Microsoft Purview Experts in Germany

Project, Strategic Consulting – building the Data Strategy and Data Governance Policy for the German branch, client (private bank Julius Bär, headquarters Zurich), March 2026 – present

• Design and negotiation of the data strategy with key stakeholders, including obtaining board sign-off (strategic consulting) – in this context, regulatory advice on data regulations in the EU and specifically for Germany. The data strategy includes: Data Lifecycle Management: data capture, data storage, data usage, data retention policy, data quality incident management
• Definition of milestones and technical feasibility for implementing TOM for the data strategy, data quality checks, metrics, and a metadata inventory to ensure the bank’s compliance with DORA, BCBS239, and MaRisk requirements.

Core project data change, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), March – December 2025

• Concept development and solution design for new end-to-end processes including technical interfaces
• Definition of synchronization logic and data flows between legacy and target systems (decommissioning of legacy systems)
• Analysis and validation of data models
• Stakeholder communication with product owners, feature engineers, UX designers, and operational teams for decision-making
• Analytics and impact assessments, e.g. to assess downstream effects and regulatory requirements
• Documentation and comments on technical and business requirements to support implementation in agile squads

Project digitalization of a user group, client: (ING Bank, Frankfurt am Main), as Interim Product Owner, Jan 2025 – present

• Co-shaping key decisions on data architecture and process logic in the context of historized data and user login functionality
• Development of business solution concepts for migration to the target system, including system integration and data flows
• Support with analytics and impact analyses, especially regarding the ability to provide information to law enforcement authorities
• Active coordination with stakeholders from different squads to support decision-making and ensure regulatory requirements are met
• Creation of test scenarios for operational teams and backend systems in the area of API management using Postman and Bruno.

• 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)

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.

Conducting a gap analysis to assess existing security measures → identifying critical vulnerabilities

Developing a catalog of measures considering risk and cost-effectiveness

Implementing an IT maturity model according to BSI guidelines

Advising management on compliance, governance, and security strategy

Establishing internal processes for a sustainable security organization

• 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

• Evaluating and assessing the current state
• Preparing and conducting security audits
• Vulnerability characterization and risk analysis
• Assessing, coordinating and transforming identified vulnerabilities into target states
• Coordinating stakeholder interests
• Developing and implementing IT security strategy for OT and IoT (continuous risk assessment and risk management, awareness, multi-layered security solutions, regular security audits, access restrictions)
• Organizational and technical documentation, presentations and workshops
• Skills: Qualys, Splunk, Nessus, QRadar, National Vulnerability Database (NVD / NIST), Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OWASP), OT, CERT/CC, BSI IT-Grundschutz catalogs, ISO 27001, MITRE ATT&CK, Center for Internet Security (CIS), GitHub, Active Directory, PowerShell, Symantec Endpoint Protection, Microsoft Azure and Office365 App Security, ITSM

• Intent-driven approach to configure all models across all series automotive in all distribution markets of this car manufacturer
• Developed a customer-facing, conversation-driven integration layer to achieve 100% hallucination-free technical configurations
• Utilized Microsoft Azure AI Services: AI Foundry, Agent Service, AI Search; Prompt Shield Services; Content Security; Terraform; API Gateway; AI Gateway; Container Services; Azure Agent SDK; Agent Skills; RAG; MCP Servers and tools

• Administration and enhancement of the SharePoint farm (M.Office 365)
• Migration using ShareGate
• Building a global employee portal
• Development of DMS and customer portal solutions

• Pressure vessels stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
• Storage tanks inspections
• Valves, spools, fittings inspections
• Furnace inspection
• Casting and forging inspection
• Burners inspection
• Compressors inspection
• Valve testing, VI, DI and PMI inspection
• Pipe spooling stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
• Structural steel prefabrication stage wise inspections (as per ITP or RFI)
• Welder qualification witnessing, welding procedure preparation, welder certificate renewal
• Hydro test witnessing, pneumatic test witnessing
• Dimensional inspection, structural alignment and bolt tightening inspection
• Coating condition monitoring services
• Coating pull-off test witnessing and report endorsement as a TPI
• Powder coating inspection on behalf of client
• Blasting and coating inspection with chloride and visual test as per client specification as a TPI
• Galvanizing inspection and report endorsement as a TPI agency
• Material receiving inspection and report submission as a TPI agency
• MTC review and mechanical test witnessing for material identification
• Pre-shipment inspection and load-out inspection at ports
• Stage wise witness and report submission according to ITP as a TPI agency
• Quality audit to subcontractor on behalf of client
• Quality plan and ISO documentation preparation for client
• Project final dossier and manufacturer data report (MDR) review and endorsement as a TPI

• Focus: Digitalization & Cyber Security Management