Alexander Dekker

- Worked as a Business Analyst and AI Engineer, capturing business requirements via #BRD and #FFD, leading requirement sessions and approvals. - Built intelligent automation workflows using #LLMs and #N8N. - Automated legal operations with #ChatGPT and #Manus (paid), integrating workflows in #Python, #N8N, #Pinecone, and #RAG. - Deployed bots for customer service, document generation, smart scheduling, and email automation. - Created and trained AI agents using #promptengineering and #LLMs. - Integrated #ElevenLabs to deliver voice messages from lawyers for complex pre-sales interactions. - Tech stack: #Python, #ChatGPT, #Manus, #API, #LLM, #N8N, #VectorDB, #Pinecone, #RAG, #ElevenLabs

Currently working as a freelancer on short-term strategic projects, with a focus on data analysis, AI engineering, advanced dashboard development, and the implementation of intelligent automation solutions leveraging artificial intelligence. Featured Projects: § Dec 2024 – Feb 2025 | Codeitlabs GmbH (Germany) - Acted as a Business Analyst, gathering and documenting business requirements using #BRD and #FFD. - Led requirement meetings and managed approvals across all development stages. - Developed and implemented interactive dashboards using SAP BusinessObjects for data extraction - Design and development of ETL pipelines using Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake Storage. - Creation of interactive Power BI dashboards leveraging dataflows and semantic models. -Implementation of Microsoft Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers) for optimized data processing and governance. - Migrated dashboards from #Tableau to #PowerBI, significantly improving usability and performance. - Designed detailed financial and sales dashboards for e-commerce, enabling real-time strategic control and data-driven decision-making. - Tech stack:: #BusinessObjects, #SAP, #PowerBI, #Excel, #Tableau, #Python, #Airflow, #Java #azure #Synapse #Dataflow #VBA #Datalake #ADLS #Parquet #Serveless

While at Celfinet/Cyient, I was allocated to projects within Vantage Towers, where I worked on technical tasks and project management. My key responsibilities included: # Gathering requirements for data analysis and dashboard development. # Building and automating data extraction pipelines from Salesforce and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using tools such as SQL, Tracker, Alteryx, and Python. # Developing advanced dashboards using Power BI with DAX and Excel with VBA for optimized data visualization and performance analysis. # Design and development of ETL pipelines using Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Lake Storage. # Creation of interactive Power BI dashboards leveraging dataflows and semantic models. # Implementation of Microsoft Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers) for optimized data processing and governance. # Managing the development initiatives with daily check-point meetings and tracking records to ensure progress. # In addition to technical activities, I also acted as a focal point, overseeing priority management and tracking tasks requested in the backlog. # Developing a forecasting process for planning and delivering tower construction and maintenance, as well as creating a process to maximize the utilization of MRT towers, both leveraging AI techniques. # The BRD, FRD, DRD, and MLMS documents were the foundation for the project documentation, covering business requirements, functional specifications, data architecture, and machine learning model design. Additionally, ArchiMate 3.0 was utilized to document the Business, Application, Technology, Implementation, and Motivation layers, ensuring a comprehensive and structured representation of the entire solution architecture. This combination of technical and managerial skills enabled me to deliver consistent results while clearly understanding the client's priorities and needs.

At Rebuy Recommerce GmbH, an online platform simplifying the buying and selling used electronics and media, I managed critical aspects of marketing technology and campaign automation. My main tasks included: # Gathering requirements # Implementing and testing the integration of paid marketing pixels to optimize ad targeting. # Automating Google Ads campaign management tasks to enhance efficiency and reduce manual effort. # Monitor and track campaigns to ensure accurate performance metrics and reporting. # Leading project management for the seamless coordination between the marketing department and the central tech team. # Creating a tracking system for better sales funnel analysis and the generation of operational and executive analytics dashboards. # The BRD, FRD, DRD, and TDD documents were the foundation for the project documentation, covering business requirements, functional specifications, data architecture, and system requirements. Additionally, ArchiMate 3.0 was utilized to document the Business, Application, Technology, Implementation, and Motivation layers, ensuring a comprehensive and structured representation of the entire solution architecture. #Responsible for applying and auditing the GDPR in Rebuy e-commerce. At Rebuy, I consistently demonstrated strong technical skills, rapid adaptability to new tasks, and a proactive approach to achieving high-quality outcomes. I worked effectively under pressure, maintained precision in all tasks, and collaborated constructively with colleagues and external partners.

At Clippingbox, I worked in campaign optimization, web data management, and CMDB control, improving digital performance and IT asset governance. I collaborated with e-commerce clients and contributed to launching info products, websites, and online courses. My key responsibilities included: #Gathering business requirements, defining regulatory needs, and structuring CMDB (Configuration Management Database) for IT asset management and compliance. #Implementing CMDB solutions to track IT infrastructure, including servers, applications, and databases in Google Cloud, ensuring ITIL compliance and optimizing incident response and resource allocation. #Developing automated monitoring and reporting in Google Cloud, integrating CMDB data models with cost allocation and chargeback/showback processes to enhance financial governance. #Gathering requirements for PPC strategy optimization, improving advertising campaigns to maximize ROI. #Creating and optimizing email marketing campaigns, focusing on audience segmentation to improve engagement. #Conducting A/B tests on marketing campaigns, creatives, and landing pages to improve performance. #Setting up website tracking systems to optimize the sales funnel and conversion rates. #Automating marketing and analytics on Google Analytics, Facebook Manager, and TikTok Manager to enable real-time tracking. #Creating tags and optimizing pixels in Google Tag Manager for accurate tracking and monitoring. #Building custom dashboards to monitor campaigns, IT assets, and cost efficiency, supporting data-driven decisions. #Implemented GDPR processes for lead capture and user registration across multiple e-commerce, ensuring data privacy and consent at every step This experience strengthened my ability to align technical and business needs, delivering high-performance campaigns and scalable IT solutions. Additionally, I gained expertise in social media platforms and Python automation, enhancing marketing strategies and IT governance.

At Ernst & Young, I worked as a Project Manager, Data Scientist, Business Analytics Specialist, and Pre-Sales Specialist, leading initiatives in data analysis, data extraction solutions, data science, and data governance to promote an analytics-driven culture within banks and financial institutions. I managed projects aligned with the implementation of the DMBOK (Data Management Body of Knowledge) methodology, ensuring best practices in data governance, quality, and architecture, as well as the implementation of BCBS 239, GDPR, compliance frameworks, enhancing risk data aggregation and reporting for regulatory and business purposes. Collaborating with teams serving key clients such as Banco do Brasil, Santander, Elo Credicard, and Bradesco, I developed solutions to optimize data extraction and transformation processes while fostering data-driven decision-making across organizations. Additionally, I contributed to pre-sales efforts by preparing proposals and delivering client presentations, driving business development, and securing new projects. My responsibilities included: # Gathering requirements # Managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery of tailored solutions. # Leading data science initiatives, including the modeling of Forecast and Deep Learning projects. # Acting as a data architect in implementing complex data pipelines involving mainframe environments, Unix local servers, and cloud-based servers. # Conducting gap analysis to assess companies' analytics maturity and guiding them towards improvement. # Participating in pre-sales activities, including preparing proposals and conducting client visits to secure new projects. # Data architecture and analytics solution architecture # The BRD, FRD, DRD, and MLMS documents were the foundation for the project documentation. Additionally, ArchiMate 3.0 was utilized to document the Business, Application, Technology, Implementation, and Motivation layers.

IT Business Solutions Specialist and Project Manager with deep expertise in Core Banking systems.I Led business analysis and regulatory compliance initiatives for Core Banking transformation projects, ensuring adherence to Banco Central do Brasil regulations and seamless integration of new financial processes. Main Projects: §Implementation of an automated system to freeze bank balances for legal proceedings (Matera Core Banking) [Project with 5 staff (Brazil and USA) + vendor with 5 staff] §integrating Matera Core Banking with the new Brazilian clearing and settlement chamber - Circular 3765 (Matera Core Banking)[Project with 10 staff (Brazil and USA) + vendor with 20 staff] #Gathering business and regulatory requirements, #Developing BRD (Business Requirements Document),FRD (Functional Requirements Document), and DRD (Data Requirements Document), #Defining test cases and executing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) using REST APIs #Creating monitoring documentation for Deployment teams #Provided user training on new system functionalities

IT Business Solution for Calypso system implementation in Brazil. FOBO Project (Front Office and Back Office project). Responsible to develop and migrate the main Brazilian government regulatory reports (3050, 3040, CSS, 2300, 1064, 2751, DIRF, DARF, Informe de rendimentos), from Brazilian System's ( CRK, Change, MIU SGT) to the new institutional BIG DATA.Brazilian local IT focal for Rabobank group to development the new interfaces to load Brazilian regulators information’s into Calypso Global System on Rabobank`s headquarters in Netherlands Development scripts using R to analyze and clustered market information's and to test interfaces and regulatory reports information. [Project with 25 staff (Brazil and Utrecht)] #Gathering business and regulatory requirements, #Developing BRD (Business Requirements Document),FRD (Functional Requirements Document), and DRD (Data Requirements Document), #Defining test cases and executing UAT (User Acceptance Testing) using REST APIs #Creating monitoring documentation for Deployment teams #Provided user training on new system functionalities

IT Project Manager and IT Business Requirements Main Projects: # Projects for BIG Data and Data Market System (MIDAS) [13 staff (Brazil and USA vendor)] # Projects dealing with buying and selling operations of capital market tables (stocks, Equity, fixed income, variable income, foreign exchange).[10 staff (Brazil, USA, Mexico)] # Projects for the trading system (Fidessa and Arina). [25 staff (Brazil, Germany, USA, Fidessa vendor)] # IT Business Solution to Trustee & Depositary # IFRS and GAAP Financial Data [4 staff (Brazil, Germany)] # Projects for IFRS Finance, GPRD, and Anti-Money Laundering (AML). [4 staff (Brazil, Germany)] # RoboTrader Project, [4 staff (Brazil, Germany)] # DMA Project, [4 staff (Brazil, Vendor)] # Sinacor plus (settlement system of the São Paulo Stock Exchange) [10 staff (Brazil, Bovespa, Vendor)] #Data Governance: Process creation and data governance with ITIL, DAMA, TOGAF #Data Governance #ITIL #DAMA #TOGAF #ELT #SQL #PEARL #BASH #BI #DATA #PM #PROEJCT MANAGEMENT

Technical manager responsible for up to 30 staff (from seniors to juniors and interns) with 2 technical coordination in management, performance measurement (career coaching), activity management, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), internal customer management and C-level boarding meetings, CAPEX and task and project management and follow-up. # I led Java development teams responsible for ATM systems running on Linux, leveraging embedded Java Runtime Environments to deliver high-availability banking functionalities. These systems supported nationwide ATM operations, including real-time cash transactions, account balance management, and compliance with legal mandates for fund freezes. #Core Banking ATM: Implementation of the new money quantity and numerical monitoring and logistics system. Implementation of the ATM central monitoring process, avoiding the loss of information on the local devices, and the implementation of Chip card reading and new ATM platform using web technology #Core Banking correspondent branch: Implementation of new products for this channel, and implementation in the north and northeast of business branch. # Finance: construction of the IT budget system that assembles and controls IT budget, from lifting, speeding, rate, fee, approval, control, immobilization, forward and apportionment. #Top 10 Best Intranet and Top 3 Financial Sector by Nielsen Norman Group (2008/2009) #Best Internet Banking in Brazil by Global Finance Magazine (2009) #Best Investment Portal and best UX Homebroker by BMF and Bovespa (2010/2011)

Technical manager responsible for up to 15 staff (from seniors to juniors and interns), performance measurement (career coaching), activity management, Annual Operating Plan (AOP), internal customer, boarding meetings and task and project management and follow-up. #I led Java development teams responsible for developing homebroker solutions, enabling real-time trading of stocks, bonds, and other securities. These platforms were designed with Java EE technologies and integrated market data feeds, algorithmic trading components, and regulatory reporting tools, delivering a seamless digital investment experience to end users. #Securities brokerage house: Assembly of the new home broker system with Sinacor and the implementation of a new investment portal, a project that gave me opportunity to live in Vancouver CA. #International Custody: responsible for international custody systems and sending information by Swift to the HSBC group. # Finance: construction of the IT budget system that assembles and controls IT budget, from lifting, speeding, rate, fee, approval, control, immobilization, forward and apportionment.