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Volker Lutz

Principal Consultant

Volker Lutz
Pliening, Germany

Experience

Mar 2016 - Present
10 years
Germany

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 months
Germany

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 months
Germany

IT Specialist, Project Manager

IBM Deutschland GmbH

  • Systems management and administration
  • Project leadership
Feb 1996 - Apr 1996
3 months
Germany

Software Developer

Bauer & Partner

  • Software development with Smalltalk according to client requirements

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 (30 years), Professional Services (10 years), and Telecommunication (4.5 years).

Information Technology
Professional Services
Telecommunication

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 (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
Native
English
Advanced
French
Elementary

Education

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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