Sebastian S.
Architect for agile delivery processes in regulated environments
Experience
Consultant for secure coding and process setup according to DORA
Semtos GmbH
- Role & tasks
- Analysis of regulatory requirements from the DORA regulation
- Structured derivation of necessary measures for development & operations
- Building an organization-wide Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Creating policies, documentation and governance processes
- Coordination with business units, IT, compliance and governance stakeholders
- Support in tool selection (e.g. static code analysis, vulnerability management)
- Objective
- Establish a standardized, traceable process for secure software development in line with DORA requirements. Focus was on requirements analysis, policy creation, stakeholder coordination and structured process design for two independent financial institutions.
- Methods & Tools
- Regulatory (DORA)
- Requirements management
- Process design
- Confluence
- Jira
- Sharepoint
- MS Office
Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management
Semtos GmbH
- Role & tasks
- Leading a strategic large-scale project to redesign the company-wide structure and process organization in requirements, test and release management
- Structured requirements analysis and process documentation in close coordination with business units, IT, governance and external partners
- Developing a standardized communication and escalation model for internal and external stakeholders
- Breaking down work packages, resource management, progress and risk monitoring
- Technical leadership of a cross-functional project team and management of regular status and committee meetings
- Introducing a consolidated reporting system focused on quality assurance and traceability
- Creating scalable structures for test data management, test automation and deployment processes
- Objective
- Increase the release frequency across the group while reducing costs. The goal is to harmonize the process landscape and establish a central, traceable control model for secure and efficient software delivery.
- Methods & Tools
- Process management
- Release management
- Test management (ISTQB)
- Governance
- Jira
- Confluence
- Clarity
- SAFe
- Risk management
- Test automation
Project Manager / Agile Coach / RTE / Group Lead
SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW)
- Role & tasks
- Leading and managing company-wide IT projects (agile & classic) with up to 8 parallel teams
- Introducing and scaling agile practices (SAFe) in collaboration with business units and management
- Coaching Scrum Masters, Product Owners and business units to establish agile structures
- Disciplinary and technical leadership of 45 employees in software development
- Responsible for budget planning, reporting and collaboration with external vendors
- Objective
- Build & optimize IT process organization and integrate SAFe into the line
- Introduce standardized release & test processes including test automation and CI/CD elements
- Implement cloud migrations (Azure), modernize application workflows and digitize sales processes
- Close coordination with governance, IT management and works council for process anchoring
- Methods & Tools
- SAFe
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Miro
- Camunda
- Zephyr Scale
Project Manager IT Core Systems
SüdFactoring GmbH (LBBW)
- Role & tasks
- Project management and system responsibility for all IT core systems of the organization
- Managing business requirements between IT, business units and vendors
- Implementing and optimizing release, test and quality assurance processes
- Planning and executing rollouts including downtime management and rollback scenarios
- Creating a central runbook with clear responsibilities and procedures
- Conducting regular status reports in steering and decision-making committees
- Objective
- Increase the release frequency from 1 to 12 per year
- Reduce errors through defined test processes and clear procedures
- Improve collaboration between IT, business units and external partners
- Methods & Tools
- Release & test management
- Requirements management
- Jira
- Confluence
- Codix iMX
- SAP by Design
- MS Teams
- Zephyr Scale
- Miro
- Mural
- Lucid
- IBM Lotus Notes
Project Manager & Business Analyst
Capgemini Deutschland GmbH
- Role & tasks
- Coordinating international development projects (onshore & offshore)
- Planning and overseeing releases including dependencies & critical path
- Requirements analysis, functional design and coordination with business units and development
- Test management including execution, documentation and defect control
- Optimizing processes in HR systems (event planning, training, personnel management)
- Functional design and management in developing a new frontend for the Asian market
- Creating billing logic and processes in a global logistics context
- Methods & Tools
- Requirements management
- Test management
- Jira
- Confluence
- HP ALM
- SOAP UI
- CISM
voluntary internship
Bosch Thermotechnik GmbH
internship and working student
Saxonia Systems AG
Summary
Together toward a successful future – your challenges, my solutions! Are you facing a revolution of your application landscape but the path is unclear? Or are you already working on it but the results are disappointing? New software arrives too late, not meeting requirements? Does your organization lag behind modern ways of working? I offer the solution! As an IT and business domain expert, I build the bridge between departments and IT. Using proven frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, Spotify and Scrum, I integrate technology and processes seamlessly. Together we develop lean communication paths and modern development processes to turn your visions into tangible products. Let’s shape the future successfully – I am your partner on this journey!
Structured requirement analysis and process modeling in agile and classic environments
Confident stakeholder management in complex corporate and government structures
Experience leading IT projects with a governance focus
Documentation, traceability and clear communication channels
Coordination of complex test phases including launch readiness tests, rollout control and escalation management
Familiar with IT governance, data protection and works council structures
Interface between IT and business: I speak both languages and support efficient communication
Team orientation: I focus on people and their skills to shape and develop strong, motivated teams for optimal results
Leadership skills: As a leader, I motivate and inspire my team, have their backs and guide them to long-term success
Problem-solving skills: If things don’t go as planned, I find alternative solutions as an experienced Product Owner and Scrum Master, making well-founded, innovative decisions
Conflict management: With years of leadership and project experience, I keep an overview in conflicts and ensure a harmonious work environment with calmness and composure
Languages
Education
TU Dresden
Master in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Dresden, Germany
TU Dresden
Bachelor in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Dresden, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified Project Management Associate - IPMA Level D
IPMA
FIRO® Certification
The Myers-Briggs Company
ITIL Foundation Certificate
MBTI Step I
The Myers-Briggs Company
PSM I - Professional Scrum Master
scrum.org
Certified Agile Coach
COMENO company consulting GmbH
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