Michael Mattes
Project manager for detailed planning of data migration (#data.NAS)
Experience
IT Consultant
VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga
Conception and design of various data interfaces for "Big Data" processing of volleyball performance data as phase 1 of the "Data Driven Content" major project of the Volleyball Bundesliga in Berlin. UML modeling, interface design, overseeing implementation, commissioning, and user training. Preliminary agreement for phase 2 negotiated for summer 2026.
Project manager for detailed planning of data migration (#data.NAS)
BMW Group
- Project manager for detailed planning of data migration within the #data.NAS project.
- Migration of the global data inventory from Dell/EMC to NetApp hardware.
- Conducting detailed client discussions.
- Managing and coordinating the project team.
Project manager for data migration control and change management (GS3)
BMW Group / Dell EMC
- Project manager for data migration control and change management as part of the GS3 storage migration project.
- Global project leadership for change management, data architecture, and migration.
- Redesign of operational processes.
- Direct management and reporting line to the BMW Group and general contractor Dell/EMC.
Change management, operations and capacity control (global storage environment)
EMC2 / BMW Group
- Change management as well as operations and capacity control for EMC2 within the framework of the global operation of the BMW Group's storage environment.
- Permanent member of the BMW Group's Global Change Advisory Board.
Assistant coach and scout Volleyball Bundesliga
WWK Volleys Herrsching
- Assistant coach and scout for WWK Volleys Herrsching in the Volleyball Bundesliga.
- Reached the semi-finals of the DVV Cup four times.
- Qualified for the play-offs five times.
- Placed in the upper part of the league table (including 4th place).
Migration Control and Change Management (GS2)
EMC2 / BMW Group
- Migration control and change management as part of the GS2 storage transition and migration project.
- Global change management and data migration control.
- Permanent member of the BMW Group's Global Change Advisory Board.
Assistant/Scout Volleyball Bundesliga
Generali Unterhaching
- Assistant and scout for the Generali Unterhaching Volleyball Bundesliga team.
- Three-time DVV Cup winner.
- Two-time German runner-up.
- Three-time qualifier for the Champions League.
- Reached the Champions League round of 16 twice.
Storage Capacity and Change Manager (Global Storage)
T-Systems / NetApp / BMW Group
- Global storage capacity and change management for the T-Systems/NetApp consortium in the BMW Group's Global Storage (GS) project.
- Analysis of existing processes.
- Redesign of incident, change and capacity management processes.
Process Consultant for Configuration and Operational Processes
BMW Group
- Redesign of various operational processes and integration with configuration management due to the introduction of a new billing system for providers.
- Development of a data and process model for a billing view of Configuration Items (CI) in the CMDB (FNT Command).
- Communication and coordination with stakeholders and interface partners.
- Support during the transition phase and creation of a technical foundation for reporting.
Functional Concept: Migration of Network Management Tool C6000 into CMDB
BMW Group
- Migration of the network management tool C6000 into the CMDB (FNT Command).
- Creation of use cases, workflow descriptions and screen designs.
- Development of a technical data model.
- Alignment of the models with all stakeholders and interface partners.
Business Analyst / Functional Designer Financial Portal
Gruner + Jahr AG
- Business analysis and creation of a functional concept for a new financial portal.
- Design of the integration of business logic with an editorial system.
- Development of a domain-specific object-oriented data, process, and architecture model.
Assistant Coach/Scout (Men's)
Volleyball-Internat VCO München
- Assistant coach and scout for the Volleyball Boarding School VCO Munich (Men's).
- Five-time national cup winner.
Functional Designer ITIL Service Management Integration
BMW Group
- Development of a cross-process functional concept for improved integration of ITIL service management processes.
- Modeling and description of process interactions (eEPK).
- Detailing of interface descriptions.
- Creation of a functional data model (FNT Command).
- Validation of the model against real business cases based on best practices (ITIL, COBIT, MOF).
IT Consultant e-Business Consolidation
DBV Winterthur
- Analysis and high-level concept for the consolidation of the e-business division.
- Establishment of an operations team for middleware.
- Optimization of interfaces to application development.
- Development of organizational structures, processes, and documentation.
IT Process Consultant and Project Manager Central IT
BMW Group
- Design and optimization of IT processes in the context of central IT.
- Definition of workflows for internal departments and providers, considering ITIL service management processes.
- Creation of process documentation with eEPK and UML diagrams.
- Project management and design of a portal for IT service requests (from high-level concept to implementation).
- ITIL-compliant design of service request and installation processes.
- Object-oriented modeling and process design.
- Coordination of software development and testing.
- Standardization of operational processes for the production rollout of new applications and changes to critical applications.
- Development of methods for the functional and cost-effective provisioning of technical operating environments.
- Modeling of ITIL-oriented processes.
- Execution of various standardization and migration projects in a Unix environment (approx. 3000 servers in the data center).
Unix Server Operations
BMW Group
- Operations management of Unix servers.
- Creation of system concepts and management for the Solaris environment (Solaris 2.6/8, Tivoli, Remedy).
- Operations in the web server environment (Apache, Netscape) and in the backup environment (NetBackup, samfs, StorageTek).
- Planning of installations and development environments.
IT Architect
ISD GmbH (IBM Service Company)
- Planning of IT architecture.
- Creation of operational concepts for existing and new outsourcing projects.
- Development of network and system management concepts (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
Project Manager for Strategy, Planning and Architecture of Unix System Platform
Allianz-AGIS mbH
- Project management for strategy, planning and architecture of the Unix system platform.
- Concepts for nationwide standardization of network management (TME 10) and system management (AIX, SP/2, HACMP, ADSM).
- Integration of host connectivity (MVS/SNA), Windows/WinNT clients, and Internet/Intranet firewall and services.
IT System and Network Consultant for Client/Server Data Center
Isar-Amperwerke AG
- Creation of a system and network management concept for the new client/server data center.
- Development of an overall IT concept including office communication with MVS host, Sinix servers (approx. 10), Novell servers (approx. 150) and around 2000 Windows clients.
- Preliminary planning for the future data center control center (HP-OpenView).
Consultant for System Integration and Management (ELFOS)
Digital Equipment GmbH / European Patent Office
- Concept design for system integration and management for the Electronic File Operating System (ELFOS) of the European Patent Office.
- Locations covered: The Hague, Munich, Berlin and Vienna.
- Creation of an integration and management concept for distributed systems.
Unix System Planner and Manager / Data Center Relocation Planner
T-Mobil GmbH
- System planning and management (Unix) for the data center.
- Planning and executing the relocation of about 150 Unix servers, 50 VMS servers, and 3500 Windows/WinNT computers in the LAN/WAN.
- Introducing concepts for standardization, remote management, and security.
- Organizing and supervising the move for 1600 employees.
- Conducting network tests.
- Setting up a competence center for the relocation.
System Manager and Deputy Project Manager (Electronic Product Online Catalog)
DeTeMobil GmbH
- System management and deputy project leadership for the rollout of the Electronic Product Online Catalog.
- Building a heterogeneous overall system with 6 servers and 200 clients in the LAN/WAN.
- Using CA-OpenRoad on HPUX, Windows NT, and Windows.
System and Configuration Manager (ProduCAM Porting)
ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik GmbH
- System and configuration management for porting the ProduCAM production control system to Alpha AXP under OSF/1.
Unix, System Administration, and Network Trainer
CTC GmbH
- Conducting training on Unix basics, system administration, and networking.
System and Network Manager
ABZ e.G.
- System and network management.
- Improving data collection (Informix Client/Server).
- Optimizing office connectivity in a heterogeneous network (DOS/Windows, Novell, Unix).
Network Designer and System/Network Manager
IB Sehlhoff
- Design of the corporate network for about 150 employees.
- System and network management for the Vilsbiburg, Straubing and Jena locations.
- Improvement of network topology and connectivity.
Freelance IT Consultant and Project Manager for IT Architecture and Management
- Freelance IT consultant and project manager for IT architecture and IT management.
- Strategy, planning, architecture, system and process consulting.
- Storage management and ITIL service management.
- Consulting for, among others, ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik, Allianz Versicherungs AG, BMW Group, Gruner + Jahr AG, T-Mobile GmbH, Digital Equipment GmbH, Isar-Amperwerke AG, IBM/Süddeutscher Verlag (ISD) GmbH.
System and Network Manager / Developer (ProduCAM on Unix/C)
ABB-Fertigungsleittechnik GmbH
- Migration of the ProduCAM production control system from VMS/Pascal to Unix/C.
- Client/server programming for customer projects.
- System, network and configuration management of development and customer systems.
Shareholder and Managing Director
SAM GmbH
- Shareholder and managing director.
- System, network and configuration management.
- Leading the development of a host emulation with an integrated object-oriented programming language.
- Implementation of SDLC and HDLC protocols for CGK, Konstanz.
- Support for online lottery technology of state lottery companies in six European countries.
Head of Systems Department / Software Developer
Softwise Technologies Inc.
- Head of the systems department.
- Development of an integrated office suite (communication module).
- Development of a CEPT-BTX graphic decoder.
- Responsibility for system architecture and technical operations.
IT Concept Developer for Computer-Based Sports Sponsorship Service
Commodore Europa
- New design of the computer-based sports sponsorship service.
- Creation of software concepts.
- Networking with TV and other media.
Volleyball coach and player-coach for club teams / TV expert
- Conducted coach training and worked as coach and player-coach for various club teams.
- Freelance contributor for volleyball TV broadcasts (DSF) and other sports TV events.
- Collaborated on TV shows like "ran" for RTL and SAT.1.
Consultant for computerized results service
- Conducted consulting projects in the field of computerized results service.
- Designed and optimized IT-based analysis and results systems for sports events.
Developer of control systems for TV graphics systems
- Developed systems to control graphics systems (Aston 4, Pinnacle, Kyron, Quantel Mirage).
- Deployed at multiple TV networks (ORF, DRS, ZDF, SAT.1).
- Controlled and integrated TV graphic hardware in live productions.
Developer of sports statistics and press information system for Volleyball European Championships
- Developed a sports statistics and press information system for the 1987 Volleyball European Championships (Belgium) and 1989 (West Germany).
- Collected and analyzed match data based on a self-developed theory.
System Programmer / Head of Sports Event Operations / Technical Director of TV Broadcast Truck
Computer-Sport-Service (COSS)
- Performed system programming for computer sports service.
- Managed sports event operations.
- Served as overall technical director of the TV broadcast truck.
Alpine Ski World Cup Data System Developer
- Developed a data system for the Alpine Ski World Cup.
- Managed and analyzed race data.
- Created TV graphics by controlling the broadcaster's graphic hardware.
Traffic Tracking System Developer
TU Innsbruck / Tiroler Landesregierung
- Developed a traffic tracking system.
- Analyzed the impact of changes in road networks.
- Supported traffic planning decisions.
Hazardous Materials Warning System Developer
- Developed components of a hazardous materials warning system in collaboration with the Innsbruck professional fire department.
- Implemented a pioneering system in the European context.
Billing System Software Developer
Oberreiter Reisen
- Designed and implemented a billing system.
- Integrated accounting processes.
- Customized it to meet the requirements of a travel company.
State Coach Male Juniors Tyrol (Volleyball)
- State coach of the male juniors in Tyrol.
- Planning and conducting training sessions.
- Talent scouting and development.
Organizational Programmer / System Programmer / Head of System Programming, HR Systems
Olivetti
- Organizational programmer in customer support.
- System programmer for commercial systems.
- Head of system programming for HR systems.
Bill of Materials / PPS System Developer
Multivac AG
- Development of a bill of materials and PPS system for the packaging industry.
- Support of production planning and control.
Assistant Coach Women's Volleyball
IAC Kaufhaus Tyrol Innsbruck
- Coach training and assistant coach of the women's team.
- Austrian champion.
- Participation in the European Cup.
- Assistant coach of the women's national team.
Custom Software Developer
Dr. Hager & Partner
- Development of custom software for various clients.
- Implementation of an inventory system with automatic order entry and invoicing for a record wholesale business.
Operator
Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum
- Data center operator.
- Operation and monitoring of mainframe systems.
Semi-Pro Volleyball Player
- Various contracts as a semi-pro volleyball player in Austria.
- Two-time runner-up.
- Participated in the European Cup.
- Part of the extended squad of the Austrian national team.
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Experienced in Sport (49.5 years), Information Technology (43 years), Professional Services (35 years), Automotive (25 years), Media and Entertainment (19.5 years), and Education (11 years).
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Experienced in Information Technology (46 years), Project Management (35 years), Strategy (33 years), Operations (19 years), Human Resources (14 years), and Product Development (6 years).
Summary
- IT experience since 1977
Skills
- Itil Change Management, Project Management In Medium-sized Businesses And Large Corporations.
- Storage Management With Interfaces To Network, Unix, And Windows Environments And The Related It Service Management Processes (Itil).
- Management Of Windows And Unix Administration Including The Network Layer.
Languages
Education
TU Wien
Technical computer science · Vienna, Austria
HTL (Höhere Technische Lehranstalt)
Electrical engineering · Vienna, Austria
Elementary and high school
Vienna, Austria
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