Günter Thaler
Business Analyst • Software Architect • Requirements Engineer
Bridging the gap between Business and IT with 30 years of experience in software architecture, requirements engineering, software engineering, and digital transformation.
About Me
IT Business-Analyst, Requirements Engineer & Software Architect with mutual understanding between Business and IT („Interpreter“) longtime experience as Software Engineer (Design and Development)
Based in Großwolfgers, Weitra, Austria, I bring over 30 years of IT experience and 20+ years as a self-employed consultant. My unique strength lies in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical implementation.
With a background in Computer Science from Vienna University of Technology and Commercial College education, I combine technical depth with business acumen to deliver solutions that truly meet organizational needs.
Business Analysis
Translating complex business requirements into clear, actionable specifications
Software Architecture
Designing scalable, maintainable systems that align with business objectives
Requirements Engineering
Ensuring comprehensive requirement gathering and stakeholder alignment
Software Engineering
Expert development using Oracle, Java, PL/SQL and modern technologies for robust enterprise solutions
Certified Excellence
Industry-recognized certifications in software architecture, requirements engineering, and project management
Certified Professional for Software Architecture (CPSA) Foundation Level
iSAQB
Credential ID: 953275 (apr. 2024)
Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering (CPRE) Advanced Level - RE@Agile
IREB
Credential ID: 20REALAGl005 (feb. 2020)
PRINCE2® Foundation Project Management Certification
AXELOS
Credential ID: 03108998-01-13J9 (jun. 2015)What I Offer
Comprehensive IT consulting and implementation services from analysis to deployment
IT Business Analysis
Comprehensive business analysis to identify requirements, optimize processes, and align IT solutions with business objectives.
Requirements Engineering
Systematic elicitation, analysis, and specification of requirements using agile methodologies and industry best practices.
Software Architecture
Design and implementation of robust, scalable software architectures for enterprise applications and cloud environments.
Software Development
Expert development using Oracle, Java, PL/SQL and modern technologies for enterprise-grade applications.
Oracle Database Specialist
Deep expertise in Oracle Database design, optimization, PL/SQL development, and cloud infrastructure.
Project Management
End-to-end project management using PRINCE2 methodology, ensuring successful delivery of complex IT projects.
Professional Experience / Customer References
Selected highlights from 30 years of IT projects and implementations
Project Management, Analysis and Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, Design and Development
Leitz GmbH & Co KG
UNIPS / AppX ERP
Enhancement and Maintenance of an Industry-ERP System individually
developed for Leitz; approx. 600 concurrent users, branches worldwide
(incl. country-spec. sales-, accounting- and billing-requirements).
Architecture, Planning and Support of the Cloud Transformation Process
Interface Design and Integration of misc. Systems (spec. in the Hybrid-
and Multi Cloud Environment)
IT Business Analysis, Requirements Engineering, Software Architecture, Design and Development
Raiffeisen Capital Management
Enhancement and Maintenance RCM Product Portfolio: Business Analysis and
Story-Definition for Business Requirements (Improvements and Regulatory Requirements)
(Sep. 2012 – Nov. 2021)
Implementation and integration of a group wide testing-policy in the
RCM tribe development teams (Test plan, -cycles, -cases and Releasemanagement),
training of the development-teams (Aug. 2021 – Nov. 2021)
Pension Fund Look Through and Reporting (OeKB, FundsXML, AccessRule Management
(Dec. 2014 – Nov. 2021)
CRM-Migration to Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM (Jan. 2019 – Dec 2019)
Analysis and Optimizations of DWH Processes, Support DWH Team, VCS Migration (Apr. 2012
– Aug. 2012)
Migration of the In-House Asset Management, Design and Development of Application
ServiceProvider
integrated in the ESB (Enterprise Service Bus) Environment (Jul. 2010 – Dec. 2012).
Project Management, Software Architecture, Business Analysis, Software Engineering
University Sports Institute Vienna
Designed and implemented web-based course registration system handling high load peaks, SSO integration with Vienna universities, fraud prevention, payment service integration (especially under high load), PSD2
Software Architecture, Design, and Development
Scientific Games
Software architecture and development for lottery and gaming systems.
Management, Software Architecture, Requirements Engineering, Design, and Development
granITIC - d-seas Medical Software for Doctors
Project Management, Design, Architecture, and Development of a Medical Software for Doctors (Features: Health Insurance Accounting, Patient Register, ecard, in-house Pharmacy Accounting, Procurement)
Software Engineering, -Design, and Development
Frequentis AG
Supporting the Migration of the Core System to maintain Aeronautical Information Data; AIXM (Aeronautical Information Exchange Model)
Software Architecture & Consultant
fab4minds Informationstechnik GmbH
Software architecture consulting for food tracing and quality management systems. Designed solutions for supply chain transparency and regulatory compliance.
Industry Experience
Diverse sector expertise across manufacturing, financial services, healthcare, energy, and technology industries
Manufacturing & ERP
Design and Development of an individual ERP System supporting international manufacturing operations with complex country-specific sales, accounting, and billing workflows across multiple continents.
Wood Machining Tools
Long-term partnership providing continuous enhancement of custom ERP systems with interface design and cloud transformation architecture for global precision manufacturing operations.
Financial Services
Enhancement of Fundmanagement Software, Implementation of regulatory compliance solutions, pension fund reporting systems, and Datawarehouse within Agile and SAFe frameworks for capital management institutions.
Education & Sports
Architecture and development of a web platforms handling massive concurrent user loads with single sign on, fraud-prevention and payment service integrations.
Gaming & Lottery
Software development and maintenance for betting and lottery platforms across diverse database environments.
Aviation & Aerospace
Migration and enhancement of aeronautical information systems maintaining compliance with international AIXM standards for critical aviation data management.
Healthcare & Medical Software
Development of a Medical Software solutions integrating health insurance interfaces, electronic health cards, and pharmaceutical procurement workflows.
Energy & Commodity Trading
Project setup and Consulting concerning the migration of an standard ERP incorporating industry-specific modules tailored to commodity and energy trading requirements.
Food & Quality Management
Architectural consulting and database design for web-based supply chain transparency platforms ensuring regulatory compliance and quality tracking throughout food production chains.
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