Thorsten Limbach - IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant

Q: Where is Thorsten based?

Thorsten is based in Freising, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Thorsten speak?

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

Q: How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Thorsten's latest experience?

Thorsten's most recent position is IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant at Helsing GmbH .

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

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Helsing GmbH and Freelance .

Q: Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Transportation , and Real Estate .

Q: Which business areas is Thorsten most experienced in?

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Project Management , and Operations . Thorsten also has some experience in Supply Chain Management , Quality Assurance , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Project Management .

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Freising, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 8 months

IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant

Helsing GmbH

Design and development of an internal collaboration platform that enables VS-NFD-compliant communication and data storage
Design and development of an internal development platform (Kubernetes, Git CI/CD, Jira, etc.) as well as use and administration of virtualization solutions
Design and development of an internal AI system with custom training and automated processes
Migration of a HyperV cluster to Proxmox for the automatic control of Kubernetes clusters and savings in licensing costs

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023

7 years

IT Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Administrator

Freelance

Support and management of IT projects using PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum, and Kanban
Server management (15+ years)
Virtualization (VMWare, HyperV, Proxmox) (10+ years)
Infrastructure: HP and Dell server environments, IBM, Fujitsu
Operating systems: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, Red Hat) and Windows (Server up to 2022, clients up to Windows 11)
Cloud services: Active Directory & Hybrid AD, Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Amazon AWS
Microsoft IIS (9 years)
Automation and asset management with Baramundi, KACE, Docker
Monitoring (WhatsUp, CheckMK)
Firewalling (Unify, OPNsense, Fortigate, pfSense)
Network infrastructure (Cisco, HP/Aruba)
OS deployment (Baramundi, System Center, WDS/MDT, Matrix42, M23, Linux.PXE, Opsi)
IT security, BSI baseline protection, VS-NFD

Jan 2014 - Dec 2017

4 years

IT Project Manager; Chief Information Officer; System Engineer; Supporter

PSW Group GmbH & Co. KG

Management of IT services and coordination of IT operations (management and operations) with regard to costs, quality, and performance metrics/SLAs
Structuring and professional and disciplinary leadership of the IT infrastructure department
Configuration and administration of Microsoft Internet Information Services to optimize web applications
Budget planning and responsibility
Ensuring, designing, implementing, and coordinating group-wide internal IT projects
Contributing to the definition of the strategic direction of IT in line with the company strategy
Support of the conceptual and operational IT transformation process during company acquisitions
Stabilization and further development of IT operations
Setup and implementation of an IT service management concept (internal service provider)
Partner management and coordination as well as exchange of information and experience regarding IT projects affecting organizational units

Jan 2008 - Dec 2014

7 years

Network Administrator, IT Manager

Thorsten Wilhelm Jung GmbH

Budgeting of IT costs with a focus on TCO over a 3–5 year period
Initiation, planning, and execution of all IT projects
Configuration and administration of Microsoft Internet Information Services to optimize web applications
Documentation of all processes and the system landscape
Planning and execution of supplier and customer connections to the in-house ERP for process and cost optimization
Integration of additional companies into the IT network
Support of the IT landscape across four locations
Automation of work processes in the logistics area (high-bay warehouse, mobile data capture/picking) with quality checks in goods dispatch

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Network Administrator, Project Manager

FlowFact AG

Support of all IT topics in consultation with the board
Budget planning and responsibility in the TCO area over 3–5 years
Initiation, planning, and execution of all IT projects
Setup of a new development environment
Setup of a training center including automation for automated training support
Introduction of quality assurance/quality management and documentation procedures using ITIL or PRINCE2

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

System Administrator, Project Manager

Computacenta AG & Co. oHG

Administration of about 80 customer servers and 3rd-level support for client/server
Network administration
Introduction of new QA/QM mechanisms and optimization of existing tools
Optimization of automated installations and custom adjustments on behalf of customers

Jan 1999 - Dec 2005

7 years

Project Manager, System Integrator

Arxes NCC AG

Project management according to ITIL and PRINCE2
Senior-level network administration
Internal and external knowledge management
Training lead in various areas
Automation optimizations, support and rollout

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Transportation, and Real Estate.

Information Technology

Transportation

Real Estate

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Supply Chain Management

Quality Assurance

Product Development

Skills

Management & Strategy:

It Project Management (15+ Years)
It Consulting (15+ Years)
Strategic Process Optimization (10+ Years)
Change Management (15+ Years)
It Infrastructure Design (15+ Years)
Infrastructure Management (15+ Years)

It Standards & Methods:

Itil (15+ Years)
Prince2 (10+ Years)
Scrum (8 Years)
Kanban (8 Years)
Bsi Baseline Protection Concepts (8 Years)
Audit Procedures (4 Years)
Vs-Nfd Environments (2 Years)

Technical Skills:

Server Management (15+ Years)
Virtualization (Vmware, Hyperv, Proxmox) (10+ Years)
Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, Redhat) (15+ Years)
Windows (Server Up To 2022, Clients Up To Win11) (15+ Years)
Active Directory & Hybrid Ad (15+ Years)
Microsoft Iis (9 Years)
Hyperv (15+ Years)
Docker (5 Years)
Automation (5 Years)
Monitoring (Whatsup, Checkmk) (10 Years)
Firewalling (Unify, Opnsense, Fortigate, Pfsense) (15 Years)
Network Infrastructure (Cisco, Hp/Aruba) (15+ Years)
Os Deployment (Baramudi, Systemcenter, Wds/Mdt, Matrix42, M23, Linux.Pxe, Opsi) (15+ Years)

Strengths:

Analytical
Strategic Thinking
Adaptability
Decision-Making
Persistence
Flexibility
Sense Of Responsibility
Goal-Oriented Approach

Languages

German

Native

English

Intermediate

Education

Oct 1996 - Jun 1998

Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Gummersbach Campus

Technical Computer Science · Gummersbach, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Ico Isms 27001:2022 Foundation

Iso/Iec 27001:2024

Microsoft Licensing Professional

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Information Technology 22.5 y

Avg length 4 y 9 m

Longest experience 6 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant, IT Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Administrator, IT Project Manager; Chief Information Officer; System Engineer; Supporter

Main industries Information Technology, Transportation, Real Estate

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Operations

Qualifications

Certifications earned 3

Profile

Created

July 2025

Last Update

August 2026

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Thorsten is based in Freising, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

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

Thorsten has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Thorsten has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Thorsten may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Thorsten would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant, IT Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Administrator, IT Project Manager; Chief Information Officer; System Engineer; Supporter.

Thorsten's most recent position is IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant at Helsing GmbH.

In recent years, Thorsten has worked for Helsing GmbH and Freelance.

Thorsten is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Transportation, and Real Estate.

Thorsten is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations. Thorsten also has some experience in Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, and Product Development.

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Thorsten has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Project Management.

Thorsten attended Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Gummersbach Campus for Technical Computer Science.

Thorsten has 3 certificates. These include: Ico Isms 27001:2022 Foundation, Iso/Iec 27001:2024, and Microsoft Licensing Professional.

Thorsten is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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