Timo Casanova
Freelancer (SAP and AI)
Experience
Jun 2024 - Present
1 year 2 monthsVienna, Austria
Freelancer (SAP and AI)
Timo Casanova e.U.
- Specialised in SAP architecture, SAP Basis, S4, SAP Migration - R3 and IT-infrastructure (On Premise and Cloud)
- Leading complex SAP S/4HANA implementation/migration projects
- Consulted on and optimized SAP landscapes for large enterprises
- Developing tailored IT infrastructure solutions for SAP system environments
- Managing projects from conception to go-live, including post-implementation support ensuring best practices
Nov 2023 - Present
1 year 9 monthsBielefeld, Germany
Technical Pre-Sales SAP Manager
IT Service Provider
- Technical consulting
- Advising and developing concepts for SAP architecture, SAP cut-over strategies, sizing the SAP environment, calculating operating costs and server hardware (on-prem and hyperscalers)
- Consulting and solution proposals for new and existing customer segments
- Ad-hoc customer visits across Europe with the full SAP team for direct solution proposals, marketing and presentation of the proposed SAP architecture
- Creating and running customer workshops on SAP S/4 HANA introduction at management/CIO level
- Developing product-related sales and marketing measures in collaboration with specialists
- Participation in SAP customer tenders
- Technologies used: SAP R/3, SAP S/4, SAP Business on HANA, SAP BTP, SAP BW on HANA, SAP RISE on Public Cloud, SAP Rise on Private Cloud, SAP BW on HANA, AWS, Microsoft Azure, SAP Basis, SAP Business Suite on Hana
May 2023 - Sep 2023
5 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
SAP & Generative AI Manager
Law
- Developed a prototype for a generative AI language model. The main goal was to build a model able to analyze and compare M&A contracts (Mergers & Acquisitions) to identify gaps or weak points.
- Requirements analysis and planning by gathering specific requirements and preparing data collection
- Model development and training by analyzing a variety of M&A contracts.
Apr 2023 - Jun 2024
1 year 3 monthsFrankfurt, Germany
Manager for SAP and Generative AI
SKAD GmbH
- Leading teams in the implementation of SAP solutions and Gen AI technologies in missicon-critical projects for digitalization and process optimization
- Managing SAP S/4 Migrations (On-Prem, SAP Cloud)
- Developing and implementing comprehensive strategies for integrating SAP systems and Generative AI tools to address critical business challenges and generate competitive advantages
- Providing deep expertise in SAP and GenAI platforms, consulting on the selection, customization and implementation of technology solutions for clients
Apr 2021 - Sep 2021
6 monthsVienna, Austria
IT-Consultant
Public Services
- Supported an SAP S/4 tender worth €1.5 million
- Analyzed existing IT infrastructure (IBM hardware) and SAP landscape requirements (SAP R/3)
- Managed the procurement process (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
- Negotiated with vendors and sourcing partners
- Technologies used: SAP HDB Sizing Tool, SAP RISE on Private Cloud, SAP ECC, SAP BTP, SAP Fiori, SAP S/4 HANA, IBM Power 9, IBM Enterprise Storage Data Solutions, AWS Managed Cloud Hosting, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Service Cloud
Nov 2020 - May 2021
7 monthsVienna, Austria
SAP Cut-Over Manager
Public Services
- Led all migration activities for new IT infrastructure (SAP, storage, servers, etc.) across 50 instances
- Managed workshops for requirements analysis, designing IT infrastructure including cloud environment, reviewing system loads, coordination meetings, status reports on cut-over activities
- Technically designed the migration path with all involved departments, escalation meetings
- Led the migration
- Technologies used: SAP, SAP Public Cloud, WSUS, Microsoft Exchange Server, Dell Storage Fabrics, AWS Object Storage, Microsoft Azure Cloud Computing
Sep 2020 - Dec 2022
2 years 4 monthsVienna, Austria
Infrastructure Solutioning & Business Development
Schrittmacher Netzwerkconsulting GmbH
- Lead for IT infrastructure migrations & IT delivery managing group
- Technical & business guidance of customers from on-prem to cloud infrastructure from various IT Provider (AWS, Microsoft, IBM)
- General management for various Austrian leading companies within a managed service structure
- Aligning latest IT-technology trends to customers business strategy
- Lead for IT migrations
- Technical & business guidance of customers from on-prem to cloud
- Restructured and scaled-up inside & outside sales structure (increasing turnover by double-digit)
- Implementing orgfanization structure- , IT-process- and automation system changes to build a foundation of growth
- Developed and implemented national go-to market strategy aligning with the business model
From an internal Business Development project (10/2020 – 12/2022):
- Restructured the organizational setup and processes to create a solid foundation for strategic sales activities
- Developed and implemented a national go-to-market strategy with a managed service business model
- Introduced an organizational structure, ITIL processes, and automation in procurement, sales, and IT operations
- Built sales channels
- Key technologies: ITIL v4, Kanban-Board, Agiles Projektmanagement, Service-Management IBM Maximo
Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
6 monthsMunich, Germany
SAP Migrations Manager DACH
Aerospace & Defense
- Technische und budgetäre Konzeptionierung einer Lift&Shift Migration (bestehenden On-Prem Kunden SAP Landschaft in die IBM Private Cloud) und gleichzeitiger Umstellung auf S/4 Architekturen. 60 SAP Instanzen.
- Management eines 5-köpfigen Teams u. diverser ext Teams
- Zielsetzung und Priorisierung nach SAP-Systemen und Core-Prozessen
- Identifikation einer Cut Over-Strategie und Erstellung eines detaillierten Cut Over-Plans inkl. Verantwortlichkeitsmatrix, benötigter Ressourcen und Zeitplan, einschließlich der Durchführung von Workshops (Workshops, Koordinationsmeetings)
- Koordination aller Cut Over-Aktivitäten inkl. Komunikation mit sämtlichen Stakeholdern (Statusberichte, Eskalationsmeetings)
- Übergabe an das Betriebsteam inkl. Erstellung aller notwendigen Dokumentationen
- Eingesetzte Technologien: SAP R3, SAP Suite on HANA, SAP Rise on Private Cloud, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0/2.0), SAP Basis, SAP Data Services, SAP Process Orchestration, HDB Sizing, SAP BTP, SAP SWPM, IBM DB6, SAP MaxDB, SAP Netweaver, SAP BO, SAP ERP, SAP BW, SAP CRM, SAP Router, SAP Solman, SAP STMS, SAP Ariba, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP EHP Upgrade, IBM Maximo, IBM Power8, Dell Poweredge, ITIL v4, Kanban Board, IBM Storage Protect, IBM Cloud Backup, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Nagios
May 2017 - Jan 2018
9 monthsAustria
SAP Cut-Over Project Manager
Paper & Packaging
- Conducted a feasibility study and later proof of concept for an OpenShift container solution for SAP dev systems within a cloud IT infrastructure environment
- Analyzed and evaluated the OpenShift approach including planned SAP systems and SAP HANA database
- Created a cloud infrastructure environment (storage, compute, OpenShift) including SAP instance
- Technical project lead for the implementation including creating a cut-over plan through workshops, status reports, and escalation meetings
- Technologies used: SAP BASIS, SAP Netweaver, SAP R3, Windows Server, Windows AIX, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0, 2.0), SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Netweaver, IBM Maximo, Nagios, IBM TSM, ITIL v4, IBM Storage Protect, RedHat OpenShift, AWS Cloud Objectr Storage, IBM Private Cloud, SD-WAN, VPN, Agiles Projektmanagement, Docker Software
Dec 2016 - May 2017
6 monthsAustria
SAP Migrations Manager
Semiconductor
- Migrated two heterogeneous SAP landscapes (45 systems total) after acquisition into an HA environment
- Developed a cut-over strategy
- Planned all migration and cut-over activities
- Technically designed the data migration and upgrade paths for all SAP instances and databases to a new datacenter
- Managed risks through continuous communication with stakeholders, problem-solving in escalation meetings
- Onboarded and handed over to the operations team (produced necessary documentation)
- Technologies used: IBM AIX, Windows Server, SAP BASIS, SAP Netweaver, SAP R3, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0, 2.0), SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Netweaver, IBM Maximo, Nagios, IBM TSM, ITIL v4, IBM Storage Protect, RedHat OpenShift, AWS Cloud Objectr Storage, IBM Private Cloud, SD-WAN, VPN, SAP SWPSM
Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
6 monthsAustria
SAP Technology Consultant
Public Services
- Upgraded a 4-tier ERP, 2-tier Solution Manager, and 4-tier BW SAP landscape
- Technically designed the SAP upgrade paths
- Performed SAP system copies, database upgrades, and performance analyses
- Managed various IBM tech teams (operations, engineering, IT infrastructure) and the client’s operations staff
- Handled change requests and coordinated with external developers
- Provided account management for the client
- Technologies used: IBM AIX, Windows Server, SAP BASIS, SAP Netweaver, SAP R3, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0, 2.0), SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP TMS, SAP Netweaver, IBM Maximo, Nagios, IBM TSM, ITIL v4, ABAP, Java, IBM Storage Protect, RedHat OpenShift, AWS Cloud Object Storage, IBM Private Cloud, SD-WAN, VPN, SALT, IBM AIX, Windows Server, IBM DB6
Oct 2014 - May 2020
5 years 8 monthsVienna, Austria
Technology Consultant & Solutioning
IBM Austria AG
- Technical lead for SAP projects & migration (especially ERP, CRM, BW and Fiori systems) managing agile near-shore delivery SAP team
- Project management of SAP (Cut-Over, Migration, System introduction) including technology change management
- Consultant in the area of infrastructure services as well as architecture (IaaS) for various industry leading clients
- Focal for automatization projects especially regarding SAP S4/HANA IaaS tasks
- IT solutioning of SAP projects (pre-sales & pricing)
As SAP Solution Architect DACH (01/2019 – 06/2020):
- Led a team of 5 and handled the technical and financial design of SAP architecture, including integrating SAP BTP and moving SAP application servers to hyperscaler environments with cut-over methodology
- Designed and budgeted custom SAP infrastructure solutions across the entire IT architecture for existing and new clients
- Designed and architected various system solutions with special focus on:
- SAP S/4 cloud infrastructure concepts delivered through workshops
- SAP project designs for system modernization, implementing the latest technologies and improving operational efficiency (S/4, HANA 2.0, SAP BTP, creating migration/cut-over plans)
- Developed cut-over plans for SAP project teams
- Key technologies: SAP R3, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0/2.0), SAP Data Services, SAP Process Orchestration, HDB Sizing, SAP BTP, SAP SWPM, IBM DB6, SAP MaxDB, SAP Netweaver, SAP Ariba, SAP Fiori, SAP PI, SAP SCI, SAP Gateway, SAP BO, SAP ERP, SAP BW, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, SAP CRM, SAP Basis, SAP Router, SAP Solman, SAP STMS, SAP Migration Cockpit, SAP SuccessFactors, SAP EHP Upgrade, IBM Maximo, IBM Power8, Dell Poweredge, ITIL v4, Kanban Board, IBM Storage Protect, IBM Cloud Backup, IBM Tivoli Storage Manager, Nagios, SD-WAN, VPN
Internal project as SAP Technology Consultant (07/2016 – 11/2016):
- Developed software for the automated installation of SAP HANA databases on IBM servers
- Conducted requirements analysis and feasibility study
- Implemented a custom Java solution using SALT software in the IBM data center
- Key technologies: IBM AIX, Windows Server, SAP BASIS, SAP Netweaver, SAP R3, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0, 2.0), SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP Netweaver, IBM Maximo, Nagios, IBM TSM, ITIL v4, IBM Storage Protect, RedHat OpenShift, SAP TMS, SAP SWPM, SAP Unicode Conversion, AWS Cloud Object Storage, IBM Private Cloud, SD-WAN, VPN, SALT, IBM AIX, Windows Server, ABAP, Java
As SAP Basis Consultant for Public Services, Semi-Conductor, Pharma clients (12/2014 – 12/2015):
- Operated and optimized SAP ERP, BW, Fiori, Solution Manager, and BO systems with a focus on:
- Administering system landscapes including various databases (DB6, Oracle, MaxDB, SQL) and underlying OS (Windows/AIX/SUSE)
- Handling change requests and coordinating with external consultants as needed
- Managing monitoring, backups, and redundant synchronization
- Designing and performing EHP6 upgrades, system copies, Unicode conversions, database upgrades, and SPS stack imports
- Conducting performance analyses and optimizations
- Key technologies: IBM AIX, Windows Server, SAP BASIS, SAP Netweaver, SAP R3, SAP S/4HANA, SAP HANA (1.0, 2.0), SAP BTP, SAP Cloud Platform, SAP Solution Manager, SAP TMS, SAP Netweaver, IBM Maximo, Nagios, IBM TSM, ITIL v4, IBM Storage Protect, RedHat OpenShift, AWS Cloud Object Storage, IBM Private Cloud, SD-WAN, VPN, SALT, IBM AIX, Windows Server
Summary
- Business & Strategy: Translation to Technical and Business Audience, External & Internal Communication, Analytics, Architectural Thinking
- IT: IT Governance, IT Service Management, Performance Management, IT Delivery & Migration, IT Operations & Upgrade Management, IT-Infrastructure, SAP Systems (CRM, ERP, APO, BW, SCM, DB HANA, S/4 HANA)
- Software Engineering: Software Engineering with Chaos Programming, RUP, UML Design, Expert in JAVA, C, C#, C##, Profound Knowledge with PLSQL and RDBMS Database Architecture, CICS, Cobol
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
Elementary Education
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Universität Klagenfurt
MSc International Management · International Management · Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
Oct 2012 - Aug 2014
Business School La Rochelle
MSc International Management · International Management · La Rochelle, France
Oct 2009 - Jul 2013
Fachhochschule Kärnten
BA Information Management · Information Management · Austria
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Certifications & licenses
SAP HANA 2.0 certification
SAP
Technology Consultant & Solutioning
IBM Austria AG
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