Michael Bianchi Munich, DE
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Key Projects & Technical Stack

A closer look at the initiatives I've led and the tools I use to run modern IT operations.

Key Projects & Initiatives

Office Relocation & Infrastructure Expansion

Network design, internet connectivity, workstation deployment, and meeting room technology for a full office relocation.

IT Cost Optimization

Software license consolidation, vendor negotiation, subscription rationalization, and elimination of redundant services.

Google Workspace Domain Migration

User, mailbox, Drive, calendar, and group migration across the domain with minimal business disruption.

Hardware Lifecycle Management

End-to-end process covering procurement, asset tracking, deployment, maintenance, refresh planning, and secure disposal.

Company-Wide SaaS Rollouts

Planning, testing, change management, user training, and post-implementation support for new business applications.

IT Policies & SOPs

Development and implementation of IT policies and Standard Operating Procedures aligned with ISO 27001 and GDPR.

MDM Implementation (Hexnode)

Device enrollment, compliance policies, software deployment, encryption, and remote management across platforms.

IT Asset Management System

Replaced spreadsheet-based tracking with a centralized inventory and lifecycle management solution.

IAM & Access Control

Role-based access control (RBAC), MFA implementation, and automated onboarding/offboarding processes.

Software License Optimization

Compliance, usage monitoring, renewal planning, and budget control across the software estate.

IT Security Hardening

Endpoint protection, disk encryption, vulnerability remediation, and security awareness training.

Business Continuity & DR Planning

Backup strategy improvements, recovery testing, and documentation for core IT systems.

Vendor & Supplier Management

Contract negotiation, SLA definition, performance monitoring, and procurement processes.

ITSM Process Improvements

Structured incident, request, change, and asset management workflows.

Onboarding/Offboarding Automation

Standardization and automation of employee lifecycle processes across multiple locations.

Collaboration Platform Migration

Migration and integration of Google Workspace, Slack, Confluence, Jira, Aircall, and other SaaS tools.

Network Infrastructure Modernization

Wi-Fi upgrades, firewall improvements, VPN optimization, and office connectivity enhancements.

IT Compliance Initiatives

Ongoing programs supporting ISO 27001, GDPR, and internal security policies.

AI Adoption Program

Evaluating and deploying productivity tools such as Gemini and Rovo to improve employee efficiency.

IT Budgeting & Strategic Planning

Annual budget preparation, forecasting, hardware refresh strategy, and technology roadmap development.

Platforms

Core Platforms

  • Windows 10/11, Windows Server
  • Microsoft Exchange Server
  • Google Workspace (Administration, Security, Compliance)
  • Microsoft 365
  • Active Directory, Group Policy (GPO), DNS, DHCP

Infra & Access

  • MDM/UEM: Hexnode (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android)
  • Identity & Access Management (IAM), SSO, MFA
  • Virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)
  • Network Infrastructure (Switching, Wi-Fi, VPN, Firewalls)

Cloud & Infrastructure

Endpoint

  • Endpoint Management

Backup & DR

  • Backup & Disaster Recovery

Asset & Licensing

  • IT Asset Management
  • Software License Management
  • Hardware Lifecycle Management

Tools

  • Jira Service Management (JSM)
  • Confluence
  • Slack
  • Webex
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Google Workspace
  • Splunk
  • Bitdefender
  • 1Password
  • Aircall
  • Notion
  • Miro
  • Asana
  • TeamViewer / AnyDesk
  • Veeam Backup & Replication
  • Unify
  • Salesforce
  • Apple Business Manager
  • Docusign
  • WordPress

AI & Productivity

Tools

  • Google Gemini
  • Atlassian Rovo

Governance

  • AI adoption & governance

Enablement

  • Employee enablement

Automation

  • Workflow automation

IT Management

  • IT Strategy & Roadmap
  • IT Governance
  • IT Operations Management
  • IT Service Delivery
  • IT Project Management
  • Budget Planning & Cost Optimization
  • IT Procurement
  • Vendor & Contract Management
  • SLA & KPI Management
  • Risk Management
  • Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
  • Digital Transformation
  • Process Improvement
  • Cross-functional Stakeholder Management

Security & Compliance

  • ISO 27001
  • GDPR
  • Security Awareness Training
  • Endpoint Security
  • Vulnerability Management
  • Identity & Access Management
  • Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Security Policies & Standards
  • Compliance Audits & Documentation

Leadership

  • Team Leadership
  • People Management
  • User Training
  • Executive Communication
  • Cross-functional Collaboration

Methodologies

  • ITIL v4
  • ISO 27001
  • GDPR
  • DORA
  • Project Lifecycle Management
  • Continuous Service Improvement (CSI)