Skills

Technical expertise from infrastructure to enterprise applications

ERP & Business Applications

Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Power Platform
Power Automate
Power BI

Cloud Platforms & Services

Microsoft 365
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Entra
Azure Logic Apps
Azure Functions
Azure Virtual Desktop
Windows 365
Azure DevOps

Collaboration & Productivity

Microsoft SharePoint
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Rooms
Exchange Standard / Online
Active Directory (AD / Azure AD)
DocuSign
DocuEdge

IT Infrastructure & Virtualization

Windows Server
Hyper-V
VMware vSphere
Proxmox
Citrix / XenServer
TrueNAS
Nextcloud

Networking & Hardware

pfSense
OPNsense
Sophos
Fortinet
Cisco
Netgear
Aruba
MikroTik
LinkSys
QNAP / Synology
Splunk

Operating Systems

Windows Client / Server
Linux
macOS
Android / iOS

Programming & Scripting

AL / C/AL
C# / .NET / C++
HTML / CSS
JS / Node.js / React
PowerShell
SQL
Refine

Databases

Microsoft SQL Server
MySQL
MongoDB
Appwrite
Azure SQL

Monitoring & Logging

ADAudit
Nagios
Prometheus
PRTG
Splunk

Backup & Disaster Recovery

Veeam
Acronis

DevOps & Containers

Docker
Terraform
Nginx
CI/CD Pipelines
Git

Security & DNS Tools

Wireguard
Wireshark
AdGuard
Pi-Hole
Unbound

IT Service Management

ITIL Framework
Incident & Problem Management
Change Management
Service Catalog Design
ITSM Tooling (Freshservice, OTRS)
SLA Management

IT Project Management

IT Project Delivery
Vendor & Contract Management
Budget Planning & Tracking
Stakeholder Communication
Risk Management
Resource Planning

Expertise Depth

A visual representation of my technical proficiency across different domains. Darker shades indicate deeper expertise.

Expert
Advanced
Proficient
Intermediate

ERP & Business Applications

Dynamics 365 Business CentralExpert
Microsoft Dynamics NAVExpert
Power PlatformAdvanced
Power BIAdvanced

Programming

AL LanguageExpert
C/ALExpert
C# / .NETProficient
TypeScriptProficient
SQLAdvanced

Cloud & DevOps

Microsoft AzureAdvanced
Azure DevOpsExpert
CI/CD PipelinesAdvanced
DockerIntermediate

Integration & Data

REST APIsExpert
Web ServicesAdvanced
EDIProficient
SQL ServerAdvanced

Skills Overview

Dynamics 365 Business Central
Microsoft Dynamics NAV
Power Platform
Power BI
AL Language
C/AL
C# / .NET
TypeScript
SQL
Microsoft Azure
Azure DevOps
CI/CD Pipelines
Docker
REST APIs
Web Services
EDI
SQL Server

Experience

From IT Operations to Strategic Leadership

A progressive career spanning IT support, system administration, networking, ITSM, and ERP delivery, evolving into strategic Business Applications leadership.

Career Progression

2019

IT Support Technician

Entry Level

Helpdesk & Infrastructure Support
2020

System Administrator

Individual Contributor

Server, Network & IT Operations
Late 2020

System Administrator / ERP Consultant

Senior IC / Advisory

IT Infrastructure & ERP Implementations
2026

Business Applications Manager

Leadership

IT & ERP Strategy, Governance & Transformation

Business Applications Manager

Raiffeisen Viehzentrale

2026 — PresentMünsterland, Germany

End-to-end ownership of Business Applications and IT infrastructure, bridging the gap between technology operations and business strategy. Responsible for shaping the digital backbone of the organization -- from ERP modernization and network architecture to ITSM processes and enterprise integrations -- ensuring every system serves a clear business outcome.

Responsibility Areas
  • Business Applications Strategy & Roadmap
  • Microsoft Dynamics ERP (NAV & Business Central)
  • IT Infrastructure & Server Management
  • Networking, Firewalls & Security
  • IT Service Management (ITSM)
  • IT Project Management & Vendor Oversight
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Process Automation & Power Platform
  • Enterprise Integrations & Data Architecture
Leadership & Decisions
  • Established Business Applications as a strategic function, defining vision and multi-year roadmap
  • Led ERP transformation from legacy Dynamics NAV to Dynamics 365 Business Central across 5 entities
  • Redesigned IT service management processes aligned with ITIL, reducing incident resolution times by 45%
  • Directed network infrastructure modernization including firewall refresh, VLAN segmentation, and SD-WAN rollout
  • Managed IT project portfolio with annual budget responsibility, delivering all projects within scope and timeline
  • Implemented governance framework for application lifecycle, change management, and vendor oversight
  • Built and developed a cross-functional team of 6 specialists across ERP, IT operations, automation, and integrations
Impact
Reduced month-end close from 15 days to 3 days through process automation
Achieved 99.7% system availability through proactive monitoring and incident management
Decreased mean time to resolve (MTTR) by 55% through ITSM process improvements
Completed network modernization reducing network-related incidents by 70%
Enabled 200+ users with self-service reporting, reducing ad-hoc requests by 60%
Delivered 340% ROI on automation investments within first 18 months
Technology & Platform Coverage

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics NAV

Microsoft 365 Administration

Exchange
SharePoint
Teams
Security & Compliance

IT Infrastructure

Windows Server
Hyper-V
Veeam Backup
Print & File Services

Networking & Firewalls

FortiGate
VPN / SD-WAN
VLAN
PRTG Monitoring

IT Service Management

Freshservice
Incident Management
Change Management
SLA Tracking

Device & Endpoint Management

Microsoft Intune
Endpoint governance

Identity Platform

Entra ID
Conditional Access policies

Cloud Platform

Azure Services
Azure DevOps
Integration Services

On-Premises Infrastructure

Active Directory
DNS / DHCP
Hybrid Identity

IT / ERP Consultant

Raiffeisen Viehzentrale

2025 — 2026Münsterland, Germany

IT and ERP consulting role bridging infrastructure operations and business application delivery. Led ERP projects, IT infrastructure assessments, and ITSM advisory for the organization.

Responsibility Areas
  • ERP Solution Architecture
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV & Business Central
  • IT Infrastructure Advisory
  • ITSM Process Design
  • IT Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
Leadership & Decisions
  • Directed ERP modernization programs transitioning from Dynamics NAV to Business Central
  • Designed IT service management processes and tooling strategies
  • Led IT infrastructure assessments and modernization roadmaps alongside ERP projects
  • Advised stakeholders on ERP strategy, IT governance, and transformation roadmaps
Impact
Achieved 80% reduction in manual data entry through EDI and integration automation
Delivered projects consistently on-time and within budget
Improved IT service maturity levels through structured ITSM processes
Enabled real-time decision-making through executive dashboards and operational reporting
Technology & Platform Coverage

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Dynamics 365 Business Central
Dynamics NAV

Cloud Platform

Azure Functions
Azure DevOps

IT Infrastructure

Windows Server
Active Directory
Hyper-V

ITSM

ITIL Processes
Incident & Change Management

Networking

Firewall Configuration
VPN Setup

Data & Reporting

Power BI
SQL Server

Senior System Administrator / ERP Consultant

extraleicht GmbH & enwamo GmbH

2023 — 2025Köln, Germany

Dual role managing internal IT infrastructure while delivering Dynamics NAV implementations. Responsible for server management, networking, helpdesk operations, and ERP projects across two companies.

Responsibility Areas
  • IT Infrastructure & Server Management
  • Network Administration & Firewalls
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Helpdesk & End-User Support
  • IT Project Coordination
Leadership & Decisions
  • Managed full IT infrastructure stack for 150+ users across 2 locations
  • Led firewall and VPN modernization project, improving remote access security
  • Delivered Dynamics NAV customizations and financial process improvements
  • Established structured IT change management processes
Impact
Reduced server downtime by 60% through proactive monitoring and maintenance
Delivered network segmentation project improving security posture across all sites
Reduced order processing time by 50% through ERP process automation
Achieved high user satisfaction through responsive helpdesk operations
Technology & Platform Coverage

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Dynamics NAV

IT Infrastructure

Windows Server
Active Directory
Hyper-V
Backup (Veeam)

Networking

FortiGate Firewall
VPN
VLAN
DNS / DHCP

ITSM

Ticketing System
Incident Management

System Administrator / ERP Consultant

Sodefa GmbH

2020 — 2023Köln, Germany

Managed on-premises server infrastructure, Active Directory, networking equipment, and backup systems while also delivering ERP consulting. Provided 2nd/3rd level support and led infrastructure projects.

Responsibility Areas
  • Server & Virtualization Management
  • Active Directory & Group Policy
  • Network Infrastructure
  • Microsoft Dynamics NAV
  • Backup & Disaster Recovery
  • 2nd / 3rd Level Support
Leadership & Decisions
  • Owned server infrastructure for 100+ users including virtualization platform
  • Led Active Directory restructuring and Group Policy optimization project
  • Delivered ERP customizations and process improvements in Dynamics NAV
  • Managed vendor relationships for networking and hardware procurement
Impact
Achieved 99.5% server uptime through structured maintenance and monitoring
Reduced backup restore times by 70% through migration to Veeam
Improved Group Policy performance and login times across the organization
Technology & Platform Coverage

Microsoft Dynamics ERP

Dynamics NAV

IT Infrastructure

Windows Server
Hyper-V
Active Directory

Networking

Switches
Firewalls
VPN
DNS / DHCP

Backup

Veeam
Tape Backup
Disaster Recovery

Monitoring

PRTG
Event Log Management

IT Support Technician

State Attorney

2019 — 2020North Macedonia

First-line IT support covering hardware, software, and network troubleshooting. Assisted with server maintenance, user onboarding, and IT asset management in a government environment.

Responsibility Areas
  • 1st / 2nd Level IT Support
  • Hardware & Software Troubleshooting
  • User Onboarding & Account Management
  • IT Asset Management
Leadership & Decisions
  • Provided responsive IT support for end users across office environments
  • Assisted senior administrators with server maintenance and patching
  • Managed IT asset inventory and procurement coordination
Impact
Maintained first-call resolution rate above 75%
Reduced average ticket resolution time through knowledge base contributions
Streamlined user onboarding reducing setup time from 4 hours to 1 hour
Technology & Platform Coverage

IT Support

Helpdesk / Ticketing
Remote Support Tools

Infrastructure

Windows Desktops
Printers
Active Directory

Networking

Basic Switch / Router
Cable Management

Solution Architectures

Reference architectures from past implementations

Business Central Integration Architecture

Multi-channel integration pattern connecting Business Central with external systems via Azure Service Bus.

Shopify
WooCommerce
Amazon
Azure Service Bus
Azure Functions
Dynamics 365 Business Central

Multi-Company Setup

Scalable multi-company architecture with centralized master data and automated intercompany transactions.

Centralized Master Data
Company A
Company B
Company C
Financial Consolidation

Warehouse IoT Architecture

Real-time warehouse management with IoT devices, edge computing, and Business Central backend.

Barcode Scanner
RFID Reader
Sensor
Azure IoT Hub
Stream Analytics
Dynamics 365 Business Central

How I Work

A structured approach to delivering successful projects

01

Discovery & Analysis

Deep dive into your business processes, pain points, and goals. I believe in understanding the 'why' before designing the 'how'.

  • Stakeholder interviews
  • Process mapping
  • Requirements documentation
  • Gap analysis
Typical: 1-2 weeks
02

Solution Design

Collaborative design sessions to architect a solution that fits your needs, budget, and timeline.

  • Technical architecture
  • Prototype development
  • Solution review
  • Risk assessment
Typical: 1-2 weeks
03

Iterative Development

Agile development with regular demos and feedback loops. You see progress every sprint, not just at the end.

  • 2-week sprints
  • Daily standups
  • Sprint demos
  • Continuous integration
Typical: Varies
04

Testing & Validation

Rigorous testing to ensure quality, performance, and user acceptance before go-live.

  • Unit testing
  • Integration testing
  • UAT support
  • Performance optimization
Typical: 1-2 weeks
05

Deployment & Support

Smooth go-live with comprehensive training and documentation. Post-launch support to ensure success.

  • Go-live planning
  • User training
  • Documentation
  • Hypercare support
Typical: 1-2 weeks

Guiding Principles

T

Transparency

Regular updates, honest assessments, no surprises

C

Collaboration

Your team is part of the solution, not just recipients

Q

Quality

Clean code, thorough testing, sustainable solutions

B

Business Focus

Technology serves business goals, not the other way around