Sven Schneider
Project Management Proof of Concept for Introducing New DWDM Technology
Experience
Project Management Proof of Concept for Introducing New DWDM Technology
Deutsche Telekom
Subproject management for the POC
Requirements for network management integration
Coordination of internal project teams
Evaluation of lab and test results
Proof of concept
Validation of the technical specification
Preparation for RFQ
Personal time off
Sabbatical / Personal time off
- Personal time off for professional and personal development
- Travel, training, language course
- Strengthening intercultural communication, self-management, and creativity
Program Management for FTTX Expansion Areas
PlusNet
Program management of FTTX projects for PlusNet
Process analysis and optimization for fiber optic projects
Route and backbone planning
Setting up test management
Coordination of network expansion
Analysis of workflows
Evaluation of subcontractors regarding performance, approach, and quality in fiber optic projects
Quality management
Training and testing
Development of a rollout-ready fiber optic expansion
Process optimization of internal teams and their workflows
Requirements management for new IT tools for FTTX projects
Test management system
Project Management for the Basic Infrastructure of the Probstei FTTH Area
Westenergie
- Project management of the FTTH project for BZV Probstei
- Implementation of 6,500 FTTH connections, 2 POP sites, 122 network termination points, 314 km of route length
- Responsible for approximately €35 million project budget
- Coordination of network expansion
- Review of route planning
- Assessment of route for environmental protection concerns (water protection, waste, nature reserves)
- Reporting to senior management
- Contract negotiations with subcontractors
- Coordination and negotiations with local politicians and authorities
- Approval of processes with national road authorities
- Quality management
- Measurement verification using GIS files
Project Management for the Basic Infrastructure of the Angeln FTTH Area
Innogy SE
- Project management of the FTTH project for BZV Angeln
- Implementation of 5,500 FTTH connections, 8 POP sites, 570 km of route length
- Responsible for approximately €75 million project budget
- Network planning
- Coordination of network expansion
- Assessment of route for environmental protection concerns (water protection, waste, nature reserves)
- Reporting to senior management
- Contract negotiations with subcontractors
- Coordination and negotiations with local politicians and authorities
- Approval of processes with national road authorities
- Quality management
- Measurement verification using GIS files
DWDM Regional Network Planning
Vodafone Kabel Deutschland
Leading and planning the DWDM network expansion for regional backbone networks
Planning DWDM capacity
Creating the final design in the PIA system of Vodafone Kabel Deutschland
Coordinating internal and external subcontractors
Quality management
Reporting
Created additional gigabit capacity in the backbone rings by redesigning and replanning DWDM resources
Project Management of Network Expansion in New Development Areas
Vodafone Kabel Deutschland
Project management of the network expansion
Route planning for new development areas
Reviewing the final design
Commissioning subcontractors
SAP order management
Coordinating internal and external subcontractors
Quality management
Reporting to management
Infrastructure development for new development areas
Project Management of VPN Network Expansion for Hospital Sites
1&1 Versatel
Project management of the VPN project Paul-Gerhard-Diakonie
Fiber connections between the two main data centers of PGD
Connecting 45 additional sites with fiber or other connections
Implementing a complex VPN network across all sites
Coordinating network expansion
Reporting to management
Coordinating internal and external subcontractors
Quality management
Training and testing
Building the infrastructure for the PGD VPN network
Direct fiber link between the main data centers
Interim Manager and Head of Network and Civil Engineering Department
Cableway Nord GmbH
Project responsibility from the bidding phase to handover to the client for new construction activities, maintenance and repair tasks, as well as follow-up connection work
Environmental protection issues in civil engineering (water protection, waste, nature reserves)
Coordinating and overseeing on-site activities with in-house staff and service providers
Cost estimation and preparing proposals
Tracking KPIs and testing
Regular communication with authorities, agencies and associations
Serving as the technical contact person for clients
Responsibility for quality and occupational safety standards
Monitoring project development in terms of schedule and costs
Close collaboration with senior management
Efficient management of the civil and network engineering department
Increasing cost efficiency
Improving the defined KPIs
Project Management of FTTH Base Infrastructure in Northern Germany
Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
Project management of the FTTH project in Schleswig-Holstein
Implementing 23,000 FTTH connections
Responsible for approx. €6 million project budget per year
Environmental protection issues in civil engineering (water protection, dike protection, nature reserves)
Planning the fiber optic network
Coordinating network expansion
Reporting to management
Contract negotiations with subcontractors
Discussions and negotiations with local politicians and authorities
Approval processes with national road maintenance authorities
Quality management
Training
Building the infrastructure for "Fiber to the Home" (FTTH) for over 10,000 buildings
Customer retention with speeds up to 1000 Mbps
Service improvement through the use of own network infrastructure
Analyst
Takko Fashion
Current-state analysis of the IT departments
Identifying optimization potential
Consulting and concept design
Requirements analysis and validation
Complete analysis and representation of IT processes
Process optimizations
Proposals for a new tool landscape including migration
Project Manager for a Web-Based Work Order Tool
Vodafone
Project management of an international Vodafone team
Consulting and concept design
Requirements analysis and validation
Quality management
Tool implementation
Training and test management
Project duration: 36 months
Project team: 25 international staff from 5 countries
Project Manager for the Introduction of IP-Based Mobile Transmission Devices
E Plus / Telefónica
Implementation of IP mobile access devices at over 300 sites in Germany
Consulting and concept design
Coordination of specialist departments and external suppliers
Germany-wide rollout
Testing
Project duration: 12 months
Project team: 25 members
Project Manager for FTTB Test Area Hamburg Eimsbüttel
HanseNet/Telefonica
Project management and coordination of the implementation phase
Cost analysis
Preparation of product specifications and tender documents
Contract negotiations
Requirements management (identification, formulation, validation)
Coordination of specialist departments and external suppliers
Management of civil and network construction
Coordination of subcontractors
Service design and process management
Test management
Set up an FTTB test area for over 500 buildings
Pilot testing with end customers at speeds up to 100 Mbps
Service improvement and network rental cost savings
Subproject Manager for Process Management of the Netsite Database
HanseNet/Telefonica
Project management in the ACCESS area
Consulting and concept design
Coordination of specialist departments and external suppliers
Requirements analysis and validation
Quality management
Process implementation
Test management
Identification of ACCESS processes for the conversion to a location database
Requirements gathering and formulation for implementation
Requirements Manager
NetCologne
Performing requirements preparation and analysis
Documenting work packages and output estimates
Creating requirements documentation
Conducting and leading testing
Project Manager for IP DSLAM Rollout in Northern Germany
HanseNet/Telefonica
Implementation of IP DSL access devices at 188 sites
Planning and provisioning infrastructure for triple-play applications
Increasing utilization of IP technology to the terminal
Deployment of VoIP in network nodes
Offering integrated products to customers
Project duration: 8 months
Project team: 15 members
Senior Technician for Data Center Setup
Level(3) Communication
Technical manager of the data center
Requirements analysis for the operations manual
Emergency planning and security systems
Planning and establishing the operations organization
Facility management
Project duration: 8 months
Project team: 20 members
Environmental Protection Technician
Ingenieurbüro Garbade und Kastner
- Inspection of sewer systems for existing and new installations and their approval
- Pipe system surveys with camera inspections, testing, and expert reports
- Planning and implementation of small sewage treatment plants
- Environmental consulting for construction projects
- Water and waterbody analyses
- Waste consulting
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Experienced in Telecommunication (20 years), Construction (4 years), Utilities (3 years), and Fashion (1 year).
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Experienced in Project Management (21 years), Quality Assurance (20 years), Information Technology (14 years), Operations (12.5 years), Research and Development (3 years), and Procurement (2 years).
Summary
I bring extensive experience in project management, approval procedures, and environmental protection. My expertise is in leading complex infrastructure projects, especially in civil engineering/fiber optics and the necessary environmental and emission protection assessments. I have successfully led projects with budgets up to 75 million euros, always ensuring compliance with environmental and safety standards. I focus on efficient stakeholder management and negotiations with authorities and property owners.
Skills
- Project Management In Complex Infrastructure Projects And Their Planning/rollout
- Environmental Impact Assessments, Water Protection, Waste Management, Reports
- Right Of Way/permits/network Planning In Fiber Optic Expansion
- Extensive Experience In It Project Management With A Focus On Telecommunications/energy
- Prince 2 Foundation/practitioner And Itil 3 Certified
- Many Years Of Program Management Experience
- Head Of The Civil Engineering Department
Languages
Education
FHTW Berlin
Diploma in Engineering · Mechanical Engineering · Berlin, Germany
State-certified environmental protection technician, water protection / waste officer · Environmental Protection Technology
Certifications & licenses
ITIL 3
Prince 2 Foundation
Prince 2 Practitioner
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