Manuel Kunze Email & Phone Number

Beverungen, Nrw, De

Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

• Management of projects within the framework of Groupwide Services (GWS)• IT infrastructure projects from planning to realization• Definition of the project goal together with subject matter experts and customers (Requirements Engineering)• A well-thought-out and structured organization of the project• Setting milestones and project goals based on the target architecture• Management of scope and change requests to complete the project on time, within scope, and on budget• Management of risks and issues as well as dependencies and tracking of corrective actions• Preparation of regular reporting on project progress• Expert in M365 Services and Migration, mainly in SharePoint, Teams, One Drive and Exchange as well as Modern Workplace Rollout

Remote

• Management of Solistaro, a Remote Game Company, and responsibility for strategic alignment andbusiness development in a distributed team environment.• Project planning and control; defining project objectives.• Establishing and structuring the project organization.• Definition and tracking of milestones (project progress monitoring).• Leading a remote-based, multidisciplinary team of 12 game developers, including senior managers.• Fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation across various global locations (USA, Germany,Spain, England).• Developing and implementing business plans to promote growth and profitability in a remote workenvironment.• Capturing and aligning requirements with business areas/experts.• Building and maintaining remote partnerships and relationships with customers, suppliers, andother stakeholders.• Monitoring Solistaro’s financial performance and implementing measures to reduce costs and increase efficiency in a remote setting.• Change, risk, and dependency management.• Successful completion of an MVP (Minimum Viable Product).• Negotiating with external service providers to ensure efficient collaboration and service delivery.• Regular reporting (status, progress, results, etc.).• Using Jira, Confluence, Trello, Miro, and other tools for collaboration, project management, andteam organization.

Germany

• Comprehensive technical support in corporate environments, including handling software and hard-ware issues, network support, and server smart-hand support.• Implementation of effective patch management and network solutions to improve IT infrastructure.• Analysis of company IT systems to identify inefficient processes and develop solutions to increaseefficiency and reduce costs.• Experience in IT asset management to optimize resource utilization and cost control.• Conducting PC updates and IMAC rollouts for seamless hardware transitions.• Coordination with internal and external service providers to ensure smooth operation.• Sample clients: – Airbus Helicopter (Bechtle) - Reduced ticket backlog from 1000 to 200, successfully replaced 3000 out-of-lease PCs, and advised the IT team to improve service level agreements (SLAs) from several weeks to a maximum of 5 days. – Diehl (SanData) - Supported IT asset management, reduced ticket backlog from 70 to 10, and successfully replaced 1000 out-of-lease devices. – Federal Employment Agency (NevoTec) - Support for hardware rollouts at multiple locations in Germany.

- Leveraged Unreal Engine 5 to develop captivating interactive visualizations using a combination of Unreal UI and Blueprints.- Designed and implemented interactive elements that enhanced user engagement and provided valuable insights.- Utilized Blueprint scripting to create dynamic and responsive user interactions, elevating the level of realism and interactivity in visualizations.- Played a key role in optimizing performance and ensuring seamless user experiences within resource-intensive visual environments.

Creating 3D Enviroments

Mittweida, Sachsen, Deutschland

- Creating 3D Characters for the Game Ampguard. (3D Model, Rig and Animation)- Creating Assets for the Procedural Enviroment.

Mittweida, Sachsen, Deutschland

- Led and guided an art team of 25 talented individuals to deliver high-quality creative projects.- Directed the development of art assets, ensuring they met visual and technical standards.- Developed and implemented streamlined workflows that increased team efficiency.- Collaborated closely with project managers, fostering seamless coordination between art and other departments.- Designed and executed seminars and workshops, enhancing team members' skills and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.- Leveraged Agile methodologies to adapt to changing project requirements and maintain focus on delivering outstanding results.- Spearheaded the integration of cutting-edge technologies and tools, elevating the overall artistic and technical capabilities of the team.- Managed project timelines and allocated resources effectively, resulting in on-time and on-budget project completion.- Acted as a liaison between the art team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment with project goals.

England, Vereinigtes Königreich

Creating 3D Assets for upcoming Game