Thomas (Dr.) K.-Data Protection and Information Security Consultant
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Data Protection and Information Security Consultant
DatenSchutzBeratung Dr. Kaufmann GmbH
- Introduced an ISMS with successful ISO 27001 certification at a software manufacturer
- Revised the ISMS and prepared for ISO 27001 certification at an IT service provider
- Migrated the ISMS to ISO 27001:2022 at a software manufacturer
- Updated data protection at a medium-sized industrial company
- Permanent appointments as external data protection officer at a hospital and a small software consulting firm, and as information security officer at a healthcare software company
Vice President Corporate Data Protection (Chief Data Protection Officer)
LEONI AG
- Established a data protection management system to ensure GDPR accountability
- Implemented a global contract for intra-group data exchange
- Planned and conducted EU-wide data protection trainings
- Created and maintained the record of processing activities
- Established channels and procedures for data protection incidents and requests
- Supported projects and conducted audits
- Deleted data from an SAP HR system
- Served as internal data protection officer for LEONI AG and external data protection officer for 14 German subsidiaries
- Provided technical leadership to up to 30 data protection coordinators and had disciplinary responsibility for up to 1.5 positions
Vice President Corporate Information Security (Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Protection Officer)
LEONI AG
- Ensured confidential, integral, and available information processing compliant with BDSG
- Built and operated an information security management system including policy development
- Increased awareness across the company
- Developed a mid-term plan for IT security technologies and implemented it
- Checked policy compliance through assessments and audits
- Prepared and supported customer audits (e.g., VDA TISAX)
- Globally led the compliance field of Data Privacy
- Developed and improved data protection policies
- Monitored the use of data processing applications
Team Leader SAP Logistics
LEONI AG
- Led a team for customizing and programming the SAP R/3 logistics modules PP, SD, MM, and APO
- Provided technical leadership to up to 10 employees
Consultant for Cross-Functional Roles in Central IT and Organization / Manager IM Administration Information Management
LEONI AG
- Developed IT strategy, IT controlling, and IT security
- Implemented and maintained project portfolio management
- Participated in implementing international transfer pricing for IT costs
- Supported IT audits for the annual financial audit
- Introduced parts of ITIL in information management
- Created and trained a project management manual
- Contributed to the introduction of a company-wide intranet and ticket system
Research Associate
Bavarian Research Center for Knowledge-Based Systems (FORWISS)
- Contributing to research on cooperative software development
- Teaching Business Informatics I, including lectures at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
Industry experience
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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Automotive, Healthcare, and Education.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Legal, Quality Assurance, Finance, Project Management, and Product Development.
Skills
Social Skills And Competences
- Willingness To Perform
- Sense Of Responsibility
- Collegial Leadership Style
- Team Spirit
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Openness In Dealing With People
Organizational Skills And Competences
- Conceptual, Analytical And Abstract Thinking
- Solution Orientation
- Overview
- Accuracy
- Desire To Optimize And Readiness To Change
It Knowledge And Competences
- Data Protection According To Gdpr And Bdsg
- Information Security
- Sap-Erp/Hcm
- Basic Programming And Html Knowledge
- Confident Use Of Office Programs
- Data Protection Management Software (2b-Advice Prime)
- Isms Software (Verinice; Iris; Omnitracker)
- Gdd-Cert (Bdsg Old Version)
- Itil Foundation
Languages
Education
Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg
PhD (Dr. rer. pol.), "Design of a Marketplace for Heterogeneous Components of Enterprise Application Systems" · Business Informatics · Erlangen, Germany
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Darmstadt, Germany
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Thomas is based in Hilpoltstein, Germany and prefers 100% remote projects.
Thomas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).
Thomas has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Thomas has worked in at least 6 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 2 months. Note that Thomas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Thomas would be well-suited for roles such as: Data Protection and Information Security Consultant, Vice President Corporate Data Protection (Chief Data Protection Officer), Vice President Corporate Information Security (Chief Information Security Officer, Chief Data Protection Officer).
Thomas's most recent position is Data Protection and Information Security Consultant at DatenSchutzBeratung Dr. Kaufmann GmbH.
In recent years, Thomas has worked for DatenSchutzBeratung Dr. Kaufmann GmbH.
Thomas is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Automotive. Thomas also has some experience in Healthcare and Education.
Thomas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Legal, and Quality Assurance. Thomas also has some experience in Finance, Project Management, and Product Development.
Thomas has recently worked in industries like Healthcare, Information Technology, and Manufacturing.
Thomas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Legal, and Quality Assurance.
Thomas holds a Doctorate in Business Informatics from Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg and a Master in Business Informatics from Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences.
Thomas has 3 certificates. These include: Driver's license classes A, A1, AM, B, BE, C1, C1E, CE, L, GDD-cert (BDSG old version), and ITIL Foundation.
The availability of Thomas needs to be confirmed.
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