About Zeev
Enterprise Architect helping organizations reduce IT complexity, cost, and transformation risk.
30+ years of experience supporting CIOs and CFOs in large enterprises, especially in ERP transformations, integration-heavy environments, and IT landscape modernization.
Proven track record in identifying cost optimization opportunities (€300K–€1M+) through application rationalization, integration simplification, and architecture governance.
Key experience includes:
• ERP transformation (D365, SAP landscapes)
• Integration architecture (API-first, event-driven, hybrid environments)
• Data platforms and architecture (Azure Data Platform, Databricks, ADF)
• Architecture governance and operating models
Selected impact:
• IT Cost Optimization & Application Rationalization
Identified ~€1M annual savings in a multinational manufacturing group through portfolio rationalization and elimination of redundant systems. Delivered a CFO-aligned roadmap for consolidation.
• Data & Analytics Transformation
Designed and led transition to Azure-based data platform, replacing fragmented BI landscape and enabling a “single version of truth” across finance and operations.
• Integration Architecture Modernization
Defined integration strategy for a multi-ERP environment (~20+ systems), replacing point-to-point integrations with scalable API-first and event-driven architecture.
Engaged to bring structure, transparency, and value-based decision-making into complex IT environments.
Combining strategic architecture with hands-on, pragmatic execution support.
Available for interim engagements (3–12 months) during critical transformation phases.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Hebrew
Native or bilingual
Russian
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Vienna (up to 50km)
Experience
- Coveris GroupEnterprise ArchitectJanuary 2025 - Today (1 year and 7 months)Vienna, AustriaEnterprise Architect responsible for establishing Enterprise Architecture capabilities in a multi-country manufacturing group.
- Built Enterprise Architecture practice covering business, application, data, and integration layers.
- Created a multi-year Integration Strategy, delivering annual cost savings of several hundred thousand euros.
- Defined portfolio simplification roadmap, identifying redundant systems and cost reduction opportunities.
- Designed target-state enterprise architecture around D365 FSCM, enabling a best-of breed future landscape.
- Developed Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and roadmap to improve data quality and operational efficiency.
- Provided enterprise-wide architectural direction ensuring alignment and eliminating redundant initiatives.
- Established reusable architecture patterns adopted by delivery teams
- Facilitated cross-functional architecture forums to align product and delivery teams
- Translated enterprise architecture guidance into practical delivery decisions
- Drove practical adoption of architecture guidance across initiatives rather than acting as a gatekeeper
Impact- Identified redundant systems enabling substantial cost reduction potential
- Enabled cost transparency in integration landscape
- Enabled fact-based investment prioritization decisions
- Gebauer & GrillerEnterprise & Solutions ArchitectJanuary 2022 - January 2025 (3 years)Vienna, Austria
- Developed Enterprise Architecture strategy and established EA framework and governance processes.
- Implemented Enterprise Architecture Management tooling and standardized solution architecture practices.
- Led Data & Integration Strategy, including technology selection and optimization roadmap.
- Designed and delivered Azure-based Data Analytics Platform as enterprise backbone for reporting and analytics.
- Created integrated Business–IT roadmaps translating strategic objectives into executable architecture and delivery initiatives.
- Defined an enterprise AI roadmap translating business use cases into executable data, integration, and governance initiatives.
- Established reusable standards and reference architectures adopted across multiple teams
- Actively supported delivery teams in applying architecture guidance
Impact- ~25% improvement in delivery efficiency
- €1 M+ potential value via AI and analytics initiatives
- Reduced architectural fragmentation
- Prinzhorn GroupSolutions ArchitectJanuary 2021 - January 2022 (1 year)Vienna, Austria
- Designed and implemented cloud-based Data Analytics Platform on Microsoft Azure.
- Structured enterprise Data Lake and improved data governance and MDM processes.
- Led architecture decisions for cloud technologies and integration patterns.
- Supported Agile delivery and cross-functional teams.
Impact- Reduced data processing time by ~30%.
- Retired legacy data processing technologies.
- Improved data quality and compliance across departments.
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Education
- Enterprise ArchitectureTOGAFEnterprise Architecture
- Computer ScienceBeer-Sheva Technological CollegeComputer Science
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