Cisco Experts in Hamburg

As a Council Member at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group), the world’s leading expert network, I provide organizations, investment firms, and consulting companies with expert discussions on demand – wherever specialized knowledge in information security, IT governance, and regulatory compliance is needed.

My assessments are based on many years of practical experience in highly regulated industries: from building and implementing information security management systems (ISMS according to ISO 27001), IT risk and vulnerability management, and business continuity (ISO 22301) to the practical implementation of European regulations such as DORA, NIS2, BAIT, and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA).

The cooperation is project- and discussion-based. I provide decision-makers with a practical perspective gained from real-world experience on cyber risks, security governance, and operational resilience – exactly when it is needed.

• Owning RAG, LLM-System, ML-ops-Pipelines for various startups in Insurance, Banking, Energy (KRITIS)

• Industry: Health Care/ IT
• Tools: Internet, telephone, email, Confluence, Azure DevOps, DISweb, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, FHIR
• Requirements engineering for implementing the e-prescription in an existing PVS and a web-based dialysis monitoring system
• Implementation of the archive and exchange interface of the KBV
• Creation and maintenance of user stories and backlog maintenance
• Stakeholder management and support for developers in implementing the user stories
• Reporting to management and conducting refinements

• Responsible for the configuration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimization of the IT infrastructure, including Extreme Networks, SD-WAN, and Fortinet security solutions, at all international company locations in Europe and North America
• Development of a comprehensive strategic roadmap to optimize the network architecture, including VLANS, NAC, QoS, firewall configurations, VPNs, DPI, NGFW, threat intelligence, and SSL/TLS inspection
• Implementation of the OneIT strategy through the introduction of new technologies such as Cisco DNA Center, ExtremeCloud IQ, FortiOS, FortiManager, and FortiAnalyzer, which increased employee skills and the efficiency of the IT systems
• Integration of IT and OT systems to optimize the network and security architecture and improve operational efficiency

I implemented a Zero-Trust architecture for robust, military-grade maritime container mini data centers based on VMware & Tanzu to support containerized GIS workloads for ground forces. The main focus was on securing communications, workload protection, and data access in contested electronic battle environments affected by jamming, interception, signal manipulation, and constantly changing operational conditions. I designed and architected use cases so that every element of workload, identity, and system could continue to operate independently and securely even in degraded or disrupted scenarios. In parallel, I defined the enterprise and solution security architecture with LeanIX, Bizzdesign, and HOPEX as enterprise architecture, repository, and governance platforms to maintain architecture inventory, relationships, traceability, target pictures, and security governance in complex environments. For the architectural designs, I used Sparx Enterprise Architect to describe formal architecture views, interfaces, trust boundaries, and system architecture in both IT and OT environments. IriusRisk was used for threat modeling of the solution to identify architecture-driven risks, derive security requirements, and detect countermeasures and design gaps directly from the solution models. Risk and compliance management was supported with Archer. Architecture decisions, control gaps, and operational risks were translated into controlled governance and auditable compliance measures. For documentation, collaboration, and visual design, I used Confluence to maintain Architecture Decision Records, Security Blueprints, and workflows. I used Lucidchart and draw.io to create design artifacts tailored to stakeholders. I also defined OT security concepts with support from electrical and mechanical engineers in the areas of oil, vehicle onboard systems, rail, power plants, pharma, gas turbines, and nuclear technology. I created the end-to-end OT security strategy, starting with global policy, developed into standards and procedures, and finally aligned with Bell-LaPadula, Purdue Model, SABSA, TOGAF ADM, CENELEC 50701, IEC 62443, and NIST standards. In addition, I worked with engineering team leads to identify critical KBP assets and place them under protective measures that segmented SCADA, PLC, and HMI assets. I drove collaboration between Security, IT, and OT teams to create standardized workflows and use cases for the OT security solution catalog, while integrating Defense-in-Depth and Zero-Trust principles into operational environments. A key part of my work was integrating multidisciplinary engineering, security, and operations stakeholders into a unified security blueprinting strategy and ensuring that architecture, threat modeling, governance, and documentation were technically strong and operationally practical.

• Enterprise and IT strategy
• Digital transformation
• Process and portfolio management
• Interim IT management

• Configuration of Dell switches, routers, and access points.
• Troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Extreme, Cisco and Dell switches and routers environment, Extreme A3 NAC, Extreme CloudIQ.

• Support and maintenance of IT workstations
• Operating, administering, and installing physical and virtual servers
• Administering proxy, firewall, and antivirus solutions
• Administering network and infrastructure including data backup
• Assisting in planning replacements and renewals of IT systems
• Assisting in planning, coordinating, and implementing IT security measures
• Microsoft server operating systems Windows Server 2016/2019
• Central services: AD, GPO, DNS, DHCP, WSUS, SCCM