Johannes Roth

Senior Operations Manager at T-Systems International, Driving DevOps & IT Operations in Software Defined Vehicles (SDV)

Stuttgart Region

About

With over a decade of experience in connected vehicles (since 2011), I bring a strong technical background that has been instrumental in my roles as Service Manager (AMAP region) and now as Senior Operations Manager. My expertise lies in optimizing DevOps, Automation, and IT Operations, helping multiple clients streamline their processes and enhance efficiency. I thrive at the intersection of technology and operations, ensuring that IT services run smoothly while continuously driving innovation. Passionate about scalability, efficiency, and automation, I support organizations in building resilient IT landscapes that power the future of mobility. Let’s connect to discuss DevOps, IT operations, and the evolving world of connected vehicles in a software defined vehicle (SDV) context!

Experience

  • T-Systems International (Full-time · 15 yrs)
    • Senior Operations Manager
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      As a Senior Operations Manager at T-Systems, I lead the CDS / TRE Team (Cross Domain Services), which plays a crucial role in supporting DevOps teams by optimizing daily operations and increasing efficiency. This team ensures the seamless operation of backend systems for connected vehicles in the automotive industry, especially in the SDV (software defined vehicle) area. As a shared service team working for multiple customers, we enhance efficiency by centralizing expertise and streamlining cross-functional support. Our structure includes: - Process Support Team – Managing Major Incidents & ITIL processes - Domain Expert Team – Specialists in databases, monitoring, automation, cloud engineering and other key areas - 24/7 AppSupport Team – Always online to provide first and second level operational support - Software Maintenance Team – Maintaining legacy software no longer in development With a strong DevOps mindset, we focus on automation, continuous improvement, and operational excellence - empowering DevOps teams to work more efficiently and drive innovation in the automotive sector.

    • Senior Solution Architect
      Jan 2020 - Mar 2025 · 5 yrs 3 mos

      Owning the entire toolstack in our department as well as IT processes. Creating innovative solutions for multiple clients in the Connected Car area with a strong focus on automation and cloud technologies not only in the monitoring, alerting and ticketing area but also on process side, combining the best of DevOps and ITIL into flexible, modern process approaches. Designing and offering new ways to operate complex IT systems as a service for our clients.

    • Service Delivery Manager Connected Car
      Nov 2012 - Jan 2020 · 7 yrs 3 mos

      Responsible Service Manager for a premium car manufacturer in the Connected Car area in the south of Germany for the AMAP region, Japan and Korea including application management.