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Michael Mattes

Project manager for detailed planning of data migration (#data.NAS)

Michael Mattes
Gauting, Germany

Experience

Apr 2025 - Nov 2025
8 months
Remote

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.

Aug 2022 - Present
3 years 7 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
5 years
Munich, Germany

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.
Nov 2014 - Dec 2016
2 years 2 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Aug 2014 - Present
11 years 7 months
Herrsching, Germany

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).
Jan 2012 - Oct 2014
2 years 10 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Feb 2010 - May 2014
4 years 4 months
Unterhaching, Germany

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.
Sep 2008 - Dec 2011
3 years 4 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Feb 2008 - Sep 2008
8 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Apr 2007 - Jan 2008
10 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Dec 2006 - Mar 2007
4 months
Hamburg, Germany

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.
Aug 2006 - May 2017
10 years 10 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Apr 2006 - Nov 2006
8 months
Munich, Germany

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).
Dec 2005 - Mar 2006
4 months
Wiesbaden, Germany

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.
Apr 2001 - Nov 2005
4 years 8 months
Munich, Germany

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).
Jul 1999 - Mar 2001
1 year 9 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Jan 1999 - Jun 1999
6 months
Munich, Germany

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).
Oct 1996 - Dec 1998
2 years 3 months
Munich, Germany

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.
May 1996 - Oct 1996
6 months
Munich, Germany

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).
Feb 1996 - Apr 1996
3 months
Munich, Germany

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.
Jul 1995 - Feb 1996
8 months
Bonn, Germany

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.
Dec 1994 - Jul 1995
8 months
Bonn, Germany

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.
Jul 1994 - Sep 1994
3 months
Mannheim, Germany

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.
Jun 1994 - Jul 1994
2 months
Ulm, Germany

Unix, System Administration, and Network Trainer

CTC GmbH

  • Conducting training on Unix basics, system administration, and networking.
Mar 1994 - May 1994
3 months
Munich, Germany

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).
Dec 1993 - Feb 1994
3 months
Germany

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.
Apr 1993 - Present
32 years 11 months

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.
Apr 1993 - Nov 1993
8 months
Mannheim, Germany

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.
Apr 1991 - Mar 1993
2 years

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.
Feb 1990 - Mar 1991
1 year 2 months

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.
Nov 1989 - Jan 1990
3 months

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.
Sep 1989 - May 2006
16 years 9 months

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.
Feb 1989 - Jan 1990
1 year

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.
Apr 1987 - Jan 1989
1 year 10 months

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.
Dec 1986 - Sep 1989
2 years 10 months

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.
Sep 1986 - Jan 1989
2 years 5 months

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.
Sep 1986 - Apr 1987
8 months

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.
Jan 1985 - Mar 1986
1 year 3 months
Innsbruck, Austria

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.
Oct 1984 - Dec 1984
3 months

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.
Sep 1983 - Aug 1984
1 year
Ehrwald, Austria

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.
Jan 1983 - Jun 1986
3 years 6 months
Austria

State Coach Male Juniors Tyrol (Volleyball)

  • State coach of the male juniors in Tyrol.
  • Planning and conducting training sessions.
  • Talent scouting and development.
Oct 1982 - Aug 1986
3 years 11 months

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.
Oct 1982 - Jun 1983
9 months
Reutte, Austria

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.
Jun 1982 - Mar 1989
6 years 10 months
Innsbruck, Austria

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.
Feb 1980 - Apr 1982
2 years 3 months

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.
Mar 1978 - Aug 1978
6 months

Operator

Raiffeisen Rechenzentrum

  • Data center operator.
  • Operation and monitoring of mainframe systems.
Aug 1976 - Apr 1985
8 years 9 months
Austria

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.

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 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).

Sport
Information Technology
Professional Services
Automotive
Media and Entertainment
Education

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 (46 years), Project Management (35 years), Strategy (33 years), Operations (19 years), Human Resources (14 years), and Product Development (6 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
Operations
Human Resources
Product Development

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

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1979 - Jan 1982

TU Wien

Technical computer science · Vienna, Austria

Sep 1973 - Jun 1979

HTL (Höhere Technische Lehranstalt)

Electrical engineering · Vienna, Austria

Sep 1965 - Jun 1973

Elementary and high school

Vienna, Austria

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in Gauting, Germany.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 50 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 47 different roles and for 31 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 1 month. Note that Michael may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Michael be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Michael would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Project manager for detailed planning of data migration (#data.NAS), Project manager for data migration control and change management (GS3).

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is IT Consultant at VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for VBL - Volleyball Bundesliga, BMW Group, BMW Group / Dell EMC, and WWK Volleys Herrsching.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Sport and Recreation, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Michael also has some experience in Automotive, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Education.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning. Michael also has some experience in Operations, Human Resources (HR), and Product Development.

Which industries has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Sport and Recreation.

Which business areas has Michael worked in recently?

Michael has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Strategy and Planning.

What is Michael's education?

Michael attended TU Wien for Technical computer science.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael will be available full-time from April 2026.

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