Melissa K.-Senior Information Security & Compliance Consultant
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Experience
CEO
Certifynow
- Founded and lead a consulting firm specializing in ISO 27001 and integrated management systems, advising organizations on certification readiness, governance frameworks and compliance structures.
- Support technology companies in implementing ISO-based management systems and risk management frameworks to strengthen information security and regulatory compliance.
CISO & Compliance Officer
North Catacenters
- Led the ISO 27001 Information Security Management System across multiple data center environments and served as CISO for the DACH region, establishing governance frameworks, security policies and risk management processes.
- Managed and coordinated compliance teams across Germany and Switzerland, leading certification and recertification audits while driving cross-functional initiatives with IT, operations and management.
Quality Assurance
Q.beyond AG
- Supported the implementation and maintenance of ISO-based management systems, contributing to governance documentation and certification audit preparation.
- Coordinated quality assurance processes and compliance monitoring within IT service environments.
Systemadministrator
IP Exchange GmbH
- Managed enterprise IT infrastructure and systems, ensuring operational stability, security and technical documentation.
- Supported infrastructure security and operational improvements including system hardening and monitoring.
Industry experience
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Experienced in Information Technology.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Audit, Quality Assurance, and Legal.
Summary
Senior Information Security and Compliance consultant with expertise in ISO-based management systems and security governance. Former CISO responsible for security and compliance across the DACH region in a data center environment. Specialized in ISO 27001, risk management and integrated management systems. Experienced in preparing organizations for certification audits and regulatory compliance.
Skills
- Information Security
- Risk & Governance
- Compliance & Audits
- Leadership & Organizational Development
- Management Systems
- Stakeholder Management
- Cross-Functional Coordination
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Education
B3 Fürth
Vocational Training – IT Specialist for System Integration · System Integration
Wirtschaftsschule Schwabach
Business School Diploma · Business · Schwabach, Germany
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Melissa is based in Nuremberg, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Melissa speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).
Melissa has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Melissa has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 2 months. Note that Melissa may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Melissa would be well-suited for roles such as: CEO, CISO & Compliance Officer, Quality Assurance.
Melissa's most recent position is CEO at Certifynow.
In recent years, Melissa has worked for Certifynow, North Catacenters, and Q.beyond AG.
Melissa is most experienced in industries like Information Technology.
Melissa is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Audit. Melissa also has some experience in Quality Assurance and Legal.
Melissa has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.
Melissa has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Audit, and Quality Assurance.
Melissa attended B3 Fürth for System Integration.
Melissa is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.
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