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Advising the CEO and R&D director on the future possibilities for using silicon micromechanical actuators 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, C & Pascal. Operating system: Digital Research Concurrent CP/M-86 for multi-user & multi-tasking parallel processing.
Strategic consulting for the owner and 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 (WAN) for the German Sales Support & Customer Operations locations.
Intercultural courses for young migrants 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.
Strategic start-up advice for the founders on expanding the business portfolio and pre-sales support for major customers.
Advising and supporting the managing directors in business development, mobility market analysis and how to enter the market in Germany and DACH region.
Dr. Fabula provided us with valuable support in the application specific optimization of silicon 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, Dr. Franz Lärmer, Bosch scientist.
Cooperation in dynamic piezoelectric FEM calculations of MEMS microstructures using multiphysics in the design and optimization of silicon sensors and actuators with thin-film applications. Numerical and experimental research & development using modal analysis of quartz crystal resonators.
Strategic support for senior management in acquiring major ICT customers and operational support during the pre-sales phase in business development.
Strategic advice as part of the pre-sales phase for customers with industrial production facilities. Use of AI-supported algorithms in production optimization in mechanical manufacturing to increase yield and minimize machine downtime.
Support services for the development of the company were provided to the founders and shareholders when the new IoT technology company was established. Special attention was focused on the areas of business customer sales, a suitable market entry and adequate financing.
Supporting the product management of T-Systems International GmbH in carrying out the national portfolio streamlining as part of the post-merger integration. Development of a comprehensive concept including migration scenarios for business customers: “Focusing and strategic realignment of the Data/IP portfolio, taking into account the new responsibilities in the Deutsche Telekom Group.
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).
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 sponsors.
Consultancy on the interdisciplinary system development process with the aim of targeted improvement and error reduction through an end-to-end approach and a high degree of automation and integration of the mechanical, electrical and electronic domains, as well as software development and validation.
Mechatronic concept development to SOP for a German OEM for the production and assembly of an electrically operated tailgate drive system for a new premium SUV model in a US manufacturing plant.
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. Cooperation with medium-sized IT service providers 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.
Management support for the liaison office in Bonn and Frankfurt for the partner Deutsche Telekom AG in all matters of mutual international cooperation, i.e. joint venture projects and program management & controlling.
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
Advising the founder and managing director on the expansion of the company and business development in the area of XML, EDI and EDIFACT communication services in an outsourcing model for Eastern Europe.
Joint development of resonant silicon sensors with electrothermal excitation and DMS in metal thin-film technology for flow measurement. Design, layout and optimization of the sensor geometries using numerical FEM and CFD calculations, including measurement-based verification.
Advising the founders of a high-performance computing (HPC) provider on entering the German market with their full-stack offering (Gompute platform) to enable critical high-performance workload in large-scale numerical simulation applications, i.e. FEM, CFD.
Supporting the management in business development and in acquiring new customers, including strategic consulting and implementing model- and metric-driven automated development processes in these customer projects.
Numerical calculation and optimization of bathroom fittings, i.e. taps, shower fittings and bath mixers, using static and dynamic FEM simulations that take into account mechanical and thermal loads.
Interim operational support for the production of confectionery at the main plant in Bonn.
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 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 Villingen–Schwenningen.
Strategic advice to the managing directors on the outsourcing of software development projects to nearshore partners in Eastern Europe. From requirements engineering with all relevant product specifications, procedural support for the outsourcing process, to productive start of operations.
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.
Internationalization of the Telekom–Designed–Networks (TDN) portfolio through end–to–end order–to–bill processes for international data solutions. This involved the successful integration of the external global provider’s Frame Relay, ATM and IP–based services.
Design of a cooperative service and value chain for all suppliers involved in the entire elevator life cycle, from planning and implementation to operation, i.e. elevator control, monitoring, condition-based maintenance and operating cost accounting, are part of a building’s overall automation system.
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.
Strategic advice to the Chairman of the Advisory Board and the CTO on the development of relevant approaches for business process optimization and for procedures of software engineering in the scope of product development.
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.
Strategic advice to the CTO on the implementation of global IP protection for highly complex aggregates in the product development process. Through the appropriate PLM characteristics and dedicated role assignment, access in the end-to-end process could be individually designed for the organizations of the national subsidiaries and external suppliers.
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 as a company-wide corporate business application in the telco 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.
Management of the IT system carve-out project, which made it possible to operate independently of the previous parent company.
Advice on acquiring strategic projects, as well as positioning and stabilizing the company as a top consultancy in the automotive industry. Support in the operationalization of the transformation and change process for the PLM team, through realignment from product to solution sales and solution consultants.
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.
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. Dr.-Ing. Mike Müller, chairman of the board.
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”.
Analysis of the E2E customer process, i.e. project management with cross-departmental change management. Derivation of a suitable PM methodology for structured project management and action required by management.
Dealing with multidisciplinary challenges: In the workshop with the staff from the ReDI School NRW, we addressed the challenges that managers face every day. We focused on the problems and questions, backed up by specific examples from the everyday life of the course program.
Management support in process and system optimization, as well as transformation for the purpose of adapting certification to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 for all German locations for re-certification (auditing).
CAE and FEM projects for the calculation and simulation of plastic products. Component simulation for the construction of an gas pedal for an automotive OEM. Process simulation for the step-by-step realization of an integrated CAE solution for the continuous process simulation of plastic products.
Advising the managing director on the strategic realignment towards a holistic educational company by expanding the fields of business and at the same time increasing the added value.
Establishment of the new IT service provider Rheinmetall IT Solutions GmbH as interim Enterprise Demand Manager for the business divisions. Support for the business units of the civil division Sensors & Actuators and the defence division Vehicle Systems.
Onboarding of the first employees of Rheinmetall 4iG Digital Services. Development of a pragmatic nearshore cooperation model. Process instruction and empowerment to work in specific IT projects of the division’s business units.
Startup coaching for the spin-off of a university research group. Ongoing advice for the launch team on developing a service for modeling and predicting air quality.
Supporting management in developing the business by successfully implementing semantic IT solutions for customers using a holistic, ontology-based approach.
Numerical calculation and component optimization using FEM simulations of a large, novel glass screen construction, taking into account thermally induced stresses during the cooling process in the glass melting procedure.
International Post-Merger Integration (PMI): Execution of E2E process and IT implementation for Global Frame Relay, Global LAN-to-LAN and Global Internet & Intranet services. The first international sales release was completed in just 3 months (normally 12 mo) with the support of top management awareness and direct monitoring of the team leaders.
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Strategic advice and research assistance for the head of development on the use of micromechanics in precision engineering and watchmaking. Evaluation of silicon and quartz technologies for their applicability to the production and manufacture of new innovative products.
Development of a new CAE business unit concept for calculation services using the finite element method (FEM). Expansion of the business unit through successful acquisition of new customers in various industries. Made a significant contribution to the rapid establishment of the new business unit by leading important computation and software projects.
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management on business development in the introduction of digital collaboration
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Holding a focus workshop on productization: The workshop focused on the implementation of product processes between the Telekom departments and their interfaces. The workshop objectives were to identify the specific need for action, determine the impact direction and a possible approach, and identify the necessary further steps. The main results were presented to Dr. Axel Wehmeier, CEO and head of the Telekom group’s healthcare division.
Program, liability and legal management for the CAE optimization of critical components of a high-speed train for the railway supplier and railway technology industry. Coordination of the product concept for rail vehicle technology, including 3D CAD construction, numerical FEM/CFD simulations under various dynamic and thermal load conditions for aluminum castings.
Optimization of industrial electromagnets using numerical finite element calculations. Joint development of project specifications, which served as a project plan and basis for the customer’s offer. Verification of an implemented electromagnet design, correlation of electromagnetic results with experimental measurement data, dimensioning of a comparable permanent magnet system, comparative evaluation of the permanent magnet with the electromagnet.
PLM process: there is a central connection between requirements, program and project management. A systematic approach that takes into account the technical areas and the management methods that provide structure is essential for the successful development of a product. Proven process models for requirements, program and project management have been developed to achieve greater value creation.
TF Consulting has been successfully supporting the various business units of Deutsche Telekom AG for many years. We have successfully delivered consulting projects, post-merger integrations and implementation projects that affect important elements of the value chain of the classic ICT portfolio, i.e. intelligent products, standardized platforms and innovative end-to-end services (E2E), but also professional IT outsourcing (e.g. SAP), software and security services.
Conception and establishment of a high-performance center for Taekwondo competition athletes in the Lake Constance region. Active implementation of training courses, support for state and national squad athletes and execution of trainer training courses.
Development of a concept for an integrated computer system for online experiments, simulations and experiment evaluation for the physics departments. Conducting negotiations with IT companies and the participating working groups of the institute for a suitable computer network architecture based on modern PCs and powerful UNIX workstations.
Advice on the operational implementation of the offer-to-invoice core process, which is to be mapped in SAP R/3. Furthermore, CAD data management in PDM had to be taken into account in order to synchronize the data between ERP and PLM. A coupled application of requirements, project and acceptance management was recommended in order to efficiently design the existing project structures as a risk assessment.
Support for the VDI association by giving expert lectures in the PLM and Simulation working group at the Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Contribution to the lecture event “Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Simulation” with the topic optimizing product development processes.
Strategic consulting for the founder (CTO) and head of system development for the outsourcing of hardware development services and electronics manufacturing to external suppliers, as well as the practical management of the offshore partner.
FEM calculations for the design of pressure transducers with metal strain gauge foils. Design specifications were the analytical, non-linear design of the pressure transducers, modeling and numerical calculation of the various pressure transducers, variation of geometry parameters and optimization of the FE model, simulation and optimization of pressure transducers for different nominal pressure ranges, consideration of the strain gauge layout, calculation of the expected resistance change.
Close support and coaching of a foreign product and program manager in practical issues of project and process management methods to increase personal performance.
Advisory on the organization and management of Deutsche Telekom. Based on the DTAG Group’s organizational chart with the Holding and its 4 pillars (including the respective subsidiaries in Germany and abroad). The project focused on the organization of activities within the group and on management aspects.
Introduction of a medical quality management system, i.e. analysis, design and consulting of patient-centered business processes. Advising on process-oriented implementation, as well as instruction in business processes and IT systems.
The focus is on digital media in knowledge transfer. New technological interactive possibilities are changing the way we deal with them. However, there is a considerable need for didactic preparation due to limited practical experience. The forum has set itself the task of generating applicable knowledge and methods.
Analysis, conception and introduction of a seamless end-to-end (E2E) business process chain. Introduction of standard processes in procurement to ensure that external suppliers can no longer be commissioned in violation of the regulations without process-compliant material orders. Prevent bypass orders, i.e. prevent compliance breaches by adhering to GRC requirements.
Analysis of the drawings, CAD and PDM environment, as well as PLM processes for the purpose of developing a recommendation for the introduction of a modern cloud-based collaborative 3DX platform by Dassault Systèmes.