Certifications::
- Snowflake SnowPro Core Certified (2023: Snowflake)
- Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (2023: Microsoft)
- Jedox Professional (2023: Jedox GmbH)
- Jedox Specialist (2022: Jedox GmbH)
- Certified Blockchain Expert (2021: Frankfurt School of Finance & Management)
- Scrum Master PSM I (2016: Scrum.org)
- Big Data with SAP HANA Vora (2016: Open SAP)
- SAP Business Warehouse powered by HANA (2014: Open SAP)
- In-Memory Data Management (2012: Open HPI)
- Application Associate SAP HANA 1.0 (2012: SAP)
- Application Associate SAP Business Warehouse 7.0 (2008: SAP)
- China-Manager (2008: German Chamber of Commerce & Industry)
Experience::
Workstream Lead
- Conducting sprint planning and sprint reviews as a workstream lead
- Regular refinement of user stories with Product Owner & business units
- Architecture of SAP HANA backend and SAP Gateway for SAP UI5 apps, deployment of SAP UI5 apps from SAP Cloud Platform to Netweaver Gateway
- Design & implementation of SAP BW 7.50 & SAP HANA data models and Odata services
- Coordination and support of the development team for ABAP and UI5 development
- Management of user tests
Expert SAP Fiori Launchpad
- Support SAP Gateway for existing applications
- Adaptation of the role concept in SAP Fiori Launchpad
- Design and implementation of Fiori tiles
Solution Architekt & Deputy Workstream Lead
- Implementation of interfaces with DB-Connect & Smart Data Access (SDA)
- Further development of the data model in SAP BW 7.40 and native HANA
- Implementation of SAP UI5 apps on SAP Cloud Platform
- Coordination of the nearshore team for frontend development
- Coordination of developer tests and customer acceptance
- Planning future requirements and resource needs of the workstream
Business Analyst & Solution Architect
- Detailing the architecture of a system for queries and analyses on the condition of transportation infrastructure objects based on SAP BW on HANA
- Creation of interface descriptions to SAP PM and LAM, various measurement data systems, and geoinformation
- Analysis of use cases and documentation of requirements
Optimization of Reporting
- Analysis of existing reports and development of optimization options based on International Business Communication Standards (IBCS) according to Hichert
- Definition of Proof-of-Concepts (PoC) with SAP Lumira 2.0 and Graphomate Excel Extensions
Expert Bulk Data Storage Concept
- Conceptualization of the architecture for a new system for analyzing measurement data and preparing it for reporting
- Development of implementation variants based on SAP BW on HANA in combination with Hadoop or Near-Line Storage, as well as Data-Lake architecture
Reporting Online Bookings and Website Statistics
- Design of a monthly report on the use of the online booking tool and the company’s three web domains
- Linking website analytics data with bookings in the online booking tool to determine conversion rates and relevant search terms for search engine traffic
- Implementation with Tableau
Solution Architect Reporting & Analytics
- Development of an architecture for Reporting & Analytics based on an S/4HANA and a BW on HANA system using tools like Business Objects Analysis for Office, Design Studio, SAP Lumira, and SAP Fiori
- Evaluation of real-time and self-service reporting scenarios with Smart Data Access and BW Workspaces
- Business Analyst for requirement analysis, platform and reporting tool decision, as well as creation of functional designs for the Account-to-Report (Finance) and Plant Maintenance workstreams
- Implementation of reporting requirements with agile Scrum project methodology and coaching of the Scrum development team in India
Solution Architect Data-Lake
- Development of a Data Lake architecture concept based on Hadoop in the cloud (AWS)
- Conception of the Data Lake as a central self-service reporting and data crunching platform for the country companies
- Consideration of future IoT and streaming scenarios through Lambda architecture
Solution Architect Data-Lake & Integration with SAP HANA
- Development and implementation of a Data Lake architecture based on Hadoop (Cloudera) in the cloud (AWS) with components like Hive, Impala, and Spark
- Integration of the Data Lake with a native SAP HANA data warehouse via Smart Data Access to link Data Science and Enterprise Reporting
- Certification of Coudera Impala on the Smart Data Access interface in cooperation with SAP and Cloudera
Delivery Lead Business Unit Carve-Out
- Responsible for analysis, design, and implementation of a Business Unit Carve-Out in existing management reporting based on SAP BW 3.5
- Coordination of offshore development teams for development, testing, deployment, and data migration
Study on In-Memory Databases
- Leading the project team
- Creation of a comparative study on SAP BW based on in-memory databases SAP HANA and IBM DB2 BLU
Expert SAP HANA Analytics
- Preparation and conducting workshops for the use of Reporting & Analytics scenarios with SAP HANA
- Planning and conducting cross-industry Proof of Concepts for national and international clients
Solution Architect
- Solution Architect for a reference architecture considering technologies like SAP HANA, Hadoop, Microsoft BI, IBM DB2 BLU, and Netezza
- Support for various customer analytics projects to adapt the reference architecture
Reporting Strategy
- Creation of a global reporting strategy for over 10,000 users in the procurement organization
- Conceptual design of BI solution, BI organization, and governance processes
- Concept for the use of BI platforms and reporting tools by different user groups
Global Management Reporting
- Requirement analysis and conceptual design of a global management reporting based on Teradata, Microsoft BI, and Tableau reporting tools
- Moderation of requirement analysis and documentation of functional and technical requirements
Development Lead USA & Canada
- Development Lead for the rollout of finance and management reporting for the Americas region
- Leader of the development team in the Philippines for quality assurance during the development, testing, and implementation phases of Release 1 for USA & Canada
- Building the team and handing over development responsibility to the delivery center in the Philippines as part of Release 2 for Mexico and subsequent releases
Solution Architect Americas Region
- Solution Architect for the finance and management reporting template for the Americas region based on SAP BW 7.1 and Microsoft BI reporting tools
- Design of the data model for variance analysis, consolidation, and monthly closing processes
- Building the development team in Manila, Philippines
Lead Solution Manager MIS Europa
- Leader of the Solution Manager team for the Europe region
- Responsible for coordination and leadership of Solution Managers for areas like Finance Actuals, Finance Forecast, Sales Reporting, Supply Chain Reporting, ProClarity, and Business Objects Data Integration (BODI)
Solution Manager Finance Actuals Europe
- Solution Manager for the finance and management reporting of the Europe region
- Support in planning, analysis, and design of various projects with reporting requirements in finance
- Definition of design and implementation guidelines, ensuring guideline compliance and quality assurance of implemented projects
- Level 3 support
Consultant for Finance Reporting
- Support in planning, analysis, and design of various projects with finance reporting requirements (SAP BW 3.5)
- Analysis, design, and implementation of new requirements in Supply Chain Finance Reporting (SAP BW 7.0)
- Continuous optimization of the data warehouse post go-live across the entire Europe region
Finance Actuals Lead Spain & Ireland
- Responsible for planning, analysis, design, and implementation of gaps in finance reporting (SAP BW 3.5) for Spain and Ireland
- Planning and conducting product tests and user acceptance test phases
- Planning and execution of deployment and post go-live support
Finance Actuals Lead Austria & Switzerland
- Responsible for analysis, design, and implementation of gaps in finance reporting for Austria & Switzerland
- Planning and conducting product tests and user acceptance test phases
- Planning and execution of deployment and post go-live support
Finance Actuals Analyst Scandinavia & UK
- Analyst in Finance Actuals Reporting for the rollout release 3 of a management information system based on SAP BW 3.5
- Design and implementation of gaps in finance reporting for Scandinavia and UK regions
- Conducting product tests and user acceptance test phases, as well as post go-live support
SAP JumpStart Finance
- Accenture trainee program to become an SAP Consultant in Finance
- Certification by SAP in the following areas:
- mySAP ERP Financials (New GL, AR/AP, Financial Reporting)
- Design and Implementation with SAP Business Warehouse
- Consolidation with SAP SEM-BCS
