Bernd Scherf
About Bernd Scherf
Bernd Scherf is a Senior Vice President at Materna Information & Communications SE, specializing in virtual infrastructure management and optimizing IT resources. He has extensive experience in service delivery operations and cloud services, along with a strong background in digital transformation initiatives.
Work at Materna
Currently, Bernd Scherf serves as Senior Vice President at Materna Information & Communications SE. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic direction and operational efficiency. His role involves overseeing various aspects of virtual infrastructure management and optimizing IT resources to enhance performance.
Education and Expertise
Bernd Scherf studied technical computer science at Fachhochschule Dortmund, where he achieved the title of Dipl. Computer Scientist of applied sciences from 1991 to 1995. He also completed his Ausbildung zum Energieanlagenelektroniker in Elektrotechnik und Elektronik at Calor Emag (ABB) from 1982 to 1986. Additionally, he obtained a certification as an engineer in electrotechnology from DAG Technikum between 1986 and 1990.
Background
Before joining Materna, Bernd Scherf held various leadership roles at Sopra Steria. He worked as Head of IT-Management Solutions from 2008 to 2013 and later as Head of Manufacturing, Retail & Service Industries from 2012 to 2014. He also served as Head of IT Architecture and Principal Consultant for digital customer interaction during his tenure at Sopra Steria Consulting from 2000 to 2009.
Achievements in Digital Transformation
Bernd Scherf has extensive experience in managing 24/7 service delivery operations, ensuring continuous service availability and reliability. He plays a key role in digital transformation initiatives, focusing on change management processes that align with modern technological advancements. His expertise includes implementing and managing cloud services such as Office 365 and OpenShift platforms.
Leadership Roles at Sopra Steria
Throughout his career at Sopra Steria, Bernd Scherf held several significant positions. He was a member of the Executive Board from 2012 to 2017 and served as Head of Industries; Division Director at Sopra Steria Next from 2015 to 2016. He also led the Energy sector as Senior Director from 2013 to 2017, showcasing his leadership in various industry sectors.