Lars Von Bentivegni - CEO

Q: Where is Lars based?

Lars is based in Mannheim, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Lars speak?

Lars speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Lars have?

Lars has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Lars has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Lars may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Lars's latest experience?

Lars's most recent position is CEO at FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH .

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

In recent years, Lars has worked for FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH , Evoila GmbH , and IMPACT GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Utilities , and Automotive . Lars also has some experience in Energy .

Q: Which business areas is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Lars also has some experience in Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Utilities , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations .

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Mannheim, Germany

Experience

Sep 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Mannheim, Germany

CEO

FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH

Deliver tailored, scalable IT solutions specializing in cloud platforms, on-premise systems, Kubernetes orchestration, CI/CD automation, data management, and security, including in air-gapped German environments.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, streamline workflows, and ensure compliance with standards like ISO 27001 using tools like Terraform, Helm, GitOps, and Open Tofu.
Help businesses achieve secure, efficient digital transformation.

Jan 2024 - Mar 2024

3 months

Mainz, Germany

Project Lead

Evoila GmbH

Developed and implemented CI components in GitLab to enhance container image security for a Transmission System Operator (TSO).
Integrated Aqua Trivy and Aqua Scan CLI to automatically scan images for vulnerabilities and compliance violations during the build process.
Configured security scans in CI pipelines for staging and production environments, aligning with regulatory requirements.
Automated reporting with detailed remediation steps for developers.

May 2023 - Present

2 years 11 months

Mainz, Germany

Project Lead

Evoila GmbH

Implemented Infrastructure as Code using Terragrunt to automate the deployment and management of GitLab SCM infrastructure for a Transmission System Operator (TSO).
Automated CI/CD pipelines, enabled repeatable deployments, and ensured multi-environment consistency.
Developed modular Terraform configurations to handle complex dependencies.
Applied role-based access controls and security policies to ensure compliance, enhancing scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

May 2023 - May 2024

1 year 1 month

Mainz, Germany

Leader - Internal Developer Platform

Evoila GmbH

Led the design and implementation of an Internal Developer Portal for a Transmission System Operator (TSO) to streamline development workflows and improve team efficiency.
Integrated existing tools and services into a unified platform for accessing resources, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines.
Enabled self-service for developers, implemented role-based access control, and integrated with internal and cloud services.
Collaborated with teams to meet security, compliance, and productivity goals.

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 6 months

Mainz, Germany

Project Lead

Evoila GmbH

Developed an automated RBAC configuration solution for Aqua Enterprise on Azure across multiple subscriptions in the automotive industry.
Automated RBAC setup for Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters using a Python script.
Integrated with Azure AD to enforce consistent security policies across AKS workloads, aligning with industry security standards and reducing manual effort and errors.

Mar 2023 - Aug 2024

1 year 6 months

Mainz, Germany

Senior Cloud Security Engineer

Evoila GmbH

Supported customers in securing and migrating applications to the public cloud with a focus on Linux Foundation container security.
Designed and implemented modern security solutions.
Improved DevOps processes, automated business workflows, and performed code reviews for IaC, YAML, and Helm.
Helped customers meet compliance requirements (e.g., BSI Sys 1.6, IT-Grundschutz) using tools like Kubernetes and Aqua Security.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Aqua Security Project Lead / Lead of IT-Development / IT-Administrator

IMPACT GmbH

Worked on advanced network infrastructure, hardware deployment, and software configuration.
Modernized IT infrastructure, improved network performance, automated processes, and ensured data security.
Advanced to Team Leader of IT Development, overseeing a team and driving the company's technology strategy.
Optimized workflows and enhanced operational efficiency, delivering better services to clients.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Lead

IMPACT GmbH

Designed and implemented a new firewall architecture using WatchGuard firewalls, migrating existing rules and policies.
Deployed WatchGuard System Manager for centralized management and streamlined reporting.
Integrated the firewalls with existing infrastructure, ensuring minimal impact on business operations and enhancing security.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Lead

IMPACT GmbH

Designed and implemented a high availability Kubernetes cluster using RKE2 and Rancher, optimizing nodes for performance and reliability.
Configured load balancers and network security policies.
Deployed and managed Kubernetes workloads across multiple environments, automating key management tasks with Kubernetes Operators.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Lead

IMPACT GmbH

Designed and implemented a network infrastructure using DELL hardware, creating network architecture diagrams and configuration files.
Configured and tested switches, routers, and firewalls to ensure optimal performance and security.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Lead

IMPACT GmbH

Designed and implemented a microservice architecture ensuring high availability and scalability.
Deployed microservices on a Kubernetes cluster managed with RKE2 and Rancher.
Configured and managed a CockroachDB cluster for scalable and highly available data storage.

Sep 2016 - Feb 2023

6 years 6 months

Mannheim, Germany

Project Lead

IMPACT GmbH

Installed and configured GitLab for software development workflows, integrating it with Kubernetes and JIRA.
Created automated pipelines for builds and deployments.
Maintained and upgraded GitLab instances to ensure continuous availability and security.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Utilities, and Automotive.

Information Technology

Utilities

Automotive

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Product Development

Summary

Hello, I’m Lars, an IT professional with over 8 years of experience in building scalable, highly available solutions for web services across on-premise and cloud environments. As CEO of FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH, I lead a team delivering tailored technology solutions. I specialize in hybrid cloud, containerization, GitOps, and automated deployments. My focus is on creating scalable, secure systems that align with business goals, driving efficiency, innovation, and long-term success for Lars von Bentivegni our clients.

Skills

Technologies

Python
Typescript
Golang

Web Frameworks

React.js
Angular

Tools

Webpack
Git
Jira
Gitlab
Gitea
Zitadel
Spiffe

Kubernetes

Kubernetes

Languages

German

Advanced

English

Advanced

Certifications & licenses

Supply Chain And Workload Protection

Evoila GmbH

Certified Kubernetes Administrator

Aqua Administrator Foundations

IMPACT GmbH

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 12

Experience in Information Technology 9.5 y

Avg length 3 y 11 m

Longest experience 6 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles CEO, Project Lead, Leader - Internal Developer Platform

Main industries Information Technology, Utilities, Automotive

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

September 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Lars based?

Lars is based in Mannheim, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Lars speak?

Lars speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Lars have?

Lars has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Lars has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Lars may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Lars be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Lars would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO, Project Lead, Leader - Internal Developer Platform.

What is Lars's latest experience?

Lars's most recent position is CEO at FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH.

What companies has Lars worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Lars has worked for FABBricate IT Solutions GmbH, Evoila GmbH, and IMPACT GmbH.

Which industries is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Utilities, and Automotive. Lars also has some experience in Energy.

Which business areas is Lars most experienced in?

Lars is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Lars also has some experience in Product Development.

Which industries has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Utilities, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Lars worked in recently?

Lars has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

Does Lars have any certificates?

Lars has 3 certificates. These include: Supply Chain And Workload Protection, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, and Aqua Administrator Foundations.

What is the availability of Lars?

Lars will be available part-time from November 2026.

What is the rate of Lars?

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