Marcus Zink - Data Protection Officer

Q: Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months . Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Data Protection Officer at Confidential Automotive Supplier .

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

In recent years, Marcus has worked for Confidential Automotive Supplier , Large Disabled Workshop , Global Manufacturer of Mining and Large-Scale Mining Equipment , and Global Heavy Corrosion Protection Provider .

Q: Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology , and Chemical . Marcus also has some experience in Metals and Mining , Government and Administration , and Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management . Marcus also has some experience in Legal , Sales , and Quality Assurance .

Q: Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Chemical , and Metals and Mining .

Q: Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Legal .

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Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany

Experience

Oct 2020 - Present

5 years 6 months

Data Protection Officer

Confidential Automotive Supplier

Assessed the current state of the IT landscape and existing security measures
Developed the data protection policy and additional work instructions
Documented technical and organizational measures
Created the record of processing activities
Conducted employee training and awareness sessions
Participated in the TISAX implementation as both data protection officer and information security officer
Established processes to ensure compliance with data protection regulations
Performed regular audits of implementation

Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

1 year

IT Forensics Consultant

Mid-Sized Printing Company

Investigated suspected economic espionage by an employee
Cloned hard drives outside of employee working hours in coordination with management
Conducted forensic analysis of the collected data in compliance with legal requirements and data protection regulations
Prepared detailed expert reports

May 2018 - Present

7 years 11 months

Data Protection Officer

Large Disabled Workshop

Performed standard data protection officer tasks excluding TISAX implementation in an environment handling special categories of personal data
Collaborated with the Caritas Association and the Diocese of Magdeburg, ensuring compliance with EKD data protection requirements

Feb 2017 - Present

9 years 2 months

Data Protection Officer

Global Manufacturer of Mining and Large-Scale Mining Equipment

Executed standard data protection officer responsibilities excluding TISAX implementation
Facilitated communication and established frameworks for data exchange with global subsidiaries

Oct 2011 - Mar 2022

10 years 6 months

ERP Project Manager

Global Heavy Corrosion Protection Provider

Collected and analyzed the IT landscape in collaboration with the client’s data center
Mapped internal company processes
Planned software modules and defined special requirements
Guided departments through software implementation
Created work instructions and user guides
Restarted all implementation tasks in 2017 following a mandate from the parent corporation to introduce a group-wide solution

Aug 2008 - Apr 2017

8 years 9 months

Founder and Manager

IT Service Provider (including Wittenberg system house)

Acquired a local system house in Wittenberg and provided complete IT support for small and medium-sized enterprises
Led a team of six employees at time of sale
Managed personnel and oversaw technical operations
Designed network and data backup solutions
Developed IT security concepts for mid-market clients
Supplied hardware and software solutions, including installation and configuration

Jan 2003 - Dec 2008

6 years

Founder

Preemie and Baby Equipment Online Shop

Founded and managed an online shop for preemie and baby equipment
Handled sales and business operations until returning to IT industry

Jan 2001 - Dec 2003

3 years

Augsburg, Germany

System Engineer

Fujitsu Siemens Computers

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Chemical, Metals and Mining, Government and Administration, and Retail.

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Chemical

Metals and Mining

Government and Administration

Retail

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Project Management, Legal, Sales, and Quality Assurance.

Information Technology

Operations

Project Management

Legal

Sales

Quality Assurance

Summary

Since 2015, I have advised companies of various sizes (3 to 3500 employees) and industries (automotive suppliers, mining services, workshops for people with disabilities, medical practices, IT system house groups, and others) across Germany as a data protection officer.

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 2001

Medical Informatics

Certifications & licenses

IT / Information Security Officer (ISO27001 and BSI)

Data Protection Officer (GDPR)

Data Protection Officer (BDSG)

Certified IT Expert

IT Forensics Specialist

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 8

Experience in Manufacturing 14.5 y

Avg length 6 y 5 m

Longest experience 10 y 5 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Data Protection Officer, IT Forensics Consultant, ERP Project Manager

Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Chemical

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Project Management

Qualifications

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

August 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Marcus based?

Marcus is based in Lutherstadt Wittenberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Marcus speak?

Marcus speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Marcus have?

Marcus has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Marcus has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Marcus may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Marcus be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Marcus would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Protection Officer, IT Forensics Consultant, ERP Project Manager.

What is Marcus's latest experience?

Marcus's most recent position is Data Protection Officer at Confidential Automotive Supplier.

What companies has Marcus worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Marcus has worked for Confidential Automotive Supplier, Large Disabled Workshop, Global Manufacturer of Mining and Large-Scale Mining Equipment, and Global Heavy Corrosion Protection Provider.

Which industries is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Chemical. Marcus also has some experience in Metals and Mining, Government and Administration, and Retail.

Which business areas is Marcus most experienced in?

Marcus is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management. Marcus also has some experience in Legal, Sales, and Quality Assurance.

Which industries has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Chemical, and Metals and Mining.

Which business areas has Marcus worked in recently?

Marcus has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Legal.

What is Marcus's education?

Marcus attended education in Medical Informatics.

Does Marcus have any certificates?

Marcus has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: IT / Information Security Officer (ISO27001 and BSI), Data Protection Officer (GDPR), and Data Protection Officer (BDSG).

What is the availability of Marcus?

Marcus is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Marcus?

Marcus's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.