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Stephan Krausenegger

Migration Coordination

Stephan Krausenegger
Munich, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
3 years 2 months

Migration Coordination

ITZBund

  • Analysis and assessment of government application systems for migration readiness
  • Definition and preparation of the technical framework in the new master data center
  • Development and optimization of migration methods and processes
  • Transformation of existing solutions into new technical standards (technology refresh)
  • Coordination of architecture and technical cross-cutting topics
Jan 2022 - Jul 2023
1 year 7 months

Move coordination, technical coordination, customer management

Finanz Informatik Technologie Services (FI-TS)

  • Building the infrastructure for dedicated critical applications (planning, implementation)
  • Coordination and preparation of the migration of client environments for multiple FI-TS customers (banks, state banks)
  • Relocation of multi-tenant cloud environments
  • Successful migration of all affected client environments without violating SLAs: in time, in budget and in quality
Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 5 months

Project Manager / Lead Data Center Architect

Siemens Energy

  • Planning and setup of a VS-nfD approved data center infrastructure
  • Consideration and implementation of highest security standards (Zero-Trust, Secunet SINA infrastructure)
  • Design and implementation of operational processes
  • Support in building an operations team and handover to regular operations
  • Migration of applications and data to the new data center
  • Budget planning and controlling as well as coordination with internal and external stakeholders
  • Selection and management of external service providers
  • Establishment of a completely new data center infrastructure within the given timeframe with uninterrupted transfer of all data and applications
Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
7 months

Global Solution Architect / Project Manager

Siemens

  • Separating Siemens Energy from the Siemens Group
  • Implementing complete legal separation based on IT infrastructure
  • Building a standalone WAN backbone and separating at the network level and in data centers
  • Migrating around 80,000 employees to the new IT organization of Siemens Energy
  • Global solution architecture for the data center tower worldwide
  • Project management of individual data center separation projects and coordination with network and application towers
  • Setting up SAP HANA and other ERP system landscapes as well as central IT platforms (cloud, non-ERP, databases, web)
  • Timely and complete separation of Siemens Energy's IT landscape from Siemens AG
Sep 2018 - Dec 2019
1 year 4 months

Subproject Manager Architecture/Technology

Finanz Informatik Technologie Services (FI-TS) / all customers

  • Initiation, preparation and management of a company-wide technology refresh project to replace around 4000 servers with deprecated operating systems and older technology
  • Migration of hardware servers and virtual servers into the FI-TS finance cloud
  • Standardization of the procedure for future similar use cases
  • Setup of program and project organization
  • Resource and budget planning as well as responsibility for quality outcomes
  • Management and technical leadership of various implementation projects
  • Through forward-looking planning and provision of the required technical infrastructure, laying the groundwork for a successful technology refresh implementation
Nov 2017 - Aug 2018
10 months

Project Manager / Lead Architect

Landesbank Hessen & Thüringen (Helaba)

  • Creation of a feasibility analysis and a proof of concept for setting up a real-time transaction platform for Instant Payments
  • Consideration of the latest technical standards and frameworks
  • Building a real-time capable infrastructure with the highest availability requirements (Zero Downtime)
  • Automated deployment, DevOps, and CI/CD
  • Accountability for qualitative results and budget
  • Delivery and commissioning of a data center infrastructure for real-time applications within a few months
Feb 2016 - Oct 2017
1 year 9 months

Migration Manager for Banking Applications and Systems; Architect for Applications and Infrastructure

Finanz Information Technologie Services (FI-TS) / Norddeutsche Landesbank (NORD/LB)

  • Migration of NORD/LB and BLB systems and applications from a provider to the FI-TS data center and network infrastructure
  • Seamless provider switch for around 200 applications from core banking systems, trading systems, and administrative systems
  • Building the data center infrastructure and target architecture
  • Overall planning of the migration of banking applications
  • Leading the migration teams for around 90 application migrations
  • Setting up and introducing a new security infrastructure and ensuring audit compliance (internal, BaFin, ECB)
  • Successful migration of the complete IT application operations of Nord/LB within about 2 years
Jul 2015 - Jan 2016
7 months

Migration Manager for Two Allianz Subsidiaries / National Companies

IBM / Allianz

  • Centralization of ~140 globally distributed data centers of the Allianz Group into 5 strategic data centers
  • Migration of complex SAP and non-SAP system landscapes
  • Responsible Migration Manager for Allianz Switzerland and Allianz AGCS Germany
  • Successfully bringing a previously critical project back on track
Sep 2013 - Apr 2015
1 year 8 months

Subproject Lead for SAP Infrastructure and Upgrade Project

SIXT

  • Implementation of SAP ERP and upgrade to EHP7/NetWeaver 7.40 worldwide for SIXT Car Rental and SIXT Leasing
  • Subproject lead for SAP infrastructure, technology, and basis
  • Successful, on-time global SAP rollout
Apr 2013 - Sep 2013
6 months

System Analyst, Architect

MEAG

  • Reviewing the system architecture with a focus on the SAP system landscape
  • Analyzing and redesigning technical operational matters considering audit compliance, TCO, and ITIL compliance
  • Stakeholder management and accountability for results
  • Successful redesign of the MEAG IT landscape to prepare for upcoming challenges
Jul 2009 - Mar 2013
3 years 9 months

Transformation Manager

T-Systems / MAN

  • Outsourcing the IT operations of the MAN Group to T-Systems, including transition and transformation
  • Transforming and migrating SAP and non-SAP systems
  • Capacity and resource management
  • Building the data center infrastructure and network
  • Designing and setting up a virtualized platform (AppCom) for about 1500 servers, including virtual storage infrastructure
  • Redesigning and building the WAN infrastructure
  • Coaching project team members
  • Taking over and modernizing MAN's IT landscape at T-Systems
Mar 2008 - Jun 2009
1 year 4 months

Subproject Manager, Solution Architect

MAN

  • Shaping and implementing the group-wide IT strategy
  • Planning and implementing a central server and storage platform based on IBM pSeries and EMC for the MAN Group
  • Migrating multiple SAP and non-SAP system landscapes to the new target platform
  • Planning and executing partial data center migrations and site relocations
  • Subproject management for about 150 SAP systems
  • Building a new IBM Power platform to increase performance and reliability
Apr 2005 - Feb 2008
2 years 11 months

SAP Technology Subproject Lead, Quality Manager for SAP Custom Developments

MTU Aero Engines

  • Migrating various legacy systems to SAP ERP and implementing the SCM/APO modules DP and PP/DS as well as SAP Global Trade Service (GTS)
  • Technical migration of hardware platform and operating system (Linux)
  • Replacing different interface technologies with SAP XI
  • Implementing system and business process monitoring based on SAP Solution Manager
  • Insourcing project: taking operations from the provider in-house
  • Introducing an ITIL-based operating model and provider management
  • Designing and building the technical platforms for SAP and non-SAP system landscapes
  • Successfully executing the second phase of MTU's SAP strategy, including numerous supporting systems
May 2003 - Mar 2005
1 year 11 months

Requirements Management; SAP System Analyst

Siemens

  • Consolidating the system landscapes of Siemens ICN (Network) and ICM (Mobile) as part of the COM merger
  • Introducing and integrating SAP Business Warehouse and CRM systems into the global corporate landscape
  • Optimizing stability and performance
  • Coordinating custom developments and business unit interests
  • Implementing the IT landscape consolidation driven by the merger according to corporate requirements
Aug 2002 - Apr 2003
9 months

SAP BASIS Subproject Lead

Tech Data

  • Migrating one of the world's largest SAP R/2 installations to R/3 and planning regional rollouts for five system landscapes
  • Implementing HP OpenView, StreamServe, and Macro4 Columbus D (Output Management)
  • System management, performance optimization, and legacy data transfer
  • Developing tools for system operations and technically executing integration and stress tests
  • Designing authorization concepts and transport workflows with Lotus Notes
  • On-time deployment of the complex, customized system landscape
Jan 2000 - Jun 2000
6 months

System Analyst

Festo

  • Analysis and optimization of Festo Group's global data communication based on ALE/IDoc/EDI
  • Identifying and eliminating weak points in communication structures
  • Optimizing the worldwide SAP network and partner communication
  • Improving internal processes in data center operations
  • Exceeding the expected increase in transparency, stability, and performance
Jul 1999 - Aug 2002
3 years 2 months

SAP Basis Subproject Lead

MTU Aero Engines

  • Replacing host applications with SAP R/3, SAP BW, SAP SEM, and SAP EBP with interfaces to about 30 external systems
  • Development coordination (approx. 5000 man-days) and quality assurance
  • Designing and building system landscapes as well as selecting and implementing middleware
  • Interface design, performance optimization, and system operation tools
  • Successfully completing the first phase of the MTU SAP strategy and seamless integration into the heterogeneous overall system landscape
Jan 1999 - Jun 1999
6 months

Lead SAP Architect

IBM

  • Introducing an SAP R/3-based solution for worldwide software sales (Entitled Software - Worldwide fulfillment)
  • SAP R/3 system setup, system-level process optimization, and technical verification
  • Planning and executing upgrades, country-specific development, and rollouts
  • Implementing the ALE infrastructure as well as user and authorization management
  • Technical platform for custom solutions
Feb 1998 - Dec 1998
11 months

SAP Technology / SAP Basis Consultant

Grundig

  • Implementing SAP R/3 at locations in Fürth, Vienna, Prague, and Portugal
  • Preparing further country rollouts and connecting third-party systems
  • Introducing an archiving solution and operating the SAP systems
  • Designing and implementing interfaces, system and application tuning, and tool development
  • One of the last major IT projects before Grundig's collapse
May 1997 - Dec 1997
8 months

Overall Manager / Head of Development

Computer.im-internet.de

  • Designing and implementing an online shop for computer hardware
  • Connecting to product database and back-office systems
  • Selecting hardware and software and mapping business processes into the system architecture
  • Development and full responsibility at market launch
  • One of the first fully functional online shops based on individual customer requirements
Nov 1996 - Apr 1997
6 months

2nd Level Support, Consultant

SAP Deutschland AG

  • Support for technology issues at SAP, focusing on CTS, performance, Oracle DB, and Client Copy
  • Intensive consulting for the SAP R/3 version 4.6C release

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 (15 years), Automotive (6.5 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), Aerospace and Defense (6 years), Manufacturing (5 years), and Government and Administration (3 years).

Information Technology
Automotive
Banking and Finance
Aerospace and Defense
Manufacturing
Government and Administration

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 years), Project Management (21.5 years), Operations (10 years), Supply Chain Management (3 years), Quality Assurance (3 years), and Business Intelligence (2 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Supply Chain Management
Quality Assurance
Business Intelligence

Skills

  • Project Management Competence

  • Methodical Skills Excellent And Proven Practical Knowledge Of Both Classical And Agile Project Management Methods. Expanded With Best Practices From Numerous Successful Projects, These Provide Approaches That Can Be Optimized For A Wide Range Of Requirements. Wherever Tried-and-true Methods Make Sense, They Can Be Applied; However, If Special Requirements Demand Special Project Management Approaches, The Solution Portfolio Is Expanded Accordingly.

  • Budget Planning And Control Based On A Solid Commercial Training, I Have A Confident Handling Of Numbers Both On The Planning And Controlling Side.

  • Communication And Presentation I Have Excellent Communication Skills, Both Written And Verbal. I Am Used To Preparing And Presenting Project Results, Status Reports, Risk Analyses And Similar To All Management Levels Up To C-level In A Way Tailored To The Audience.

  • Risk Management Identifying, Assessing And Managing Risks In It (Infrastructure) Projects Is An Essential Part Of My Project Management Approach. For Risks That Are Identified Early And Correctly Classified, Corresponding Avoidance, Mitigation, Or Solution Approaches Can Be Prepared So As Not To Be Caught Unprepared.

  • Leadership Successful Projects Need Strong Leaders. Confident Management Of Large, Interdisciplinary And Multicultural Teams. Motivating Individual Team Members Through Clear, Precise And Unambiguous Statements. Avoiding Conflicts As Much As Possible By Recognizing Potentially Critical Situations Early And Competently And Fairly Resolving Conflicts Where They Do Occur.

  • Problem-solving Skills Ability To Quickly And Effectively Solve Problems In Complex It Projects.

  • Customer Orientation Understanding The Needs Of Clients And The Ability To Offer Tailor-made Solutions.

  • Proactive Work Ability To Plan Ahead And Act Proactively.

  • Change Management Experience Dealing With Changes In Projects (Scope, Requirements, Extensions, Organization, Risk Assessments).

  • Network Technologies Solid Knowledge Of Network Protocols (Tcp/ip, Bgp, Ospf), Routing, Switching, Firewall Technologies, And Network Security. Experience With Sdn (Software-defined Networks) And Nfv (Network Functions Virtualization) And Many Other Network Topics. Experience Working With Products From Well-known Manufacturers (Cisco, Checkpoint, Adva, Nokia, Etc.).

  • Data Center Deep Understanding Of The Various Trades In Data Centers, Both In Terms Of Planning And Setup As Well As Operation. Power Supply, Cooling, Space Management, Availability, Redundancy, Data Center Infrastructure Management.

  • Server, Storage, And Virtualization Technologies Knowledge Of Various Server Types (Physical, Virtual), Virtualization Technologies (Vmware, Hyper-v, Rhev, Others), Storage Technologies (San, Nas, Cloud Storage) And Backup/recovery Solutions. Experience With Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

  • It Security Knowledge Of It Security Concepts, Policies And Standards (E.g., Iso 27001). Experience With Security Tools And Methods To Counter Cyber Threats.

  • Cloud Computing Knowledge Of Various Cloud Platforms Such As Aws, Azure Or Google Cloud Platform. Experience Migrating On-premise Systems To The Cloud, Implementing Cloud-native Applications And Managing Cloud Resources.

  • Flexibility & Adaptability It Projects Often Change, So It's Important To Respond Quickly To New Challenges.

  • Organizational Skills Structured Way Of Working And The Ability To Manage Multiple Tasks At The Same Time.

  • Analytical Thinking Ability To Analyze Complex It Systems And Identify Areas For Improvement.

  • First Principles Thinking A Problem-solving Method That Breaks Down Complex Issues Into Their Most Basic Truths And Derives New Solutions From Them.

  • Disruptive Approaches Questioning Assumptions And Conventional Wisdom To Foster Innovation And Arrive At Novel "Disruptive" Solutions.

  • Use Of Ai In Many Areas Of It Such As Data Analysis, Software Development, Security, Automation, Efficiency Improvements, Predictive Maintenance, And More.

  • Common Sense As A Counterbalance To Ai.

  • Pmi, Prince2, Ipma, Servicenow, Agile, Agile Project Management, Program, Program Management, Project Portfolio, Provider Management, Resources, Steering, Leader, Leadership, Management, Data Center, High Availability, Resilience, Real Time, Process, Security, Disaster Recovery, High Performance Computing, Cloud, Private Cloud, Public Cloud, Hybrid Cloud, Kubernetes, Native Cloud, Virtualization, Devops, Ci/cd, Automation, Migration, Move, Iso 27000, Bsi Basic Protection, Disruptive, Methods, Methodical, Waterfall, Kanban, Hpc, Itsm, Isit, Process, Network, Concept, Strategy, First Principles Thinking.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Certifications & licenses

IPMA

PMI

Prince2

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Where is Stephan based?

Stephan is based in Munich, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Stephan speak?

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

How many years of experience does Stephan have?

Stephan has at least 29 years of experience. During this time, Stephan has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 4 months. Note that Stephan may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Stephan be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Stephan would be well-suited for roles such as: Migration Coordination, Move coordination, technical coordination, customer management, Project Manager / Lead Data Center Architect.

What is Stephan's latest experience?

Stephan's most recent position is Migration Coordination at ITZBund.

What companies has Stephan worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Stephan has worked for ITZBund, Finanz Informatik Technologie Services (FI-TS), and Siemens Energy.

Which industries is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Automotive, and Aerospace and Defense. Stephan also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Manufacturing, and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Stephan most experienced in?

Stephan is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Stephan also has some experience in Quality Assurance (QA), Supply Chain Management, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Government and Public Administration, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas has Stephan worked in recently?

Stephan has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management.

Does Stephan have any certificates?

Stephan has 3 certificates. These include: IPMA, PMI, and Prince2.

What is the availability of Stephan?

Stephan is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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