Bernd K.-Managing Director
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External Data Protection Officer
BKData GmbH
- External DPO in a mid-sized software company with a clear focus on data protection and IT security
- Drive innovative approaches to implement the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure long-term growth and success
- Promote collaborative solutions and conduct IT audits that align with the company's goals and values
- Prioritize documentation of the entire IT structure
- Implement interfaces of internal IT systems
- Manage the Combit system
Head of Internal Development Department
WestLB AG
Lead the internal development department for in-house software projects in internal payment processing, auditing, and board support
Freelancer
Various
As an external programmer in SQL databases and .NET for various large companies:
- Deutsche Ruhrgas AG, Essen
- Provinzial Lebensversicherung AG, Münster
- Hanseatisches Software Kontor, Bremen
- DG-Bank, Frankfurt
- Hypo-Vereinsbank, Munich
- Smith-Kline-Beechum Pharma, Geneva
- DATA BECKER GmbH, Düsseldorf
- Hör-Zu GmbH, Hamburg
- ZDF IT-Rechenzentrum, Cologne
Project Manager
German Armed Forces - Air Force
Implemented IT-supported training for the flight personnel of JG 72 "Westfalen"
Industry experience
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Aerospace and Defense.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Audit, Legal, and Project Management.
Summary
With extensive experience as a Managing Director, I lead a company with a clear focus on data protection and IT security. Together with my team, we drive innovative approaches to ensure long-term growth and success. I am committed to fostering collaborative solutions that align with the goals and values of our company.
Skills
- General Data Protection Regulation (Gdpr)
- It Audits
Languages
Education
Ruhr University Bochum
Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Programming, Specific Applications · Computer Programming, Specific Applications · Bochum, Germany
University of the Bundeswehr Munich
Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics · Munich, Germany
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Bernd is based in Rheine, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Bernd speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Bernd has at least 32 years of experience. During this time, Bernd has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 8 years and 1 month. Note that Bernd may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Bernd would be well-suited for roles such as: External Data Protection Officer, Head of Internal Development Department, Freelancer.
Bernd's most recent position is External Data Protection Officer at BKData GmbH.
In recent years, Bernd has worked for BKData GmbH.
Bernd is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Aerospace and Defense.
Bernd is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Legal. Bernd also has some experience in Project Management.
Bernd has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Bernd has recently worked in business areas like Audit, Information Technology, and Legal.
Bernd holds a Bachelor in Computer Programming, Specific Applications from Ruhr University Bochum.
Bernd has 2 certificates. These include: Corporate Data Protection Officer and EXIN Information Security Foundation Based On ISO/IEC 27001 (ISFS).
The availability of Bernd needs to be confirmed.
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