Volker Bachmann

In this role I am currently leading a data migration and a software roll-out project for a German governmental institution.

Managed the end-to-end transition and transformation of a Global Citrix and Azure based DaaS, SaaS platform and environment (Desktop Anywhere Online) to enable 12,000 users to deploy cloned on-premise desktop/PC environment on BYOD basis on Azure Cloud infrastructure via Citrix MCS. - Provisioning of entire secure Azure hosting environment (MFA, subscriptions, resource groups, policy frameworks, AD/OU). - Citrix Autoscaling, VM config, GPO - Transitioning into operational steady state (SLA´s, service desk).

Led the technical design and build-planning of a data centre and infrastructure migration (transformation) comprising IaaS, PaaS for a UK-based global investment company. Collaborated with cross tower functions (eg. ITSM) to prepare fo POC, pilot testing and the capability of a landing zone to support the migration and separation. Technical design components: • Networking and Firewall, X86, Hyper-V, VMware, Storage, AIX, X86 Linux, Oracle, SQL, AD & Authorisation, Citrix XenApp and VDI, Scheduler, Security.

Led the European wide implementation of an IT infrastructure transformation programme (WAN, WLAN, IPT, Cloud/DC Services) for a British luxury fashion house headquartered in London, England. Managed successfully the Global IPVPN roll-out for a leading German luxury car manufacturer. Introduced effective change management procedures. Improved delivery times by eliminating non-value-added activities and by implementing more efficient processes.

- Developed and designed Transition & Transformation programs for complete IT Infrastructure Outsourcing initiatives for major Global customers comprising all relevant IT Service Towers (Service Desk, End User Computing, SIAM, Cross Functional Services, Applications, LAN, WAN, MAN, IPT, DaaS etc.). - Managed various pioneering IT projects that helped our customers to deploy new technologies like Managed Mobile Devices.

• Set up Global vendor management/supply chain programme and integrated operational requirements. Managed a team of 9 supplier managers based in 7 different countries with overall supplier management responsibility of 120 suppliers (ISP´s, Telco´s) in over 160 countries for resale of internet services to customers.

• Formed, managed and maintained strategic relationships with global telecommunications carriers which increased coverage capabilities by over 55% for the telecommunications network services (Internet, MPLS, ATM etc). • Demonstrating strong management and leadership skills through effectively managing the Global Pricing Team consisting of 10 staff members following best practices.

• Demonstrated project management and leadership capabilities in managing the European wide launch and introduction of Flash memory chips which generated revenues of approximately $6M in 2001. • Developed marketing strategies for non-volatile memory chips that resulted in ‘design-in’ wins with leading European IT, consumer and telecom OEM manufacturers (IBM, Nokia, Siemens, Sony, Alcatel).

• Matched demand with production of DRAM memory devices and managed product allocation for OEM customers resulting in minimized shortages and overages of supply. • Accurately forecasted customers' monthly demand for DRAM components and modules for Continental Europe to ensure proper supply and stock to meet their needs.

Agile Project Management (Scrum, Kaizen, XP, Lean etc)

Management of IT & Telecommunications (IT infrastructure, Private Networks, Cloud Computing, Social Networks etc.)

Finance & Accounting