Produkt-& Markt Strategie, Transformations-Projekte, Kernbank System Einführungen & Migrationen, Mobile Banking Integration, ITIL Tool Integrationen
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e-business
Kernbankensystem
Service-Management
Transformations Management
Merger & Acquisition
Business Analyse
Business Strategie
IT Strategie
Projekt Management
LEAN
Agil
Business Process Management
Digitalisierung
Project Office
MS-Office
Outsourcing-Projekte
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ITIL
German
mother tongue
English
business fluent
Spanish
Conversation
Italian
basics
Hungarian
basics

Einsatzorte

Einsatzorte

Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
möglich

Projekte

Projekte

8 Jahre 4 Monate
2017-11 - heute

IT Consulting - from Strategy to Delivery

Senior Consultant and Program Integration Manager
Senior Consultant and Program Integration Manager
  • Transformations, mergers & integrations of new technology, as well as the transformation of processes and organizations
  • Post-merger integrations including organizational alignment and system mergers
  • Implementation of DORA, MiCA, ESG, ISO 27001, etc.
  • Support of ICT & Cyber Security - Strategy development, governance development and integration into other governance structures (e.g. IKS, ITIL, DORA, etc.) incl. tool embedding in structures and organization
  • Design and operation of project integrations, process improvements and technology use as well as embedding in MaRisk and other international authority regulations
  • Establishment and implementation of ICT risk management (internal & 3rd Party)
  • Alignment of outsourcing initiatives (on-, near- & offshore) within organizational, technical, cultural, legal, regulatory and compliance goals, including organizational (re)design, cultural adaptation and contract drafting/review
  • Integration of IT budgeting, IT controlling and IT reporting


Select Clients & Projects:

  • Bank (Germany): Led DORA implementation (1st & 2nd LoD), managed 7 streams & 6 deep dive groups
  • Private Bank (Liechtenstein): Advised on DORA implementation across Group Cybersecurity & IT, board training, third-party integration
  • International Insurance Group (Austria): Supported Cyber Defence Center rollout across HQ and subsidiaries in the light of a DORA implementation
  • International Banking Group ? Subsidiary Hungary Core banking system T24 integration ? coaching of the responsible Board Member to steer the project to timely success.
  • International Leasing Group (Germany): Developed IT strategy and digital products, revised IT policies and risk models per BAIT & MaRisk
  • BMC Strategy Consultants: Delivered IT strategies, governance, architecture, PMO structures, SaaS development, and compliant IT sourcing
  • International Insurance Group (Austria): Migration strategy definition for the international consolidation of SAP R3 systems, supporting the SAP S/4 upgrade into the cloud.
  • Techwork data GmbH: Anchored ISO 27001 and developed a knowledge management AI use case
  • 5ife (Start-up): Oversaw tech agenda, IT vendor selection, KYC & AML coordination with Austrian FMA
4me
various
Vienna (AT)
4 Jahre 4 Monate
2018-08 - 2022-11

Development of the business idea and foundation

CTO internationale Projekterfahrung
CTO

  • Development of the business idea and foundation of the company
  • Selecting supervisory board members and attracting investors
  • Occupation of the CEO / CFO position and the chairman of the board
  • Takeover of the financial and technical agenda in the company
  • Development of the infrastructure (office) and selection of employees
  • Create and ensure sustainable banking, client and employee relationships
  • Definition of the financial planning, roadmap, communication to all employees
  • Initiate, define and monitor all project activities as well as the financial key figures
  • Investor Relationships
  • Financial management (liquidity management, controlling, planning)

AWS Kafka
internationale Projekterfahrung
Fiatwise Software AG
Vienna, Austria
1 Jahr 7 Monate
2017-01 - 2018-07

Development and implementation of a DLT ecosystem

CEO for AT, COO Internat. & Management Team Member Project Management Financial Management
CEO for AT, COO Internat. & Management Team Member
  • Development and implementation of a DLT ecosystem based on blockchain
  • Development of a sales strategy, internat. Bizdev and conducting customer meetings
  • Lead workshops with customers and create the necessary use cases
  • In-house project management and solution design
  • Financial, legal and operational management of the Austrian company.
Blockchain Infrastructure
Project Management Financial Management
on request
Vienna Austria
1 Jahr 6 Monate
2015-07 - 2016-12

Development and implementation

Interim Head of Group COO Governance
Interim Head of Group COO Governance

  • Development and implementation of a group-wide governance concept for IT & bank operations (OPS) including management of all country organizations based on KPIs
  • Development and integration of a 3-year strategy for OPS & IT for each subsidiary bank, based on the group and local strategy as well as the desired KPIs
  • Moderation and support of the Group-wide data management project as well as Group-wide contact person for all matters of the Group-wide IT & OPS Committee.
  • Planning and implementation of process optimizations based on the lean method, support for group-wide digitalization, tools & teams
  • Moderation of cooperation between the Group's banks in product digitization

ERSTE Group Bank AG
Vienna
1 Jahr 6 Monate
2014-01 - 2015-06

Initiation for implementation

CTO and Deputy CEO
CTO and Deputy CEO

  • Initiation for implementation of Quality methods (lean)
  • DC Rental cost saving of EUR 4,3 mil.- reduction DC locations to two
  • Cost reductions within the area of Licence management (EUR 4 mio.)

on request
Vienna
3 Jahre 4 Monate
2010-09 - 2013-12

Management of the COO / CIO

COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
  • Management of the COO / CIO agenda (banking operations) incl. project and process management
  • Centralization of IT operations & upgrade of the banks' ERP system
  • Implementation of Lean - Digitization and Project Management
on request
Budapest (Hungary)
3 Jahre
2007-09 - 2010-08

Management Board

COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
  • Connect the core bank system to other operational systems via Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and develop reusable API modules
  • Implementation of a DWH
  • Reduction of banks' cost position by over 36%
on request
Budapest (Hungary)
8 Jahre 7 Monate
1999-02 - 2007-08

Service & Processes

Senior Manager Infrastructure
Senior Manager Infrastructure
  • Merger of two core banking systems in Switzerland
  • Designing, creating and migrating six countries into one core banking system in the operations center in CZ.
  • Creation of onshore outsourcing contracts, service catalogs and SLAs
  • Design, build and implement a credit card authorization service for the European GE banks using offshore outsourcing services.
GE Money Bank AG
Stamford (CT) USA
1 Jahr 6 Monate
1997-08 - 1999-01

IT Support

Head of the IT Support Team
Head of the IT Support Team
Frequentis Nachrichtentechnik GmbH | Vienna
9 Monate
1996-11 - 1997-07

IT-Project Management

IT-Project Manager
IT-Project Manager
Bender & Co. Vienna |Vienna

Aus- und Weiterbildung

Aus- und Weiterbildung

2 Jahre 11 Monate
1998-09 - 2001-07

Executive Master of Business Administration

IMADEC Business School of Hayward California & Vienna
IMADEC Business School of Hayward California & Vienna
  • Major topic: Business Administration 
  • Master Thesis: on request
7 Jahre 4 Monate
1988-09 - 1995-12

Mechanical Engineering

Technical University Vienna
Technical University Vienna
  • Major topic: Process- und Quality Management 
  • MasterThesis: on request

9 Monate
1987-10 - 1988-06

Military Service

Götzendorf | Austria
Götzendorf | Austria
4 Jahre 9 Monate
1982-10 - 1987-06

College

Federal Technical College (HTL) | Mödling | Austria
Federal Technical College (HTL) | Mödling | Austria

Kompetenzen

Kompetenzen

Top-Skills

e-business Kernbankensystem Service-Management Transformations Management Merger & Acquisition Business Analyse Business Strategie IT Strategie Projekt Management LEAN Agil Business Process Management Digitalisierung Project Office MS-Office Outsourcing-Projekte Transfromationen ITIL

Schwerpunkte

Strategy
Transformation Management
Project Management
Process Management
Product Management

Aufgabenbereiche

Banking
Insurance

Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

Microsoft Office
Project - und Process Management Systems

Profile:

He is a results-oriented CIO/COO/CFO with extensive international experience, primarily in the financial sector. He has a comprehensive understanding of all areas within the finance industry and is a dynamic, collaborative leader with a solid background in IT, regulatory affairs, process management, finance, and program/project management. For the past 12 years, his primary focus has been on digital transformation. He understands technological capabilities, internal banking processes, and digital markets, develops digital visions, and leads transformation in business and technology. He enables new business models and enhances existing ones through strategic development, program delivery, regulatory compliance, operationalization, and supplier contracting. His expertise spans IT, regulation, process and financial management, change and transformation, outsourcing, and near-/offshoring, enabling him to drive efficiency and add value for clients. 

  • Positive 
  • Analytical 
  • Goal-oriented 
  • Structured 
  • Interdisciplinary 
  • Strong entrepreneurial mindset


    Core Competencies:
    • Strategy development, mission definition, planning, and execution
    • Relationship builder and strong communicator
    • Client advocate and de-escalation expert
    • Committed people manager
    • Stakeholder management
    • Implementation of robust operational infrastructures and reporting methods
    • Strong budget management ? from sourcing to partner management
    • Deep technological and process understanding with digitalization capabilities
    • Regulatory compliance (DORA, ICS, Solvency II, ISO 27001, etc.)


    Experiences:

    • 31 years of international technology experience in the financial industry
    • 12 years of corporate experience in C-level management positions
    • Innovator with a strong customer focus
    • Transparent management of budgets, costs and regulatory compliance
    • Creating customer advantage through in-depth technology knowledge
    • Proven execution of outsourcing, near- and offshoring projects
    • Proven implementation of major technological transformations
    • Proven implementation and operation of regulatory standards
    • Innovator and advocate of state-of-the-art digital transaction technologies

    Managementerfahrung in Unternehmen

    General Management
    Transformation Management
    Mobile Integration
    Crypto Currencies

    Branchen

    Branchen

    • Banking
    • Insurance
    • Wealthmanagement
    • Technology

    Einsatzorte

    Einsatzorte

    Deutschland, Schweiz, Österreich
    möglich

    Projekte

    Projekte

    8 Jahre 4 Monate
    2017-11 - heute

    IT Consulting - from Strategy to Delivery

    Senior Consultant and Program Integration Manager
    Senior Consultant and Program Integration Manager
    • Transformations, mergers & integrations of new technology, as well as the transformation of processes and organizations
    • Post-merger integrations including organizational alignment and system mergers
    • Implementation of DORA, MiCA, ESG, ISO 27001, etc.
    • Support of ICT & Cyber Security - Strategy development, governance development and integration into other governance structures (e.g. IKS, ITIL, DORA, etc.) incl. tool embedding in structures and organization
    • Design and operation of project integrations, process improvements and technology use as well as embedding in MaRisk and other international authority regulations
    • Establishment and implementation of ICT risk management (internal & 3rd Party)
    • Alignment of outsourcing initiatives (on-, near- & offshore) within organizational, technical, cultural, legal, regulatory and compliance goals, including organizational (re)design, cultural adaptation and contract drafting/review
    • Integration of IT budgeting, IT controlling and IT reporting


    Select Clients & Projects:

    • Bank (Germany): Led DORA implementation (1st & 2nd LoD), managed 7 streams & 6 deep dive groups
    • Private Bank (Liechtenstein): Advised on DORA implementation across Group Cybersecurity & IT, board training, third-party integration
    • International Insurance Group (Austria): Supported Cyber Defence Center rollout across HQ and subsidiaries in the light of a DORA implementation
    • International Banking Group ? Subsidiary Hungary Core banking system T24 integration ? coaching of the responsible Board Member to steer the project to timely success.
    • International Leasing Group (Germany): Developed IT strategy and digital products, revised IT policies and risk models per BAIT & MaRisk
    • BMC Strategy Consultants: Delivered IT strategies, governance, architecture, PMO structures, SaaS development, and compliant IT sourcing
    • International Insurance Group (Austria): Migration strategy definition for the international consolidation of SAP R3 systems, supporting the SAP S/4 upgrade into the cloud.
    • Techwork data GmbH: Anchored ISO 27001 and developed a knowledge management AI use case
    • 5ife (Start-up): Oversaw tech agenda, IT vendor selection, KYC & AML coordination with Austrian FMA
    4me
    various
    Vienna (AT)
    4 Jahre 4 Monate
    2018-08 - 2022-11

    Development of the business idea and foundation

    CTO internationale Projekterfahrung
    CTO

    • Development of the business idea and foundation of the company
    • Selecting supervisory board members and attracting investors
    • Occupation of the CEO / CFO position and the chairman of the board
    • Takeover of the financial and technical agenda in the company
    • Development of the infrastructure (office) and selection of employees
    • Create and ensure sustainable banking, client and employee relationships
    • Definition of the financial planning, roadmap, communication to all employees
    • Initiate, define and monitor all project activities as well as the financial key figures
    • Investor Relationships
    • Financial management (liquidity management, controlling, planning)

    AWS Kafka
    internationale Projekterfahrung
    Fiatwise Software AG
    Vienna, Austria
    1 Jahr 7 Monate
    2017-01 - 2018-07

    Development and implementation of a DLT ecosystem

    CEO for AT, COO Internat. & Management Team Member Project Management Financial Management
    CEO for AT, COO Internat. & Management Team Member
    • Development and implementation of a DLT ecosystem based on blockchain
    • Development of a sales strategy, internat. Bizdev and conducting customer meetings
    • Lead workshops with customers and create the necessary use cases
    • In-house project management and solution design
    • Financial, legal and operational management of the Austrian company.
    Blockchain Infrastructure
    Project Management Financial Management
    on request
    Vienna Austria
    1 Jahr 6 Monate
    2015-07 - 2016-12

    Development and implementation

    Interim Head of Group COO Governance
    Interim Head of Group COO Governance

    • Development and implementation of a group-wide governance concept for IT & bank operations (OPS) including management of all country organizations based on KPIs
    • Development and integration of a 3-year strategy for OPS & IT for each subsidiary bank, based on the group and local strategy as well as the desired KPIs
    • Moderation and support of the Group-wide data management project as well as Group-wide contact person for all matters of the Group-wide IT & OPS Committee.
    • Planning and implementation of process optimizations based on the lean method, support for group-wide digitalization, tools & teams
    • Moderation of cooperation between the Group's banks in product digitization

    ERSTE Group Bank AG
    Vienna
    1 Jahr 6 Monate
    2014-01 - 2015-06

    Initiation for implementation

    CTO and Deputy CEO
    CTO and Deputy CEO

    • Initiation for implementation of Quality methods (lean)
    • DC Rental cost saving of EUR 4,3 mil.- reduction DC locations to two
    • Cost reductions within the area of Licence management (EUR 4 mio.)

    on request
    Vienna
    3 Jahre 4 Monate
    2010-09 - 2013-12

    Management of the COO / CIO

    COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
    COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
    • Management of the COO / CIO agenda (banking operations) incl. project and process management
    • Centralization of IT operations & upgrade of the banks' ERP system
    • Implementation of Lean - Digitization and Project Management
    on request
    Budapest (Hungary)
    3 Jahre
    2007-09 - 2010-08

    Management Board

    COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
    COO/CIO & Member of the Management Board (Deputy CEO)
    • Connect the core bank system to other operational systems via Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) and develop reusable API modules
    • Implementation of a DWH
    • Reduction of banks' cost position by over 36%
    on request
    Budapest (Hungary)
    8 Jahre 7 Monate
    1999-02 - 2007-08

    Service & Processes

    Senior Manager Infrastructure
    Senior Manager Infrastructure
    • Merger of two core banking systems in Switzerland
    • Designing, creating and migrating six countries into one core banking system in the operations center in CZ.
    • Creation of onshore outsourcing contracts, service catalogs and SLAs
    • Design, build and implement a credit card authorization service for the European GE banks using offshore outsourcing services.
    GE Money Bank AG
    Stamford (CT) USA
    1 Jahr 6 Monate
    1997-08 - 1999-01

    IT Support

    Head of the IT Support Team
    Head of the IT Support Team
    Frequentis Nachrichtentechnik GmbH | Vienna
    9 Monate
    1996-11 - 1997-07

    IT-Project Management

    IT-Project Manager
    IT-Project Manager
    Bender & Co. Vienna |Vienna

    Aus- und Weiterbildung

    Aus- und Weiterbildung

    2 Jahre 11 Monate
    1998-09 - 2001-07

    Executive Master of Business Administration

    IMADEC Business School of Hayward California & Vienna
    IMADEC Business School of Hayward California & Vienna
    • Major topic: Business Administration 
    • Master Thesis: on request
    7 Jahre 4 Monate
    1988-09 - 1995-12

    Mechanical Engineering

    Technical University Vienna
    Technical University Vienna
    • Major topic: Process- und Quality Management 
    • MasterThesis: on request

    9 Monate
    1987-10 - 1988-06

    Military Service

    Götzendorf | Austria
    Götzendorf | Austria
    4 Jahre 9 Monate
    1982-10 - 1987-06

    College

    Federal Technical College (HTL) | Mödling | Austria
    Federal Technical College (HTL) | Mödling | Austria

    Kompetenzen

    Kompetenzen

    Top-Skills

    e-business Kernbankensystem Service-Management Transformations Management Merger & Acquisition Business Analyse Business Strategie IT Strategie Projekt Management LEAN Agil Business Process Management Digitalisierung Project Office MS-Office Outsourcing-Projekte Transfromationen ITIL

    Schwerpunkte

    Strategy
    Transformation Management
    Project Management
    Process Management
    Product Management

    Aufgabenbereiche

    Banking
    Insurance

    Produkte / Standards / Erfahrungen / Methoden

    Microsoft Office
    Project - und Process Management Systems

    Profile:

    He is a results-oriented CIO/COO/CFO with extensive international experience, primarily in the financial sector. He has a comprehensive understanding of all areas within the finance industry and is a dynamic, collaborative leader with a solid background in IT, regulatory affairs, process management, finance, and program/project management. For the past 12 years, his primary focus has been on digital transformation. He understands technological capabilities, internal banking processes, and digital markets, develops digital visions, and leads transformation in business and technology. He enables new business models and enhances existing ones through strategic development, program delivery, regulatory compliance, operationalization, and supplier contracting. His expertise spans IT, regulation, process and financial management, change and transformation, outsourcing, and near-/offshoring, enabling him to drive efficiency and add value for clients. 

    • Positive 
    • Analytical 
    • Goal-oriented 
    • Structured 
    • Interdisciplinary 
    • Strong entrepreneurial mindset


      Core Competencies:
      • Strategy development, mission definition, planning, and execution
      • Relationship builder and strong communicator
      • Client advocate and de-escalation expert
      • Committed people manager
      • Stakeholder management
      • Implementation of robust operational infrastructures and reporting methods
      • Strong budget management ? from sourcing to partner management
      • Deep technological and process understanding with digitalization capabilities
      • Regulatory compliance (DORA, ICS, Solvency II, ISO 27001, etc.)


      Experiences:

      • 31 years of international technology experience in the financial industry
      • 12 years of corporate experience in C-level management positions
      • Innovator with a strong customer focus
      • Transparent management of budgets, costs and regulatory compliance
      • Creating customer advantage through in-depth technology knowledge
      • Proven execution of outsourcing, near- and offshoring projects
      • Proven implementation of major technological transformations
      • Proven implementation and operation of regulatory standards
      • Innovator and advocate of state-of-the-art digital transaction technologies

      Managementerfahrung in Unternehmen

      General Management
      Transformation Management
      Mobile Integration
      Crypto Currencies

      Branchen

      Branchen

      • Banking
      • Insurance
      • Wealthmanagement
      • Technology

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