Automated Guided Vehicle Experts in Germany

• Training professionals in PLC technology, pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robots
• Creating scripts for Siemens systems: STEP 5, STEP 7, TIA Portal, WinCC
• Creating scripts for pneumatics, control engineering, and KUKA robot programming
• Serving on the examination committee for quality assurance in vocational training
• Training and certifying over 500 professionals

Full project list available on request.

• Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans for the rollout of various MHE systems (e.g., automated forklifts, conveyors) across Amazon’s network, including innovative packaging designs and material innovations.
• Set and coordinated daily milestones with both internal teams and external vendors.
• Ensured continuous alignment among warehouse operations, technical teams, and external partners through regular progress meetings, maintaining complete project transparency.
• Directed comprehensive activities including employee training led by the Learn team, performed detailed machine parts checklists to verify compliance, and monitored setup adherence to safety and operational standards.
• Implemented robust end-to-end testing protocols, monitored key performance indicators, and facilitated a seamless transition from project completion to regular operations with thorough documentation.

• Development and quotation of technical solutions
• Design of high-performance solutions
• Management of aftersales operations, teams and budget
• Documentation revision

• Sizing of electric drive systems for automated transport systems (AMR/AGV)

• Selection and validation of electrical and mechatronic components (BLDC motors & controllers, sensors, batteries) considering system requirements and operating conditions

• Integration of electric drive systems into automated transport systems (AMR/AGV) and ensuring functionality

• Analysis and correction of malfunctions in existing electrical systems

• Design of low-voltage networks (ELV) and implementation of relevant norms and standards (IEC, DIN)

• iShuttle 5.0: Optimization of the drive system of an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 4.4 tons

• iShuttle 6.0: Selection and integration of a drive system for an autonomous transport shuttle with a lifting capacity of up to 5.5 tons

• Temporary support for several medium-sized companies in the Osnabrück area in project management
• Preparation and launch of large projects with budgets of around EUR 20 million or more in machine and plant engineering
• Risk management, project definitions, head of design

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• Conceptual consulting for securing business processes
• Consulting on planning and implementation of IT and IT security projects
• Security and policy checks, process optimizations, emergency planning
• Project management and interim management in IT infrastructure and information security

Overview of relevant projects:

• 2025: Consulting on a DLP concept for Digid GmbH.
• 2025: Consulting a client after a cybersecurity attack that compromised the IT infrastructure and where the attacker obtained M365 tenant admin rights. Investigated the IT infrastructure and restored it. Developed recommendations to improve IT security.
• 2025: Continued the projects listed below for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and Norddeutsche Landesbank.
• 2024: Created a DNS concept including advice on DNS strategy and technology, DNS design, DNS security, load balancing, reverse lookup zones, and automation. Created a DHCP concept including advice on DHCP design, a central DHCP management system and automation. Advised on operating the mentioned products, the operational processes, and updated IT documentation and IT service descriptions for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems.
• 2024: As-is analysis and assessment of the network and security infrastructure established by providers in terms of overall architecture including design and components. Designed solution proposals to improve current operations for performance and security maximization as well as complexity reduction. Presented the results to C-level, their causes and possible solutions including required decision templates. Developed a SASE concept based on a zero-trust architecture for Norddeutsche Landesbank.
• 2024: Continued the projects listed below for Atlas GmbH and Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.
• 2023: Consulting on resolving findings from an IT security assessment of the IT infrastructure, conducting proofs of concept for DDoS protection and digital experience monitoring (DEM) with Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA & ZDX), creating a new security architecture based on zero trust, redesigning a Cisco ISE implementation, and designing a DNS security solution to protect guests and financial advisors for Atlas GmbH / Deutsche Vermögensberatung AG.
• 2023: Continued the projects listed below for Digid GmbH, Vaillant Group GmbH (until 09/2023), Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (until 05/2023), and Union Investment IT-Services GmbH (until 07/2023).
• 2022: Created and reviewed whitepapers for infrastructure and security architectures, and planned new network infrastructures for the German Aerospace Center.
• 2022: Developed a concept for the technical and procedural modernization of a disaster recovery plan for United Nations Volunteers.
• 2022: Developed a concept for migrating measurement data to a cloud environment, introduced network access control, and conducted an awareness training for Digid GmbH.
• 2022: Developed a network segmentation concept for DZ Hyp AG.
• 2022: Developed a network segmentation concept for the Federal Employment Agency.
• 2021: Developed a new load balancer architecture concept for Bundeswehr Fuhrparkservices GmbH.
• 2021: Conducted a vulnerability scan and penetration test of a web frontend including analysis and recommendations for remediation considering risk and likelihood for the client ifi GmbH.
• 2021: Consulting, design, and subproject management for implementing a network access control solution (certificate authentication and MAC address bypass) and macro segmentation (area and zone concept based on dynamic device assignment) in office and production IT for Vaillant Group GmbH.
• 2021: Upgraded and optimized LAN and WLAN infrastructure for United Nations Volunteers.
• 2021: Developed a target concept for modernizing the IT security infrastructure including the DMZ (Cisco switches, firewalls, WSA, ESA, SMA), internet connections, admin and management networks, and the wireless LAN, including overseeing implementation for the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources.
• 2021: Created a micro-segmentation concept based on Cisco DNA, SGT, and zero trust for Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
• 2021: Reviewed and updated ISMS level 3 policies and created procedure instructions for Software AG.
• 2021: Project lead for the global tech refresh project Meraki WLAN 2.0, coordinated the outsourcing of LAN/WLAN infrastructure to a managed service provider, and created a WLAN concept for automated guided vehicles for Heraeus Infosystems GmbH.
• 2021: Project management and technical support for the 'Transition of SIEM/SOC Services' project migrating a client to a shared environment, and took on the interim role of Head of Security Operations at Datagroup SE.
• 2021: Conducted a workshop for the future implementation of mobile device management for Allgeier Experts Go GmbH.
• 2021: Subproject management for implementing a firewall rule management tool and recertifying NAC endpoints based on 802.1x and MAB for Union Investment IT-Services GmbH.
• 2020: Developed a network segmentation concept for two data centers based on Cisco and VMware for Aareon AG.
• Recorded and analyzed the current network architecture including project initiation.
• Designed a micro-segmentation concept in the data center and access network.
• 2020: Infrastructure and security architecture audit for Stuttgarter Versicherung AG.
• Analyzed the IT infrastructure and security architecture regarding network and security component configurations. Also reviewed contracts, process documents, and manuals for completeness. Developed recommendations to improve the stability and operation of the infrastructure. Created a network segmentation concept and led the project to implement the measures from the audit.
• 2020: Consulting on setting up an ISMS-light for Josera foodforplanet GmbH & Co. KG.
• 2020: Security architecture consulting for Datagroup SE.
• Developed a future IT infrastructure and IT security architecture.
• Documented the current IT architecture of all 23 entities.
• Made recommendations to optimize the IT infrastructure and drafted a comparison of a traditional perimeter security concept versus a zero trust model.
• Created a security zone concept.
• Designed an IT infrastructure architecture in coordination with all entities.
• 2018 - 2019: Stream lead in the cybersecurity program at Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
• Responsible for designing and implementing 9 projects in IT security infrastructure and user access management, as well as managing project managers and experts.
• Project area: Network segmentation and access control.
• Project area: Security architecture.
• Project area: Privileged, identity & access management.
• Project area: Simplify user authentication (MFA).
• Project area: Mobile & endpoint security.
• Project area: OT security.
• Project area: E-enabled aircraft.
• 2018: Security architecture consulting for Deutsche Lufthansa AG.
• Project management for the development, evaluation, and management of the company-wide information security architecture.
• Developed a security strategy and a roadmap to align the security architecture with the zero trust model.
• Evaluated market security solutions, services, and tools.
• Defined requirements for RFPs and assessed proposals.
• Developed, maintained, and monitored security architecture artifacts.
• Conducted security assessments of existing and new IT systems and security services.
• 2018: ISMS consulting for GLS IT Services GmbH.
• Advised on implementing and initially operating an ISMS based on ISO27001.
• Audited the IT environments of GLS country subsidiaries.
• Analyzed and assessed IT security risks and derived necessary measures.
• Developed solution proposals in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
• Managed the project and handed over the ISMS to operations.
• 2016 - 2018: Security pre-sales consultant for Cisco Systems GmbH.
• Provided nationwide strategic and conceptual consulting to major enterprise and financial and insurance clients on Cisco and Meraki security products and services such as Firepower, WSA, ESA, Stealthwatch, and ISE.
• 2017 - 2018: Designed and implemented an ISMS for Verivox GmbH.
• Conducted various BIAs and gap analyses.
• Developed security policies based on ISO 2700x.
• Served as interim information security officer.
• 2017: Developed an emergency concept for VPV Lebensversicherungs-AG.
• Reviewed and updated the IT emergency manual.
• 2016: Consulting and project management for designing cloud & hosting services for Vodafone Group Services GmbH.
• Analyzed and optimized the sell-build-run process.
• Created detailed level designs for cloud products.

• Project planning and project management of packaging lines
• Support of the entire project process and optimization through claim management, open points list, regular project meetings, stakeholder management
• Feasibility analysis, packaging development and tendering of a packaging line for frozen baked goods for a large bakery
• Technical consulting on the process and production of a circular packaging solution
• Support for startups (design office, food producer, consulting company, ...)
• Project manager on the customer side for a heating equipment manufacturer, packaging technology/central palletizing
• Technical sales in packaging technology in northern and western Germany

• Project to develop the complete software for a film roll warehouse at American Packaging Corporation, Story City, Iowa (warehouse vehicles SINATIC S7, warehouse management C#, Microsoft SQL Server, AGV interface C++, ERP system interface REST API)
• Development of a warehouse simulator for real machine processes aimed at optimized storage of film rolls (C#)
• Project to develop the complete software for a printing cylinder warehouse at Huhtamaki, Ronsberg (warehouse vehicles TIA Portal, warehouse management C#, Oracle, ERP system interface DB table)
• Further development of the warehouse simulator for improved programming of the movement planner
• Project to read and analyze QR codes on letters in the letter sorter at XPROMA GmbH, Salzhausen (program as a service for fast reading of QR codes via two Keyence barcode readers in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP; program for monitoring and parameterizing the barcode readers and triggering the data export in C#, Microsoft SQL Server, SFTP transfer)
• Project for the development and programming of a low-cost management system for automated guided vehicles with Egemin Automation Inc. and American Packaging Corporation (C++, C#, Microsoft SQL Server, TCP/IP)
• Project for the test stand development and automation of SYS.5 tests for the climate actuator at ETO GRUPPE TECHNOLOGIES GmbH, Stockach (test stand software LabVIEW, C#; test evaluation DIAdem, C#; databases Microsoft SQL Server)

Concept and development of a C#, .NET Core 8, Blazor-based SaaS solution for workforce planning and management of security services.

Responsibilities

• Develop the application with C# and .NET Core 8
• Design the user interface with Blazor, Radzen, and Telerik
• Integrate Telerik components for advanced UI features
• Use Dependency Injection (DI) and Inversion of Control (IoC) to optimize the architecture
• Use Visual Studio 2024 for development
• Manage versioning and team collaboration with Git and Azure DevOps

Tools & Technologies C#, .NET Framework, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, Entity Framework Core, Blazor, Visual Studio 2024, ReSharper, Telerik, Radzen, WPF, XAML, T-SQL, Azure SQL Server, DevOps, JavaScript, Linq, IoC, DI, Json, XML, Git, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Docker, OAuth 2.0, REST API, HTML, CSS, Clean Code, Unit Tests, TDD, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

• Establishing new production sites for clients
• Tendering and procurement of land
• Tendering and execution of construction services
• Procurement of production machinery and equipment
• Purchasing all relevant services
• Setting up procurement departments
• Training and coaching of own staff
• Reassigning competencies
• Building personnel and departments across all business areas
• Developing and implementing cost reductions
• Analyzing technical standards and requirements
• Strategic sourcing
• Developing and implementing sourcing strategies closely tied to product categories and market conditions
• Introducing new software like ERP systems & traceability tools
• Process analyses
• Employee training
• Workshops with suppliers and clients before implementation

• Project: Sensor fusion application for traffic participant detection
• Software frameworks: C++ (11,14), Python, Visual Studio, MTS, Qt, GitHub, Jenkins, JIRA, Confluence, Conan, CAN, RTOS, DOORS, CMake
• Refactored and adapted sensor fusion algorithms by processing sensor data (camera and radar) for ACC and EBA as per requirements
• Handled system test issue reports in JIRA
• Tuned Kalman filters and introduced new features to enhance tracking
• Adapted architecture, detailed design (UML) and simulation tool (Qt)
• Conducted unit testing, code reviews and static code analysis in compliance with MISRA standards
• Conducted regression testing to validate software, involved in software releases (CI/CD), KPI evaluation by testing NCAP scenarios
• Flashed ADAS software to target vehicles, used UDS protocol and OBD-II tools for diagnostics and verification

• ECONNECT Energy is bridging the energy distribution gap with marine infrastructure solutions and services for the loading and offloading of LNG, Ammonia and Carbon Capture. ECONNECT Energy has developed a cost-efficient system for safe transfer of LNG, ammonia and CO2 between vessels and storage tanks, bypassing the need for building excessive jetties, quays or dredge large areas. ECONNECT Energy is rooted in the Norwegian maritime and energy tradition and builds upon decades of experience. The core competencies are cryogenic liquids, maritime engineering, and naval architecture as well as business development within the LNG, renewable fuel and carbon capture industries.

• Stakeholder and relationship management: main point of contact for clients, subcontractors, and relevant authorities, maintaining good working relationships to ensure smooth project execution

• Construction management: overseeing and managing all aspects of the project site, ensuring efficient and effective execution of the project plan

• HSEQ responsibility: planning and execution phase for the onshore connection

• Progress tracking: monitoring project progress and reporting, with immediate notification of any deviations from the project plan

• Supervision of contractors and suppliers: supervising contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with project standards and schedules