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Michael Schuck

Consultant

Michael Schuck
San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta

Experience

Feb 2025 - Aug 2025
7 months
Haiger, Germany

Consultant

Loh Services GmbH & Co KG

Establishing project governance (reporting, meeting structures, project plan, etc.)

Conducting the kickoff and due diligence

Leading technical workshops to develop migration concepts (high-level and detailed design)

Preparing for technical migration

Risk management & change management, stakeholder management, and provider management

Regular alignment meetings (e.g., steering committee)

Executing the migration of all necessary IT areas (network, end user, etc.) by the specified date (Day 2)

Industry: Manufacturing/Electrical engineering; Annual revenue: €3 billion; Employees: 12,100

Aug 2024 - Jul 2025
1 year
Santa Clara, United States

Consultant

Nvidia Corporation

Responsible for leading all IT projects in EMEA

Collaborating with facilities, enterprise network, security teams, and external service providers

Program governance with regular reporting and alignment meetings

Organizing and conducting planning workshops, project management

Contributing to the development of network designs

Project controlling and risk management

Industry: Artificial intelligence; Annual revenue: $35.08 billion; Employees: 26,200

Apr 2024 - Dec 2024
9 months
Landshut, Germany

Consultant

B/E Fischer Aerospace GmbH

Setting up project governance (work packages, scope, etc.), including project planning for projects such as evaluating application software and replacing the telephone system

Organizing concept workshops with various business stakeholders

Preparing project decision templates for senior management

Regular status reporting

Industry: Defense; Annual revenue: $36.5 million; Employees: 120

Mar 2023 - Sep 2023
7 months
Duisburg, Germany

Consultant Post Merger Integration

Kloeckner Metals Corporation

Leading the IT infrastructure stream with subprojects including Infrastructure Platform Services (incl. Azure, public DNS), network (SD WAN/LAN), end user computing (incl. Active Directory, MDM, printing, WLAN), operational technology, IT service management, contracts & licensing; technically leading 4 subproject managers and their teams; supporting the application stream

Setting up project governance (work packages, scope, etc.), including project planning

Organizing and conducting due diligence, technical workshops, and developing migration concepts

Executing the carve-in of the above areas, including proofs of concept

Management reporting, end user communication, coordination with other project streams (e.g., application) and relevant stakeholders

Provider and vendor management

Industry: Industrial; Annual revenue: $520 million; Employees: 7,100

Feb 2022 - Sep 2023
1 year 8 months
Leverkusen, Germany

Consultant Post Merger Integration

Lanxess AG

Leading the infrastructure stream with subprojects including SD-M365/WAN/LAN, Exchange, applications (non-SAP), end user computing, print, voice, mobility, and production IT infrastructure as part of the post-merger integration

Setting up project governance, including project planning

Organizing and conducting technical workshops

Executing the post-merger integration to Day 1 for the above areas

Management reporting & provider and vendor management

Industry: Chemical; Annual revenue: €7.2 billion; Employees: 14,300

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Chemical (1.5 years), Information Technology (1 year), Manufacturing (0.5 years), Aerospace and Defense (0.5 years), and Metals and Mining (0.5 years).

Chemical
Information Technology
Manufacturing
Aerospace and Defense
Metals and Mining

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 (3 years) and Information Technology (2.5 years).

Project Management
Information Technology

Summary

  • Merger & Acquisition (Carve-In/Carve-Out) IT infrastructure / workplace

  • Interim IT management

  • National and international IT program/multi-project management

  • Team player, multicultural

  • Entrepreneurial thinking and "hands-on mentality", results-oriented

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Motivated, confident, and assertive personality

  • Strong negotiation skills (able to find good compromises and resolve conflicts effectively)

  • Used to working under pressure with high quality

  • High ethical values (integrity, loyalty, and trust)

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

Oct 1988 - Jun 1994

University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden, Department of Electrical Engineering

Diploma in Engineering (FH) · Communications Engineering · Wiesbaden, Germany

Oct 1986 - Jun 1987

Technical Secondary School, Rüsselsheim

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Electrical Engineering · Rüsselsheim, Germany

Oct 1983 - Jun 1986

Telecommunications Office 2, Frankfurt am Main

Telecommunications Technician · Frankfurt, Germany

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Certifications & licenses

PRINCE2 Certification

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Where is Michael based?

Michael is based in San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta and prefers 100% remote projects.

What languages does Michael speak?

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

How many years of experience does Michael have?

Michael has at least 3 years of experience. During this time, Michael has worked in at least 2 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. 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: Consultant, Consultant Post Merger Integration.

What is Michael's latest experience?

Michael's most recent position is Consultant at Loh Services GmbH & Co KG.

What companies has Michael worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Michael has worked for Loh Services GmbH & Co KG, Nvidia Corporation, B/E Fischer Aerospace GmbH, Kloeckner Metals Corporation, and Lanxess AG.

Which industries is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in industries like Chemical, Information Technology (IT), and Aerospace and Defense. Michael also has some experience in Manufacturing and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas is Michael most experienced in?

Michael is most experienced in business areas like Project Management and Information Technology (IT).

What is Michael's education?

Michael holds a Bachelor in Communications Engineering from University of Applied Sciences Wiesbaden, Department of Electrical Engineering.

Does Michael have any certificates?

Michael has 1 certificate: PRINCE2 Certification.

What is the availability of Michael?

Michael is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Michael?

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How to hire Michael?

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