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Rene (Ddi Bakk.) Schakmann
Head of Digital Services & IT
Experience
Oct 2024 - Present
1 year 5 monthsHead of Digital Services & IT
reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH
- Overall responsibility for IT, software development, and digital services of the company for brands such as Rosenberger, Rosehill, Burger King Austria (approx. 70 companies)
- Built the holding's lakehouse and data analytics platform
- Established and led the software development and IT department
- Established and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the B2B platform
- Connected IoT systems and developed models for predictive maintenance and production planning, data lake/lakehouse, and BI
- Preparation for ISO 27001 information security certification
- Technologies: Cloud, AWS, Java, Cypress, Angular, Python, Go
Sep 2021 - Sep 2024
3 years 1 monthCIO & Head of Software
epitome GmbH
- Built and led the software development department for medical devices (front end, backend systems, mobile applications, quality assurance)
- Managed internal IT
- Built and led the operation (cloud-native AWS) of the customer-facing software
- Overall responsibility for the entire software landscape to meet regulatory requirements as an ISO 13485 certified company
- Led data science: strategic direction and development of topics around AI, data compliance, etc.
- ISO 27001 information security certification
Feb 2020 - Present
6 years 1 monthLecturer for Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Cloud Systems
FH Wien
Feb 2019 - Aug 2021
2 years 7 monthsHead of Technology
viesure innovation center GmbH
- Designed and built the innovation center
- Established and led the technology department (currently 25+ people)
- Coordinated and advised the group on various technology topics (innovation, digitalization, architecture, infrastructure, microservices, cloud, etc.)
- Current technology areas: Cloud (AWS), Kubernetes, Java ecosystem (Spring, Docker, etc.), AI, etc.
Jul 2017 - Feb 2019
1 year 8 monthsHead of Development Competence Center
twinformatics gmbh
- Built and led the Java development department with 80+ people
- Technical and disciplinary management
- Established a state-of-the-art development environment based on the Java ecosystem with CI/CD, microservice architecture, DevOps principles, Scrum, cross-functional teams, etc.
May 2014 - Jun 2017
3 years 2 monthsSolution Architect
willhaben.at
- Responsible for analyzing and improving existing IT systems and the development process (~40 people)
- Software architecture
- Technical support of projects in collaboration with business units throughout the entire project lifecycle
- Ensuring code quality
- Author and maintainer of the tech blog
Nov 2010 - Apr 2014
3 years 6 monthsSenior Developer
the DiamondDogs Group
- Technical support and responsibility for large customer projects (Microsoft, Swiss Post, REWE, Hyundai)
- Specification and implementation
- Introduction of continuous delivery
- Advising clients on interfaces, code quality and review, and web in general
Apr 2010 - Nov 2010
8 monthsSenior IT-Consultant
EBCONT Enterprise Technologies
- Aligning implementation with specifications
- Approval of specifications
- Supporting the business unit
Jan 2007 - Dec 2007
1 yearIntern
Accenture Wien
- 8-week internship
Jan 2006 - Dec 2006
1 yearSpain
Intern
AZKARTEK Software Engineering Department
- 4-week internship
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Oct 2008 - Jun 2010
Vienna University of Technology
Master's in Business Informatics, graduated with distinction · Business Informatics · Vienna, Austria
Oct 2008 - Jun 2010
Vienna University of Technology
Master's in Software Engineering/Internet Computing, graduated with distinction · Software Engineering/Internet Computing · Vienna, Austria
Oct 2004 - Jun 2008
University of Vienna & Vienna University of Technology
Bachelor's in Business Informatics with a focus on e-commerce · Business Informatics · Vienna, Austria
...and 2 more
Certifications & licenses
AWS CSAA Certified Solutions Architect Associate
AWS Certified Data Engineer
AWS Certified Developer
AWS Cloud Practitioner
CC Certified in Cybersecurity
isc2
CISSP
isc2
Certificate of Specialization in Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
Certified Agile Leadership
Certified Kubernetes Developer - CKAD
Certified Srum Master
Digital Transformation Manager
Vienna University of Technology
Disruptive Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
Information Security Foundation
TÜV Süd
Information Security Officer
TÜV Süd
OCA Java 7
Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School Online
Sustainable Business Strategy
Harvard Business School Online
Certificate in University Didactics
University of Applied Sciences Vienna
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Frequently asked questions
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Where is Rene based?
Rene is based in Vienna, Austria.
What languages does Rene speak?
Rene speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
How many years of experience does Rene have?
Rene has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Rene has worked in at least 9 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Rene may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Rene be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Rene would be well-suited for roles such as: Head of Digital Services & IT, CIO & Head of Software, Lecturer for Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure & Cloud Systems.
What is Rene's latest experience?
Rene's most recent position is Head of Digital Services & IT at reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH.
What companies has Rene worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Rene has worked for reet systems gmbh / THEOPHIL Holding GmbH, epitome GmbH, FH Wien, and viesure innovation center GmbH.
Which industries is Rene most experienced in?
Rene is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Education, and Healthcare. Rene also has some experience in Professional Services.
Which business areas is Rene most experienced in?
Rene is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Rene also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and Business Intelligence.
Which industries has Rene worked in recently?
Rene has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Healthcare.
Which business areas has Rene worked in recently?
Rene has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).
What is Rene's education?
Rene holds a Master in Business Informatics from Vienna University of Technology, a Master in Software Engineering/Internet Computing from Vienna University of Technology and a Bachelor in Business Informatics from University of Vienna & Vienna University of Technology.
Does Rene have any certificates?
Rene has 18 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS CSAA Certified Solutions Architect Associate, AWS Certified Data Engineer, and AWS Certified Developer.
What is the availability of Rene?
Rene will be available full-time from March 2026.
What is the rate of Rene?
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