Resume Chris Schwarzfischer
Focus and Objective
Identifying technology suitable for the client, evaluating and prioritizing software platforms/solutions aligned with the
client's strategic goals.
Supporting the management decision-making process by providing the client with precise and up-to-date
documentation.
Play an active role in building the client s solution.
Deliver quality results on the highest level.
Experience
Freelance Consultant (2001-present)
2012
VoIP Convergence Consulting
Role: Analyst
Vendor selection and screening
M&A scenario analysis
Development of proposal for going forward
Team Size: 5
2012
Mobile Transaction Interface
Role: Architect
Mediation interface for MNO functionality
Integration of MNO transaction interfaces
Secure operation of standardized interfaces
Technology: Spring, Oracle, PHP, RoR
Team Size: 5
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2012
ETL Process Implementation
Role: Senior Developer
Extension of existing solutions
Technology: Pentaho Data Integration, MySQL, CakePHP
Team Size: 3
2011-2012
Native iPhone Application(s)
Role: Project Lead, Senior Developer
Data retrieval from backend and display
Offline Storage and Data Entry
Server synchronisation
Push notification integration
Technology: Xcode, Objective C, Restkit, Coredata
Team Size: 5
2011
Customer portal change management
Role: Senior Consultant
Portal analysis
Analysis of current usage KPIs
Development and presentation of change proposal
2011
Secure File Transfer System
Role: Architect, Senior Developer
Custom mechanism for automatic secure file transport between systems
Receipt generation and processing
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Digital Signature and Encryption
Technology: Bash, OpenSSH, X.509, RFC3161 Timestamping, SQLite, Apache, PHP
Team Size: 5
2011
Mobile Web HTML Game
Role: Senior Developer
Simple game supporting marketing campaign(s)
Desktop browser fallback for reuse in standard web page
Technology: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, jQTouch, MySQL, CakePHP
Team Size: 3
2010-2011
iPhone Web Application(s)
Role: Senior Developer
Analysis/Decision on frameworks
Reuse of common components to support recurring marketing campaigns
Technology: CakePHP, MySQL, jQuery, jQTouch
Team Size: 4
2010
ETL Process Implementation
Role: Senior Developer
Parallel processing of bet data
Report generation
Management Interface
Technology: Pentaho Data Integration, MySQL, CakePHP
Team Size: 2
2010
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Native iPhone Application
Role: Senior Developer
Push Notifications
High frequency server updates
Optimized Transfer
Technology: XCode, Objective C, PHP, MySQL, Varnish, Apache
Team Size: 3
2010
Asterisk VoIP implementation
Role: Project lead
Asterisk deployment for local SMB
Call routing / Dial plan setup
Team Size: 3
2009-2010
iPhone Web Application
Role: Senior Developer
Database backed web application
Look & Feel identical to native iPhone app
Geolocation support for automated user data entry
Technology: CakePHP, MySQL, jQuery JS Library
Team Size: 3
2009-2010
ETL Process Implementation
Role: Senior Developer
Extraction from COBOL generated data files
Transformation based on database backed configuration
Data export to downstream process
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Technology: Pentaho Data Integration, Oracle
Team Size: 2
2009
Portal Development
Role: Project Lead
Customer facing order entry system
Streamlined process for ordering products
Transport order entry data to backend processes
Scrum inspired development process
Technology: CakePHP, MySQL, jQuery JS Library
Team Size: 8
2008-2009
Portal Development
Role: Project Lead
Industry web portal targeting
Knowledge sharing
Personal relationships
Learning content
Technology: J2EE Servlet, O/R Mapping Tools, Webservices, Dojo JS Library, PostgreSQL database
Team Size: 10
2007-2008
VoIP Softphone
Role: Analyst, Technology consultant
Custom VoIP Client based on vendor provided SDK
SIP based Instant Messaging and Presence
Bandwidth management
Conferencing and video features
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XMPP based instant messaging analysis
Team Size: 5
2006
VoIP System Design and Quality Management
Role: Analyst, Technology consultant
Custom VoIP Client based on vendor provided SDK
Bandwidth management
Codec evaluation and setup
Conferencing and video features
NAT traversal strategies and implementation of a FW/NAT traversal solution
Selection of vendor for underlying technology
Implementation and test
2006
VoIP System Design and Quality Management
Role: Analyst, Technology consultant
Custom VoIP Client based on vendor provided SDK
Bandwidth management
Codec evaluation and setup
Conferencing and video features
NAT traversal strategies and implementation of a FW/NAT traversal solution
Selection of vendor for underlying technology
Implementation and test
2003 2005
Product Management for a well-known international ISP
Premium services rating and billing engines (subscriptions and events)
Integration of micropayment systems
Digital music shopping and distribution system
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Redesign of customer self service portal (billing related)
Access billing updates and optimization
Billing and rating infrastructure optimization and rollout
Focus: Billing and rating processes, digital media media platforms
2003
Business case analysis, application design and project management of a database driven sales support application
Technology: Visual Basic, Oracle
2002-2003
Business case analysis, application design and project management of a database driven gambling agent application, e-
commerce frontend.
Technology: J2EE Servlet, O/R Mapping Tools, Template Libraries, Crypto Libraries, Java Client, MySQL database
2002
Design of acceptance tests and quality management for a completely outsourced network infrastructure and IT services
2001-2002
Conceptional work and execution of a request for proposal for a complete outsourcing of network infrastructure and
desktop services with $10 million annual budget
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Founder and general manager
e. effective web productions GmbH, Germany (1997-2001)
Financial Management
Head of Software Development
Management of 10 person staff
Recruitment and training of web development, application server programming and database development
2001
Analysis of business case, design, implementation and support of a web-based e-procurement system for nursing homes
and hospitals
Technology: WebObjects 5 on Solaris, Oracle 8i database
2000
Analysis of business case, design, implementation and support of a web-based e-learning internet shopping system
Technology: WebObjects 4.5 on Solaris, Oracle 8i database
2000
Analysis of business case, design, integration of technology/content partners and optimization of a product base search
engine for the largest European ISP
Technology: WebObjects 4.5 on Solaris, Oracle 8.0 database
1999-2000
Analysis of business case, design, implementation and support of a shopping portal web application for the largest
European ISP
Technology: WebObjects 4.5 on Solaris, Oracle 8.0 database
1999
Design and development of a firewall analysis tool for a major German bank
Technology: Sun C++ on Solaris
1998
Complete intranet IP design for the largest European ISP
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1997
IP Routing design and implementation in a firewall environment for the largest European ISP
Self-employed (1995-1997)
Consulting ISPs in design and implementation of network infrastructure
Technical customer support
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Education
1995-2000
Computer science and economics
Executive Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project Management for small and medium sized teams (
Creative problem-solving
Access to a network of consultants with in-depth project experience from prior joint projects
Languages: German (native), English (fluent)
Technical expertise
Development related
Objective-C, PHP, Java, C++/C, (X)HTML0-5, Javascript (and libs)
Network related
XMPP, SIP, RTP, NA(P)T and all the underlying basics
Security related
IPSec, Cisco firewalls, Linux based filtering techniques
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