Petr Kotasek
About Petr Kotasek
Petr Kotasek is a Product Owner at Raiffeisen Bank International AG, with extensive experience in business intelligence and data warehousing. He has held various roles in the financial sector, including positions at Home Credit International and TurboConsult, and holds a Ph.D. in Information Technology from Brno University of Technology.
Work at Raiffeisen Bank International
Petr Kotasek has been employed at Raiffeisen Bank International AG since 2013. Initially serving as a Solution Architect for 11 years in Vienna, Austria, he transitioned to the role of Product Owner in 2017. In his current position, he manages an internally developed group application that oversees the lifecycle of business, data, and analytical models, including versioning and releases. His work focuses on delivering sustainable and maintainable solutions tailored to the needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at Home Credit International
Before joining Raiffeisen Bank International, Petr Kotasek worked at Home Credit International in various capacities. He served as a DWH/BI Architect from 2008 to 2013 for five years in Brno, Czech Republic. He also held the position of Leader of the Home Credit BI Competency Center for one year from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a DWH/BI Product Manager for eight months in 2013. His roles involved significant contributions to business intelligence and data warehousing initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Petr Kotasek studied at Brno University of Technology, where he earned both his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Information Technology. His academic journey spanned from 1993 to 2003, allowing him to develop a strong foundation in technology and data management. He possesses expertise in product and vendor assessment, including Request for Proposal (RfP), Proof of Concept (PoC), and business case development. His skills extend to delivering business intelligence solutions specifically for the financial industry since 2007.
Background in Data Analysis and System Analysis
Petr Kotasek has a diverse background in data analysis and system analysis. He worked as a Data Mining Specialist at Ceska sporitelna from 2003 to 2004 in Prague, Czech Republic. Following that, he served as a System Analyst at TurboConsult s.r.o. from 2004 to 2007 in Brno, Czech Republic. These roles contributed to his understanding of data-driven decision-making and the implementation of analytical solutions in various business contexts.
Communication Skills and Technical Expertise
Petr Kotasek is skilled in articulating complex technical topics to non-technical audiences. He has experience presenting to management board levels in English, demonstrating his ability to bridge the gap between technical and business stakeholders. His focus on delivering clear, maintainable, and well-documented solutions further enhances his effectiveness in collaborative environments.