Peter Balogh - Founder

Q: Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Munich, Germany .

Q: What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: Hungarian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 8001 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1000 years and 1 month . Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Founder at ITTD Space .

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

In recent years, Peter has worked for ITTD Space , PagoNxt Merchant Solutions and S.L. – German Branch .

Q: Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Automotive . Peter also has some experience in Food and Beverage .

Q: Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Information Technology (IT) . Peter also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Project Management , Product Development , and Business Intelligence .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 9999

7975 years

Munich, Germany

Founder

ITTD Space

Leading the development of CVForge, TaskForge, generative AI-powered applications designed to create CVs, Documents, Project scopes and work breakdown structures.
Established ITTD Space as a platform for professional development and innovation in work management. Delivering keynotes, PMO and organizational development related speeches (video)

Jan 2020 - Jan 2025

5 years 1 month

Munich, Germany

Head of PMO and Governance

PagoNxt Merchant Solutions, S.L. – German Branch

Led end-to-end transformation of Wirecard Acquiring platform into Santander environment within 6 months, including complete Girocard clearing infrastructure migration and settlement process optimization.
Managed team of 12 specialists—including six Program Managers focused on payment clearing and settlement—driving planning, execution, and delivery of cross-functional payment services initiatives.
Expanded operations from Germany to LATAM and Spain, rolling out comprehensive change management, project, and portfolio management frameworks with clear roadmaps, KPIs, financial and capacity planning, and executive-ready reporting tools.
Successfully completed 400+ payment-related projects annually, achieving 50% improvement in delivery performance (from ~60% to ~90%) through advanced payment clearing analytics and risk management strategies.

Aug 2015 - Dec 2020

5 years 5 months

Munich, Germany

Head of PMO Acquiring Processing

Wirecard AG

Built and led a dynamic PMO team for the acquiring platform, shaping project and program management from the ground up.
Grew the PMO into a high-performing team of 16, fostering a collaborative and results-driven culture.
Managed large-scale, cross-functional programs across the EU and Asia, including complex portfolio migrations and new acquirer setups, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
Oversaw and guided project and portfolio management for the sub-division, handling around 200+ projects annually and driving alignment with business objectives.
Drove the creation and ongoing improvement of agile delivery processes, project governance frameworks, and best practices to support continuous transformation and operational excellence.

Nov 2011 - Mar 2015

3 years 5 months

Dublin, Ireland

Technical Program Manager / SME

Citi

Managed and provided technical oversight of three global feature streams of Citi's web UI for bank consumers: Reports, Inquiries, and File Services of Citi BE.
Functioned as a subject matter expert for the Citi Direct BE platform on several additional projects.

Mar 2009 - Nov 2011

2 years 9 months

Dublin, Ireland

Application Development Manager

Ergo Software Solutions

Jan 2004 - Mar 2009

5 years 3 months

Debrecen, Hungary

IT Director

Ygomi LLC

Led the R&D organization of 80-120 people to successfully deliver projects for BMW, Peugeot, and other automotive companies.
Introduced agile development and product management techniques to improve the performance of developer teams.
Created a successful portfolio of product offerings for semi-automated call center agents for various automotive companies and McDonald’s.

Jan 2004 - Oct 2004

10 months

Debrecen, Hungary

Senior Consultant/Lead Architect

EPAM Ltd.

Jan 1999 - Jan 2004

5 years 1 month

Debrecen, Hungary

Senior Software Developer

Inform Media Ltd.

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 (7983.5 years), Banking and Finance (13 years), Automotive (5 years), and Food and Beverage (5 years).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Automotive

Food and Beverage

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 (7995.5 years), Product Development (7983.5 years), Information Technology (21.5 years), Business Intelligence (5 years), and Operations (5 years).

Project Management

Product Development

Information Technology

Business Intelligence

Operations

Summary

I am an accomplished Head of PMO and Program Director with 25 years of experience spanning payments, banking, automotive, and technology sectors, including 10 years specializing in payment services.

My background includes extensive experience in leading complex payment-related projects, particularly in clearing, settlement, and regulatory compliance within banking and POS environments.

Coming from a strong technical background in software development, R&D and enterprise-wide transformations, I have progressed through roles in leadership and PMO management, driven by a passion for effectively organizing work and enabling teams and organizations to turn their dreams and strategic visions into reality.

Currently I am turning my expertise in both agile and traditional management methodologies into Gen AI based solutions and trainings within ITTD Space.

Skills

It Project & Program Management
Agile Project Delivery (Scrum, Safe)
Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Consulting & Collaborative Advisory
Change & Risk Management
Software Development Lifecycle (Sdlc)
Data-driven Planning & Reporting
Process Optimization & Governance
Operating Model & Framework Design
Digital Transformation & Saas Solutions
Application Development Oversight
Generative Ai & Innovation Solutions

Languages

Hungarian

Native

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

University of Natural Sciences

MSc, in Software Engineering and Mathematics · Software Engineering and Mathematics · Debrecen, Hungary

Certifications & licenses

AIActTPro (EU AI Act Trained Professional)

Certified SAFe Program Consultant

SAFe

Certified SCRUM Master

SCRUM Alliance

PBP – Project Business Professional

PMI ACP

PMI

PMI PMP

PMI

Profile

Created

May 2025

Last Update

November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Peter based?

Peter is based in Munich, Germany.

What languages does Peter speak?

Peter speaks the following languages: Hungarian (Native), English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Peter have?

Peter has at least 8001 years of experience. During this time, Peter has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1000 years and 1 month. Note that Peter may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Peter be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Peter would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder, Head of PMO and Governance, Head of PMO Acquiring Processing.

What is Peter's latest experience?

Peter's most recent position is Founder at ITTD Space.

What companies has Peter worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Peter has worked for ITTD Space, PagoNxt Merchant Solutions and S.L. – German Branch.

Which industries is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Automotive. Peter also has some experience in Food and Beverage.

Which business areas is Peter most experienced in?

Peter is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Information Technology (IT). Peter also has some experience in Business Intelligence and Operations.

Which industries has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Peter worked in recently?

Peter has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

What is Peter's education?

Peter holds a Master in Software Engineering and Mathematics from University of Natural Sciences.

Does Peter have any certificates?

Peter has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: AIActTPro (EU AI Act Trained Professional), Certified SAFe Program Consultant, and Certified SCRUM Master.

What is the availability of Peter?

Peter is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Peter?

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