Theo Liakouras - Project Manager, Consultant

Q: Where is Theo based?

Theo is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany .

Q: What languages does Theo speak?

Theo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Theo have?

Theo has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Theo has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 16 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months . Note that Theo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Theo's latest experience?

Theo's most recent position is Project Manager, Consultant at Umicore .

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

In recent years, Theo has worked for Umicore , REWE , Hoya Surgical Optics , Universal Investment , and Restaurant Franchise .

Q: Which industries is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Banking and Finance , and Food and Beverage . Theo also has some experience in Professional Services , Chemical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Theo also has some experience in Finance , Legal and Compliance , and Business Intelligence .

Q: Which industries has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Chemical , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas has Theo worked in recently?

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

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Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

Project Manager, Consultant

Umicore

Leading the migration of local SharePoint sites to SharePoint Online, including planning, coordination, and communication
Providing advice on governance, security, and data protection
Creating project documents: project charter, project plan, communication strategy plan, risk and risk mitigation plan, scope documents
Analyzing manual processes and developing automated solutions

Aug 2022 - May 2023

10 months

Business Analyst in the B2B Invoicing Team

REWE

Developing a new invoicing environment for the B2B customer segment to replace the COBOL/DB2 legacy system
Creating and prioritizing user stories based on B2B customer requirements
Setting up a patch management process to meet security requirements
Handling and analyzing Jira tickets for error diagnostics in operational support

Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

5 months

Infrastructure Consultant, Project Manager, Service Provider Management according to ITIL 4

Hoya Surgical Optics

Analyzing the IT infrastructure of branches in the Americas, Europe, and Asia
Reviewing and consolidating service contracts with a 30% cost reduction
Advising on the global rollout of ITSM using Atlassian Jira Service Management and standard processes
Designing a GDPR-compliant cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, and Azure AD
Negotiating SLAs and implementing EU standard contractual clauses for data residency

Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

10 months

Technical Consultant

Universal Investment

Reviewing in-house developed applications for compliance with KAIT regulations and company policies
Identifying risks and developing an action plan prioritized by financial, customer-related, and regulatory impacts
Creating multiple operations manuals for internally developed software
Designing and delivering awareness workshops, including developing training materials
Developing a Power App for KAIT-compliant guidance on document creation

Dec 2020 - Mar 2021

4 months

Project Coordinator

Restaurant Franchise

Conducting a proof of concept with five franchise locations to evaluate new employee management software
Interviewing to capture requirements from participating restaurants
Creating a project roadmap for the proof of concept
Developing and running various tests to validate requirements
Collaborating with service providers to implement necessary adjustments

Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

6 months

Hybrid

Consultant, Project Manager

Metrikos GmbH

Migration of a legacy SBS 2011 environment to a hybrid solution with Microsoft 365 and Windows Server 2019
Migration of the on-premises Exchange Server to Exchange Online and upgrade of the SQL Anywhere database from V12 to V17
Creation of Power Flows to automate manual processes and reduce error rates
Updating operational applications to the latest versions
Analysis and optimization of support contracts

Jul 2020 - Oct 2020

4 months

Business Analyst / IntScope Proof of Concept

Allianz Global Investors

Preliminary study to estimate effort for adapting business-critical Business Managed Applications to KAIT regulations
Creation of requirements documentation and an implementation plan
Development of a questionnaire based on internal guidelines and conducting interviews with department heads and users
Conducting a GAP analysis according to KAIT requirements and reviewing KAIT compliance of cloud providers and SLAs
Presentation of solution approaches and creation of an execution/cost plan

Feb 2020 - Present

6 years 2 months

Freelance IT Consultant and Business Owner

Theo Liakouras IT Solutions

Implementation of software solutions for complex issues with minimal impact on business operations
Guidance and consulting for clients on process adjustments and implementation of KAIT requirements, GDPR, and ISO 27001
Support for small businesses in ongoing operations during the pandemic and lockdown using Microsoft 365 technologies

Feb 2020 - Oct 2020

9 months

Business Analyst Infrastructure Harmonization

Allianz Global Investors

Migration project to harmonize the IT infrastructure of the Italian entity according to global guidelines
Categorization and grouping of applications, services, and BMAs based on collected data
Division and prioritization into multiple subprojects with defined milestones
Creation and validation of several Mini Proof of Concepts
Migration of users in Milan and validation of all applications four months ahead of schedule

Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

1 year 6 months

Project Manager & Scrum Master

adesso AG

Scrum Master of a geographically distributed team of eleven people in the SAFe Release Train
Coaching of team and clients on agile values and building a constructive feedback culture
Support for digital transformation and agile change
Formulation of requirements, creation of user stories, user journeys, and personas
Planning and execution of Scrum ceremonies
Management of client projects in the finance industry and creation of reports and metrics

Oct 2017 - Jun 2018

9 months

Career break

Sabbatical

Jan 2017 - Sep 2017

9 months

Operations Manager Germany (Interim)

Epiq Systems Germany GmbH

Led the German office with technical and disciplinary responsibility for nine staff
Operationally led eDiscovery projects, including requirements management
Managed provider relations and SLAs
Established an open team culture with process and communication structures
Implemented and enforced occupational safety and data protection measures
Optimized processes and workflows based on Lean principles

Jun 2013 - Sep 2016

3 years 4 months

IT Manager Germany

Herbert Smith Freehills Germany

Jan 2013 - May 2013

5 months

IT Traineeship

VDK e.V.

Sep 2009 - Dec 2012

3 years 4 months

IT Senior Analyst

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.

Jan 2007 - Aug 2009

2 years 8 months

Self-employed

nCons IT-Beratung

Jun 2004 - Aug 2009

5 years 3 months

Information Systems Specialist & Operations Manager Assistant DACH Region

Tahitian Noni International Deutschland

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 (10 years), Banking and Finance (6 years), Food and Beverage (5.5 years), Professional Services (4 years), Chemical (3 years), and Retail (1 year).

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

Food and Beverage

Professional Services

Chemical

Retail

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 (20 years), Project Management (6.5 years), Operations (6 years), Finance (1 year), Legal (1 year), and Business Intelligence (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Finance

Legal

Business Intelligence

Summary

Theo Liakouras is a freelance IT specialist with over 21 years of experience. He uses his accumulated knowledge and experience to help his clients successfully complete projects, remove business obstacles, and optimize processes to increase delivered value.

His expertise includes analyzing and optimizing business processes, classic and agile project methods, implementing new software and infrastructure solutions, setting up branches of international companies in the DACH region, and enforcing data protection and compliance policies in IT.

Languages

German

Advanced

Greek

Advanced

English

Advanced

Spanish

Intermediate

Education

Apr 2000 - Mar 2002

Kempten Technical High School

IHK Certified IT Specialist in Application Development · IT Specialist in Application Development · Kempten, Germany

Oct 1998 - Mar 2000

Kempten University of Applied Sciences

Industrial Engineering in Information & Electrical Engineering · Kempten, Germany

Certifications & licenses

ITIL Foundation CPD

ITIL V3 Foundation

ITIL V4 Foundation

ITIL V4 Specialist: Sustainability In Digital And IT

Kanban Management Professional (KMP I)

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

Microsoft Power Platform Fundamentals

Professional Agile Leadership (PAL)

Professional Product Owner (PSPO I)

Professional Scrum Master I

Professional Scrum Master II

Profile

Created

January 2022

Last Update

March 2024

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Theo based?

Theo is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

What languages does Theo speak?

Theo speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), Greek (Advanced), English (Advanced), Spanish (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Theo have?

Theo has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Theo has worked in at least 17 different roles and for 16 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Theo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Theo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Theo would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager, Consultant, Business Analyst in the B2B Invoicing Team, Infrastructure Consultant, Project Manager, Service Provider Management according to ITIL 4.

What is Theo's latest experience?

Theo's most recent position is Project Manager, Consultant at Umicore.

What companies has Theo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Theo has worked for Umicore, REWE, Hoya Surgical Optics, Universal Investment, and Restaurant Franchise.

Which industries is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Food and Beverage. Theo also has some experience in Professional Services, Chemical, and Retail.

Which business areas is Theo most experienced in?

Theo is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Theo also has some experience in Finance, Legal and Compliance, and Business Intelligence.

Which industries has Theo worked in recently?

Theo has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Chemical, and Retail.

Which business areas has Theo worked in recently?

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

What is Theo's education?

Theo holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering in Information & Electrical Engineering from Kempten University of Applied Sciences.

Does Theo have any certificates?

Theo has 11 certificates. Among them, these include: ITIL Foundation CPD, ITIL V3 Foundation, and ITIL V4 Foundation.

What is the availability of Theo?

Theo is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Theo?

Theo's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.