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Advising the CEO and R&D Director on the future possibilities for using silicon micromechanics and MEMS sensors in medical surgical practice.

Creation of interactive graphical evaluation tools for drug analysis and programs for data acquisition & evaluation. Programming languages: BASIC, Pascal & C. Operating system: Digital Research Concurrent CP/M-86 for multi-user & multi-tasking parallel processing.

Strategic consulting for the managing director with regard to business development and operational excellence.

Development of an IT operating concept for outsourcing SAP R/3 and designing a corporate network for the German Sales Support & Customer Operations locations.

Intercultural courses in interactive workshop form with specific topics, such as: how to enjoy learning, suitable learning methods and continuous further education.

Advising on new business areas in addition to the petrol station business and car maintenance. Business diversification and analysis of a new product range, i.e. lubricants, alloys, etc. and related services.

Incorporation of ITIL / ITSM experiences in the implementation in large companies in the information technology, telco & other industries (e.g. OEM automotive), as well as near- & offshore partners (including Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, India) for the creation of a BITKOM guideline for medium-sized companies. Cooperation with ICT service providers in the field of outsourcing and offshore: “BPO as an opportunity for Germany as a business location”.

The development of a sensor environment adapted to the sensor elements, as well as the development of adapted signal processing, enabled the realization of force transducer prototypes with high resolution and short measurement times. The metrological properties determined for the prototypes showed that force transducers of this type are advantageous in covering the range between the lower-resolution strain gauge transducers and the high-resolution magnetic force compensation transducers.

Subject to confidentiality.

Strategic start-up advice for the founders on expanding the business portfolio and pre-sales support for major customers. Evaluation of the use of AIsupported methods for production optimization in industrial manufacturing to increase yield and reduce downtime. 

Advising and supporting the managing directors in business development, mobility market analysis and how to enter the market in Germany and the DACH region.

Dr. Fabula provided us with valuable support in the application specific optimization of MEMS sensors. I value Dr. Fabula as a competent point of contact, whose initiative, drive and inventiveness have repeatedly stood out during our many years of cooperation.

Cooperation in piezoelectric FEM calculations of MEMS microstructures using multiphysics in the design and optimization of silicon sensors and actuators with thin-film applications.

Strategic support for senior management in acquiring major ICT customers and operational support during the pre-sales phase in business development.

Strategic support for senior management in acquiring major ICT customers and operational support during the pre-sales phase in business development.

IT outsourcing of E2E business processes of TDN-based system solutions for international business customers. Development of an SAP R/3 prototype for the mapping of country-specific business processes and the associated IT architecture. Preparation of a technical IT operating concept for the group-wide deployment of SAP R/3 for the German local business unit. Conducting negotiations with external data center service providers regarding outsourcing models and the design of technical service level agreements (SLA).

Integration of products and services in Telekom Designed Networks (TDN). Design and implementation of a procedure for integrating products in TDN. Implementation of new products and pilot projects in TDN and their transfer to existing standard processes, as well as postmerger integration of an international product portfolio.

Advising the DTU board and the first Olympic team for the Sydney Olympics, as well as hosting the Taekwondo World Championships in Germany. Development of a consistent public image for modern Olympic Taekwondo, including a marketing concept and assistance in acquiring business sponsors.

Mechatronic concept development through to SOP for a German OEM manufacturer for the production and assembly of an electrically operated tailgate actuation system for a new premium SUV model.

Participation in IT Outsourcing of the BPO project group of BITKOM. Contribution of ITIL and ITSM experiences in the implementation of large ICT companies and other industries (e.g. OEM automotive), as well as near- and offshore partners (including Romania, Hungary, Ukraine, Russia, India). Cooperation with a medium-sized IT service provider on the topic of IT outsourcing and offshoring: “BPO as an opportunity for Germany as a business location”.

 

Developing a strategy and moderating the decision-making process for the management: As part of a PMI realignment, different IT system landscapes had to be merged in the face of conflicting interests and different majorities. The aim was to develop an efficient strategic decision-making process for the new company’s future IT application and service provider landscape.

Advising the owner on expanding the company’s business activities, as well as developing and establishing a new product portfolio. Analyzing and creating a concept, including evaluating internal processes such as sales, administration, and project management, as well as staff deployment.

Optimization of ultrasonic PVDF transducers using FEM numerical calculations by developing an alternative transducer geometry. Optimization of the post-vibration behavior by minimizing the decay time of the transducer vibration and calculating the transducer properties.

Strategic management support for the executive board: the focus was on outlining a comprehensive concept for the entire product life cycle (PLM) of an elevator, i.e. manufacturing & installation, as well as operation and commissioning, including a verifiable cost-benefit argument. In this context, PLM as well as EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) and plant management aspects were highlighted

IT Survey European LBUs: Analysis of the organizational and technical IT situation of the local business units (LBU) in Europe as a basis for management decisionmaking on the introduction of an integrated SAP R/3 system. Technical Due Diligence (BSS, OSS): Network infrastructure, routers/CPE, firewalls, integrated IT systems and corporate enterprise applications in Europe, including CRM, ERP, technical operations, provisioning, billing, etc.

Joint development of resonant silicon sensors with electrothermal excitation and DMS in metal thinfilm technology for flow measurement. Design, layout and optimization of the sensor geometries using numerical FEM and CFD calculations, including measurementbased verification.

Temporary operational support for the manufacturing of confectionery at the main plant in Bonn.

Development of a truck gearshift gate in diecast aluminum technology: Substitution of a steel construction with an AL casting, while maintaining the same mechanical load forces and moments (load specifications). Execution of FEM calculations and optimization of the mechanical construction with regard to weight minimization of the aluminum component.

Numerical calculations for the construction of a new component design for the sensor electronics (main printed circuit board): With the help of FEM calculations, new design specifications could be derived and the examined component could finally be transferred to series production after experimental verification.

Consultancy and ongoing support for the commercial managing director (CFO) on issues related to post-merger integration (PMI) projects.

Mr. Fabula played a major role in the reconstruction of the institute in the Junghans Villa and the necessary planning work. He was responsible for determining the use of the facilities (including technical workstations and laboratories) with the specification of the various technical installations (TGA) and media supplies (special gases, electrical lines, etc.) and successfully coordinated all planning work with the municipal building department of VillingenSchwenningen.

Strategic advice to the owner/CEO and the management team on the analysis of the local elevator market and the approach to market entry in Germany.

Subject to confidentiality.

Support in founding an academy for algorithms as a technical consultant for business development. Development of algorithmic training and consulting services for business, in particular SMEs and industrial companies, public institutions, as well as educational and training institutions. Target groups: executive & mid management (decisionmakers), technical experts, engineers, trainers.

Dr. Thomas Fabula, as Director of Process & Change Management, was responsible for the realignment of the Kabel New Media Group’s business processes. He led the Change Agents Team throughout Europe and reported to the group’s board of directors in this role.

Numerical calculation and static optimization of a light microscope chassis using dynamic FEM calculations (modal analysis) to suppress natural vibrations.

Dr. Fabula successfully managed the transition to 3D engineering and assisted our employees in the demanding transformation. As a result, 15 employees with 3D CAD outperform more than 100 technical draftspeople.

Providing support and assistance to the CEO in developing new business and in the operational pre-sales phase with corporate customers.

Discussions with the CIO regarding increased collaboration between Global One and MATÁV on IT strategy issues and exploring closer ties between the IT organizations of the two companies with respect to the utilization of SAP R/3 in the telecommunications industry.

Establishment of a project management competence center for DaimlerChrysler. Design and implementation of an intranet-based project management system in the GSP after-sales division at Mercedes.

FEM calculations to increase component strength (FKM) and optimization. Comparative evaluation with seriesproduced washing systems: By correlating the simulations with tests, the lifespan of the washing systems could be significantly increased. The FEM models developed were used for the quantitative evaluation of new design variants. This approach led to improved designs while significantly reducing the number of prototypes to be examined. Various prototypes were developed to meet the specifications in terms of durability and noise reduction for optimized series production.

Development of resonant piezo-electric quartz pressure sensors using numerical FEM calculations and optical laser vibrometer measurements as part of the BMFT research project “Use of micromechanics to manufacture frequency-analog sensors”.

Analysis of the business processes of the head office for the purpose of managing the entire sports operations of the North Rhine-Westphalia Taekwondo Union. Subsequent introduction of a suitable IT solution for the administrative management of the member sports clubs.

Support of the board of directors as a subject matter expert for customer-specific telecommunications business processes in the preparation of quotations for complex SAP R/3 solutions.

Process analysis and optimization of the E2E process, project management with cross-departmental change management. Setting up a suitable PM methodology for structured project management and deriving the need for action for management.

Trusted advice and support for the management in entering into a joint development partnership with a multi-national chemical enterprise in the Rhineland.

Proposal for “paperless work” in the production plant by digitizing the process line for selected refractory materials.

Responsible for defining and controlling the E2E process from the business demands of the departments to the subsequent SAP system implementation by the IT experts and service providers.

Business development related to building innovative enterprise architectures for digital twins, industrial IoT solutions (IIoT) that guarantee security and stability, and secure messaging for IIoT and robotics applications using a decentralized open-source secure messaging framework.

Thank you for the excellent cooperation and the many interesting open source projects that we have been able to set up and work on together over the past decade. Among other things, I was happy to be involved in the organization of multiple Python events, like barcamps, conferences and meetups.

Business development for innovative data-driven products & services: Definition of relevant IIoT use cases and development of tailored industrial IoT offers for SMEs and medium-sized industrial companies to open up new market opportunities and business potentials. Designing a concept for an SME-friendly methodology for productization and business model transformation: “from project to product business”.