulting on changing value chains through digital technologies
Workshops to develop a digital master plan (planning, facilitation, documentation)
Conceptual development of the product portfolio into service-oriented offerings
Concept development for a B2B platform for online sales of customized warehouse technology

Sep 2016 - Feb 2017

6 months

Munich, Germany

Senior Consultant Industry 4.0 and eCl@ss

Huawei

Consulting on digitalization and standardization (Industry 4.0, eCl@ss)
Designing innovation projects and building an expert team
Developing collaborations with technology partners, industry associations and universities
Establishing a specialized lobbying organization for mobile digital services

Jul 2016 - Aug 2025

9 years 2 months

Project Manager, Consultant and Solution Developer

Freelance

Software development, migration, data governance, data quality, database design and process design

Sep 2012 - Jun 2016

3 years 10 months

Cologne, Germany

General Manager eCl@ss / Business Unit Manager eCl@ss

eCl@ss e.V. / Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln Consult GmbH

Management with responsibility for planning, sales and costs
Facilitating and managing committees with complex, heterogeneous interests
Presenting technical, political and commercial topics in international stakeholder meetings
Technical leadership of about 30 employees, disciplinary responsibility for 7 employees
Mentoring aspiring managers

Jan 2009 - Aug 2012

3 years 8 months

Cologne, Germany

Technical Director eCl@ss / Business Unit Manager E-Commerce

eCl@ss e.V. / Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln Consult GmbH

Architecture in the planning and development phase of standardized E-Commerce technologies for exchanging digital product data
IT project management, multi-project planning and control
Advising users, prospects and stakeholders
Developing a sustainable release strategy including implementation

Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

6 years

Cologne, Germany

Managing Partner and Senior Consultant

PRACMA Ltd.

Managing and acquiring key accounts
Feasibility studies of innovation projects (software/processes)
Cross-silo process design for business and data processes
IT architecture knowledge with focus on processes, databases and applications (CRM, ERP, PIM, E-Commerce, controlling)
Leading interdisciplinary project teams (up to approx. 25 employees)

Mar 1999 - Dec 2002

3 years 10 months

Database Developer

Freelance

Managing control data for painting robots at Audi/VW in Brazil
Managing resources for subsidiaries at Deutsche Telekom AG
Managing and controlling VC investments at T-Venture GmbH
Developing a specialized software tool for commission calculation at VHV Insurance

Jul 1998 - Feb 1999

8 months

Düsseldorf, Germany

Systems Engineering and Project Planning Specialist

SMS-DEMAG AG

Creating calculation programs
Performing and evaluating measurements
Creating templates for offer specifications

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 (19.5 years), Professional Services (9.5 years), Manufacturing (7.5 years), Retail (6.5 years), Banking and Finance (4.5 years), and Automotive (4 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Manufacturing

Retail

Banking and Finance

Automotive

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), Project Management (23 years), Product Development (10.5 years), Operations (7.5 years), Quality Assurance (6.5 years), and Sales (6 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Product Development

Operations

Quality Assurance

Sales

Summary

Trained as a graduate engineer in mechanical engineering (specializing in design engineering), with nearly 30 years of experience in strategic analysis and optimization of IT processes – as a consultant, solution architect, interim manager, and former developer.

Focused on consulting and implementing process improvements with tailored IT solutions – specializing in data quality management and related disciplines.

Leading software projects (agile, waterfall, hybrid) through all phases – from concept to go-live.

A pragmatic enabler and database pro, from idea to implementation. A structured organizer and communicative team player. A leader with experience in management, consulting, and process design.

Skills

Planning & Implementation Of Complex Data Migrations
Ms Sql Databases (Design, Programming)
Data Quality And Data Governance
Leading Software Development Projects
Industry Experience: Automotive, Banking, Energy, Vehicle Technology, Mechanical Engineering, E-commerce, Financial Services, Logistics, Telecommunications, Tourism, Facility Management, Healthcare
Tools: Jira, Confluence, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Ms Word, Ms Project, And Many Other Applications
Technical Skills: Sql, Ms Access, Visual Basic, T-sql, Ms Sql, Oracle, Postgresql, Elasticsearch, Microservices, Etl, Xml, Json, Apis And Rest Interfaces, Sap C4c
Leadership Training: Motivation, Team Building, Employee Development, Personal Development, Goal Setting, Delegation, Conflict Management, Fostering Change Readiness
Creative Techniques: Classic Brainstorming (Pinboard), Design Thinking
Project Structure Planning (Waterfall Model)
Agile Project Management / Certified Product Owner (Pspo1) And Scrum Master (Psm1)
Computer-aided Optimization Methods
Use Of Ai To Increase Efficiency
Office Applications: Ms Access, Ms Excel, Ms Powerpoint, Ms Word (Each Including Vba), Jira, Confluence, Sap Ppm
It Architectures: Erp, Crm, Pim, Pdm, Shop Systems, Master Data Management, Data Quality, Data Governance, E-commerce Architectures, E-business Standards
Databases / Programming: Ms Sql (Including Data Architecture, T-sql Programming, Replication), Ms Access (Including Vba Programming), Vba, Vb6, Dll Development, User Interface Design

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 1992 - Jun 1998

Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Deutz

Dipl.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering · Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Design Engineering · Cologne, Germany · Grade 2.1

Oct 1981 - Jun 1990

Municipal Gymnasium Leichlingen

General University Entrance Qualification · Leichlingen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Product Owner (PSPO1)

Scrum Master (PSM1)

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Henning based?

Henning is based in Leichlingen (Rheinland), Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Henning speak?

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

How many years of experience does Henning have?

Henning has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Henning has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Henning may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Henning be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Henning would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration, Interim Migration Lead / Project Manager Data Migration and Master Data Quality, Project Manager AI Validation Project Industrial Automation.

What is Henning's latest experience?

Henning's most recent position is Senior Expert Data Governance, Master Data Quality and Data Migration at E.ON.

What companies has Henning worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Henning has worked for E.ON, Stadler Rail, Confidential, Financial Services Provider (B2B), and Freelance.

Which industries is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Henning also has some experience in Retail, Banking and Finance, and Automotive.

Which business areas is Henning most experienced in?

Henning is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Product Development. Henning also has some experience in Operations, Quality Assurance (QA), and Sales.

Which industries has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Manufacturing, and Retail.

Which business areas has Henning worked in recently?

Henning has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Product Development.

What is Henning's education?

Henning holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering, specialization in Design Engineering from Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Deutz.

Does Henning have any certificates?

Henning has 2 certificates. These include: Product Owner (PSPO1) and Scrum Master (PSM1).

What is the availability of Henning?

Henning is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Henning?

Henning's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.