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Sergey Komarov-Director Group Cybersecurity
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Experience
Jan 2024 - Present
2 years 4 monthsGermany
Director Group Cybersecurity
Boerse Stuttgart Group
Position Summary
Director Group Cybersecurity at Boerse Stuttgart Group
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
- Established cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler
- Implemented IAGM, SOC, SIEM, PAM, EDR, Cloudflare Zero Trust (ZTNA, CASB, DLP), including concept development, tool/service selection, procurement and operations
- Developed and executed the cloud security strategy (Azure, AWS, GCP) under regulatory requirements (DORA, NIST, ISO 27001) and zero trust architecture
- Operated cyber security services: vulnerability management, pentesting, red/blue teaming, encryption, cloud security monitoring, PAM, hardening hybrid IT systems
- Defined and implemented the cyber security framework & roadmap (On-Prem, Cloud, Hybrid)
- Built automated processes to increase efficiency (>30%) and ensure audit readiness under §44 KWG
- Improved efficiency: cost reductions (-15%) through service, provider and license optimization
- Created KPI/KRI dashboards for top management reporting
- Chaired the Cyber Security Steering Board, coordinated local CISOs, drove "security by design" in agile projects, including AI-based solutions
Jan 2021 - Dec 2024
4 yearsGermany
Head of Cybersecurity
Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH
Position Summary
Head of Cybersecurity at Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH
Industries
Automotive
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
- Implemented the first line of defense IT framework
- Implemented SOC, SIEM, pentests, vulnerability management (On-Prem & Azure Cloud), including concept development, tool/service selection, procurement and operations
- Established IT service continuity management processes
- Built and led cyber security operations, ensuring regulatory compliance (BAIT, ZAIT)
- Automated KPI-based application security reporting
- Introduced DevSecOps methods
- Provided security for AI-based internal portals
- Led cross-functional teams
Jan 2015 - Dec 2021
7 yearsGermany
Manager IT-Security
Mercedes-Benz Bank AG
Position Summary
Manager IT-Security at Mercedes-Benz Bank AG
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
- Managed IT security operations (BaFin/KWG §44, GDPR)
- Executed security projects
- Provided security support for all IT-related projects in the company
- Implemented NextGen firewalls, web proxies and vulnerability management
- Established and led the IT security committee, reporting to the executive board
Jan 2008 - Dec 2015
8 yearsRussian Federation
Head of IT and ISO
Mercedes-Benz Russia SAO
Position Summary
Head of IT and ISO at Mercedes-Benz Russia SAO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
- Developed processes and took responsibility for IT governance, ITSM, EAM and service delivery
- Implemented SAP security (SoD, SSO)
- Implemented an in-house IAGM system (requirements, development, operations)
- Led security architecture and infrastructure projects
- Provided training in IT security & project management
- Led a project to improve information security (ISO 27002)
- Set up IT for three new joint venture companies
Jan 2006 - Dec 2008
3 yearsRussian Federation
CIO
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Position Summary
CIO at DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
- Directed IT strategy, planning, budgeting, contract management and team leadership
- Executed the Chrysler carve-out: IT infrastructure and application-based setup of the new environment for Chrysler Russia and migration of users and data
- IT infrastructure projects: set up IT infrastructure for new sites, built an in-house data center, including BCM/ITSCM framework
- Built application landscapes and IT governance for new joint ventures Daimler/KAMAZ and Daimler/GAZ
Jan 2004 - Dec 2006
3 yearsRussian Federation
RemoteIT Infrastructure Manager / Vice CIO
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Position Summary
IT Infrastructure Manager / Vice CIO at DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
- Introduction of IT standards
- Development of infrastructure for remote offices
- Outsourcing management
- Cost and performance optimization
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
3 yearsRussian Federation
System Administrator
DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Position Summary
System Administrator at DaimlerChrysler Automotive Russia SAO
Industries
Automotive
Business Areas
Information Technology
- IT operations at one site
- Migration NT4.0 → Windows 2000, Novell → Active Directory
- Setup of the IT infrastructure (including data center) at the company's new central location: MB Plaza Moscow
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Experienced in Automotive and Banking and Finance.
Automotive
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Experienced in Information Technology and Project Management.
Information Technology
Project Management
Languages
German
NativeRussian
NativeStatistics
Experience
Total positions 7
Experience in Automotive 18 y
Avg length 4 y 3 m
Longest experience 7 y 11 m
Global Experience
Countries worked in 2 (Russian Federation, Germany)
Primary country Russian Federation
Expertise
Recent roles Director Group Cybersecurity, Head of Cybersecurity, Manager IT-Security
Main industries Automotive, Banking and Finance
Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management
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Where is Sergey based?
Sergey is based in Stuttgart, Germany.
What languages does Sergey speak?
Sergey speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Native).
How many years of experience does Sergey have?
Sergey has at least 24 years of experience. During this time, Sergey has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 6 months. Note that Sergey may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
What roles would Sergey be best suited for?
Based on recent experience, Sergey would be well-suited for roles such as: Director Group Cybersecurity, Head of Cybersecurity, Manager IT-Security.
What is Sergey's latest experience?
Sergey's most recent position is Director Group Cybersecurity at Boerse Stuttgart Group.
What companies has Sergey worked for in recent years?
In recent years, Sergey has worked for Boerse Stuttgart Group, Mercedes-Benz Leasing Deutschland GmbH, and Mercedes-Benz Bank AG.
Which industries is Sergey most experienced in?
Sergey is most experienced in industries like Automotive and Banking and Finance.
Which business areas is Sergey most experienced in?
Sergey is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
Which industries has Sergey worked in recently?
Sergey has recently worked in industries like Banking and Finance and Automotive.
Which business areas has Sergey worked in recently?
Sergey has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology and Project Management.
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