Michael Gottfried
IT Service Manager
Experience
IT Service Manager
REWE Digital
- Management and administration of the TOPdesk ticketing system for efficient handling of incidents and service requests within IT Service Management (ITSM)
- Implementation and management of new features in the system for continuous process optimization
- API integration and automation (Freemarker Java Markup Language, FIQL queries) for flexible and efficient system customizations
- Development and code implementation using GIT and Visual Studio Code / Secure Shell for stable, secure, and versioned code
- Automated data imports with action sequences to reduce manual processes and increase efficiency
- Performance optimization in the TOPdesk system: introduced an automated ticket distribution function, reducing execution time from 5 minutes to 30 seconds
- Interface implementation between JIRA and TOPdesk for seamless integration of projects and processes
- Co-development of the TOPdesk–Salesforce–SD-Jira integration to improve the customer service experience
- Collaboration on the loyalty program (Rewe Bonus) to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty
- Support for company-wide ServiceNow rollout: user and role management, upgrade set configuration, creation and customization of transform maps including the definition of coalesced fields
- Development of a temporary interface between ServiceNow and TOPdesk to ensure data consistency and transition processes
3rd Level On-Site Support
Sanofi Aventis Group
- Incident and service management in the ITSM tool ServiceNow (SNOW) for handling incidents, service requests, and ad-hoc inquiries
- Troubleshooting end-user issues and providing support for technical challenges
- Setup and software packaging of measurement software and instruments according to GMP guidelines
- Management of LabSolutions, service offerings, and asset assignments in a laboratory environment
- Active Directory administration: group assignments and attribute editing
- System administration and security management with SCCM, FireEye, and Citrix (WARP Jumpbox)
- Database maintenance and administration (Oracle Apex)
- Analysis and implementation of group policies (GPOs and GPP)
- Compatibility management for measurement software across different Windows versions
- Network management: DHCP and integration of new hardware drivers
- PowerShell scripting to automate administrative tasks
- Windows 10/11 rollouts, software/OS deployment, and patch management
- Backup, restore, and disaster recovery
- Firewall and security configurations: Symantec policies, firewall settings, and network ports
- Printer management and integration into the print network
IT Technician
Cignizant Mobility GmbH
- Patching and cable management of fiber optic cables according to plan specifications
- Installation, configuration, and maintenance of network devices (switches, firewalls, servers)
- Labeling and documentation of devices and port connections
- Removal and installation of network cards and determination of MAC addresses
On-Site Support
Volkswagen
- 1st and 2nd level support
- Ticket system management in the SC3 productive system (ITSM Group)
- User and permission management in the SAP Basis area
- Monitoring and operation in the SAP area: error analysis and escalation management
- Documentation and data management in Excel
- Working according to ITIL standards
- Use of tools such as Putty, Citrix, and VMware
- End-user workstation setup
- Host On-Demand client management
- SAP job process management
IT Support
Public Sector Healthcare
- 2nd level support via ticket system
- Setup of new workstations
- Small rollout tasks
- User management and permissions
- Working with Active Directory
IT Field Service, TR 5.0 V2 Project
Gauselmann
- Database and CF card replacement
- Rewiring of devices
- Circuit board replacement
- Error analysis and troubleshooting
- Installation of player card (player protection)
IT Incident Management in the data center
Quanta Computer GmbH
- Troubleshooting server racks (approx. 200 racks with 20 server modules)
- Resolving issues in automated test runs
- Component repair (CPU, GPU, DIMM, motherboard, etc.)
- Work using Jira ticketing system
- Working with Red Hat Enterprise and Linux
- Contributing to the security of new prototypes (e.g., DDoS prevention)
- On-site client training
Rollout Technician
Kodak Alaris
- Rewiring and reinstalling photo booth printers
- USB interface replacement (USB-C, USB Mini, iPhone)
- Troubleshooting printer system and Windows 10
- Android device support for end customers and internal staff
Rollout
BKA
- Windows 10 rollout
- Working in the public sector
Technical Field Service, TR 5.0 V1 Project
Gauselmann
- Technical guidelines for retrofitting slot machines
- Database and CF card replacement
- Rewiring devices and replacing buttons
- Control board replacement and device reprogramming
- Calibration of hopper and scale (MD100)
- Software updates in GSG and exchange systems
- Touchscreen recalibration
IT Systems Integration Specialist
- Developed a Python script to automatically split and encrypt technical API users from a central CSV into separate files to minimize the risk of accidentally pushing sensitive credentials to Git
- Managed file operations and script creation using Zshell (Unix/Shell scripting) on macOS
- Communicated effectively with product owners via Google Workspace, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
- Worked in an agile environment (Scrum methodology, Kanban board)
Skills
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Quick Understanding
Stress Resistance
Resilience
Open To Feedback
Willingness To Learn
Analytical Thinking
High Quality Awareness
Customer-oriented
Service-oriented
Windows 10/11, Azure Ad, Active Directory, Sccm/mecm, Outlook, Ms Office, M365
Teams, Onedrive, Sharepoint
Ibm Host-on-demand, Excel, Powerbi, Tableau, Putty, Html, Xml, Db Browser (Sqlite)
Redhat Enterprise, Linux, Macos
Aws, Iaas, Paas, Saas, Faas
Hybrid Multicloud, Cloud Native, Cloud Computing, Microsoft Azure
Github, Zenhub
Docker, Kubernetes, Openshift
Visual Studio Code
Test-driven Development, Behaviour-driven Development, Kanban, Scrum, Agile
Ci/cd Pipelines, Sdlc
Ai, Web Application, Flask
Shell Script, Bash (Unix Shell), Drcs, Gitbash, Postman, Api
Sql, Sqlite, Bigquery, Sqlserver, Mysql, Powerquery, Graphql
R Programming, R Markdown, Rstudio
Python, Json, Xml, Gherkin
Apex (Oracle Database)
Vmware, Citrix, Air Watch, Forticlient, Zscaler, Ivanti Secure
Lan, Wan, Firewall
Sap
Devops, Prompt Engineering
Monitoring, Logging
Test Case, Software Testing, Automated Testing
Sc3-ticket-system, Jira, Servicenow, Topdesk, Salesforce
Languages
Education
IT Specialist in System Integration · System Integration · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Google: Data Analytics
IBM: DevOps and Software Engineering
IBM
University Of Michigan: Python
University Of Michigan
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