Stefan Hammer
by Stefan Hammer
Personal Data Date of birth 13.08.1959 in Munich Nationality German Family Status married; one 16 year old son Education July 1979 General Qualification for University Entrance, Grammar School Ottobrunn/Munich October 1981 Graduate Program Philosophy, Psychology and Communication Science Civilian Service August 1979 Red Cross Driver Carreer Juli 2008 Freelance Consultant; completion of several big BCM projects: leading life assurance company Munich/Germany; pension fund of Deutsche Post AG, Stuttagrt, Bonn/Germany (the biggest logistics company in Europe) January 2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers, Zurich/Switzerland; Senior Manager with responsibility for BCM consultancy and IT DR solutions; Crisis Management Implementation for a major Swiss bank; conception and execution of alarm exercise for major Swiss bank; support for another major Swiss bank regarding business requirements definition and subsequent evaluation of appropriate application environment July 2007 b&m management, Zurich/Switzerland, Senior Manager with responsibility for BCM consultancy; execution of a PAS56 audit for a bank in Iceland August 2004 HeineundPartner GmbH, Munich, Managing Consultant, responsible implementation of various BCM projects as project manager for customers of various branches (banking/financial institutes, logistics, assurances, telecommunication, car manufactureres) in Europe and abroad as Project Manager and Senior Consultant MBCI; development of comprehensive, data base solution for the conduction of Business Impact Analysis; initiation and responsible execution of projects within BCM and IT DR solutions for key players in Middle East (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates), amongst others within the telecommunication sector, for major banks and for assurances June 2002 Foundation of avantgarde consulting GmbH, Munich; Limited Partner; BCM Consultancy; Preparation and evaluation of EU wide tenders for big organizations; software sales and distribution of web based Crisis Management solution May 2000 Comdisco Continuity Services Deutschland GmbH, Managing Consultant. Elaboration of methodical approach in Business Continuity Consulting for Germany following and enhancing Comdisco´s approach. Responsible implementation of various Business Continuity Management (BCM) Consultancy projects for medium sized and big organizations of diverse branches; preparation of comprehensive technical disaster recovery solutions; project management responsibilities September 1989 Foundation of H&P Computervertrieb und Systemberatung GmbH; Managing Partner, System Analyst. Consultancy with regard to configuration and supply of IT systems, applications and introduction of network solutions; responsible implementation of designed solutions and subsequent adaptation/modelling of business processes affected by the new IT structure August 1986 Freelance Consultant for R&S Consulting (later on Montana Computer Consulting); Consultancy with regard to supply of analogue electronic assembly parts Branches The activities with regard to project management, preparation of IT solutions, IT DR strategies and BCM consultancy embraced mainly the following branches: • Small-medium sized companies of different branches • Automotive Industry • Telecommunication Providers • Banks&Financial Services • Assurances • Chemical Industry Experience Background/Knowledge • Considerable experience in project management regarding medium to big sized international projects in English and French speaking countries • Diversified knowledge of interbranch IT solutions and adaption of business processes • Considerable experience with regard to purchasing and sales of IT hard- and software solutions and components • Extensive knowledge with regard to IT hardware/peripheral devices solutions and network architectures • IT DR/high availability solutions • Considerable project experienced in BCM consultancy covering all phases of the BCM life cycle and various customer branches • Broad experience in the preparation of tenders and tool-supported tender evaluation (value of benefit analysis) • Convincing presentation skills Further Professional Education Numerous trainings in the following areas: o Marketing, presentation, methodical approaches in BCM o Qualification to MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute, London; FBCI pending) o Certification to Quality Management Auditor QMA/TÜV DIN ISO 10011 o Lead Auditor BS 25999 o Technical Expert BCM for DQS (German Organization for Certification of Management Systems) International Experience Responsible execution of big IT and BCM projects in UK and Middle East for market leaders/key players Language Skills German (native language) English (business fluent) French (good) Hobbies Aircraft Construction, flying Ultralight Aeroplanes, renovation of my medieval house in France, travelling |
