Antonis Velalopoulos-Head of IT & Security Consulting
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Experience
Security and Audit Consultant
Contractor
Consulting on Cyber Security, Governance, Risk Management, audits, Cloud Security, and compliance in regulated environments.
Head IT & Security
ZEK, Zentralstelle für Kreditinformation
Responsible for IT security strategy, governance, GDPR management, audits, provider assessments, IT budget, and regulatory compliance.
IT Security / BPM Manager
Mepha Pharma AG
Building and implementing IT security concepts, policies, audits, risk analyses, and process optimization in line with GxP and SOX requirements.
Senior Project Manager
Falcon Private Bank
Led ITSM, ServiceNow, migration, outsourcing, and core banking initiatives in an international banking environment.
Project Manager
Swiss Life AG
Program and project management for change management, governance, and life insurance systems, including eBao-Life implementation.
Senior Project Manager
UBS AG
Leading complex IT projects in the financial services environment with a focus on quality, stakeholder management, and operational readiness.
Project Manager Applications
ZKB
Coordinating application development, deployment, and stakeholder alignment for core banking applications.
System & Network Engineer
Digital Equipment Corporation
System and network engineering for stable enterprise infrastructures and technical problem solving.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Insurance.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Project Management, Finance, Legal, and Strategy.
Summary
Experienced IT security and project management expert with over 35 years of experience in financial services, pharma, and insurance. Many years of leadership experience in IT security, governance, audit, risk management, and compliance. Strong in implementing practical security strategies, regulatory requirements, and complex IT projects.
Skills
Cyber Security Strategy, Governance & Consulting
It Risk Management, Security Assessments & Audits
Isms, Security Policies & Control Frameworks
Data Protection, Compliance & Gdpr
Cloud Security, It Architecture & Process Optimization
Iso 27001
Nist Csf
Gdpr
Sap R/3 Bw
Sap Grc Access Control
Servicenow
Aeneis
Oracle
Sybase
Sql
Db2
Odbc
Ole Db
Ado.Net
Test Director
Winrunner
Rational Rose
Hyperion Performance Suite
Essbase
Languages
Education
BSc · Mechanical Engineering
Certifications & licenses
CAS Information Security & Risk Management
FHNW Basel
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Antonis is based in Horgen, Switzerland.
Antonis speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Antonis has at least 37 years of experience. During this time, Antonis has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 7 months. Note that Antonis may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Antonis would be well-suited for roles such as: Security and Audit Consultant, Head IT & Security, IT Security / BPM Manager.
Antonis's most recent position is Security and Audit Consultant at Contractor.
In recent years, Antonis has worked for Contractor, ZEK and Zentralstelle für Kreditinformation.
Antonis is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Antonis also has some experience in Pharmaceutical and Insurance.
Antonis is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Project Management. Antonis also has some experience in Finance, Legal, and Strategy.
Antonis has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Professional Services.
Antonis has recently worked in business areas like Audit, Information Technology, and Finance.
Antonis holds a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering.
Antonis has 2 certificates. These include: CAS Information Security & Risk Management and ITIL Foundation Certificate.
The availability of Antonis needs to be confirmed.
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