VMware Experts in Hamburg

Mahmoud Q.

Information Security & GRC Expert

Last position:

Information Security & GRC Expert at GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group)

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.

Huy N.

Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant

Last position:

Modern Workplace & Dynamics 365 Consultant at Thinformatics

Administration and further development of the M365 environment, including Teams, Exchange Online, Intune, and SharePoint Online
Development of dashboards for performance monitoring with Microsoft Power BI
Implementation of user requirements and processes with low-code/no-code technologies (Power Apps, Power Automate)
Use of Jira and Azure DevOps to plan and implement user stories in an agile project context
Participation in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives as the technical point of contact
Planning and implementation of security policies using Azure Conditional Access and multi-factor authentication
Configuration and deployment of clients and applications via MECM (SCCM) and Baramundi

Manfred B.

Interim Manager as CIO and Managing Director

Ahrensburg

Last position:

Interim Manager Managing Director

Optimization of business results and expansion of sales activities
Responsible for personnel organization
Introduction of a document management system (DMS)
Introduction and optimization of the ERP, CMS and CRM landscape
Introduction of digital signatures
Increase in revenue, reduction in costs and increase in EBIT

Martin W.

Security Auditor

Last position:

Security Auditor at MissionMe

Environment: AWS, Ruby on Rails, GraphQL, React Native
Penetration test for Backend, Android-App and iOS-App

Enrique G.

Data Security

Last position:

Security Architect at Capgemini

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.

Stephan L.

IT Generalist

Last position:

IT Generalist at SThree

Software packaging and distribution with SCCM/MECM
Application responsibility and support (50–100 applications)
Documentation via ticket system
User management via AD console
Software updates and distribution
Maintenance and updating of software packages
Customizing scripts with PowerShell
Rolling out and implementing new software
Supporting IT security and compliance

Tools and software: Confluence, M365, Active Directory, Intune, Endpoint Management, SCCM/MECM, PowerShell, VMware Hardware: Lenovo, Cherry, Plantronics, Jabra + peripherals

Holger G.

Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant

Last position:

Test Automation Engineer, Quality Assurance Consultant at T-Systems

Poliks – State Police System for information, communication, and case management and other state variants (ViVa, Bravo, customs)
Developed a test framework for test automation to replace an existing proprietary test client for new developments, focusing on easy maintenance and simple extensibility for new technologies
Designed the architecture
Implemented the architecture
Created a proof of concept by migrating existing test cases into the new test framework
Platform: C#, .NET, Jira, XRay, Confluence, Playwright, Selenium, UI Automation, Appium, HTML, Git, VMWare, Windows 11, Linux

Alexander P.

Senior Interim and Transition Manager - proven in mid-sized businesses and multinationals for change and crisis

Last position:

Head of integration for six country subsidiaries at XSYS Holding

Analyzed the required scope of processes, infrastructure, and SAP for integrating the MacDermid subsidiaries
Validated proposals from the new service providers
Managed the collaboration and tracked the tasks of business and IT experts
Coordinated communication and the PMO
Created cutover plans in three waves for SAP conversion, Salesforce, and Ariba

Frank H.

Project Manager Database Upgrade

Ellerbek

Last position:

Project Manager Database Upgrade at Bank

Planning, coordination and tracking of the work for database administration (DBA)
Coordination with the application developers and test managers (QA) involved in the project
Migration of the existing databases in several stages
Coordination with and provision of information to stakeholders
Technologies: MariaDB
Tools: MS Office, Confluence, Jira
Methods: Project management according to the customer-specific procedure
Project language: English / German

Dominik P.

Head of IT

Last position:

Head of IT at Aarsleff Spezialtiefbau GmbH

Disciplinary and professional leadership of the IT and service team
Definition and documentation of the Current Mode of Operation (CMO) in Confluence: application landscape, infrastructure, networks, backup & storage
Development of the Future Mode of Operation (FMO) including process analysis & stakeholder interviews with all departments using BPMN and flowcharts
Optimization of license management: reduction of ongoing software costs by approx. 17% p.a.
Introduction and establishment of Jira as the central tool for project and service management
Introduction and rollout of the HR software MindKey to digitize HR processes
Introduction of a VoIP solution with Microsoft Teams incl. PSTN connection to replace classic telephony
Introduction of the production and planning software OptiControl to digitize operational processes
Rollout of Intune as a Mobile Device Management solution for Windows, iOS and Android
Build-up of Power BI dashboards for machine park monitoring and financial reporting
Planning and execution of the IT consolidation of two locations for 170 users
Introduction of automated penetration testing with Pentera
Coaching and mentoring the team in agile methods & project management
Operational support in day-to-day business: administration, incident & change management
Management of external service providers and assurance of the quality of outsourced IT services
Responsibility for the IT budget incl. planning and controlling
Direct reporting line to management with regular management reports on IT KPIs, budget and project status

Andreas S.

Lead Developer

Last position:

Lead Developer at Software

Extended the document management system with a standard CMIS (Content Management Interoperability Services) interface
Implemented CMIS core services like navigation, access rights, search, CRUD operations, and versioning in Java
Implemented based on RESTful / OpenAPI services
Delivered as a fat-jar and native container image
Deployed on-premises and serverlessly as an Azure Container Application using Terraform
Improved team autonomy through infrastructure engineering and short feedback loops
Established observability with OpenTelemetry, Azure Monitor, and Azure Logic Apps
Introduced Terraform and trunk-based development processes
Ensured quality with BDD tests in C# using SpecFlow and Testcontainers
Created Azure DevOps pipeline integration tests
Introduced cloud deployment processes
Trained staff in cloud and Terraform

Alexander B.

Owner

Buxtehude

Last position:

Owner at PEMA-TEC Alexander Bröcker

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)

Kai N.

Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver)

Ahrensburg

Last position:

Firmware Developer (GPS Receiver) at Collins Aerospace

Continued updates to NavHub GPS server firmware on ARM system
Developed embedded C/C++ code using Eclipse, embedded Linux, GCC
Implemented web UI with JavaScript/jQuery, PHP, CSS, HTML
Configured HTTPS/PKI setup using OpenSSL and Nginx

Alexander W.

Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant

Last position:

Freelance Head of Development / Strategy Consultant at LabMaker GmbH

Consulting on a wide range of open science hardware projects in the fields of electronics, mechatronics, and optoelectronics
Comprehensive system analysis and DFM optimization of a novel open hardware miniaturized two-photon microscope
Exchange with scientists from renowned academic institutions to align the customer’s work in the best possible way
Production coordination with local and international partners for PCB assembly, CNC machining, and optics
Process analysis for product design, production planning/execution, product lifecycle, and product data management
Coaching employees from all departments on the requirements that complex technical products place on business processes
Development of a comprehensive PLM & PDM concept tailored to the needs of development and manufacturing
Initiating intensive and direct cross-departmental exchange to identify improvement potential
Planning shopfloor layout improvements with the production team and supporting the implementation process
Quick onboarding of two new English-speaking colleagues in technical product management and development
Ad-hoc and in-depth training of employees in the use of software tools such as KiCad or Autodesk Inventor
Consulting on long-term development into a scalable, even stronger partner for the open science hardware community

Adrian H.