ISO 42001 Experts in Germany
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Henry Hanau
Last position:
Interim Manager IT-Compliance at Int. Fertigungsunternehmen
- Industry: mechanical engineering, vehicle manufacturing
- Regulations: Data Act
- Project focus: data governance, legally compliant use of machine data, data platforms
- Assigned by: CFO, platform product owner
Successes/Results (early phase):
- Compliance support for the setup of an internal standardized data usage platform based on Databricks.
- Created the basis for the legally compliant and effective use of machine data, including:
- Technical: gap analysis and closing of gaps in the segmentation and maintenance of collected machine data.
- Technical: consideration of data flows from the platform to users and third parties.
- Organizational: drafting and finalizing the required data usage agreements.
Michele Heine
Last position:
Chief Digital Officer at DAT Vermögensmanagement GmbH
- Project manager for the analysis, implementation, and optimization of digital processes
- Concept, management, and optimization of comprehensive marketing campaigns for lead generation via Paid Social (incl. Meta Ads, TikTok Ads)
- Concept and implementation of content production and marketing activities
- Project management in omnichannel marketing and process automation
- Implementation of digital tools to improve customer acquisition and support
- Internal stakeholder management and coordination of external service providers
Piet Quade
Last position:
IT Project Manager at no release
Industry: Publishing, media Project management for the concept of a RAG-based archive access solution: a secure on-prem or hybrid compute architecture for LLM and embedding operations, pipeline for transcription and automatic tagging, semantic search across audio and video archives. Use case evaluation and make-or-buy together with editorial team, archive, and legal department, taking into account copyright, broadcasting law, and the AI Act. Differentiator: practical LLM infrastructure experience from two own productive platforms combined with C-level program management in regulated industries.
Christian Bellerose
Last position:
Senior Program Manager (Freelance) at Bellerose Consulting
- Advise organizations on integrating AI into project and program management practices, delivering measurable productivity improvements
- Designed and implemented an AI agent to improve project communication, transparency, and reporting quality
Kevin Grundmann
Last position:
AI Strategy & Governance / Freelancer at Al Gambit
- Architect AI strategies and smart business processes for companies implementing AI initiatives.
- Focus on pragmatic and trustworthy AI integration delivering tangible operational value.
Najat Diamante
Last position:
Freelance Consultant Microsoft Purview at Bechtlee IT-Systemhaus
- Design and global rollout of sensitivity labels (confidentiality labels) for automated classification and encryption of business-critical data.
- Definition and rollout of Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to protect IP and personal data across endpoints, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and non-Microsoft clouds.
- Setup of Insider Risk Management policies to detect and contain excessive data leaks and risky user behavior.
- Implementation of GDPR and retention requirements through automated retention policies and structured records management.
- Technical support for legal teams in internal and external investigations using eDiscovery (Standard/Premium) and Content Search.
- Continuous improvement of the security and compliance level by reviewing the Microsoft Compliance Manager and closing gaps (regulations such as ISO 27001, NIS-2)
Basem Elasioty
Last position:
Head of Cloud & AI at VxLabs GmbH
- Led cloud and data engineering organization, defining architecture strategy for next-generation data platforms
- Designed and delivered an automotive fleet data management system including scalable ingestion pipelines, signal catalog management, and campaign processing workflows
- Built cloud-native microservices and streaming architectures supporting real-time vehicle data and AI-powered threat detection
- Established engineering standards for data quality, security, lineage, and governance in alignment with ISO/SAE 21434 and GDPR
- Managed engineering teams across data, backend, cloud, and AI functions, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, production-ready solutions
Jeet Pattanaik
Last position:
Global SAP Program Manager at Aldi Sued
- Pioneered first enterprise AI-SAP integration at ALDI SÜD, deploying AI-driven automation within one of retail's largest SAP S/4HANA programs, eliminating 50% of manual pre-cycle validation time and establishing replicable automation framework across 11 countries
- Led end-to-end SAP project lifecycle management for implementations across SAP S/4HANA and Manhattan Systems, supporting 7,300+ ALDI SÜD locations globally across Europe and Australia
- Served as primary executive liaison to C-level stakeholders across 11 countries for strategic SAP transformation programs
- Orchestrated automation, performance, and volume testing for critical releases, maintaining 99.9% system SLA compliance during peak retail periods
- Managed cross-functional international teams of 15+ specialists, delivering projects 20% faster than industry benchmarks
- Standardized SAP processes across 11 countries as part of one of retail's largest SAP implementations
- Directly managed €2M budget with 98% allocation accuracy across 12 concurrent projects
- Reduced SAP S/4HANA migration costs by 18% through strategic vendor contract renegotiations and optimization
Valeri Milke
Last position:
Associate Partner - Information Security Consulting at Insentis GmbH
- Improvement of the Information Security Management System (ISMS) based on ISO 27001, NIS2, DORA, B3S, TISAX and BSI IT Baseline Protection
- Conducting comprehensive gap analyses to identify gaps and derive action plans according to the above standards and regulations; management and KPIs
- Data Loss Prevention strategy and implementation using MS Purview
- Vulnerability and patch management, security monitoring
- Risk analysis and threat modeling using the STRIDE methodology
- Development of vendor risk assessments, implementation of risk classifications, conducting supplier assessments and implementing technical monitoring solutions (e.g. Security ScoreCard)
- Securing cloud environments (AWS and Azure); expertise in CSPM/CNAPP (Wiz), cloud migration, secure CI/CD pipelines, container security and best practices in AWS, Azure and Office 365
- Application security: penetration testing, DevSecOps, OWASP, pre-commit hooks, key and secret management, IDE plugins, static source code analysis, dependency checks, container scanning, vulnerability management, CIS benchmarks and compliance
- Security assessment and hardening according to CIS benchmarks and cloud conformity in AWS, Office 365 and Azure
Adriana Van Boxtel
Last position:
Board Member – Data Governance & Digital Strategy at IWCA Germany e.V.
- Co-founded the German chapter of the International Women's Coffee Alliance, contributing to strategic vision development and organizational structuring for international development initiatives
- Optimized internal workflows and reduced administrative overhead through systematic process analysis and documentation
- Designed and implemented governance frameworks and data governance standards to support ESG compliance and transparency requirements for NGO operations
- Developed comprehensive data strategy to enhance data quality, transparency, and reporting capabilities across international stakeholder network
Amogha Sathyanarayana
Last position:
Senior Product Manager - OS, platform, IAM at Aleph Alpha GmbH
- Leading the product lifecycle for sovereign AI platform and operating system teams for enterprise & government clients and internal stakeholders (infra, solution delivery, support, revenue)
- Built and scaled the platform from a 200-user beta to a full rollout of 70K+ members at the Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BA), secured with ISO 42001 and EU AI Act compliance
- Architected the shift to a multi-tenant shared inference, increasing GPU cluster utilization from 20% to 85% and reducing infrastructure cost-to-serve by 40% for SaaS clients
- Shipped model quantization, allowing clients to run advanced LLMs on legacy hardware (A100s GPUs) instead of the H100s, saving upwards of 70% cost per enquiry
- Abstracted complex Helm configurations into a dynamic model manager, reducing the time to install or swap models by ~80%
- Killed an expensive move to build own dashboard service, pivoting to an API-first data strategy that clients can consume directly and saving €100Ks in opex and capex
- Built a safety-first agent marketplace and control plane lighthouse project for a Tier-1 bank, allowing internal teams to deploy autonomous agents within strict regulatory guardrails
Anette Göbel
Last position:
Managing Director at promismanagement services GmbH
- Leading and building integrated management systems (IMS) for quality (QMS), data protection and information security (ISMS), risk (GRC), and artificial intelligence (AI) in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 21500, ISO 21502, ISO 37301, ISO 31000
- Governance, project, and transformation management nationally and internationally incl. enterprise and project governance
- Process development, optimization, and business process reengineering according to BPMN 2.0, Kaizen, IATF 16949, VDA, BPMN 2.0
- Compliance and risk management in the company and project context as well as connection to internal control systems (ICS) and Group Risk Compliance (GRC)
- Carrying out and leading internal audits and lead audits according to ISO 19011; audit management and test equipment / special equipment management
- Methodical and systemic coaching (IFS, Hakomi) as well as conflict moderation and change management
- Designing and delivering AI trainings, prompt engineering, and AI literacy workshops
- Advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIA), implementing EU GDPR, BDSG, and IT-SiG as well as NIS-2 and DORA
- Building and leading Program Management Offices (PMO) and introducing Project Management Office structures
- Contract management, clause-by-clause analyses, and project controlling according to PMI® standards incl. Earned Value Management
- Building knowledge, document, and content management systems (Confluence, SharePoint, EY iManage)
Agnieszka Krzeminska
Last position:
AI Ethics & Governance Consultant at Freelance
- AI Governance Expertise: Development of ethical AI standards and governance frameworks for organizations
- Responsible AI Expertise: Applying ethical impact and what-if analyses in Design Thinking workshops, bias auditing tools (IBM AIF360, Microsoft Fairlearn, Google’s What-If Tool), fairness metrics and risk management (e.g., via MIT risk repository)
- Regulations (EU, DE): Expertise on the EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001, ISO 23894 and ethical standards
Nikolaus Betzler
Last position:
ICT Risk Management and Information Security at B. Metzler seel. Sohn & Co. AG
- Independently develop policies, guidelines, and frameworks for ICT risk management and information security
- Advise business units on ICT risk management and information security
- Further develop the ICT risk management framework that governs the identification, assessment, and control of ICT risks
- Evaluate the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and adjust it for new challenges
- Conduct risk analyses to identify and assess potential ICT risks and information security risks for the Metzler Group
- Advise on defining and implementing measures to reduce risks and improve the resilience of ICT systems
- Advise on ensuring compliance with relevant internal and external regulatory requirements (MaRisk, DORA, BAIT, BSI IT baseline protection, ISMS, ISO 27001, ISO 42001, ISO 27005, BCM ISO 22301)
- Advise on internal and cross-functional projects (SAP DORA compliance, Target2, Section 8a BSI Act)
Tilman Mürle
Last position:
PMO Lead at Enterprise AI Governance Program
- Setting up the PMO
- Developing a KPI framework
- Implementing governance processes for over 600 users across international teams
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Statistics of experts using ISO 42001
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
19 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
9
Top business areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Strategy
Top industries
Information Technology, Professional Services, Banking and Finance
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Project Management, Audit
Bachelor's degree or higher
92%
Master's degree or higher
69%
Doctorate
8%
Certifications per freelancer
6
Most common languages
German, English, Spanish
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.
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About the technology
What it covers
ISO 42001 is the management system standard for artificial intelligence. It helps companies govern AI use, assign responsibilities, and keep controls in place across design, delivery, and monitoring. Many search for it as ISO/IEC 42001 or simply ISO 42001.
Typical work
- Define the AI management system scope and policies
- Build risk, impact, and control workflows
- Create documentation for audits and internal reviews
- Align AI use with security, privacy, and governance
When specialists help
Companies bring in freelance experts when AI is already in use and formal structure is missing. That often means new governance needs, audit preparation, supplier review, or support for a rollout across teams in Germany. It also helps when legal, security, and product groups need one clear framework.
Strong profile
Good professionals know the standard itself and the practical side around it. They can translate policy into working process, write clear evidence, and work with risk owners, product teams, and compliance leads without slowing delivery. They should understand how AI systems are approved, monitored, and changed.
Ecosystem and adjacent skills
Strong ISO 42001 work often sits next to:
- AI governance and risk management
- Internal audit and compliance documentation
- Data protection and security controls
- Vendor and model oversight
What good delivery looks like
The output should be usable, not theoretical. Expect a clear scope, practical procedures, a control set that fits the business, and records that show how decisions are made. For companies in Germany, good experts also keep collaboration simple across remote and on-site teams.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about ISO 42001? Start with the answers below.
ISO 42001 is used to set up and run an AI management system. It helps companies define responsibilities, manage AI risks, and keep a clear record of how AI is governed. In practice, it supports policy work, controls, reviews, and audit readiness.
ISO 42001 and ISO/IEC 42001 refer to the same standard in common search usage. Many people use the shorter form, while others use the full committee name. You may also see ISO 42001:2023 when the publication year matters.
ISO 42001 focuses on AI management, while ISO 27001 focuses on information security. They can work together, but they are not interchangeable. Companies often use both when AI systems need governance and broader security controls.
A strong ISO 42001 specialist usually brings risk management, governance, and documentation skills. Experience with internal audits, policy design, and control mapping is very useful. Familiarity with privacy, security, and AI lifecycle reviews also helps.
ISO 42001 work needs enough context to understand where AI is used, who owns it, and what decisions already exist. A specialist can start with a small set of documents and interviews, then shape the gaps into a working management system. The more complex the AI use, the more useful deeper discovery becomes.
Yes, ISO 42001 work is often well suited to remote collaboration. Workshops, document reviews, and control design can happen online, while some companies prefer on-site sessions for stakeholder alignment. In Germany, hybrid work is common when legal, security, and product teams all need input.
Look for a ISO 42001 professional who can explain the standard in plain language and turn it into usable processes. Good signs are clear scoping, practical templates, and evidence that matches the real way your teams work. Weak work usually stays generic and never connects controls to day-to-day AI use.
A ISO 42001 engagement often produces a scope statement, policy set, risk process, control map, and audit-ready records. Depending on the company, it may also include training material, supplier checks, and a gap assessment. The best deliverables are simple enough for teams to maintain after the project ends.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects is 120 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 962 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects, 92% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 69% hold at least a Master's degree, and 8% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects have 19 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and Spanish (27%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (87%), Professional Services (87%), and Banking and Finance (53%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used ISO 42001 in their recent projects are Information Technology (93%), Project Management (93%), and Strategy (60%).
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