Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Senior technology leader with 20+ years of experience in data strategy, solution architecture, and enterprise transformation. Proven track record delivering complex analytics frameworks, leading international pre-sales engagements, and shaping strategic alliances for global organizations. Currently Senior Manager at PwC, with prior roles spanning Global Solutions Architect at Pyramid Analytics, Principal Solutions Architect at Hitachi Vantara, and Enterprise Architect at Teradata. I specialize in turning complex technical landscapes into measurable business impact through clear strategy, rigorous execution, and trusted leadership.
In the role of Global Solutions Architect, I actively contribute to both direct sales initiatives and collaborative efforts with partner organisations, specialising in pre-sales engagements that emphasise intricate customer solutions. I thrive in navigating complex environments featuring diverse deployment options (on-premises, cloud, hybrid), a multitude of data sources, and hard SLAs. My responsibilities include spearheading technical discussions during discovery calls, orchestrating and leading impactful product demonstrations and presentations, and structuring tailored Proof of Concepts (PoCs) that showcase the strengths of Pyramid Analytics. My primary goal is to secure technical wins and seamlessly transition into the handover phase for product delivery, whether handled internally or through strategic partnerships, ensuring a sustained and successful customer experience. Additionally, I actively champion the messaging of Pyramid Analytics by evangelising its value proposition. I am accustomed to presenting on stage at international industry events, trade shows, and other platforms, contributing to the brand's visibility and thought leadership in the market.
As an Enterprise Architect dedicated to strategic technology partners, I play a pivotal role in guiding and advising business partners on the seamless integration of Pyramid Analytics into their solutions. I serve as a catalyst for Implementation Partners, empowering them to deploy Pyramid Analytics effectively at their clients' locations. My responsibilities extend to conducting comprehensive training sessions, both online and in the classroom, to ensure a thorough understanding and proficiency in utilising Pyramid Analytics. I actively contribute to the development of best practice solutions tailored to Technology Partner implementations. This includes crafting strategic approaches, such as implementing 'in-place Analytics' on MPP databases, to optimise the performance and impact of Pyramid Analytics within diverse technological landscapes.
As a Solutions Architect, I specialise in crafting outcome-driven solutions using the 'One Hitachi' stack, ranging from storage solutions to predictive algorithms for applications like gas turbines. My focus is on empowering clients to expand their business capabilities with innovative, tailored technological solutions. I orchestrate technical implementations for global financial institutions, ensuring compliance with regulations like IFRS9, GDPR, CCPA, and more. I also advise international manufacturing businesses on unlocking their potential through cutting-edge industrial IoT solutions. Additionally, I contribute to creating comprehensive blueprints by seamlessly integrating OpenSource Technology with the Hitachi portfolio, transforming customer solutions into unique frameworks and positioning clients at the forefront of technological innovation.
As a Senior Delivery Lead, I adeptly managed specialised teams to successfully deliver business solutions using agile methodologies. Notable achievements include defining a three-year Big Data strategy roadmap for a European bank and implementing real-time fraud detection with artificial intelligence for another, showcased at the O'Reilly conference. Beyond project execution, I contributed to internal intellectual property (IP) development, created project acceleration frameworks, and improved service portfolios. I also conducted candidate interviews and mentored new colleagues, playing a key role in supporting Think Big's triple-digit growth objectives.
As a Business Development Manager, I branded Think Big in Europe, offered business consulting for open-source big data tech, spearheaded Industry 4.0 projects, and forged strategic partnerships. I handled global RFx responses, presented portfolios, and showcased solutions at key engagements.
As a Senior Data Warehouse Architect, I led the design and implementation of a data integration framework, supplying fresh data for enterprise data warehouses used across Swiss government departments and a healthcare insurance provider. I also directed a data migration project to establish a department-wide integrated data warehouse for reporting, risk analytics, and fraud detection. My role involved successfully executing data migration and integration projects for multiple Swiss government departments. I actively contributed to pre-sales efforts, playing a key role in securing contracts, including a notable achievement in the Swiss FOIT DWH WTO tender valued at 137 Mio. CHF. Additionally, I organised data lab activities, incorporating temporal modelling and analysing geospatial, structured, and unstructured data.
As a Business Process Manager, I provided management consulting for data-driven business processes in customer interaction for Swiss utilities. My role involved implementing new processes, adapting existing ones, and analysing KPIs and process controlling metrics to identify opportunities for streamlining existing operations.