Udo Schmitt

Consult Delivery Services (Supply & Program) ADAI BeLux @ Kyndryl | Consultant, Modernization, IT Strategy

Bertrange, Luxembourg, Luxembourg

About

With more than 30 years of experience in Luxembourg — including over three decades in international organization's such as Siemens, Deutsche Bank, IBM and Kyndryl — I have developed a strong foundation in process optimization, digital transformation, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration. In my most recent role as Consult Delivery Leader, I led and developed a team of 20 consultants, coordinated complex operational and administrative processes and ensured structured, reliable and compliant execution across several countries. A core part of my work involved analyzing workflows, identifying optimization potential and implementing improvements together with international IT teams and external partners. I am experienced in translating business needs into clear software requirements, preparing documentation, coordinating change and release activities and ensuring smooth communication between business stakeholders and development teams. Throughout my career, I have supported internal customers in operational and strategic matters, developed solution options that improved efficiency and user experience, and driven corrective and optimization measures with a hands-on mindset. Over the past two years, I have continuously developed my skills and completed additional foundational certifications in Business & Tech Readiness as well as the AI Foundation. I also obtained the Consultant Profession – Foundation certification, successfully completed the Consulting Bootcamp and its assessment, and gained a solid understanding of the consulting profession at Kyndryl. Through these programmes, I built knowledge in consulting methodologies, tools, intellectual property, and techniques that enable me to deliver value to customers in a structured and effective way.

Experience

  • Consult Delivery Services (Supply & Program) ADAI BeLux at Kyndryl
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    In my new job role as Consult Delivery Services (Supply & Program) ADAI BeLux within Kyndryl Consult I am responsible to lead around 20 consultants, SME's for several clients as well as leading, motivating and further developing a set team. An overarching task is to secure the realization of defined goals in consideration of the business strategy as well as budget and time allowances. Validates project requirements Assign Consult delivery roles Resource prioritization model assignment Priority & Consult Delivery program leadership

  • IBM (18 yrs 7 mos)
    • Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Practitioners Lead (TC&IS)
      Feb 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr 7 mos

      In my current job role as Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure Practitioners Lead within Technology Consulting & Implementation Services I am responsible for the management of greater than 50 Professionals for several clients as well as leading, motivating and further developing a set team. An overarching task is to secure the realization of defined goals in consideration of the business strategy as well as budget and time allowances. My IT certifications include, but are not limited to AI, Analytics Platform Foundations, Watson Data Platform, Cloud, Agile and Design Thinking, Cognitive, Data Science, ITIL, Service Management and Mentoring. As far as my personal attributes are concerned, outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills rank among my strongest qualities. This combination of characteristics allows me to get to know new areas of expertise very quickly and to develop innovative and result-oriented solutions. In addition to my experience in building and leading teams, I posses about excellent communication skills on all levels and fluency in both German and English. A dedicated and highly trained professional with long-term experience in building and leading teams, proven capabilities regarding the management of technical IT projects. A competent strategist with a practical approach to problem solving and the organizational abilities required to ensure that deadlines, budgets and objectives are achieved. Quick and keen to learn, naturally self-motivated with lots of energy, performs effectively under pressure. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and negotiate concisely and articulately at all levels.

    • Line Manager Distributed Database services
      Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

      In my current role as Line Manager Distributed Database services I am responsible for the management of 24 resources for several clients as well as leading, motivating and further developing a set team. Currently building a team to support MarkLogic (Enterprise NoSQL database) and Oracle Exadata. An overarching task is to secure the realization of defined Goals in consideration of the business strategy as well as budget and time allowances. In the same context, I also identify potential for process optimizations and automation, which I consistently put into practice.

    • People and Service Delivery Manager Middleware & Database services
      Mar 2012 - Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Line Manager Middleware & Database services in Luxembourg Manage currently 65 resources in different competencies for several clients in Luxembourg I work with my Teams with high focus regarding Automation which ensure efficient handling of repetitive work, expert focus on clients and complex tasks and transformation to Agile and DevOps Culture. I manage currently projects with Oracle Exadata, Marklogic NoSQL and using Docker / Kubernetes to containerize our clients applications. We are using tools like Ansible, Sysdig to automate, secure and monitor microservices.

  • Deutsche Bank (10 yrs)
    • Unix Administrator
      Jan 2000 - Feb 2003 · 3 yrs 2 mos

      Solaris Unix Administrator

    • Mainframe Operator / System Administration
      Mar 1993 - Dec 1999 · 6 yrs 10 mos

      Shift Leader BS2000

  • Mainframe Operator at Siemens
    Aug 1991 - Feb 1993 · 1 yr 7 mos

    BS2000 Console Operator