Backup Experts in Berlin

• Development and implementation of tailored information security strategies

• Introduction and further development of ISMS according to ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, and other standards

• Risk management and creation of security concepts

• Consulting for KRITIS, PCI DSS, TISAX, and VdS 3473/10000

• Building and improving security organizations

• Creation and implementation of guidelines, policies, work instructions, and process descriptions

• Audit support and certification preparation

• Conducting trainings, workshops, and awareness campaigns

• Selection and consulting on the introduction of IT security solutions such as SIEM, DLP, IDS/IPS, firewalls, and encryption technologies

• Conducting penetration tests and vulnerability analyses

• Consulting on the selection, integration, and management of security architectures in complex IT environments

• Consulting on ITSM and managed security services and SOC

• Leading and managing complex projects to improve information security

• Process analysis, optimization, and management according to ITIL, ISO 27001, and cybernetics

• Introduction and quality assurance of management, documentation, and knowledge management systems

• Support in complying with regulatory information security requirements (e.g. GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, GMP, KRITIS)

• Development and implementation of risk analysis procedures

• Organizing initial response, forensic investigations, and organizational measures in the event of security incidents

• Designing and running targeted workshops on topics such as ISMS, IT risks, and current threat scenarios

• Awareness campaigns to promote security culture in companies

• Special trainings on ISO 27001, BSI baseline protection, KRITIS, and other relevant standards

• Simulations and exercises to prepare for information security incidents

• Interim management for leading information security projects or IT security organizations

• Taking on the role of an external CISO (Chief Information Security Officer)

• Support in developing and implementing IT security and corporate strategies

• Coaching and mentoring of managers in the field of information security

• Building and leading security departments as well as recruiting and qualifying employees

• Temporary assumption of management responsibility in critical situations

• Built a customized MediaWiki instance, including installation, MySQL database, SSL, and automatic backups
• Set up user roles (Admin, Mod, Verified, User) and a permissions system
• FlaggedRevisions for editorial review workflows · Commenting and rating extensions

• Work within time-critical operating procedures; coordinate issues with customers, partners and central support.
• Maintain reliable handovers and concise incident communication when service, equipment or routing issues occur.

• Built and scaled a 35-member engineering team (Core Engineering, QA, and SRE) in 12 months, accelerating Midnight’s blockchain development on Parity’s Substrate framework.
• Defined strategic direction and aligned technology development with business objectives as a key member of the leadership.
• Optimized software development processes and implemented agile methodologies, enhancing operational efficiency and code security.
• Delivered projects in a fast-paced startup environment through effective project management and resource allocation.

• Insurance service provider*

Challenge: Business-critical documents were processed through external OCR providers, with ongoing costs, dependency, and data privacy risks for sensitive insurance data.

Implementation:

• Architecture and production implementation of an on-premise OCR solution with full data ownership
• Methods for recognizing document structures as the basis for automated further processing
• ML-, NLP-, and LLM/VLM-based information extraction, especially from invoices and quotations

Success: Replaced external providers: full data ownership, GDPR-compliant processing, and 75% lower recurring OCR costs per year

Used technologies: Python, Docker, Microservices, FastAPI, PyTorch, Torchvision, MongoDB, MySQL

• Development of a system for capturing, storing and using knowledge
• Assessing the current state and requirements for capturing employees' implicit knowledge
• Creating the appropriate taxonomy for each technical area
• Setting up a suitable technical architecture
• Conducting expert interviews using artificial intelligence (AI)
• Concept for data security
• Analysis and evaluation of the approach and results
• Implementation of organizational changes

• Projects for federal networks (NdB).
• CR management, EoL change requests, design and documentation according to ITSCM.
• Data center planning.
• Project management and engineering subproject management.
• Software development for virtual server environments according to BSI.

• Leasing, lifecycle and process management for Apple iPhones, maintenance and expansion of the MDM system, coordination of leasing, device integration into DEP and MDM, followed by a rollout and hardware swap process, plus a BYOD and Android option
• Migration of the IT ticket system from ManageEngine ServiceDesk Plus to Atlassian Jira Service Management: project management, definition of ticket types, seamless execution according to a detailed timeline, user communication, decommissioning of the old system
• Project lead: SAP interface in workforce management to automate reading of working hours
• Sub-project lead for inventory software EZO AssetSonar: demand management, software selection, procurement

• Took on the role of Service Manager for Microsoft 365 and Azure services
• Coordinated service providers in the areas of collaboration and security (Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD)
• Monitored and optimized SLA-compliant operating processes (Incident, Change, Problem)
• Worked closely with internal IT management and integrated ITIL processes into Azure DevOps
• Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online, Teams, Azure AD, ITIL v4, Azure DevOps, Power BI, ServiceNow

• Configuration and management of routers and switches (e.g., Cisco, HP)
• Design and expansion of networks in corporate environments
• WLAN site surveys and optimization (e.g., with Ekahau, NetSpot)
• Implementation of security policies and access controls

• Supporting the client in maintaining a custom monitoring solution for Oracle databases.

• Analyzed operational data from 400+ daily orders to identify bottlenecks and optimize delivery workflows, achieving 97% on-time delivery rate through data driven process improvements.
• Led cross-functional team of 10+ associates using data insights to improve protocol adherence by 25% and boost productivity by 15% within 3 months.
• Implemented performance tracking dashboards and KPI monitoring systems that improved staff retention by 10% and maintained 100% safety compliance.
• Drove operational excellence through continuous A/B testing of workflow processes and real-time performance analytics.

• Programming with TypeScript, JavaScript, PHP and other technologies
• Monitoring, programming, and fixing crawlers for the ProvenExpert and ProvenEmployer websites to collect all reviews and ratings for clients
• Testing all programs required for the correct functioning of the ProvenExpert and ProvenEmployer websites
• Designing and implementing data storage in databases using MongoDB and creating backups as needed
• Maintaining all computers (installing necessary software, connecting to all databases, registering and repairing) and other equipment