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Marco Bloch

Business Analyst | IT Project Manager

Marco Bloch
Munich, Germany

Experience

Sep 2023 - Present
2 years 6 months
Stuttgart, Germany

Business Analyst | IT Project Manager

Mercedes-Benz Group AG

  • Coordination of implementing IT projects, subprojects, and enhancements within DevOps
  • Management of IT service providers and responsibility for the quality of IT systems while meeting strategic guidelines
  • Assisting in the creation of security-relevant IT documents, including security profiles, Data@Cloud, SCA, and penetration tests
  • Full project management responsibility: monitoring and ensuring adherence to resources (scope, schedule, cost, and quality)
  • Defining requirement profiles for external service providers and reviewing and evaluating proposals
  • Supporting the setup and management of Windows and Linux servers in collaboration with Infosys, including configuring and enabling network ports
Aug 2020 - Jan 2024
3 years 6 months

Content Creator/Streamer

Self-Employed

  • Professional computer gamer (one of the top 8 players worldwide in a strategy game)
  • Organizing and running relevant online tournaments including securing sponsors
  • Online marketing (Twitch, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter)
Sep 2016 - Aug 2020
4 years
Dachau, Germany

Business Analyst | IT Project Manager

Autoliv B.V. & Co. KG

  • Project management for implementing a global software solution to improve production volume forecasting

  • Introducing Scrum into an existing process as Scrum Master and Product Owner

  • Agile software development (Scrum) in collaboration with key users from business departments and close interaction with developers

  • Gathering, prioritizing, and documenting business requirements

  • Conducting manual tests to verify new software functions

  • Implementing and managing requirements in Jira

  • Leading project meetings including preparing documentation

  • Establishing metrics for reporting using Microsoft Excel and Power BI (Power Query, SQL, DAX)

  • Ensuring data integrity between local ERP systems and the global Oracle database

Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
6 months
Munich, Germany

Project Manager in Project Studies

Munich University of Applied Sciences

  • Project management for the development of a web portal that acts as the interface between agencies/companies and vehicle owners
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016
6 months
Munich, Germany

Master’s Thesis Student

SHS Viveon AG

  • Thesis: "Determination of a forecasting method and its practical application in a simulated cost forecast for SHS Viveon AG."
  • Focus: Data mining, time series algorithms, data analysis
Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
5 months
Munich, Germany

Working Student | Managed Service

SHS Viveon AG

  • Data maintenance in the data warehouse (OLAP)
  • T-SQL programming
  • Documentation creation
Oct 2013 - Feb 2014
5 months
Regensburg, Germany

Student Assistant

Continental Automotive Technologies GmbH

  • Optimization of the container management system
  • Development of an IT-based concept
  • Preparing and delivering presentations
Feb 2013 - Jul 2013
6 months
Salinas, United States

Intern | IT Department

Monterey County Behavioral Health

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 Automotive (7 years), Media and Entertainment (3.5 years), Information Technology (1 year), Banking and Finance (0.5 years), and Healthcare (0.5 years).

Automotive
Media and Entertainment
Information Technology
Banking and Finance
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 Project Management (10 years), Information Technology (8 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), Operations (4 years), Marketing (3.5 years), and Sales (3.5 years).

Project Management
Information Technology
Business Intelligence
Operations
Marketing
Sales

Summary

After successfully completing my Master’s degree in Business Informatics with top grades, I started as an IT Project Manager and Business Analyst in the automotive industry. In this role, I worked worldwide on software solutions for demand planning, engineering, and sales. My analytical thinking, strong affinity for data, social skills, teamwork, and organizational talent all came in handy. Since I really enjoy leading IT projects both technically and organizationally, coordinating between different departments and developers, and managing complex data sets, I decided in September 2023 to return to my professional roots.

Besides solid knowledge in MS Excel, Power BI (Power Query, DAX), databases (SQL, T-SQL), data modeling (UML, BPMN), Scrum (Jira), and requirements engineering, I also bring personal skills I developed over the past years as a professional strategy gamer. As one of the top 8 players worldwide in a strategy game, I learned to continuously optimize my workflow and deliver outstanding results under pressure. These experiences taught me a structured, disciplined, and independent way of working that I want to bring to your company. I have also gained practical experience in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and large language models (LLM).

Skills

  • Business Informatics

  • Business Analysis

  • Requirements Analysis

  • It Project Management

  • Data Analysis

  • Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Agile Software Development

  • Reporting

  • Strategy Development

  • Microsoft 365 & Office

  • Confluence

  • Servicenow

  • Sql Developer

  • Sql Server

  • Plm Software

  • Microsoft Power Bi

  • Obiee

  • Crystal Reports

  • Jira

  • Sap R/3

  • Microsoft Power Query

  • Microsoft Ssrs, Ssas & Ssis

  • Python

  • Java

  • C++

  • Sql/t-sql

  • Data Analysis Expressions (Dax)

  • Amazon Web Services (Aws)

  • Cloud Computing

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Mar 2015 - Aug 2016

Munich University of Applied Sciences

Master of Science · Business Informatics · Munich, Germany · 1.5

Oct 2010 - Mar 2015

Ostbayerische Technical University of Applied Sciences Regensburg

Bachelor of Science · Business Informatics · Regensburg, Germany · 2.1

Sep 2008 - Jun 2010

Vocational Upper Secondary School Passau, State Technical Secondary School

Technical College Entrance Qualification · Passau, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Professional Scrum Product Owner I

IREB CPRE Foundation Level

IREB

Project Management (FranklinCovey)

FranklinCovey

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Where is Marco based?

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

What languages does Marco speak?

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

How many years of experience does Marco have?

Marco has at least 11 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 5 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marco be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: Business Analyst | IT Project Manager, Content Creator/Streamer, Project Manager in Project Studies.

What is Marco's latest experience?

Marco's most recent position is Business Analyst | IT Project Manager at Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

What companies has Marco worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marco has worked for Mercedes-Benz Group AG and Self-Employed.

Which industries is Marco most experienced in?

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

Which business areas is Marco most experienced in?

Marco is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology (IT), and Business Intelligence. Marco also has some experience in Operations, Marketing, and Sales.

Which industries has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing and Automotive.

Which business areas has Marco worked in recently?

Marco has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Sales.

What is Marco's education?

Marco holds a Master in Business Informatics from Munich University of Applied Sciences and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from Ostbayerische Technical University of Applied Sciences Regensburg.

Does Marco have any certificates?

Marco has 3 certificates. These include: Professional Scrum Product Owner I, IREB CPRE Foundation Level, and Project Management (FranklinCovey).

What is the availability of Marco?

Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marco?

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