Samir S.-Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department
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Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department
RWE AG
- Introduced the new Group Cybersecurity Strategy based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Managed, coached and guided the Operational Companies through their cybersecurity status quo analysis using the NIST CSF methodology
- Conducted a gap analysis against the industry benchmark and target maturity level
- Client: CISO of RWE AG
Consultant
ABB
- Designed and piloted a status quo infrastructure analysis and risk assessment (HeatMap) for two locations
- Compared the results with current CMDB (ServiceNow) data
- Analyzed the status quo and documented the global Joiner, Leaver and Mover processes
- Analyzed the data flow from the HR system through the ServiceNow ticketing system and Microsoft Identity Management Server to the global Active Directory
- Developed new process proposals to reduce and simplify the Joiner, Leaver and Mover process and increase automation
- Provided the basis for implementation in the IAM tool Clearskye
Task Force Lead
Lowell Group – DACH Bereich
- Organized the restoration of customer reporting after a cyberattack
- Rebuilt the data foundation in the central data warehouse
- Redeveloped all reports using modern reporting platforms
- Coordinated with Customer Management, Operations and Data Warehouse teams
- Held daily meetings with the Business Intelligence team and organized temporary SMEs
IT Architect
Senatsverwaltung
- Analyzed the current situation as part of the preliminary project to digitize Berlin's schools
- Developed a high-level target architecture, taking into account the IKT architecture requirements of the State of Berlin
- Took into account the E-Government Act and digitalization strategy
Interim Program Manager
Consorsbank Private Investing / BNP Paribas
- Took over the ongoing Windows Client Integration Program, including the migration from Win 7 to Win 10, covering around 900 applications
- Led a dedicated team consisting of an Application Packaging Engineer, Technical Application Troubleshooter, Network Troubleshooting Expert, UAT Expert, Test & Reporting Coordinator and Rollout Team
- Worked closely with the IAM/IDM team
- Held weekly reviews with the BNP Paribas Group and monthly Steering Committee meetings with the CIO & CEO
- Managed complex application dependencies and technical solutions to meet enhanced security standards
Consultant
Lowell Group – DACH Bereich
- Current state assessment and gap analysis in Business IT
- Transformation team lead: data center migration READY status, identification of all physical and virtual systems and critical applications, mapping as service trees in the CMDB
- Board project: migration of the dedicated system environment of the most important customer to a new strategic platform (Consumer Portal & electronic payment options)
- Supported the development of program governance: definition of organizational framework, documentation requirements, templates, roles, risk management and resource management guidelines
- Current state analysis of Business IT alignment, including a detailed heat map
Consultant
Vereinigte Hannoversche Versicherung (VHV-Gruppe)
- Identified technical component chains and IT service dependencies for 23 critical business processes and around 95 applications
- Consolidation and automated periodic data import using Power Query
- Developed a data structure for ITIL processes as a basis for technical recovery plans and impact analyses
- Created a company-wide change impact checklist
- Product analysis of the ITSM/CMDB tool i-doit and SM-View Addons, and prepared a decision document
- Implemented monitoring measurement points in CHECK_MK to enable SLA monitoring
- Established i-doit as the central data consolidation CMDB
Consultant
Pro7Sat1 Applications GmbH
- Health check and inventory of the six most business-critical core applications in the TV core process area
- Assessed resilience and peak loads, and presented the results in a heat map
- Analyzed IT service processes, architecture and monitoring KPIs
- Documentation and close collaboration with the business department and ISMS team
Project Manager
Deutsche Bahn, DB Mobility Logistics AG
- Project management for a software extension project for the central Message Gateway (ESB product from Software AG)
- Introduced a generic communication interface for train-to-ground communication for all train services
- Agile approach based on a product structure plan using JIRA, team size 9, budget approx. 375 000 €
Infrastructure Architect
Deutsche Bahn, DB Mobility Logistics AG
- Analyzed and assessed the RIS (Passenger Information System) integrated landscape
- Cost optimization and proposals for consolidating technology and operations
- Created a set of criteria for ESB product selection and developed an evaluation matrix
- Member of the SOA Governance Team and owner of the SOA governance concept
- Architecture support for Continuous Integration, Delivery and Deployment
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Experienced in Banking and Finance, Energy, Insurance, Transportation, Manufacturing, and Government and Administration.
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.
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Education
Universität Karlsruhe
Computer Science studies · Karlsruhe, Germany
Rotteck-Gymnasium Freiburg
Abitur · Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Certifications & licenses
NLS Level 3
Neuro Linguistic Sales bei Marc M. Galal
NLS Level 1 + 2
Neuro Linguistic Sales bei Marc M. Galal
best-practice innovations GmbH
Serview Bad Homburg
NLP Practitioner
Marc Galal
CNI (certified Novell Instructor)
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Samir is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.
Samir speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Samir has at least 12 years of experience. During this time, Samir has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 8 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 3 months. Note that Samir may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Samir would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department, Consultant, Task Force Lead.
Samir's most recent position is Project Manager in the Cybersecurity Department at RWE AG.
In recent years, Samir has worked for RWE AG, ABB, Lowell Group – DACH Bereich, Senatsverwaltung, and Consorsbank Private Investing / BNP Paribas.
Samir is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Energy, and Transportation. Samir also has some experience in Insurance, Manufacturing, and Government and Administration.
Samir is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Samir also has some experience in Business Intelligence.
Samir has recently worked in industries like Energy, Banking and Finance, and Manufacturing.
Samir has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.
Samir attended Universität Karlsruhe for Computer Science studies.
Samir has 10 certificates. Among them, these include: EC-Council CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker) v11, TOGAF 9.2 Foundation & Certified Level certification, and NLS Level 3.
Samir will be available full-time from January 2027.
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