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Volker Lutz
Principal Consultant
Experience
Mar 2016 - Present
10 yearsGermany
Principal Consultant
DCR Consulting
- Planning and execution of complex data center migrations, relocations, and consolidations
- Planning and execution of complex SAP database migrations
- Project and program management
- Data center management
- Conducting IT infrastructure and data center assessments
- Optimization and consolidation of ICT infrastructure
- IT service continuity management
Oct 2011 - Feb 2016
4 years 5 monthsGermany
Managing Consultant
Detecon International GmbH
- Project and program management
- Data center management
- Development of ICT infrastructure strategies and business models
- Optimization and consolidation of ICT infrastructure
- Introduction of ICT services
- IT service continuity management and business impact analysis
May 1996 - Sep 2011
15 years 5 monthsGermany
IT Specialist, Project Manager
IBM Deutschland GmbH
- Systems management and administration
- Project leadership
Feb 1996 - Apr 1996
3 monthsGermany
Software Developer
Bauer & Partner
- Software development with Smalltalk according to client requirements
Industries Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (30 years), Professional Services (10 years), and Telecommunication (4.5 years).
Information Technology
Professional Services
Telecommunication
Business Areas Experience
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Experienced in Information Technology (30 years), Project Management (30 years), Operations (10 years), and Strategy (4.5 years).
Information Technology
Project Management
Operations
Strategy
Skills
- 28 Years Of Experience In It Infrastructure Such As Server, Storage, Mainframe, Tape, And Virtualization Technologies
- 25 Years Of Experience In Project And Program Management According To Pmi And Prince2 Practitioner (Certified)
- 18 Years Of Experience In Data Center Migrations, Relocations, Consolidations, And Data Center Design
- 14 Years Of Experience As A Project Manager For Sap Database Migrations
- 25 Years Of Experience In It Operations According To Itil
- Conducting Business Impact Analyses
- Designing, Implementing, And Deploying High Availability Solutions
- Planning And Executing Sap And Database Migrations
- Taking Over And Leading Troubled Projects
- Vendor And Supplier Management (E.g., Ibm, Hp, Emc, Netapp, Hitachi, At&t, Gtt, Colt, Bt, Dxc, Tcs)
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedFrench
ElementaryEducation
Nov 1990 - Jan 1996
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Diploma in Mathematics · Mathematics · Würzburg, Germany
Nov 1988 - Nov 1990
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
Computer Science · Würzburg, Germany
Certifications & licenses
Cloud Cloud Design Patterns
Management Coaching Skills for Managers
Masters Certificate In Project Management
George Washington University
Microsoft Azure migration paths to the cloud
Oracle Administration
PRINC2 Foundation
PRINCE2 Practicioner
PMI project management
Service Management ITIL Foundation
Industry 4.0 Strategy: Insights and Experiences from Industry Experts
Strategy development: An overview
Tivoli Top Gun Technology
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Where is Volker based?
Volker is based in Pliening, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
What languages does Volker speak?
Volker speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).
How many years of experience does Volker have?
Volker has at least 30 years of experience. During this time, Volker has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 6 months. Note that Volker may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Volker be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Volker would be well-suited for roles such as: Principal Consultant, Managing Consultant, IT Specialist, Project Manager.
What is Volker's latest experience?
Volker's most recent position is Principal Consultant at DCR Consulting.
What companies has Volker worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Volker has worked for DCR Consulting.
Which industries is Volker most experienced in?
Volker is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Telecommunication.
Which business areas is Volker most experienced in?
Volker is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Volker also has some experience in Strategy and Planning.
Which industries has Volker worked in recently?
Volker has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.
Which business areas has Volker worked in recently?
Volker has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Project Management.
What is Volker's education?
Volker attended Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg for Mathematics.
Does Volker have any certificates?
Volker has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: Cloud Cloud Design Patterns, Management Coaching Skills for Managers, and Masters Certificate In Project Management.
What is the availability of Volker?
Volker is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
What is the rate of Volker?
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