Tasks:

• Audited entire digital and operational stack; identified platform limitations.

• Proposed interim data layer and initiated phased modernization roadmap.

• Advised on live system integration across order routing, warehouse, and shipping.

• Defined MVP architecture for next-gen subscription and personalization services.

Results:

• Created clarity in an unstable tech environment; delivery resumed within weeks.

• Strategic roadmap adopted by board and backed for post-funding execution.

Tasks:

• Assumed interim CTO role to stabilize platform strategy and roadmap execution.

• Conducted architectural risk review across e-commerce, logistics, and ERP stack.

• Introduced product governance and backlog discipline for 4 parallel teams.

• Facilitated interviews and technical due diligence across all core functions.

Results:

• Unblocked delivery bottlenecks by decoupling ERP and logistics processes.

• Re-established technical leadership visibility with stakeholders and C-level.

Tasks:

• Developed audit methodology for EU AI Act compliance with focus on high-risk AI systems.

• Created control model mapping transparency, risk management, and human oversight to regulatory articles.

• Designed hybrid audit approach combining automated scoring with expert review.

• Integrated GRC alignment and maturity modeling for internal and external use.

Results:

• Framework adopted in pilot client discussions; positioned for integration into AI governance suites.

• Enables structured, repeatable compliance assessment aligned with upcoming regulatory enforcement.

Tasks:

• Designed a scalable data platform using IBM Cloud Pak for Data and OpenShift.

• Consolidated fragmented data sources to enable AI-driven fraud detection.

• Developed operational processes and governance models for PaaS delivery.

• Mediated stakeholder conflicts around data ownership and AI transparency.

Results:

• Delivered a compliant and fully operational analytics platform in <6 months.

• Achieved full stakeholder buy-in through structured governance engagement.

Tasks:

• Led ECB-driven BCBS239 audit across risk, finance, and IT domains.

• Conducted document review, stakeholder interviews (CRO, CDO, CIO), and compliance scoring.

• Mapped governance gaps across all 14 BCBS principles.

• Delivered board-level findings and remediation roadmap.

Results:

• Identified critical gaps in data lineage and accountability across 3 major silos.

• Successfully guided executive buy-in for long-term remediation roadmap.

Tasks:

• Designed and delivered a unified DWH and governance layer under new Data Division.

• Established governance, lineage, and process controls across business units.

• Designed and implemented an AI-driven compliance analytics layer (NLP + sentiment).

• Mentored cross-functional teams on agile delivery and architecture alignment.

Results:

• Operationalized a scalable enterprise-wide analytics environment.

• Boosted audit efficiency and interdepartmental data transparency by >30%.

Tasks:

• Unified siloed data platforms under a central data governance framework.

• Facilitated cross-division data ownership negotiations and governance model definition.

• Developed a scalable architecture and operational concept for a company-wide data lake.

• Balanced decentral data control with centralized analytics goals.

Results:

• Delivered a harmonized governance framework adopted across 6 divisions.

• Data lake concept validated and approved for multi-million Euro implementation phase.

Tasks:

• Led the second phase of Erste?s group-wide customer ID platform rollout.

• Refined system architecture for stability, performance, and cross-border compliance.

• Mediated between regulatory, business, and IT stakeholders on identity integrity.

• Realigned governance to reduce design conflicts and accelerate delivery pace.

Results:

• Unified customer identification system across multiple CEE markets.

• Eliminated duplicate profiles and enabled consistent KYC/audit trails group-wide.

Tasks:

• Defined technical blueprint for modernizing BI landscape under the SPRING program.

• Oversaw migration of legacy apps to target architecture with minimal disruption.

• Ensured BI stack alignment with group-wide reporting and performance metrics.

• Managed delivery across 30+ external/internal resources.

Results:

• Delivered resilient architecture supporting advanced analytics and self-service BI.

• Enabled faster consolidation of controlling reports with higher accuracy.

Tasks:

• Led end-to-end implementation of master and reference data management (MDM/RDM).

• Defined governance framework across diverse business units and legacy systems.

• Drove cross-functional alignment for data ownership and process integration.

• Oversaw technical integration of metadata models with group-wide platforms.

Results:

• Established a central data backbone adopted across retail, risk, and compliance domains.

• Enabled scalable reference data services that reduced redundancy and manual effort.

Tasks:

• Managed implementation oversight for IFRS 9 compliance, focusing on credit risk.

• Coordinated modeling, impairment calculations, and financial instrument alignment.

• Facilitated stakeholder alignment across risk, finance, and IT.

• Tracked delivery milestones and ensured audit readiness.

Results:

• Delivered a compliant controlling framework within EU deadlines.

• Enabled transparent tracking of expected loss models across portfolios.

Tasks:

• Mapped onboarding processes across multiple network banks using uCOIN datasets.

• Identified and isolated non-value-adding steps for automation.

• Coordinated implementation of RPA bots across legal and operational touchpoints.

• Ensured full compliance with AML/KYC onboarding standards.

Results:

• Reduced manual onboarding effort by 40% across three markets.

• Strengthened consistency and compliance of onboarding documentation.

Tasks:

• Led the implementation of AuRep Financial Messaging System and FinRep Solo for regulatory reporting.

• Aligned financial data structures with complex EBA reporting requirements.

• Oversaw integration into existing reporting workflows and ensured data quality.

• Coordinated with finance, risk, and IT to standardize submission formats.

Results:

• Delivered compliant, automated reporting process integrated with AuRep platform.

• Improved transparency and reduced manual reporting effort across group entities.

Tasks:

• Defined strategic concepts for the enterprise data warehouse (?Trusted Data?) and BI shared services.

• Conducted stakeholder interviews and aligned divergent expectations across corporate and OpCo levels.

• Delivered cost-benefit analysis and 5-year financial projection for service model consolidation.

• Developed executive presentation and secured board-level buy-in and funding.

Results:

• Achieved 20% projected TCO reduction through proposed BI service consolidation.

• Strategic blueprint approved for implementation across key business units.

Tasks:

• Led large-scale BI transformation across Vodafone?s global BI Competence Center.

• Managed client and offshore vendor teams to align business readiness and IT delivery.

• Defined conceptual data model and integration architecture for new group-wide DWH.

• Developed offshore delivery methodology and oversaw system integration between OpCos and Group BI.

Results:

• Delivered harmonized BI delivery model used across multiple European markets.

• Successfully secured board-level approval and funding for full-scale rollout.