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 27 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

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present

3 years 3 months

IT-Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant

Helsing GmbH

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

Jan 2017 - Dec 2023

7 years

IT Consultant, Project Manager, Technical Administrator

Freelance

Support and lead IT projects using PRINCE2, ITIL, Scrum and Kanban
Server management (15+ years)
Virtualization (VMWare, HyperV, Proxmox) (10+ years)
Infrastructure: HP and Dell server structures, IBM, Fujitsu
Operating systems: Linux (Debian, Ubuntu, Rocky, Red Hat) and Windows (Servers 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 basic 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 service and coordination of IT operations (management and operations) considering costs, quality, and performance metrics/SLAs
Structuring, technical and disciplinary leadership of the IT infrastructure department
Configuration and administration of Microsoft Internet Information Services to optimize web applications
Budget planning and accountability
Ensuring, designing, implementing, and coordinating group-wide internal IT projects
Contributing to defining the strategic direction of IT in alignment with corporate strategy
Supporting the conceptual and operational IT transformation process during company acquisitions
Stabilizing and further developing IT operations
Establishment and rollout of an IT service management concept (internal service provider)
Partner management and coordination, as well as information and experience exchange about relevant IT projects with organizational units

Jan 2008 - Dec 2014

7 years

Network Administrator, IT Manager

Thorsten Wilhelm Jung GmbH

Budgeting IT costs with a view to 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 system landscape
Planning and execution of supplier and customer integration into the in-house ERP for process and cost optimization
Integration of additional companies into the IT network
Management of the IT environment at four locations
Automation of workflows in the logistics area (high-bay warehouse, MDE picking) with quality assurance checks at goods issue

Jan 2006 - Dec 2008

3 years

Network Administrator, Project Manager

FlowFact AG

Handling all IT topics in consultation with the board
Budget planning and accountability in the 3–5 year TCO range
Initiation, planning and execution of all IT projects
Setup of a new development environment
Setup of a training center including automation for automated training management
Implementation of QA/QM and documentation processes using ITIL and PRINCE2

Jan 2005 - Dec 2006

2 years

System Administrator, Project Manager

Computacenta AG & Co. oHG

Administration of about 80 customer servers and 3rd-level client/server support
Network administration
Implementation of new QA/QM mechanisms and optimization of existing tools
Optimization of automated installations and customizations on customer request

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
Leading training sessions 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 Planning (15+ Years)
Infrastructure Management (15+ Years)

It Standards & Methods:

Itil (15+ Years)
Prince2 (10+ Years)
Scrum (8 Years)
Kanban (8 Years)
Bsi Basic Protection Concepts (8 Years)
Auditing 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 (Servers 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 (Baramundi, Systemcenter, Wds/mdt, Matrix42, M23, Linux.pxe, Opsi) (15+ Years)

Strengths:

Analytical
Strategic
Adaptability
Decision-making
Persistence
Flexibility
Responsible Attitude
Goal-oriented Action

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 y

Avg length 4 y 8 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

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Thorsten based?

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

What languages does Thorsten speak?

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

How many years of experience does Thorsten have?

Thorsten has at least 27 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.

What roles would Thorsten be best suited for?

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.

What is Thorsten's latest experience?

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

What companies has Thorsten worked for in recent years?

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

Which industries is Thorsten most experienced in?

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

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.

Which industries has Thorsten worked in recently?

Thorsten has recently worked in industries like Information Technology.

Which business areas has Thorsten worked in recently?

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

What is Thorsten's education?

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

Does Thorsten have any certificates?

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

What is the availability of Thorsten?

Thorsten is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Thorsten?

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