Sebastian Seek
Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Implementation according to DORA
Experience
Consultant for Secure Coding & Process Implementation according to DORA
Semtos GmbH
- Role & Responsibilities
- Analyze regulatory requirements of the DORA regulation
- Derive structured measures for development & operations
- Establish an organization-wide Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)
- Create policies, documentation and governance processes
- Coordinate with business units, IT, compliance and governance stakeholders
- Support tool selection (e.g. static code analysis, vulnerability management)
- Objective
- Build a standardized, traceable process for secure software development in line with DORA requirements. Focus was on requirements analysis, policy creation, stakeholder alignment and structured process design for two independent financial institutions.
- Methods & Tools
- Regulatory framework (DORA)
- Requirements management
- Process design
- Confluence
- Jira
- SharePoint
- MS Office
Project Manager Test, Release & Environment Management
Semtos GmbH
- Role & Responsibilities
- Lead a strategic large-scale project to redesign enterprise-wide organizational structures for requirements, test and release management
- Conduct structured requirements analysis and process mapping in close coordination with business units, IT, governance and external partners
- Develop a standardized communication and escalation model for internal and external stakeholders
- Break down into work packages, resource management, progress and risk monitoring
- Provide technical leadership for a cross-functional project team and manage regular status and steering committee meetings
- Implement a consolidated reporting system focusing on quality assurance and traceability
- Establish scalable structures for test data management, test automation and deployment processes
- Objective
- Increase release frequency across the enterprise while reducing costs. Aim 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 / Team Lead
SüdLeasing GmbH (LBBW)
- Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and manage group-wide IT projects (agile & traditional) with up to 8 parallel teams
- Implement and scale agile practices (SAFe) in collaboration with business units and management
- Coach Scrum Masters, Product Owners and business units to establish agile structures
- Provide disciplinary and technical leadership for 45 software development employees
- Responsible for budget planning, reporting and cooperation with external service providers
- Objective
- Build & optimize IT operational structures and integrate SAFe into the line organization
- Introduce standardized release & test processes, including test automation and CI/CD elements
- Execute cloud migrations (Azure), modernize application workflows and digitize sales processes
- Coordinate closely with governance, IT leadership and works council to embed processes
- Methods & Tools
- SAFe
- Scrum
- Kanban
- Jira
- Confluence
- Azure DevOps
- Miro
- Camunda
- Zephyr Scale
Project Manager IT Core Systems
SüdFactoring GmbH (LBBW)
- Role & Responsibilities
- Lead projects and oversee all core IT systems of the organization
- Manage functional requirements between IT, business units and service providers
- Implement and optimize release, test and quality assurance processes
- Plan and execute rollouts including downtime management and rollback scenarios
- Develop a central runbook with clear responsibilities and procedures
- Conduct regular status reports in steering and decision-making committees
- Objective
- Increase 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 & Responsibilities
- Coordinate international development projects (onshore & offshore)
- Plan and support releases including dependencies & critical path
- Conduct requirements analysis, business concept design and alignment with business units and development teams
- Manage testing including execution, documentation and defect tracking
- Optimize HR system processes (event planning, training, personnel management)
- Design and oversee the development of a new frontend for the Asian market
- Create invoicing 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 towards a successful future – your challenges, my solutions! Are you on the brink of revolutionizing your application landscape but unsure of the path? Or are you already in progress but disappointed by the results? New software arrives late, fails to meet requirements? Your organization lags behind modern ways of working? I offer the solution! As an IT and business expert, I bridge the gap between departments and IT. With proven frameworks like SAFe, LeSS, Spotify and Scrum, I seamlessly integrate technology and processes. Together, we develop lean communication channels 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 requirements analysis and process modeling in agile and traditional environments
Effective stakeholder management in complex corporate and government structures
Experience leading IT projects with a governance focus
Documentation, traceability and clear communication pathways
Coordination of complex test phases including launch readiness tests, rollout control and escalation management
Familiarity with IT governance, data protection and works council structures
IT–business interface: I speak both languages and support efficient communication
Team orientation: I focus on people and their skills to build and develop strong, motivated teams for optimal results
Leadership qualities: 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, as an experienced Product Owner and Scrum Master I find alternative solutions and make informed, innovative decisions
Conflict management: With years of leadership and project experience, I maintain oversight in conflict situations and foster a harmonious work environment with calm and composure
Languages
Education
TU Dresden
Master of Science in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Dresden, Germany
TU Dresden
Bachelor of Science 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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