Professional Journey

A timeline of leadership, innovation, and digital transformation.

Mar 2024 – Present

Director (Authorized Officer) Group IT-Architecture

OVB Holding AG | Cologne, Germany (Hybrid)

Leading Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management, and IT Enabled Business Transformation.

Enterprise Architecture Portfolio Management IT Transformation Process Engineering IT Strategy
Jan 2022 – Feb 2024

Director (Authorized Officer) IT Architecture / IT Infrastructure

OVB Holding AG | Cologne, Germany (On-site)

  • Built and mentored the Group Operational Services Team & Group Infrastructure Services Team
  • Responsible for run-operations and implementation of standardized applications across OVB
  • Unified heterogeneous country-specific system landscapes
  • Strategic & operational support for OVB Czech Republic
  • Optimized processes, enhanced system performance, aligned systems to organizational goals
PMO Budget Management Agile Development Change Management
Dec 2018 – Dec 2021

Director System Management, IT Architecture & Analytic Systems

OVB Holding AG | Cologne, Germany (On-site)

  • System management and cross-organizational IT harmonization
  • Execution of highly complex IT programs
  • Responsible for EU data center and hosted applications
  • Managed external service providers and operational escalations
  • Introduced new technologies, ensured compliance, GDPR, and IT risk management
  • Led team of 9 direct reports
Risk Management GDPR Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership
Jul 2015 – Dec 2017

System Manager International IT & Head of IT OVB Germany

OVB Holding AG | Cologne, Germany

  • Centralized decentralized IT systems across the group
  • Built a unified geo-redundant data center
  • Improved efficiency, security, reliability
Budgeting Managed Hosting Network Design Storage Solutions Virtualization
Jun 2014 – Apr 2015

System Manager International IT

OVB Holding AG | Cologne, Germany

  • Implemented broker-based sales platform & CRM (MDM-driven)
  • Deep integration with core systems
  • Enabled real-time data sync and compliance
  • Delivered scalable, future-ready digital platform
Jun 2010 – May 2014

CTO

Formaxx AG | Hannover, Germany

  • Led full technology stack for broker platforms
  • Built rule-engine-based Defino platform, commission systems, and backend architecture
  • Integrations with VBO Services GmbH & Finoso
  • Delivered scalable, secure systems for large-scale brokerage
Nov 2008 – May 2010

Head of Development

Formaxx AG | Schwetzingen, Germany

  • Led transformation of Defino calculation engine into a rule-based, GUI-enabled platform
  • Ensured compliance, flexibility, maintainability
  • Integrated with Finoso’s systems
Data Modeling CRM Web Services Interface Design
Mar 2008 – Nov 2008

Project Manager

Formaxx AG | Schwetzingen, Germany

  • Key contributor to Defino (DIN 77230)
  • Worked with academics, legal experts, financial specialists
  • Ensured regulatory compliance & standardization
Mar 2002 – Mar 2008

Information Technology Consultant

MLP | Wiesloch, Germany

  • Finance Pilot MLP customer portal
  • International rollouts across Europe
  • SAP NetWeaver BI rollout
  • CRM system implementation
Nov 2000 – Feb 2002

Head of Software Engineering

MLP Login GmbH | Heidelberg, Germany

  • Led development for FIM (Finance Management)
  • Integrated diverse financial disciplines into unified software suite
Financial Services Risk Management IT Infrastructure
Jan 2000 – Oct 2000

Senior Software Developer

MLP | Heidelberg, Germany

  • Sales application development
  • Consulting for loan products
Jul 1998 – Dec 1999

Senior Software Developer

MLP Consulting | Heidelberg, Germany

  • Lead developer for sales & consulting tools
Wealth Management Insurance Risk Team Leadership
Jan 1997 – Jun 1998

Software Developer

MLP Dignos GmbH | Heidelberg, Germany

  • Sales apps for insurance and liability products
Programming Project Management Life Insurance
1988 – 1996

IT Consultant (Self-employed)

Europe | Hybrid

  • IT consulting, automotive & white goods
  • Kaizen / continuous improvement
  • International logistics
Infrastructure Logistics Kaizen Planning