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Marco Lindner-Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect

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Altmannstein, Germany

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May 2023 - Dec 2025

Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect

Hannover Rück SE

Position Summary
Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect at Hannover Rück SE
Industries
Insurance
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
  • Built an enterprise data lakehouse platform on Azure Databricks

  • Developed production data pipelines and governance structures

  • Implemented private cloud infrastructures using Terraform

  • Introduced modern CI/CD standards in Azure DevOps

  • Implemented secure IAM and governance concepts

  • Developed scalable PySpark and Delta Lake frameworks

  • Supported self-service analytics and data product approaches

  • Provided architecture and platform consulting for enterprise data initiatives

  • Built a central DataHub architecture for insurance data

  • Integrated multiple subsystems into a lakehouse platform

  • Introduced data governance and data lineage

  • Supported modern analytics and reporting standards

  • Optimized data delivery for business and analytics teams

Jan 2022 - Mar 2023

Cloud Data Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | DevOps Engineer

e:fs TechHub GmbH / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)

Position Summary
Cloud Data Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | DevOps Engineer at e:fs TechHub GmbH / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR)
Industries
Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Project Management
  • Built a scalable MLOps and data platform

  • Developed automated ML pipelines

  • Coordinated projects between research and industry

  • Deployed ML models in Kubernetes environments

  • Supported modern cloud-native development standards

  • Implemented scalable infrastructure and deployment processes

  • Developed a cloud-native data management platform

  • Built scalable Kubernetes architectures

  • Developed Java microservices

  • Introduced centralized IAM and monitoring structures

  • Supported automated platform processes and operational standards

Jan 2018 - Apr 2021
Hybrid

Deputy IT Manager | IT Service Management | Digitization

Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH

Position Summary
Deputy IT Manager | IT Service Management | Digitization at Hopfenveredlung St. Johann GmbH
Industries
Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Production
Supply Chain Management
  • Developed strategic target architectures

  • Developed IT roadmaps

  • Managed security and risk

  • Led hybrid cloud transformation

  • Implemented structured IT service management processes

  • Modernized virtualized infrastructure environments

  • Implemented abas ERP

  • Migrated data and integrated systems

  • Digitized production and logistics processes

  • Optimized operational workflows and data flows

  • Supported cross-functional digitization initiatives

  • Introduced a central LIMS

  • Integrated devices and automated data

  • Developed automated data pipelines

  • Created reports and dashboards

  • Integrated lab-specific systems into existing IT landscapes

  • Developed industrial interface solutions

  • Set up OPC UA communication

  • Automated production

  • Integrated industrial printing and production systems

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Insurance, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.

Agriculture
Food and Beverage
Insurance
Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Production, Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.

Information Technology
Operations
Production
Supply Chain Management
Business Intelligence
Product Development
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Summary

Senior IT Consultant with a focus on cloud data engineering, enterprise data platforms, infrastructure architecture, and strategic digitization. Experience designing and implementing scalable Azure- and Kubernetes-based platforms for data engineering, analytics, machine learning, and governance.

Combining technical depth, infrastructure expertise, and strategic IT transformation in enterprise, research, and production environments.

Specializations:

  • Azure Databricks Lakehouse Platforms
  • Cloud-native Data Platforms
  • Data Engineering & Analytics Engineering
  • Infrastructure & Platform Engineering
  • Kubernetes & DevOps
  • Data Governance & Security
  • MLOps & AI Platforms
  • Enterprise Integration
  • ERP & LIMS Integration
  • Digital Transformation
  • Hybrid Cloud Architectures
  • Infrastructure as Code

Focused on sustainable target architectures, secure platform standards, scalable data solutions, and business-oriented digitization.

Skills

Cloud & Platform Engineering

  • Microsoft Azure
  • Azure Databricks
  • Azure Kubernetes Service (Aks)
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Helm
  • Terraform
  • Infrastructure As Code
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Hybrid Cloud
  • Platform Engineering
  • Cloud Governance
  • Private Networking

Data Engineering & Analytics

  • Data Engineering
  • Data Lakehouse
  • Delta Lake
  • Etl / Elt
  • Data Pipelines
  • Pyspark
  • Analytics Engineering
  • Data Warehousing
  • Data Governance
  • Metadata Management
  • Data Lineage
  • Unity Catalog
  • Self-Service Analytics

Devops & Automation

  • Azure Devops
  • Ci/Cd
  • Gitops
  • Argo Workflows
  • Platform Automation
  • Observability
  • Monitoring
  • Logging
  • Infrastructure Automation

Software Engineering

  • Python
  • Java
  • Spring Boot
  • C#
  • .Net
  • Rest Apis
  • Json
  • Xml
  • Microservices

Machine Learning & Ai

  • Machine Learning
  • Mlops
  • Tensorflow
  • Keras
  • Scikit-Learn
  • Ml Pipelines
  • Model Deployment

Security & Iam

  • Identity & Access Management
  • Keycloak
  • Rbac
  • Cloud Security
  • Compliance
  • Governance

Enterprise Systems & Integration

  • Abas Erp
  • Lims
  • Gqm Mes
  • Microsoft Sql Server
  • Postgresql
  • Nosql
  • Opc Ua
  • Vmware Esxi
  • Enterprise Integration

Industries

  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Research & Development
  • Laboratory & Quality Management
  • Industrial Production

Domains

  • Enterprise Data Platforms
  • Data Governance
  • Analytics Engineering
  • Cloud Transformation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Platform Engineering
  • It Service Management
  • Erp
  • Lims
  • Industrial Integration
  • Mlops
  • Enterprise Infrastructure

Key Technologies

  • Azure Databricks
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes
  • Docker
  • Helm
  • Python
  • Pyspark
  • Delta Lake
  • Azure Devops
  • Ci/Cd
  • Gitops
  • Aks
  • Tensorflow
  • Argo Workflows
  • Spring Boot
  • Java
  • C#
  • .Net
  • Power Bi
  • Microsoft Sql Server
  • Postgresql
  • Elasticsearch
  • Grafana
  • Prometheus
  • Keycloak
  • Vmware Esxi
  • Abas Erp
  • Opc Ua

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin

Bachelor of Arts · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Data Engineer

Dataquest.io

Foundations Of Digitization

Masterplan.com

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Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Agriculture 3.5 y
Avg length 2 y 4 m
Longest experience 3 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Data Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | DevOps Engineer, Deputy IT Manager | IT Service Management | Digitization
Main industries Agriculture, Food and Beverage, Insurance
Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Production

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor
Certifications earned 2

Profile

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Marco is based in Altmannstein, Germany.
Marco speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Marco has at least 7 years of experience. During this time, Marco has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 4 months. Note that Marco may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Marco would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect, Cloud Data Engineer | Machine Learning Engineer | DevOps Engineer, Deputy IT Manager | IT Service Management | Digitization.
Marco's most recent position is Senior IT Consultant | Cloud Data Engineer | Infrastructure Architect at Hannover Rück SE.
In recent years, Marco has worked for Hannover Rück SE and e:fs TechHub GmbH / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR).
Marco is most experienced in industries like Agriculture, Food and Beverage, and Insurance. Marco also has some experience in Aerospace and Defense and Information Technology.
Marco is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Production. Marco also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.
Marco has recently worked in industries like Insurance, Aerospace and Defense, and Information Technology.
Marco has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Business Intelligence, and Product Development.
Marco holds a Bachelor from Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin.
Marco has 2 certificates. These include: Data Engineer and Foundations Of Digitization.
Marco is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
Marco's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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