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Dr. RAHMAN FAKHANI

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Letztes Update: 17.03.2025

Tech & Strategy Advisor

Firma: smartUPtimize Consulting
Abschluss: PhD, Master of Business Engineering, Diplom-Wirtschaftsingenieur
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Sprachkenntnisse: Arabisch (Grundkenntnisse) | Deutsch (Muttersprache) | Englisch (verhandlungssicher)

Schlagwörter

Innovation Digitalisierung Agile Methodologie Prozessoptimierung Beratung Automobilindustrie Unternehmenstransformation Wirtschaft Qualitätsmanagement SAP Applications + 29 weitere Schlagwörter anzeigen

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CV-Rahman-Fakhani-EN-March-2025_160325.pdf
CV-Rahman-Fakhani-DE-Marz-2025_160325.pdf

Skills

Experienced Consultant in Business Transformation, Digitalization & Agile Project Management

With over 13 years of expertise in diverse industries such as IT, automotive, chemistry, energy, government organizations and aviation, I bring a strategic and hands-on approach to consulting.

I advise clients on strategy development, business-IT alignment, process optimization, innovation management, digital transformation, requirements engineering, organizational improvement, and agile project management.

My experience includes leadership roles at smartUPtimize ConsultingEY, BearingPoint, SAP, and Becker Büttner Held, where I played a key role in shaping business and IT strategies for large enterprises, startups, and government institutions.

Core Expertise & Specializations:
Business Transformation & Digitalization: Expertise in developing business and technology-driven transformations, digital innovation, and smart city concepts.
Strategy & Innovation Consulting: Holistic approach to Business-IT alignment, technology selection, and market positioning.
Agile Project Management: Certified Professional Scrum Master and Scrum Product Owner, ensuring iterative, value-driven execution.
Process & Quality Management: Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt & TÜV Quality Management Specialist, optimizing efficiency and resilience.
International Expertise: Professional experience across Europe, the USA, China, Japan, India, and the UAE, bringing a global perspective to business challenges.

Technical & Methodological Strengths:
SAP Expertise: SAP IS-U, SAP ERP ECC 6.0, SAP S/4HANA, Test Management.
Business Process Modeling (BPMN 2.0) for structured process improvement.
✅ Tools & Technologies: Microsoft Office, Jira & Confluence, VBA, Photoshop, Canva.
Soft Skills: Strong analytical and structured mindset, cross-cultural communication, stakeholder management, and a results-driven approach.

Academic Excellence & Research Background:
I hold a PhD in Economics & Finance (summa cum laude) with a research focus on urban mobility and generational behavior, reinforcing my expertise in smart cities and sustainable development. Additionally, I have earned a Master of Business Engineering (MBE) and a Diploma degree in Industrial Engineering & Management, equipping me with a well-rounded technical and economic perspective.

Why Work With Me?
Proven Track Record: Success in driving transformation in complex, high-stakes environments.
✅ Strategic & Hands-On: Balancing long-term vision with practical execution.
Innovative & Agile: Bringing cutting-edge solutions to evolving business landscapes.
Global Perspective: Experience working with multinational teams and markets.

With a deep passion for innovation, technology, and sustainable business models, I partner with organizations to create future-ready, high-performing enterprises. Let’s connect and discuss how I can help drive your business forward.

Projekthistorie

09/2021 - 12/2024
Agile Project Management (Scrum Master & Agile Coach)
Big German Gas Transportation Company (Energie, Wasser und Umwelt, 1000-5000 Mitarbeiter)

Brief Description:
Agile transformation of the software development process for a Geoinformation Systems project. The project aimed to implement agile frameworks and agile philosophies in software development, specifically focusing on (scaled) Scrum practices and tools to ensure smooth team collaboration, stakeholder alignment, and high-quality deliverables.

Tasks & Activities:
  • Leadership of Cross-Functional Teams: Leading diverse, high-performing teams, fostering alignment and synergy toward achieving shared objectives, with a deep understanding of team behavior and dynamics.
  • Agile Framework Implementation & Scrum of Scrums: Leveraging extensive experience with the Scrum and Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), contributing valuable insights to operational project execution, and ensuring smooth coordination among multiple Scrum teams working in parallel.
  • Scrum Meetings & Ceremonies: Facilitating key Scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, ensuring transparent communication, effective collaboration, and a consistent focus on continuous improvement.
  • Stakeholder Alignment: Ensuring clear communication and alignment with stakeholders to guarantee that project deliverables meet both business objectives and broader enterprise strategies.
  • Confluence & Jira Utilization: Utilizing Confluence and Jira for managing project workflows, tracking progress, and establishing an agile project management framework, promoting transparency and efficient task management.
  • Agile Testing & User Acceptance Tests (UAT): Conducting thorough agile testing and guiding User Acceptance Tests (UAT) to ensure that the final product adheres to the required business and quality standards.
  • Product Owner Support & Backlog Refinement: Collaborating closely with the Product Owner, refining the product backlog to prioritize features, and ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and project goals.
  • Roadmap & Strategy Alignment: Ensuring the project roadmap is synchronized with the enterprise strategy, aligning team efforts with the company's long-term vision and goals.
  • Quality Assurance (QA) & Best Practices: Upholding quality standards through agile methodologies, promoting best practices like Definition of Done (DoD) and Definition of Ready (DoR) to ensure high-quality outcome.
  • Agile Coaching & Team Development: Coaching and mentoring teams on the effective application of agile methodologies, enhancing their ability to work autonomously and adapt to evolving requirements.
  • Process Optimization & Workflow Efficiency: Establishing and refining agile practices, templates, and processes to streamline workflows, increase productivity, and enhance team collaboration. This includes applying Kanban principles to improve flow, reduce bottlenecks, and enhance efficiency.
  • Quality Improvement & Role Clarity: Continuously improving product quality and team performance through process improvements, clear role definitions, and the application of agile best practices.
  • Impediment Removal & Obstacle Management: Proactively identifying and addressing potential risks and obstacles, ensuring seamless project progression and fostering a culture of problem-solving within teams.
  • Kanban Methodology & Continuous Flow: Applying Kanban philosophy to manage work items and tasks in progress, promoting a smooth flow of work with a focus on limiting work in progress (WIP) to improve team focus and delivery speed.

05/2019 - 07/2020
Project Manager of a scaled agile digital transformation project
Big German Public Insurance Company (Versicherungen, 500-1000 Mitarbeiter)

Brief Description:

Overall agile transformation of the company by introducing state-of-the-art processes and technologies.

Tasks & activities:
  • Leading the integration of Agile principles into the transformation process, aligning organizational goals with iterative delivery and feedback loops.
  • Managed the implementation of an integrated solution with SAP Industry Solution, ensuring the adoption of Agile workflows to foster continuous improvement.
  • Focused on iterative process optimization and strategic alignment through active collaboration, business process management (BPM), and change management.
  • Oversaw IT portfolio landscape optimization and project management with Agile methodologies, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness in project execution.

04/2014 - 04/2015
Study on claims management in utility companies
Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Agriculture, Nature Conservation, and Consumer Protection of North Rhine-Westphalia (Öffentlicher Dienst, 50-250 Mitarbeiter)

Tasks & Activities:
  • Led a study on optimizing claims management by implementing iterative, value-driven improvements in process management.
  • Applied Agile principles to assess cost-saving potentials and define strategies for addressing payment shortfalls.
  • Facilitated stakeholder collaboration and aligned the project with regulatory requirements, ensuring that iterative cycles incorporated feedback for continuous refinement.
  • Project Monitoring, Tracking and Quality Assurance.

Zertifikate

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
University of Gdansk
2023
Professional Scrum Product Owner
Scrum.org
2023
Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
Scrum.org
2020
Master of Business Engineering
Steinbeis University Berlin
2012
Certificate of Achievement 2012 Global Management Development Program
Indiana University - Kelley School of Business
2012
Certificate as Quality Management Specialist
TüV Süd GermanyTüV
2012
Diplom-Wirtschaftingenieur (Dipl.-Wirt.-Ing.)
Mannheim University of Applied Sciences (Technische Hochschule)
2011
Certificate Six Sigma Lean Green Belt
UMS GmbH
2011

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