Tom Faulhaber - Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions

Q: Where is Tom based?

Tom is based in Berlin, Germany .

Q: What languages does Tom speak?

Tom speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Tom have?

Tom has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Tom has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months . Note that Tom may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Tom's latest experience?

Tom's most recent position is Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions at Sonovum GmbH .

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

In recent years, Tom has worked for Sonovum GmbH , Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG , MDC Berlin , BWI GmbH , and TenneT TSO GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Tom most experienced in?

Tom is most experienced in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Government and Administration . Tom also has some experience in Utilities , Transportation , and Biotechnology .

Q: Which business areas is Tom most experienced in?

Tom is most experienced in business areas like Strategy , Information Technology , and Project Management . Tom also has some experience in Quality Assurance , Procurement , and Finance .

Q: Which industries has Tom worked in recently?

Tom has recently worked in industries like Information Technology , Professional Services , and Government and Administration .

Q: Which business areas has Tom worked in recently?

Tom has recently worked in business areas like Strategy , Information Technology , and Project Management .

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Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jul 2024 - Feb 2025

8 months

Germany

Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions

Sonovum GmbH

Analyzed existing SOC infrastructure and assessed security operations
Transitioned to a new operating model including security monitoring, incident response, and threat intelligence
Coordinated between internal teams, external partners, and service providers
Implemented Microsoft Intune: configuration, compliance policies, and BYOD management
Implemented Microsoft Defender: endpoint and network protection, automated threat detection, and incident response
Trained IT security teams and end users
Deployed Microsoft Sentinel: integration with existing systems, automation of playbooks
Introduced Conditional Access: policies, MFA, and creation of reports and dashboards
Managed project from initiation to closure including change, risk, and acceptance management
Handled project controlling regarding schedule, costs, and quality
Managed requirements: gathering, classifying, and evaluating IT security requirements

Apr 2023 - May 2025

2 years 2 months

Germany

Technical Project Manager

Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG

Overall responsibility for the operational and strategic management of the project including vendor coordination
Regular communication and alignment with relevant stakeholders, including IT country subsidiaries
Coordinated among multiple IT service providers for smooth implementation
Led IT tender and transition phases
Created detailed documentation, reports, and presentations
Ensured compliance with and achievement of agreed milestones and project KPIs
Verified contractual requirements with subcontractors
Monitored and managed the project budget
Provided technical support for agile software development (requirements engineering)
Evaluated and reviewed development progress and performance goals
Defined and conducted interim acceptance tests and milestone reviews
Coordinated and provided technical guidance for interface development
Prepared and delivered training sessions including quality checks of materials and coordination of external training providers
Supported the roll-out of an LMS and organized training

Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year

Germany

Test Manager/Test Coordinator S4HANA Migration

MDC Berlin

Point of contact for questions about test packages and test cases
Reported and tracked defects
Supported test team and test phases, including vendor coordination
Assisted with test planning, test assignments, and test plan approvals
Ensured quality of test execution: progress reporting and result documentation
Created test reports and designed retests
Facilitated and documented test team meetings
Conducted training in Solution Manager and developed phase-based training concepts
Prepared detailed training materials including click guides
Planned, prepared, and delivered training sessions
Supported operational test management and interface and integration tests

Mar 2023 - Mar 2024

1 year 1 month

Germany

Project Manager Digitalization – Implementation of a Cloud Software Solution (Travel Management)

MDC Berlin

Prepared and executed a public tender for acquiring new software
Guided product selection process based on specifications
Planned project phases and coordinated vendors
Developed solution, testing, and training concepts and managed go-live
Organized and led project meetings and workshops
Controlled and tracked milestones
Reported project progress to the client and steering committee

May 2022 - Mar 2023

11 months

Germany

On-site

PMO Transformation Delivery Support

BWI GmbH

Organized and coordinated online and onsite meetings
Planned timing and content, prepared and followed up on meeting materials
Facilitated and documented meetings
Requested, reviewed, and ensured quality of deliverables
Monitored deadlines and KPIs and reported deviations
Prepared status reports and maintained strategy documents
Managed central file repositories
Monitored and maintained knowledge management content

Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

10 months

Germany

Project Management for OneERP Work Stream Finance S4H Rollout

TenneT TSO GmbH

Administrative support to project management in a global, multilingual environment
Advising on agile and traditional methodologies
Optimizing project capacity planning in the finance area
Designing and maintaining a communication matrix, leading regular status meetings
Implementing and monitoring an agile delivery model
Organizing and facilitating workshops (remote and onsite)
Stakeholder management and sparring on open issues
Coordinating testing activities, data migration, and training
Maintaining project documentation in the wiki
Project planning and tracking, including quality assurance
Designing and organizing training and qualification measures
Organizing lessons-learned sessions

Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

1 year 1 month

Germany

Business Analyst / Requirements Engineer - Software Migration

Deutsche Bahn AG

Supporting a nationwide software migration
Analyzing processes, program errors, and interface errors
Test management and creating release documentation
Maintaining and preparing documentation and quality metrics
Functional-technical analysis of error patterns and deriving bugs and service recommendations
Preparing weekly and monthly quality reports at station and regional levels

May 2019 - Feb 2020

10 months

Germany

Project Lead - Windows 10 Migration

Klinikum Stuttgart

Overall responsibility for migrating Windows 7 to Windows 10 on 4500 clients
Developing and implementing a workplace management concept
Structuring the project into subprojects, work packages, and deliverables
Migration concept for about 700 desktop applications and Office 2016
Test management and preparing steering and committee documents
Coordinating external service providers
Evaluating the security strategy based on BSI recommendations

Jan 2018 - Present

8 years 3 months

Germany

CEO

Trans4mation SP GmbH

Jan 2018 - Feb 2019

1 year 2 months

Germany

Deputy Subproject Lead C&A / Transition Manager

Hessische Zentrale für Datenverarbeitung

Project coordination for client & application and overseeing migration for end customers
Capturing and analyzing customer network topologies
Checking hardware and software setups against state and internal standards
Technical process integration of various customers as part of the HessenPC master plan
Acting as liaison between customers and HZD during all migration phases
Supporting incident, change, and release management according to ITIL
Creating migration and quality management concepts, as well as customer documentation
Conducting reviews of GPO solutions and coordinating workshops
Transferring know-how and training internal HZD staff

Jul 2017 - Oct 2017

4 months

Germany

Project Manager Server Migration Project

Akquinet System Integration GmbH

Project coordination and providing migration expertise for over 200 sites
Challenging project content and approach
Initiating and moderating problem-solving processes with stakeholders
Implementing cross-functional control processes
Designing, conducting, and following up on workshops and working groups
Performing PMO tasks and assisting project management with special topics

Aug 2016 - Feb 2017

7 months

Germany

Citrix Receiver Trainer

Akquinet System Integration GmbH

Training medical facilities in the use of Citrix software
On-site troubleshooting and 1st/2nd level support
Assisting project management and coordinating technicians
Personnel and resource management

Feb 2015 - Aug 2016

1 year 7 months

Germany

Migration and Rollout Team Lead

Stromnetz Berlin

Coordinating about 20 technicians as floorwalkers in the Saxony region
Planning and executing the Windows 7 migration and rollout

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration, Utilities, Biotechnology, and Transportation.

Information Technology

Professional Services

Government and Administration

Utilities

Biotechnology

Transportation

Business Area Experience

See which departments and functions this freelancer has contributed to most.

Experienced in Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy, Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Finance.

Information Technology

Project Management

Strategy

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Finance

Skills

Professional Focus Areas

Consulting
Project Management
Scrum Master
Migration Management
It Infrastructure

Industries

Automotive
Government
Public Administration
Service Providers
Energy / Environment
Finance / Insurance
Retail
It / Technology
Aerospace
Pharma / Healthcare
Transport / Logistics
Security Printing

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Chinese

Elementary

Education

TU Dresden

Diploma in Industrial Engineering · Dresden, Germany · 1.5 (Very Good)

Certifications & licenses

AZ 104 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate

AZ 305 Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect

AZ 500 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate

CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

ITIL® Expert Qualification Managing Across the Lifecycle

MD 102 Microsoft 365 Certified: Endpoint Administrator Associate

MS 102: Microsoft Certified: Microsoft 365 Administrator

PRINCE2 Practitioner 2017

Quality Management Representative QMB-TÜV SÜD DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 and 9001:2015

Quality Management Specialist QMF-TÜV SÜD DIN EN ISO 9000 ff.

SC 100 Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert

SC 200 Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate

SC 300 Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate

SC 400 Microsoft Certified: Information Protection and Compliance Administrator Associate

SCRUM Master

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 13

Experience in Information Technology 9 y

Avg length 1 y 6 m

Longest experience 8 y 2 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 1 (Germany)

Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions, Technical Project Manager, Test Manager/Test Coordinator S4HANA Migration

Main industries Information Technology, Professional Services, Government and Administration

Main business areas Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate

Certifications earned 15

Profile

Created

June 2025

Last Update

September 2025

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Where is Tom based?

Tom is based in Berlin, Germany.

What languages does Tom speak?

Tom speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Chinese (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Tom have?

Tom has at least 10 years of experience. During this time, Tom has worked in at least 13 different roles and for 11 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 10 months. Note that Tom may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Tom be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Tom would be well-suited for roles such as: Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions, Technical Project Manager, Test Manager/Test Coordinator S4HANA Migration.

What is Tom's latest experience?

Tom's most recent position is Project Manager SOC Service Transition and Implementation of Microsoft Cloud Security Solutions at Sonovum GmbH.

What companies has Tom worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Tom has worked for Sonovum GmbH, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe BVG, MDC Berlin, BWI GmbH, and TenneT TSO GmbH.

Which industries is Tom most experienced in?

Tom is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration. Tom also has some experience in Utilities, Transportation, and Biotechnology.

Which business areas is Tom most experienced in?

Tom is most experienced in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management. Tom also has some experience in Quality Assurance, Procurement, and Finance.

Which industries has Tom worked in recently?

Tom has recently worked in industries like Information Technology, Professional Services, and Government and Administration.

Which business areas has Tom worked in recently?

Tom has recently worked in business areas like Strategy, Information Technology, and Project Management.

What is Tom's education?

Tom holds a Doctorate from TU Dresden.

Does Tom have any certificates?

Tom has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: AZ 104 Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate, AZ 305 Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, and AZ 500 Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate.

What is the availability of Tom?

Tom is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

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