Peter Neumann
IT Project Manager
Experience
Piloting AI tools & sabbatical for home renovation
- Piloting local AI environments to explore local AI use cases and exploring cloud-based AI solutions
- Evaluating AI tools and techniques
- Using local AI tools with own data sovereignty
- Doing prompt engineering
- Creating sample environments for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, text-to-image, text-to-video, and image-to-video
Tools: Grok, Perplexity, ChatGPT, Elevenlabs, GitHub, Ollama, Hugging Face, Open WebUI, Faster Whisper, LibreTranslate, WSL, Docker Desktop, Shotcut, Audacity, Sound eXchange, FFmpeg, Coqui TTS, Pinokio, Stable Diffusion Web UI, ComfyUI, OWL, Void Editor
OOA
Statutory health insurance software provider BITMARCK
- Object-oriented analysis in the area of special care in statutory health insurance
- Creation of OOA-UML models for database structures, user interfaces, and process logic
- Creating user stories with the development team
- Developing business requirements for technical database design and software development
- Improving the quality of existing models
Domain: GUI design BITMARCK_21c|ng, benefit management, special care, HZV, IZV, optional tariffs, DiGA, billing, diagnosis corrections §305 SGB V, model projects §64d SGB V, e-prescription requirements, KKS; data formats FHIR, XML, CSV, EDIFACT
Environment: remote, Citrix, Innovator, MS Teams, MS Outlook, Atlassian Jira, Atlassian Confluence
AI trends and sabbatical
Freelance
- Project break to explore current AI trends
Interim Product Owner
Leasing provider Prof. Schumann GmbH
- Further development of the CAM system (Credit Application Manager)
- Gathering and forwarding business requirements to internal and external developers
- Documentation, project planning, and control
- Pre-analysis and management of bug fixes
- Testing and test support for the business department
Environment: remote, CAM system Prof. Schumann GmbH
Project manager
KKH Hannover
- Project management for a managed services pilot project for a substitute health insurer
- MS Project planning according to KKH standards
- Progress monitoring and quality assurance through testing
- Effort tracking and reporting for steering committees
- Release planning according to legal requirements
- Requirement gathering and coordination with vdek, GKV-SV, and BA
Domain: DÜBAK, DEÜV, unemployment benefit notifications, family benefits, XÖV communication (DVDV, NdB)
Environment: remote, Citrix, Microsoft 365, MS Teams, MS Project, MS Outlook, FreeMind, draw.io, Java, DB2, Oracle SQL Developer
Project Manager
IT Cooperation of the German Federal States
- Project portfolio management of police information systems
- Schedule, budget and resource management, controlling, reporting, crisis management
- Quality planning and monitoring, release planning in multi-project management
- Coordination of development services and resources
- Stakeholder cooperation and support of internal committees
- Process design for project management, requirements management, development and QA
- Creation of QA manual and monitoring of agreed QA artifacts
- Introduction of agile software development based on Scrum, team building and coaching
- Transition to full remote work and tool implementation
Environment: Remote (from March 2020), Skype for Business, Blue Ant, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, JIRA, Confluence, Enterprise Architect, FreeMind, Java, Oracle, SQL Developer, Subversion, Git, Pivotal Cloud Foundry
Interim Team Lead
EOS Hamburg
- Leading an interdisciplinary feature team for inbound and outbound communication in Fidibus
- Team building, task management with JIRA, release planning and representing the team in the release board
- Introducing agile methods and increasing productivity
- Onboarding new developers and testers, defining test cases and QA reports
- Continuous improvement process in the Change CoP
- Requirements engineering for GDPR impacts
- Transition to CI/CD with Jenkins and Kubernetes, expanding unit tests
- Configuration management and maintaining the knowledge base in Confluence
Environment: JIRA, Confluence, Microsoft PPM, Enterprise Architect, Oracle, SQL Developer, FreeMind, Citrix, Skype, GitLab, Graylog, Grafana
Scrum Master and Project Manager
Adidas
- Taking over and reorienting a crisis B2B eCommerce project
- Preventing project cancellation, supporting the restart and restoring team spirit
- Building the team, implementing Scrum and quality assurance measures
- Promoting collaboration between the Product Owner and developers in Germany, India and Spain
- JIRA administration in cooperation with external partners
Environment: Cloudcraze, Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, HipChat, Bamboo, Bitbucket
Evaluation of UI Framework Vaadin
Freelance
- Prototype development of a Vaadin application to evaluate the framework
- Creating the object model, GUI design and data bindings with Vaadin
- ORM with JPA/EclipseLink and MySQL data storage
- Requirements management with JIRA
- Development and deployment of GWT and Vaadin demo applications
- Accessing the Riot API, transforming, storing and periodically updating data
- GUI display of continuously updated Riot data
Environment: UML, Enterprise Architect, Java 8, Eclipse, Vaadin 7.6, MySQL, JIRA, Git, JPA, EclipseLink, JSON, Tomcat, Ivy, Maven
Workshop Design
Freelance
- Designing workshops on Scrum, UML, BPMN, self-marketing and NLP
- A supplement to project work to support companies and individuals
Environment: Confluence
Self-Marketing Workshop for IT Professionals
Freelance
- Conducting a workshop for IT professionals on self-marketing
- Engaging participants and expanding the workshop offering
Project Manager, Scrum Master, Requirements Engineer
ALD Leasing Germany GmbH
- Managing two IT projects in parallel as a project manager, Scrum Master, and requirements engineer
- Introducing Scrum and coaching a junior project manager
- Release management for weekly releases
- Improving collaboration methods with the business department
- Prototypical introduction of Camunda BPM
- Requirements engineering for salary conversion of company cars
- GUI prototyping with Balsamiq
Environment: Java 8, Wicket, Maven, git, Oracle Designer, Camunda BPM, Balsamiq
Building Online Shop
Freelance
- Setting up a Magento-based online shop for digital products (e-books, audiobooks, videos)
Interim Project Manager Mobile Online Services
VW Wolfsburg
- Interim project management for Car-Net mobile online services in After Sales
- Improving methodology and requirements management
- Boosting motivation and communication with IT departments
- Task tracking and reporting, user requirements specification and functional specification support
- Managing the Indian IT service provider
Writing Books
Freelance
- Selecting and using tools for e-book creation
- Building websites
- Writing more books on personal development
- Designing strategic product hierarchy
Results: membership area with content dripping, affiliate model, two new books, seminar preparations
Tools: JIRA, Confluence, Calibre, WordPress, Kindle, FileZilla, BitTorrent Sync, MindManager, Amazon KDP
Software Design Review and Revision
VWFS AG
- Reviewed and revised component-oriented software design for credit assessment
- Improved object-oriented designs and sped up implementation
Tools: Enterprise Architect, SAP ABAP-OO
Relocation to the Hamburg Area
Private
- Moved to Ahrensburg in the Hamburg metropolitan area
UML Meta-Model Creation
VWFS AG
- Created modeling guidelines and a UML meta-model in Enterprise Architect
- Defined stereotypes and tagged values
- Trained and coached internal staff on model maintenance and migration steps
Writing Books
Freelance
- Designed an NLP and personal development book series
- Wrote the first two books
Tools: Calibre, Amazon Kindle, Amazon KDP, CreateSpace, FileZilla, JIRA, MindManager
Work Contract Specification and Coaching
VWFS AG
- Specified the scope of work and acceptance criteria for UML migration
- Designed training sessions and estimated effort
- Piloted the ratio of work contracts versus service contracts
OCEB Certification
camunda Berlin
- Attended OCEB Fundamental training and certification exam
Methodologist and Coach / Project Manager
Volkswagen Financial Services AG
- Large project replacing core financing and leasing systems based on SAP
- Defined OO methodology, modeling guidelines, and derivation rules
- Coaching in requirements engineering, OOA/D, and agile approach
- Coordinated interfaces, defined quality gates, and conducted training
- Interim project management for a PwC-related project, leading about 20 people
- Prepared release 2 and introduced Enterprise Architect and Scrum in the methodology team
Environment: ARIS, Microsoft Project, objectiF, Enterprise Architect, Bugzilla, Mantis, SAP ABAP, XMLSpy, Windows XP
Lead Developer for J2EE Web Application in Payment Transactions
Credit Suisse
- Lead developer for a Struts-based J2EE web application in payment transactions
- Set up development and runtime environment, application architecture, and end-to-end implementation
- Integrated business objects into the JSP GUI
- Introduced unit tests for quality assurance
Environment: Windows NT/XP, Rational Rose, Eclipse, BEA WebLogic, J2EE, Struts, JUnit, ANT, CVSNT
J2EE Project Infrastructure Setup
Freelance
- Selected, installed, and configured open source tools for a J2EE pilot project
- Designed development process with separation of dev/test/prod, using Eclipse and ANT
- Created J2EE examples (JNDI ServiceLocator with JBoss)
Environment: Windows 2000/XP, IBM WSSD, Rational XDE, XDoclet, JUnit, ANT, JBoss, MySQL, CVSNT
Head of Methodology Team
FDL Group
- Designed and introduced a company-specific RUP-based software development process
- Led a core team of 12 and coordinated with subteams
- Modeled processes using RPW and coached UML modeling and Java programming
- Implemented requirements management, use case modeling, and ClearCase
Environment: Windows NT, Java, RUP, Rational Process Workbench, Rational Rose, ClearCase
Java Lead Developer, Price Table System
TUI InfoTec Hannover
- Designed and developed a Java-based price table system for e-commerce
- OO analysis/design with UML, database design using Erwin
- Developed persistence layer following Proxy Pattern for JDBC
- Performance tuning with Cyrano and JProbe
- Introduced pair programming, TDD, CI, and refactoring
- Coached teams on company-wide Java and OO analysis/design adoption
Environment: Windows NT, PVCS, VisualAge for Java, Sybase, JUnit
UML Designer, OO Analysis
Medical Technology Company
- Supported the use of OO techniques with Rational Rose
- Guided staff in embedded projects
Environment: Windows NT, Rational Rose, ClearCase
Java Developer, Framework
IBM Java Initiative
- Analyzed, designed, and implemented a framework component logging
- GUI programming for demonstration
- Planned and oversaw InstallShield packages for Windows and AIX
- Developed unit tests for test automation
Involved locations: Rochester, Hannover, Böblingen
Developer and Technical Project Manager
DST GmbH Kiel
- Designed and implemented a passenger information system
- Developed with SQLWindows and C, database design with Erwin
- Led a 5-person team for interface programming, testing, and build management
- Requirements analysis, serial communication, and release management
Environment: SQLWindows, C, SQLBase, OS/2, Windows NT
Projects before 1993
Freelance
- Developed in C and SQL on Unix, Windows, and Atari ST
- Distributed data acquisition, electronic banking, desktop programming with C++
- Training for developers (C/C++, Windows, SQL, Unix) and PC courses (Unix, word processing, DTP)
- Quality assurance system QuaNIS on AIX, image recognition program BioMass, schedule planner, and blood bank system
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (22.5 years), Banking and Finance (18 years), Healthcare (9 years), Government and Administration (3 years), Insurance (2.5 years), and Tourism (2 years).
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (32.5 years), Quality Assurance (25 years), Product Development (21.5 years), Project Management (19 years), Research and Development (1 year), and Business Intelligence (1 year).
Summary
IT project lead, IT project manager, IT team lead, requirements engineer, requirements manager, Scrum Master.
Services as an IT freelancer on a time and materials basis with hourly rate.
Fixed-price products:
- Project assessment
Skills
- Peter Neumann Prefers To Work As An It Project Lead, It Project Manager, It Team Lead, Scrum Master, Methodologist, And Requirements Engineer In Software Development Projects.
- He Has A Very Strong Technical Background With Different Programming Languages And Modeling Notations On Various Platforms From Many Projects Where He Worked As A Software Developer.
- Furthermore, He Is Strong In Methods And Organization And Has Excellent Communication Skills.
Focus Areas:
- Project Leadership
- Project Management
- Interim Team Leadership
- Change Projects
- Crisis Projects
- Agility, Scrum
- Scrum, Software Development Processes
- Requirements Engineering, Requirements Management
- Uml
- Ooa, Ood
- Java, Vaadin
- Workshops For It And Personal Development
Characteristics And Soft Skills:
- Many Years Of Experience In Software Development In Various Roles
- It Project Lead
- It Project Manager
- It Team Lead
- Requirements Engineer (Business Analyst), Requirements Manager
- Scrum Master
- Methodologist
- Database Designer
- Programmer
- Creativity And Resourcefulness
- Reliable And Careful Way Of Working
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Process-oriented Thinking
- Strong Methodological Know-how
- Team-oriented, Open, And Communicative Way Of Working
- Strong Communication Skills And Ability To Mediate Between Different Stakeholders
- Deep Computer Science Experience
- Quick Grasp
- Many Years Of Experience In Large Projects
- Many Years Of Experience In Complex It Landscapes
Industry Experience:
- Banking
- Financial Services
- Statutory Health Insurance
- Automotive
- Tourism
- Traffic Control Technology
- Public Sector
Key Experiences:
- Project Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Requirements Engineering (Business Analysis), Requirements Management
- Definition And Introduction Of Process Models For Software Development
- Agile Methods, Iterative-incremental Project Management
- Scrum
- Experience In Large Projects
- Experience In Large Companies
- Process Modeling
- Ooa/ood, Bpmn, Uml, Epc
- Application Development On Various Platforms With Different Programming Languages (C/c++, Java, Sql), Modeling Notations (Uml, Bpmn), And Tools
Soft Skills (Summary):
- Initiative
- Commitment
- Confident Appearance
- Team Player
- Strong Communication Skills
- Customer Orientation
- Organizational Skills
- Flexibility
- Motivational Skills
- Reliable, Careful Work Style
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Process-oriented Thinking
- Quick Learner
- Strong Methodological Know-how
- Team-oriented, Open, And Communicative Work Style
- Deep Experience In Software Development
- Experience In It Project Management And Requirements Management
- Mediation Between Different Stakeholders
- Experience In Large Projects
- Experience In Complex It Landscapes
It Skills – Methods & Procedures:
- Classic And Agile Project Management
- Scrum
- Rup
- Ooa, Ood
It Skills – Notations:
- Bpmn
- Uml
- Epc
It Skills – Programming Languages:
- Java
- Sql
- C/c++
- Basic
- Pascal
- Lisp
- Prolog
- Fortran
It Skills – Project Management Tools:
- Ms Project
- Customer-specific Tools And Procedures
It Skills – Process Modeling:
- Camunda Bpm
- Aris
- Mid Innovator
- Rpw (Rational Process Workbench)
It Skills – Uml Modeling:
- Enterprise Architect
- Agilian
- Microtool Objectif
- Mid Innovator
- Rational Rose
It Skills – Requirements Engineering:
- Doors
- Requisitepro
It Skills – Groupware:
- Microsoft Sharepoint
- Lotus Notes
It Skills – Task Trackers:
- Jira
- Mantis
- Bugzilla
It Skills – Java Development:
- Eclipse
- Sun Jdks J2se And J2ee
- Visual Café
- Ibm Visualage For Java
It Skills – Er Modeling:
- Erwin
It Skills – Testing Frameworks:
- Junit
It Skills – Html/site/blog/text Editors:
- Publii
- Wordpress
- Ms Office
- Ms Frontpage
- Pagemaker
It Skills – Open Source Tools:
- Eclipse
- Xdoclet
- Ant
- Jboss
- Cvs
It Skills – Web Servers:
- Apache
- Jboss
It Skills – Programming (Other Tools):
- Borland Turbo Pascal
- Megamax C Compiler (Atari)
- Borland Turbo C (Atari)
- Lightspeed C With Mac Toolbox (Macintosh)
- Unix C Compiler
- Oracle Sqlforms On Unix
- Borland C++ For Ms Windows
- C++ Class Libraries Turbovision And Commonview For Gui Programming
- Ms Windows Sdk
- Gupta Sqlwindows (Centura Team Developer)
- Mindmanager
It Skills – Databases:
- Oracle (Sql) On Unix
- Sqlbase (Sql) On Ms Windows Nt And Os/2
- Sybase (Sql)
- Jdbc Persistence Of The Ibm San Francisco Framework
- Object-oriented Database Adapter (Custom Development By A Client) On Ms-dos And Ms Windows
- Java Persistence Framework (Datastore Rdbms Using Jdbc) With Proxy Pattern And Object Cache
It Skills – Technical Infrastructure (Version Control Systems):
- Git
- Github
- Ibm Cmvc
- Intersolv Pvcs
- Rational Clearcase
- Ibm Visualage For Java Team Repository
- Cvs
It Skills – Technical Infrastructure (Application Servers):
- Jboss
- Tomcat
It Skills – Internet Technologies:
- Html
- J2ee (Ejb, Jsp, Servlets, Jndi, Jdbc)
It Skills – Operating Systems:
- Ms Windows
- Macos (Apple Macintosh)
- Ms-dos
- Os/2
- Unix (Aix, Sco, Sunos)
Languages
Education
University of Kiel
Computer Science · Kiel, Germany
Certifications & licenses
OCEB Fundamental
Object Management Group Certified Expert in Business Process Management
NLP-Master
Society of NLP
PhotoReading
Professional Scrum Master - PSM I
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