Thorsten Limbach-IT Architect, System Engineer, VS-NFD Consultant
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Experience
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Business area experience
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Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Operations, Supply Chain Management, Quality Assurance, and 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
Education
Cologne University of Applied Sciences, Gummersbach Campus
Technical Computer Science · Gummersbach, Germany
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Experience
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Frequently asked questions
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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.
The availability of Thorsten needs to be confirmed.
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