Results-driven professional with expertise in technical consulting and solution delivery. Adept at understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions that drive business growth. Collaborative team player with strong focus on achieving results and adapting to dynamic environments. Key skills include problem solving and solution oriented management, client relationship management, analytical skills, strategic planning as well as attention on positive environment within the team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Presales Consultant
TD Synnex Slovakia S.r.o.
05.2022 - Current
Assigned to the DACH Team located in Munich, Germany. Hybrid working model: remotely from home while visiting TD Synnex offices across Germany on monthly basis
As a client facing role working with our partner base and sales organization on defining design of technical solutions and projects in IBM Storage as well as IBM Power Servers environment.
Dealing with product/solution inquiries from internal/external sales and business partners and resellers respectively
Creating up to 20 configuration files (.cfr) for IBM Storage and IBM Power Servers solutions respectively on daily basis to our Business Partners and Sales representatives helping persuade deals worth millions of Euros
Proposing best suitable Storage solution based on customer needs taking into consideration multiple factors (Entry-, Midrange-, Enterprise-Grade Storage, Height Units/Rack requirements, Capacity, preferred Storage Drives Technology SSD/HDD/Flash Core Modules/Hybrid, Performance, Bandwidth, Response Time/IOPS, Interface Protocols such as Fibre Channel/iSCSI/SAS, Scalability/Capacity growth factor, Cyber Resilience feature, Redundancy Factor, Cluster/Mirroring/High Availability/Transparent Failover, Connection specs to Host Server such as Direct Attached or via SAN Switches, Warranty SLA´s etc.)
Analyzing Power Servers needs in terms of Power Server Family (Entry/Midrange/Enterprise Servers, Processors, Performance, Memory, AI Acceleration, Security, Scalability, System Integration/Operating System such as IBM i, AIX, Linux, SAP Hana/Red Hat, On Prem/Hybrid Cloud, Virtual Server, Adapter Cards requirements, Warranty SLA´s etc.)
Enhanced customer satisfaction by conducting product demonstrations and providing tailored solutions to clients.
Coordinated cross-functional efforts to ensure timely delivery of proposals, meeting tight deadlines consistently.
Assisted in closing deals by addressing customer objections and demonstrating the value of proposed technical solutions.
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems and technologies
Attending internal/external workshops and seminars
ECommerce EMEA B2B Deployment Manager
Dell Technologies
02.2019 - 04.2022
Skilled in Project Management
Responsible for leading B2B integration of Dell's EMEA customers to Dell PremierConnect (PunchOut Catalogs)
Established standardized procedures for tracking and reporting on deployment status, providing greater transparency for stakeholders throughout organization.
Experienced with ERP systems such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, OSN, Basware, Coupa, Service Now, Proactis, Peoplesoft, Peppol
Leadership & execution of projects throughout various phases (planning, scoping, testing UAT, final implementation into production environment, follow up procedure)
Enabling and handling electronic transactions such as PunchOut, BHC / Auto BHC / catalog solutions as per customer needs
Experience of various protocols (i.e. cXML, xCBL, OCI, EDI, JSON, API)
Experience with Dell Premier Page, internal Dell B2B tools and applications
Providing expertise on various issues from start of integration until successful implementation, attention on details, problem solving and solution providing
Interaction with customers & various Dell organizations, stakeholders and management (Sales, IT Support, Invoicing, Program Managers, EDI partner, OBM's)
Ownership od Customer Survey tools
Ownership od Ariba EMEA mailbox
Actively participation on education processes & documentation (share drives, MS Teams sharepoint)
Reporting activities
FY20 Q4 CSG Game Changer winner for implementing project "Brose Deutschland"
Subject Matter Expert for Client Connections Applications for EMEA
IBM ISC
10.2017 - 02.2019
Subject Master Expert (support, application owner, process mapping adjustments, problem solving, solution providing)
Expertise providing on process issues
Pro-client orientation
Skilled in Business Support & Business Solutions
Business Analyst
WW Call Management systems support
Electronic communication interface of IBM components support (ECI, SR, OCPM, Web-Services)
Message streaming / end-to-end call management support (file transfer protocols SFTP/FTP, Virtual Private Network VPN)
WW Call Management systems expertise (mainframe)
Develop understanding and knowledge on call management systems & associated applications
Reporting activities
Software Support Coordinator for EMEA
IBM ISC
09.2015 - 10.2017
Focal point for complex Software issues (helping and providing solutions to IBM-ers and customers by various SW related issues and tasks)
Managed approximately 50 - 60 incoming calls, emails, calls and meetings per day from IBM-ers as well as customers across EMEA region
Expertise on Software maintenance process
Expertise on software licenses / Software Maintenance transfer process
Provide expertise on process issues (SW License Transfers, Cross Boarder, Drop In/Drop Out, IBM i Processors & Users Specifics, Delivery management, Risk management)
Participation on SW processes implementation and adjustments respectively (in person / via conference calls / attending workshops / meetings / via mails etc..)
Managing education requirements for IBM teams / providing education sessions (SW Licenses IBM i , AIX, Storage brands)
Cooperation on Software issues with scheduling, manufacturing, IT Techline support teams
Develop understanding and knowledge on software products
Interlock with various IBM organizations worldwide
Manage relationship with Administrators, SW manufacturing & scheduling, global logistics (DHL, FedEx, Panalpina), Brand management on daily basis
Focal point for returned shipments, delivery problems, cancellation after shipment, delivery delays, shipping details, shipping info providing, returned shipments, SW scrapping)
Reporting activities
TMS FOR ZSystem Software
IBM ISC
04.2014 - 09.2015
Focal point for IBM ESW software (IBM System Z) for Germany
Responsibility for the end-to-end Order Fulfillment Process, supporting the Order Competency Center
Working with SAP CRM and SAP ERP; validating and processing the configuration quotes
End 2 End support, Client orientation, providing email and phone support in German and English
Knowledge of Fulfillment and Distribution business and applications, Business support, communication with customers, sales representatives, business partners and IBM counterparts
Problem and error resolution, managing all urgent situations and escalations, disputes and claims management, discussing the issues internally with SAP CRM Helpdesk by SAP break-downs i.e. incident tickets, shipment and delivery management
Revenue recognition support, reporting activities
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Global SW License Keys and Sales Transaction Support
IBM Danmark
10.2012 - 03.2014
Providing expertise to IBM customers, Business Partners, Distributors and IBMers worldwide on issues concerning System i, AIX and Storage software assets
Problem solving by IBM i, AIX and Storage software (Entitlements issues, SW keys issue, transfers issues, IBM i processors / users transfer issues, technical expertise, etc...)
Providing expertise on SWMA issues
Identifying and solving problems by use of multiple information systems (order and inventory)
Improving and maintaining relationships between the customers, Business Partner and IBM
Cooperation and regular meetings between Specialists, Application Owner team 2nd Level Support and Compliance Team 3rd Level Support team
Knowledge of Fulfillment and Distribution business and applications
Client orientation, providing email and phone support in English and German
Tivoli Endpoint Management (IEM) 1st level support
ShopZ / RAM (Roles and Authorizations Management) 1st level support
Working with SAP CRM and iBase (iERP) on daily basis
Software Support Coordinator for EMEA
IBM ISC
02.2008 - 09.2012
Focal point for complex Software issues (helping and providing solutions to IBM-ers and customers by various SW related issues and tasks)
Provide expertise on process issues
Expertise on Software maintenance process
Managed approximately 40 - 50 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers
Expertise on software licenses / Software Maintenance transfer process
Participation on SW processes adjustments / corrections (personally / via conference calls / attending workshops / meetings / via mails etc..)
Managing education requirements for teams / providing education sessions
Cooperation on Software issues with scheduling, manufacturing, IT Techline support teams
Develop understanding and knowledge on software products
Interlock with various IBM organizations worldwide
Manage relationship with Administrators, SW manufacturing & scheduling, global logistics (DHL, FedEx, Panalpina), Brand management on daily basis
Focal point for returned shipments, DHL delivery problems, cancellation after shipment, delivery delays, shipping details, shipping info providing, returned shipments, SW scrapping)
Reporting activities
Business Partner Support Specialist for Germany
IBM ISC
05.2006 - 02.2008
Daily support activities for dedicated Business Partner Tech Data based in Germany
Skilled in Business Support (especially Business Partner Support), and Business Solutions
Responsibility for the end-to-end Order Fulfillment Process, supporting the Order Competency Center
Knowledge of Fulfillment and Distribution business and applications
Business Support (especially Business Partner Support), and Business Solutions
Managed approximately 30 incoming calls and emails per day from BP
Improving and maintaining relationships between the Business Partner and IBM
Providing support to the Order Competency Center and Business Partner during the validation and ordering process
Delivery management and Billing (Invoice requests, ensuring accurate and timely billing of orders, managing complex billing situations, solving invoice disputes in timely manner)
Problem Solving (problem and error resolution, managing all urgent situations and escalations, shipment tracking, delivery management)
Order Validation and Order Booking
Work with Database, Business correspondence
Proactive approach
Customer Fulfillment Administrator for Order Entry / Order Validation for Germany
IBM ISC
08.2005 - 05.2006
Management of the end to end order process for IBM business partners and customers
Validating and loading up to 20 purchase orders into IBM legacy systems on daily basis
Quotation management in Siebel CRM web based application (Siebel Application Interface)
Communication with customers, business partners and IBM counterparts
Subject Matter Expert for Client Connections Applications for EMEA
IBM ISC
10.2017 - 02.2019
Software Support Coordinator for EMEA
IBM ISC
09.2015 - 10.2017
TMS FOR ZSystem Software
IBM ISC
04.2014 - 09.2015
Global SW License Keys and Sales Transaction Support
IBM Danmark
10.2012 - 03.2014
Software Support Coordinator for EMEA
IBM ISC
02.2008 - 09.2012
Business Partner Support Specialist for Germany
IBM ISC
05.2006 - 02.2008
Customer Fulfillment Administrator for Order Entry / Order Validation for Germany
IBM ISC
08.2005 - 05.2006
Bachelor - Humanistic and Natural Sciences
Prešovská Univerzita
High School - Business and economy
Business Academy
Hobbies and Interests
Family, Hiking, Travel, Sports (former basketball player), Culture, Eco friendly activities, Gardening, Work around the house, Modern Technology, Science, Self Education, Beer home brewing occasionally