Olivier Hartzer - International Senior Consultant

Q: Where is Olivier based?

Olivier is based in Lisbon, Portugal .

Q: What languages does Olivier speak?

Olivier speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Olivier have?

Olivier has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Olivier has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company . The average length of individual experience is 14 years and 1 month . Note that Olivier may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Olivier's latest experience?

Olivier's most recent position is International Senior Consultant at Microsoft Partner .

Q: What companies has Olivier worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olivier has worked for Microsoft Partner .

Q: Which industries is Olivier most experienced in?

Olivier is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas is Olivier most experienced in?

Olivier is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Olivier worked in recently?

Olivier has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Olivier worked in recently?

Olivier has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence , Information Technology (IT) , and Operations .

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Lisbon, Portugal

Experience

Jan 2012 - Present

14 years 2 months

International Senior Consultant

Microsoft Partner

Consulting and implementing solutions within the Microsoft Power Platform and O365 environment for various areas such as Finance & Controlling, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Development, and Project Management.
Microsoft Power Platform App Maker (> 6 years experience): Transforming manual business processes into digital and automated workflows with Power Apps and Power Automate.
Consulting and developing responsive canvas apps, model-driven apps, and portal apps.
Storing data in various data sources through connectors or in Dataverse.
Creating workflows with Power Automate.
Installing the CoE Starter Kit for Power Platform.
Microsoft Power BI Consultant / Designer / Developer (> 6 years experience): Consulting and creating Power BI reports, dashboards, and apps.
Data connection (connectors) in import and DirectQuery modes (ETL).
Transforming data with Power Query (ETL).
Setting up and managing Premium workspaces.
Setting up on-premises gateway.
Implementing Row Level Security (Power BI Desktop) and Object Level Security (Tabular Editor).
Data modeling (star schema and snowflake).
Creating DAX measures, calculated columns, visuals & bookmarks.
Performance analysis and optimization of Power BI reports using DAX Studio and VertiPaq Analyzer.
Microsoft SSIS, SSAS, and SSRS Developer (> 3 years experience): Implementing SQL Server Integration Services, SQL Server Analysis Services (tabular and multidimensional), and SQL Server Reporting Services.
Microsoft 365 Specialist (> 6 years experience): O365 administrator.
Analyzing, designing, and implementing solutions based on Microsoft 365, SharePoint Online, Azure SQL, Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Teams.
MS Teams and SharePoint Online: Adaptive Cards, column & view formatting with JSON scripts, SPFx web parts, and customizing OOTB forms with Power Apps.
Using SPO-PowerShell, GitHub, and Visual Studio.

Interim Quality Manager

Quality Management
Problem Solving and Lean Projects
Project and Quality Management according to IATF16949/ISO9000
Risk Analysis based on FMEA
Supplier Development
QVP/APQP - Quality Planning

Senior Consultant

Adient

Department: Quality, Finance & Controlling, Manufacturing, Logistics, HR.
Initial situation: The client needed technical support for the introduction of Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
Consulting, coaching, and collaborating on creating cross-functional BI solutions and digital transformation projects.
Technologies: Power Platform, SharePoint, SQL Server.

Fullstack Power Platform Developer

BMW Group

Department: Aftersales.
Initial situation: More effective and efficient management of work and repair instructions.
Fullstack Power Platform developer, from UI/UX consulting to deployment in the production environment.
Technologies: Power Apps, Power Automate, SharePoint, Graph API, Teams.

Japan

Fullstack Power Platform Developer

Daimler Truck

Department: Supply Chain, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Purchasing, Project Management, Launch Management.
Initial situation: More effective and efficient management of procurement processes.
Analyzing customer requirements, coordinating a development team, and implementing user stories in an agile environment.
Technologies: Power Platform, Power BI, Power Query, Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, Graph API, Teams, Dataflows, Azure DevOps.

Fullstack BI Developer

E.ON

Department: Vendor Management.
Situation: The client needs a BI solution with Power BI.
Fullstack BI Developer, from data integration to training of key users.
Technologies: Power BI, Power Automate, Power Query, API, SharePoint.

Fullstack Power Platform Developer

IAV

Department: Global Procurement.
Situation: The client needs a solution for supplier management with a focus on supplier evaluation.
Fullstack Power Platform Developer, from UI/UX consulting to deployment in the production environment.
Technologies: Power Apps, Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Teams, SharePoint.

Power BI / Power Apps Specialist

Kion

Department: Sales / IT.
Situation: Monitoring the performance of delivered AGVs and helping to improve the performance and user experience of an existing Power Apps solution.
ETL process setup, data modeling, UI/UX design, DAX formulas, Power BI report publishing, and access management.
Inventory of artifacts and implementation of improvements in Power Apps.
Result: Reduced latency from 5 minutes to 3 seconds.
Technologies: Power BI, Power Query, Power Automate, Graph API, Dataflows, Tabular Editor, SQL.

BI Developer

Shell

Department: Corporate Reporting.
Situation: Visualizing data in near real-time.
Setting up pipelines and supporting the team.
Technologies: Azure Data Factory, SQL, Power BI.

Power BI Consultant

VW Group

Department: Corporate Reporting.
Situation: Providing functional support for Power BI rollout across departments.
Consulting and redesigning existing Power BI solutions and training key users.
Technologies: Power BI, Power Query, Dataflows, Elastic Search, API, Power Automate, SQL, Python, SharePoint.

Power Platform Solution Specialist

Vertraulich - Energie

Department: IT.
Situation: Missing governance structures for the Power Platform led to uncoordinated use of PowerApps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio. There was also no stable staging environment to clearly separate development, testing, and production processes.
Consulting and independent planning for the use of PowerApps, Power Automate, and Copilot Studio.
Independently built a staging environment for the Power Platform.
Advice on governance for the Power Platform (Center of Excellence).
Technologies: Power Platform.

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 Information Technology (14 years).

Information Technology

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 Business Intelligence (14 years), Information Technology (14 years), and Operations (14 years).

Business Intelligence

Information Technology

Operations

Skills

Industries

Automotive
Aviation
Shipbuilding
Railway
Production And Services

Interim Quality Manager

Quality Management
Problem Solving And Lean Projects
Project And Quality Management (Iatf16949/iso9000)
Risk Analysis (Fmea-based)
Supplier Development
Qvp/apqp - Quality Planning

Power Platform Solution Specialist

Power Apps
Power Bi
Power Automate
Power Virtual Agents

Collaborative Solution Specialist

Ms Teams
Sharepoint Online

Soft Skills

International And Intercultural Competence
Entrepreneurial Skills
Leadership Skills
Motivation And Enthusiasm
Problem-solving Skills
Setting Up Communication Structures
Conflict Management
Assertiveness
Change Management
Creativity
Mental Flexibility And Systems Thinking
Controlling

Hobbies

Member Of Power Platform Portugal
Padel, Tennis
Travel

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

French

Advanced

Portuguese

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Oct 2001 - Jun 2003

FGV Campinas

MBA in Business Management · Business Management · Brazil

Oct 1990 - Jun 1993

Charles Jully

Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Processing · Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Processing · Saint-Avold, France

Certifications & licenses

Microsoft PL-300: Data Analyst With Power BI

PL-900

Ka Solution

Power BI Advanced & Power BI Elite

Datab

DAX & Data Modeling

SQLBI

Power Platform

Microsoft Academy

APQP / SCRUM / PMBOK

Adient Academy

Bosch Production System

Fiev Auditor

Institut Renault

Vda 6.3 Auditor

Daimler

Certified Data Analyst

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Olivier based?

Olivier is based in Lisbon, Portugal.

What languages does Olivier speak?

Olivier speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced), French (Advanced), Portuguese (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Olivier have?

Olivier has at least 14 years of experience. During this time, Olivier has worked in at least 1 role and for 1 company. The average length of individual experience is 14 years and 1 month. Note that Olivier may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Olivier be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Olivier would be well-suited for roles such as: International Senior Consultant, Interim Quality Manager, Senior Consultant.

What is Olivier's latest experience?

Olivier's most recent position is International Senior Consultant at Microsoft Partner.

What companies has Olivier worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Olivier has worked for Microsoft Partner.

Which industries is Olivier most experienced in?

Olivier is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Olivier most experienced in?

Olivier is most experienced in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

Which industries has Olivier worked in recently?

Olivier has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Olivier worked in recently?

Olivier has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology (IT), and Operations.

What is Olivier's education?

Olivier holds a Master in Business Management from FGV Campinas and a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering and Plastics Processing from Charles Jully.

Does Olivier have any certificates?

Olivier has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: Microsoft PL-300: Data Analyst With Power BI, PL-900, and Power BI Advanced & Power BI Elite.

What is the availability of Olivier?

Olivier is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Olivier?

Olivier's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.