Carsten Böttcher

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ABOUT CARSTEN BÖTTCHER

Strategic Technology Leader | experienced IT Architect | TOGAF Certified Enterprise ArchitectI am a mission-driven IT Architect and TOGAF-certified Enterprise Architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. My professional focus is empowering organizations to bridge the gap between complex technological trends and tangible business value.Throughout my career in leadership roles at Unisys and Fujitsu, I have specialized in leading multi-domain architecture teams and designing end-to-end solutions that drive profitable growth. I pride myself on being a trusted advisor who can translate high-level CxO strategies into actionable blueprints for engineers and developers alike.My core areas of expertise include:*Strategic Leadership: Scaling architecture units and fostering high-performing, collaborative teams.*Enterprise Architecture: Applying TOGAF 9.2 methodologies to ensure architectural integrity and holistic business alignment.*IT Service Management: Utilizing ITIL v4 frameworks to lead service development, integration, and continuous improvement across the service lifecycle.*Solution Design & Pre-sales: Crafting complex service calculations and multi-tower architectures that win and sustain long-term client relationships.*Innovation & Agility: Utilizing Design Thinking and Agile methodologies (Certified SAFe 5 Agilist) to solve complex problems in competitive markets.Beyond the technical framework, I am truly passionate about facing complex and challenging situations. I thrive in environments where I can take ownership of difficult problems and drive the critical decisions required to turn a challenge into a success. Also, I am dedicated to creating innovative strategies that provide immediate results while supporting the long-term digital evolution of my clients.