Cybersecurity · Transformation · Automotive
Senior Technology, Cybersecurity & Transformation Consultant
I combine more than 20 years of experience in engineering, software, project management, process governance and entrepreneurship with a growing specialization in cybersecurity and digital resilience.
Professional development
A career spanning product development, international automotive programs, software processes, company building and digital resilience.
Today
Under CFU24 – Cyber Fusion Unit I bundle my consulting for German mid-sized companies. The focus is pragmatic cybersecurity readiness, governance and regulatory preparation around NIS2, CRA, ISO/IEC 27001 and secure engineering processes.
Transformation
At ZF I owned DevOps and software-process infrastructures, process harmonization, and configuration, change and problem resolution management. In parallel I built internationally active companies and scalable consulting models.
Foundation
My professional foundation was built in product development, requirements engineering, systems engineering and project leadership for international automotive programs – from mechanical systems to ADAS and software-defined vehicle processes.
Capability profile
Cybersecurity is the focus today – backed by long-standing project, process, software and engineering experience.
Career path
Roles are shown compactly. Open each station for tasks, outcomes and tools.
Independent cybersecurity and digital-resilience consulting for German mid-sized companies, focused on governance, regulatory readiness and secure engineering processes.
Project and process ownership for DevOps platforms, software-process harmonization and software-defined vehicle initiatives.
Global responsibility for software configuration and software asset management as well as migration of core development processes to Azure DevOps.
Leadership and coordination of systems-engineering work packages for international ADAS development programs.
Configuration items, CM plan, milestones, changes and continuous process improvement in the core project with PTC Integrity.
Global PMO support, budget and resource reporting, standards, templates, communication and project audits.
Project management for BMW KaFAS4, steering of the system architecture and requirements team, and customer/stakeholder communication.
Requirements infrastructure along the ASPICE V-model, DOORS integration, automated reporting, RM plan and tool qualification.
Requirements and technical risk steering for international automotive seating programs from RFQ/RFI through validation.
Requirements lifecycle from needs analysis and planning through traceability to evaluation for Ford, Toyota, Fiat and Kia programs.
Technical project leadership and product development for fixed and adjustable pedal systems on international vehicle platforms.
Design and further development of seed and grain processing machines.
Entrepreneurship & consulting
Alongside the technology career, international consulting offers, operating companies and new business models were built.
Aug 2019–Present
Excelloit Consultancy Services
Built and scaled a multi-country consulting and talent business with activities in Germany, the UK, the EU, India and the USA.
May 2021–Present
GAK Enterprises GmbH
Built the German company from market entry and incorporation into a strategic operating entity.
Jan 2024–Present
EssNetz GmbH
Designed a sustainable food-tech subscription platform with local partners; product development is currently paused, investor search remains open.
Aug 2024–Present
Guidance for entrepreneurs and managing directors on occupational pensions, executive benefits, protection and long-term wealth planning.
Qualifications
Current cybersecurity and AI qualifications complement established certifications in project management, business analysis, requirements and Automotive SPICE.
European IT Certification Institute, Brussels
EITCA/IS/FXR26004716Cryptography, quantum information and cryptography, networks, system security, Windows/Linux, web application security and penetration testing.
Open credentialEuropean IT Certification Institute, Brussels
EITCA/AI/SLJ26004716Machine learning, deep learning, Python, TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, Google Cloud, computer vision, NLP and reinforcement learning.
Open credential
German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA)
Open credential
IREB
CPRE Insignia ID 6037Open credential
Project Management Institute
PMI-PBA #1788580Open credential
PeopleCert
GR634034682NK · Renewed through Jul 2023Open credentialtelc GmbH
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Business Administration and Management · Grade: OutstandingOpen credentialGovernment College of Engineering, Amravati
First Class · Capstone project: design and modeling of a radial blower for seed and grain machinesOpen credentialAkola Arts, Commerce & Science Jr. College
Distinction · General sciencesNew English High School, Akola
First ClassGlobal Support Requirements Engineering · Johnson Controls
Core Metals and Mechanisms Requirements Engineering · Johnson Controls
Recommendations
Paraphrased excerpts from public LinkedIn recommendations.
“One of the best requirements engineers in the seating industry – with an exceptional drive for continuous improvement and strong collaboration across cultural and language boundaries.”
“Highly competent, proactive and always ready to propose new ways of preparing and generating data against project deadlines.”
“Outstandingly organized, highly motivated, detail-oriented and strong in communication – with a remarkable ability to deliver complex programs in shortened development cycles.”
“A true professional with strong technical comprehension, practical problem-solving know-how and high commitment to on-time results.”
“Organized, detail-oriented, collaborative and inclusive – fully committed to getting the job done successfully.”
Engagement
Indian Association Koblenz e.V.
Financial planning, budgeting and transparent reporting; raised more than €15,000 in sponsorship for inclusive cultural events and community initiatives.
Johnson Controls
Volunteer social projects for nature and sensory experience offerings in the region (Blue Sky 2013–2015; sensory trail, aroma station, nature school garden).
Contact
Mülheim-Kärlich (Koblenz), Germany
