Florian Zimmermann

Qualifications

+ 4 years

Digital Workplace Consulting

Requirements engineering, project management, rollout coordination and project execution for Microsoft 365 based workplaces.

+ 7 years

IT Development & Engineering

Software and hardware development, platform administration and automation with a strong Microsoft cloud focus.

Technologies

Microsoft 365

SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Exchange Online, Viva and compliance capabilities across the Microsoft 365 platform.

Microsoft Azure

Azure Active Directory, application integration, databases and cloud automation to connect and extend Microsoft 365.

Services & Focus Areas

Modern Workplace & Intranet

Design and improve intranet and collaboration solutions based on SharePoint Online and Microsoft Teams.

Document Management & Compliance

Create compliant document management using Microsoft 365 features such as retention policies and secure sharing.

Business Apps & Automation

Build business applications and workflows with low-code components from Power Platform and Azure services.

M365 Rollout & Migration

Plan and coordinate the move from on-premises environments into the Microsoft cloud and roll out M365 to users.

Identity & Security

Support secure tenant design, identity and access management and best practices for a resilient digital workplace.

Tool Evaluation

Evaluate third-party add-ons and tools that complement Microsoft 365 for advanced business requirements.

Experience

2016 - 2019
B.Sc. Computer Science
DHBW Karlsruhe / Siemens AG

Foundation in software engineering, cloud architectures, and enterprise IT systems. Dual study program combining theoretical knowledge with practical industry experience.
Foundation
2019 - 2023
Digital Workplace & M365 Specialist
MHP - A Porsche company

Architected Microsoft 365 solutions for 10,000+ users. Led digital workplace transformation, designed Teams governance frameworks, optimized cloud infrastructure for enterprise security and compliance.
4 Years
2023 - 2025
Rollout Coordinator M365
Bayerischer Rundfunk (ARD)

Main responsibility: Delivered strategic advisory and implementation services across the M365 Rollout.

Other: Support of the project planning department as IT-dispatcher within the SAP S/4 HANA Rollout and as deputy project manager for an infrastructure replacement project.
2 Years
2025 - July 2026
IT Business Analyst - eSignature & DMS
EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG

CURRENT ROLE
Leading enterprise-wide digital signature transformation using Adobe Sign. Architect REST API integrations with M365 (Power Automate, Logic Apps). Implemented SharePoint-based DMS. Cross-functional stakeholder management and technical documentation.
Strategic Leadership
From 2026
Available for Strategic (Project) Roles
Freelance M365 Specialist

Open for interim roles, advisory engagements, and implementation projects.
Expertise: Enterprise M365 governance, eSignature/DMS solutions, cloud security compliance, and digital transformation strategy.
Flexible Engagement