Stefan Faust - Project Management

Q: Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 18 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months . Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Project Management – Telecommunications at 1&1 Versatel .

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

In recent years, Stefan has worked for 1&1 Versatel .

Q: Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Telecommunication , and Retail . Stefan also has some experience in Energy , Insurance , and Pharmaceutical .

Q: Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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

Q: Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management .

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jul 2022 - Dec 2022

6 months

Germany

Project Management – Telecommunications

1&1 Versatel

Set of concurrent projects (BSS/OSS related)

Jul 2017 - Mar 2020

2 years 9 months

Germany

Senior Project Manager – Key Delivery Manager, Data Centre

NTT Global Data Centers EMEA

Plan and steer the onboarding of customer specific infrastructure into Data Centre, based on end client contract
Full project life cycle project management and coordination with pre-sales department, management and monitoring of quality, risks and issues
Analyse contractual obligations and support demand management to provide customer specific prerequisites
Lead infrastructure transformation projects and delivery
End to end management
Coordinate internal and external service provider and teams
Coordinate migrations and transitions with customer(s)
Technical environment: Data Centre, WAN etc.
Achievement: Received client statement thanking for support in establishing Customer Delivery Management department

Nov 2016 - Apr 2017

6 months

Germany

Data Centre Migration Manager

AMOS (Allianz Managed Operations & Services) Insurance

Project management (multiple concurrent projects) for data centre consolidation and migration to two new data centres in Germany and France
Set overall data centre migration and transformation plan
Set migration wave plan
Manage and monitor quality, risks and issues
Lead infrastructure transformation projects
End to end management
Coordinate internal and external service provider and teams
Coordinate migrations and transitions with customer (Allianz Germany)
Technical environment: WAN/LAN, servers, mainframe, virtual/physical, storage, network, backup technologies

Dec 2015 - Apr 2016

5 months

Germany

Manager Theme Cluster, Project Management and Consulting

KfW Banking Group

Support decision making process for the bank’s network redesign to comply with MaRisk regulations for zoned and segmented LAN/WAN, network access control and PKI
Manage project planning (time, scope, budget, resources, risks, plans) according to bank standards and specifications for 7000+ users across 80+ sites worldwide
Identify, plan and manage dependencies, risks and issues
Lead and advise project managers for subprojects
Prepare internal documentation for project proposals and presentations
Act as focal point for escalations
Plan and initiate communication structure between GPL and stakeholders
Support sub project managers in selection and steering of external service providers
Handover cluster and project framework to internal project managers
Technical environment: WAN/LAN, network access control (NAC), PKI

Nov 2014 - Jun 2015

8 months

Germany

Rollout Manager, Project Management for International WAN Rollout (Provider Change)

Vodafone Global Enterprise

Lead and deliver concurrent international WAN infrastructure migrations for a multinational industrial corporation (ThyssenKrupp, EMEA)
Track networking site lifecycle from order to delivery and supervise engineers
Lead technical planning sessions (WAN/LAN/inter-carrier NNI)
Plan, present and deliver workshops
Ensure compliance with Vodafone methodologies and Managed Service Governance Framework
Liaise with stakeholder management and secure customer approval of implementation plans
Coordinate resources to ensure availability for delivery
Manage client relationship
Assist in transitioning implementation delivery activities into BAU structure
Participate in lessons learned reviews and develop a repeatable delivery model
Transfer best practice knowledge to other customer program teams
Technical environment: MPLS, NNI, typical global telecom supplier environment

Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

10 months

Germany

Program and Project Management, Service Management, Proof of Concept Consultant

Merck KGaA

Lead service provider change for 180 sites worldwide, outsourcing WAN/LAN/WLAN/UCC services
Manage external service providers and evaluate service partners for managed services
Plan and support RFP and contract negotiations
Create follow up program and project plans
Identify and plan program and project dependencies
Analyze service process dependencies and plan integration
Coordinate implementation of solutions across EMEA and LAAM
Plan technical proof of concept and create acceptance test plans
Coordinate solution implementation, site communication, reporting and documentation
Coordinate internal validation and qualification processes (GxP)
Technical environment: heterogeneous network infrastructure, WAN, LAN, WLAN, cloud services, DLP, MPLS, IP, VoIP, video, Lync, QoS, RAS, Riverbed, load balancer, Cisco, HP

Nov 2012 - Jul 2013

9 months

Germany

Manager IT Infrastructure Services, Program and Project Management

TBVC

Lead international concurrent projects post merger, consulting and setting up project and program management strategies and procedures
Develop plans, policies and procedures for TBVC organizational PMO framework
Develop project processes, resources and timelines and coordinate solution implementation
Manage network infrastructure projects: WAN migration, network carve-out (DNS, DHCP, VPN, VRF), WAN optimization (Riverbed), DMZ setup, RADIUS authorization, infrastructure replacement and restructuring including data centres
Manage IT infrastructure services across AMER, APAC, EMEA, streamlining post merger IT landscape
Manage IT 2nd level staff and external resources, set goals and objectives
Coordinate 2nd level technicians to resolve escalated incidents and problems
Serve as escalation instance for problem management
Prioritize 2nd level activities based on SLAs
Contribute ideas to improve IT processes and services
Define technology roadmaps for new IT infrastructure services
Support project planning and implementation, including roll-outs, objectives, scope, deliverables, budget, timelines and staffing
Technical environment: data centre, server, WAN, LAN, MPLS, IP, VoIP, DNS, DHCP, VPN/VRF, video, QoS, Riverbed, Cisco

Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

5 months

France

Project Management

DB Systel

Plan and migrate approximately 150 sites in the UK and France
Conduct infrastructure audits and site surveys
Migrate and deploy WAN, LAN, WLAN and VoIP infrastructure including data centre connectivity
Implement new accounting and billing systems
Define, implement and optimize operational processes
Manage external suppliers and service providers in the UK
Execute infrastructure projects and network rollouts in an international environment
Develop and implement processes according to IT Governance and security guidelines
Technical environment: WAN, LAN, IP, VoIP, video, QoS, data centres

Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

11 months

Switzerland

Project Management (concurrent projects)

AXA Technology Services

Lead and deliver concurrent projects for international insurance company in Switzerland
Manage telecom network infrastructure change and nationwide IP readdressing of agency WAN and campus
Scope and manage telecom expense management (mobile, fixed, data)
Deploy and distribute company-wide software update (IE9)
Conduct proof of concept for SAP infrastructure deployment in new data centre
Provide email inbound underwriting workflow and document scanning (CMI UW)
Provide web services infrastructure migration to WS replacing CORBA
Provide universal data mover for Connect Direct migration
Deploy and relocate remote office WAN/LAN
Provide customized JBoss application server based on customer demands

Dec 2009 - Jul 2010

8 months

Germany

Programme and Senior Project Management

AT&T

Lead major program of large WAN/LAN customer projects including office, data centre relocation and outsourcing, voice, IPT across UK and Germany
Work with sales team on project management offers in pre-sales phase
Represent AT&T in a customer facing role throughout project life cycle
Create internal and external progress reports for executive audiences
Build and manage virtual project teams and team members from different organizations
Establish governance and communication plans
Analyze and change processes and structures, establish reporting and escalation processes
Determine and analyze risks to project delivery
Manage turnaround of challenging projects in highly changeable environments

Aug 2009 - Nov 2009

4 months

United Kingdom

Senior Project Management, set of projects

BP

Manage WAN/LAN relocations in Spain, Germany and Austria
Implement monitoring tools in data centres across USA, Europe and Asia
Deploy servers in UK data centre
Conduct data centre disaster recovery decommission in Portugal
Manage communication infrastructure for PCI compliant card payment services in Austria, Germany and UK
Upgrade LAN and IPSec VPN in UK
Replace servers and set up VPN in UK and Taiwan
Conduct change and release management compliant with ITIL

Oct 2007 - Feb 2009

1 year 5 months

Germany

Senior Project Management for multinational rollout of ADSL, VSAT and GPRS Telecom infrastructure

BP

Rollout telecom infrastructure for 700+ retail stations supporting migration to NCT-T applications
Manage full project life cycle from inception to successful launch
Identify and document project scope, objectives, deliverables, dates, budget, resources and quality
Perform due diligence on customer requirements
Manage CAPEX and OPEX budget >4 M US$
Determine equipment, services, resources and work effort
Perform risk assessment and mitigation
Conduct HSSE assessments and accreditation
Manage third party suppliers (telecom, cabling, logistics, LAN integration, loyalty transaction, fleet and credit card, EPS, test lab)
Coordinate installations from site survey to acceptance testing
Integrate internal and external support organization in Spain, Portugal and Germany
Manage SLA compliance and support processes
Provide training and handover to teams
Perform post project review and closeout
Technical environment: ADSL, VSAT, GPRS, WiFi, meshed broadband, MPLS, L2/L3 VPNs, POS systems
Achievement: Successful launch; client congratulated on new era for BP Premierplus loyalty scheme

Apr 2007 - Jun 2007

3 months

Nassau, Bahamas

Programme Management Wireless Tactical Plan 2007

Nortel (CALA Business Unit) / BTC

Validate and finalize Wireless 2007 Tactical Plan for Bahamas Telecommunication Services
Define applications roadmap and business models
Identify resources and develop launch schedule
Prepare service descriptions for internal functions
Enable BTC to support new service launches
Manage service planning phase to meet business targets: free voicemail, migrate 70% TDMA users to GSM, expand CDMA roaming, develop data product portfolio
Select applications and services based on market opportunity, OSS readiness, technical compatibility and channel readiness
Interview BTC senior executives and project team
Develop launch roadmap with success criteria and Gantt chart critical path
Review and refine business cases, CAPEX/OPEX and revenue goals
Review market segments, demographics and penetration goals
Examine regulation constraints and present to executive committee for approval
Select executive sponsor for program execution
Review packaging, pricing, competitive analysis and initial market feedback processes
Achievement: Successful launch with revenue impact of US$30+ M pa

Aug 2006 - Dec 2006

5 months

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Full life cycle Project Management for VoIP / Next Generation Network Services

Nortel (CALA Business Unit) / TSTT

Develop organizational framework, plans, policies and procedures for project
Plan project processes, resources and timescales
Support sales, marketing and technical teams across service fulfillment, service assurance, post sales, corporate IT, supply chain, product development, marketing communication, third party management and training
Coordinate solution implementation
Take ownership of issues with root cause analysis and resolution
Communicate changes and risks to senior management
Develop training materials and conduct training
Draft, develop and maintain project documentation
Technical environment: Nortel MCS 5200 (VoIP/SIP), CS2K, VoIP peripherals
Achievement: Successful launch of VoIP services

Jan 2001 - Dec 2006

6 years

Germany

Managing Director and Shareholder / Freelance

PosterNow GmbH

Manage company at executive level with strategic planning and product placement
Conduct direct and indirect sales
Manage online shopping site planning, design and operation including database, multilingual and multicurrency ordering and supply chain integration
Execute online marketing via mailing, banners, affiliate programs and auctions
Manage human resources for up to 38 employees
Handle public relations

Jan 1996 - Dec 2000

5 years

Germany

Managing Director / Freelance

Faust Multimedia Internet Service

Provide internet service including web space, domain name and web design
Plan, develop and operate a search engine and online shopping sites with database integration and ordering functionality
Execute internet marketing with mailings, banner and affiliate programs and SEO
Manage freelance human resources
Conduct public relations and press campaigns

Jan 1993 - Dec 1995

3 years

United Kingdom

Marketing Manager Central European Region

Network Systems GmbH

Develop mid and long term strategic planning and product placement
Build strategic partnerships (German Telekom, DeTeSystem, Alcatel, Siemens)
Conduct market and competition analysis
Manage budgeting and profit/loss responsibility
Organize fairs, trade shows, road shows and customer events
Supervise three product marketing managers
Train and educate sales representatives
Publish professional articles and manage PR agency campaigns

Jan 1991 - Dec 1993

3 years

Belgium

Product Marketing Manager

UB Networks Deutschland GmbH

Analyze and evaluate market needs and technical product requirements
Support headquarters in market and competitive analysis for German market
Assist European marketing in public relations and PR agency cooperation
Organize fairs and trade shows
Participate in congresses and seminars
Conduct customer and staff training
Publish articles

Jan 1989 - Dec 1991

3 years

Belgium

Systems Engineer

UB Networks Deutschland GmbH

Design network concepts according to customer demands
Provide product consulting and customer presentations
Install systems at customer sites
Organize and supervise updates and hotline, maintain in-house network
Prepare and install test installations
Manage support contract customers

Jan 1975 - Dec 1984

10 years

Technician Telecommunication Systems

German Telecom

Plan, install and maintain CPE, PBX, PABX and PSTN systems

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 (22 years), Telecommunication (15 years), Retail (6 years), Insurance (1.5 years), Energy (1.5 years), and Pharmaceutical (1 year).

Information Technology

Telecommunication

Retail

Insurance

Energy

Pharmaceutical

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 Information Technology (29.5 years), Marketing (16 years), Operations (11 years), Project Management (10 years), Sales (6 years), and Product Development (5.5 years).

Information Technology

Marketing

Operations

Project Management

Sales

Product Development

Summary

Many years experience in Program and Project Management and Interim Management in the ICT industry

Skills

Program / Project Management, Interim Management
Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Deployment, Delivery, Rollout, Data Centre Relocation/outsourcing, Consulting, Marketing, Product Management, Training

General Emphasis:

Since 1990 Experienced In Ict Business
International Management And Business Experience
Interpersonal And Intercultural Skills, Stakeholder And 3rd Party Management
Marketing, Business Development, Communication, Public Relations
Networking, Ecommerce, Supply Chain

Industries - Project Experiences:

Telecommunication, Energy (Oil & Gas), Retail, Financial (Banking, Insurance), Transportation And Logistics (Railway), Automotive, Pharmaceutical, Chemical And Life Science, Industrial, Banking, Data Centre Service Provider, Government

Summary Of Overall Technical Project Exposure – Telecommunication/networking:

Networking Technologies (Security)
Tdma/gsm/cdma
Roaming (Inbound/outbound)
Vas (Sms Etc.)
Ngn/gsm/mobile/wireless/3g
Adsl
Vsat
Gprs
Wifi
Wan
Inter Carrier Nni
Lan
Wlan
Swa Proxy Cloud Services (Blue Coat)
Dlp (Data Loss Prevention)
Mpls
Qos
Ip
Ipsec
Vpn (L2 And L3)
Dns
Dhcp
Vpn/vrf
Voip
Sip
Video (E.g. Telepresence)
Lync
Ras
Router/switches
Wan Optimizer (Riverbed)
Load Balancer
Firewall (Asa, Checkpoint)
Dmz
Radius
Nortel Mcs 5200 (Voip/sip)
Nortel Cs2k
Voip Peripherals
Cisco
Hp
Monitoring (Eos, Hp Etc.)
Nac (Network Access Control)
Pki
Cpe
Pbx
Pabx
Pstn

Summary Of Overall Technical Project Exposure – Infrastructure:

Data Centre, Relocation And Outsourcing
Server
Several Applications (E.g. Sap, File Services, Backup Etc.)
Esx
Ad (Active Directory)
Nct-t (Non Cash Transaction Terminal)
Pci Compliant Card Payment Services
Point Of Sale (Pos) Systems

Software Skills, Working Environment:

Ms Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Outlook, Ie
Ms Project, Ms Visio, Ms Sharepoint
Adobe Photoshop, Unlead Smart Saver, Gif Construction Set
Mozilla: Firefox, Thunderbird, Tobit (David Systems)
Ms Frontpage, Tcp/ip, Telnet, Ssh, Putty, Ws Ftp Pro, Lan
Database: Mysql, Ms Access
Programming: Basic, C, Pascal, Perl, Html, Javascript
Online Shop-system: Openshop
Worldmerge, Turblister, Auctionmaster

Operating Systems:

Ms Windows (Dos, 3.11, 95, Nt 4.0, 2000, Xp)
Unix
Freebsd
Apache
Linux
Webmin
Samba

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Spanish

Advanced

Education

University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt

Diploma Engineer, Electrical Engineering / Technical Communication Technologies · Electrical Engineering / Technical Communication Technologies · Frankfurt, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL v3

MSP

PRINCE2 Practitioner

Profile

Created

February 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Where is Stefan based?

Stefan is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Stefan speak?

Stefan speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Stefan have?

Stefan has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Stefan has worked in at least 20 different roles and for 18 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 10 months. Note that Stefan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stefan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stefan would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Management – Telecommunications, Senior Project Manager – Key Delivery Manager, Data Centre, Data Centre Migration Manager.

What is Stefan's latest experience?

Stefan's most recent position is Project Management – Telecommunications at 1&1 Versatel.

What companies has Stefan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stefan has worked for 1&1 Versatel.

Which industries is Stefan most experienced in?

Stefan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Telecommunication, and Retail. Stefan also has some experience in Energy, Insurance, and Pharmaceutical.

Which business areas is Stefan most experienced in?

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

Which industries has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Stefan worked in recently?

Stefan has recently worked in business areas like Project Management.

What is Stefan's education?

Stefan holds a Master in Electrical Engineering / Technical Communication Technologies from University of Applied Sciences Frankfurt.

Does Stefan have any certificates?

Stefan has 3 certificates. These include: ITIL v3, MSP, and PRINCE2 Practitioner.

What is the availability of Stefan?

Stefan is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Stefan?

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