Elias Vasiliadi - Cloud Architect & Security Advisor

Q: Where is Elias based?

Elias is based in Bern, Switzerland .

Q: What languages does Elias speak?

Elias speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Romanian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Elias have?

Elias has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Elias has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Elias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Elias's latest experience?

Elias's most recent position is Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin .

Q: What companies has Elias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Elias has worked for BaFin , Porsche AG , Berliner Volksbank , Atruvia AG , and Elsevier Life Science Solutions UK/NL/DE/US .

Q: Which industries is Elias most experienced in?

Elias is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication , Government and Administration , and Automotive . Elias also has some experience in Biotechnology , Banking and Finance , and Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Elias most experienced in?

Elias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Audit .

Q: Which industries has Elias worked in recently?

Elias has recently worked in industries like Automotive , Telecommunication , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Elias worked in recently?

Elias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Audit .

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Bern, Switzerland

Experience

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024

2 years

Hybrid

Cloud Architect & Security Advisor

BaFin

Design of hybrid cloud architectures (on-premises + cloud)
Implementation of cloud governance structures according to NIS2, BSI, ESCB/SMM
Development of guidelines for cloud security & access control
Target designs, management decision documents, internal audits & cloud integration

Jul 2022 - Present

3 years 9 months

Cloud & Technology Architect

Porsche AG

Development of a multi-cloud target architecture (AWS, Azure) including governance, security, and automation (IaC)
Integration of CASB/SSPM and SIEM for cloud security
Architecture blueprints for hybrid environments and API integrations
Cost optimization & risk assessment, and coordination with stakeholders
Application of NIST, ISO & TISAX requirements

Jul 2022 - Sep 2022

3 months

Security Advisor

Berliner Volksbank

Governance: guidelines for vulnerability management, pen tests, networks & endpoints
Process Management: defining & optimizing workflows for security policies
Stakeholder alignment: adapting security processes to business requirements

Oct 2021 - Jun 2022

9 months

Security Expert & Project Manager

Atruvia AG

Compliance & Audits: gap analyses, risk assessments, implementation of measures
Architecture Consulting: security requirement analyses, guidelines for Azure AD & M365
Project Management: progress reports & coordination with program management

May 2021 - May 2022

1 year 1 month

Cloud Security Advisor

Elsevier Life Science Solutions UK/NL/DE/US

Development of a global cloud strategy (AWS, ISO 27001, GxP, HIPAA)
Planning of cloud data flows, API integrations, application refactoring
Automation of deployments and architecture blueprints for SaaS/PaaS solutions
Compliance: ISO 27001/2, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, and GxP in the cloud environment, preparation for ISO audits

Jun 2019 - Dec 2021

2 years 7 months

Hybrid

Technical Project Manager & Enterprise Advisor

Vodafone Group UK

Data center modernization and hybrid cloud migrations (Azure)
Development of API architectures & middleware solutions
Management of international cloud migration projects (budget: €15M)

May 2014 - Jul 2019

5 years 3 months

Hybrid

Solution Architect & Technical Project Manager

Vodafone GmbH

Migrations (20,000+ users) to hybrid infrastructures
Designing IAM and security architectures for cloud services
Creating technical concepts, architecture diagrams & operating models
Modeling & governance: business processes, architecture blueprints, design reviews, standards

Feb 2009 - Apr 2014

5 years 3 months

Hybrid

Solution Architect & Pre-Sales Consultant

Various (inter)national authorities

Designing hybrid & on-prem infrastructures including big data analytics
Developing reference architectures & architecture blueprints
Security architectures focused on BSI standards and compliance
Governance & standards: architecture designs based on BSI standards, reference architectures for big data analytics
Stakeholder enablement: workshops, interviews, architectural visions, cost optimization
Implementation: on-prem & virtualization, IAM, pen tests, automation

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Government and Administration, Automotive, Banking and Finance, Biotechnology, and Information Technology.

Telecommunication

Government and Administration

Automotive

Banking and Finance

Biotechnology

Information Technology

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, and Audit.

Information Technology

Project Management

Audit

Summary

Senior Technology & Cloud Architect with 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing cloud, hybrid, and on-premises infrastructures. Specialized in cloud strategies, target architectures, automation (Infrastructure as Code), API integration, security architectures, and governance. Proven track record in cloud transformations (AWS, Azure, M365), migrations (lift & shift, replatforming, refactoring), and implementing hybrid solutions in regulated industries (finance, automotive, healthcare, public sector).

Skills

Cloud Architecture: Aws, Azure, M365 – Multi-cloud, Hybrid, Saas, Paas, Iaas
Architecture Design: Technology & Target Architectures, Architecture Blueprints, Technical Concepts
Cloud Strategy & Migration: Lift & Shift, Replatforming, Refactoring, Infrastructure As Code (Terraform, Templates)
Integration: Api Design, Middleware, Data Flows, Synchronization Mechanisms
Security & Compliance: Security By Design, Iam, Encryption, Soc/siem, Gdpr, Iso 27001, Nis2
Project Management & Consulting: Roadmaps, Effort Estimates, Optimizations, Workshops, Training

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Romanian

Elementary

Certifications & licenses

BAIT/KAIT/VAIT - Supervisory IT requirements

ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor

ITIL V4 Foundation

PRINCE2 Foundation

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Telecommunication 7.5 y

Avg length 2 y 6 m

Longest experience 5 y 2 m

Expertise

Recent roles Cloud Architect & Security Advisor, Cloud & Technology Architect, Security Advisor

Main industries Telecommunication, Government and Administration, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Audit

Qualifications

Certifications earned 4

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Elias based?

Elias is based in Bern, Switzerland.

What languages does Elias speak?

Elias speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary), Romanian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Elias have?

Elias has at least 17 years of experience. During this time, Elias has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Elias may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Elias be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Elias would be well-suited for roles such as: Cloud Architect & Security Advisor, Cloud & Technology Architect, Security Advisor.

What is Elias's latest experience?

Elias's most recent position is Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin.

What companies has Elias worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Elias has worked for BaFin, Porsche AG, Berliner Volksbank, Atruvia AG, and Elsevier Life Science Solutions UK/NL/DE/US.

Which industries is Elias most experienced in?

Elias is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Government and Administration, and Automotive. Elias also has some experience in Biotechnology, Banking and Finance, and Information Technology.

Which business areas is Elias most experienced in?

Elias is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Audit.

Which industries has Elias worked in recently?

Elias has recently worked in industries like Automotive, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Elias worked in recently?

Elias has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Audit.

Does Elias have any certificates?

Elias has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: BAIT/KAIT/VAIT - Supervisory IT requirements, ISO/IEC 27001 Lead Auditor, and ITIL V4 Foundation.

What is the availability of Elias?

Elias is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Elias?

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