I support agencies, consultancies, and end clients with focused project work in OT security, automotive cybersecurity, and security management systems — with senior consulting experience across IBM, ETAS, GAI NetConsult, and ESCRYPT.
Practical support for agencies and clients that need senior input on technically demanding security engagements.
Support for risk assessments, security concepts, zone models, and security improvement work in industrial and operational technology environments.
Project support related to ISO/SAE 21434, CSMS, technical governance, supplier coordination, and security work in OEM and mobility environments.
Practical consulting for governance, certification preparation, process design, and security management structures, including ISO/IEC 27001-related work.
Useful where agencies need a senior profile for a defined work package, client-facing expert input, or short-term support on technically demanding engagements.
Berlin · Aug 2024 – today
OT Security Lead for the DACH market, service architect for security management systems, portfolio and business development, partner ecosystem development, and OT security program design for manufacturing environments.
Berlin · Oct 2021 – Aug 2024
Strategic partnership and portfolio work, service architecture for security management systems, leadership of a consultant team, and assessment, design, and implementation of cybersecurity management systems for OEMs worldwide.
Berlin · Oct 2020 – Sept 2021
OT risk assessments, security concepts for control systems, zone and network concepts for European grid operators, and ISO/IEC 27001 consulting in the energy sector.
Berlin · Aug 2016 – Sept 2020
Consulting focused on ISO/SAE 21434, cloud security assessments, Common Criteria, TISAX, ISO/IEC 27001, X.509 PKI policy design, and vehicle key management systems.
Security concepts, assessments, and program structures for industrial and operational systems.
ISO/SAE 21434-related consulting, CSMS work, and supplier-facing technical coordination.
Process design, governance, audit preparation, and implementation support for security programs.
Advisory support for assessments, certification preparation, and management structures.
Assessment work for private and public cloud platforms and services.
X.509 PKI policy design and support for vehicle key management system implementation.
M.Sc. in Cybersecurity, Tallinn University of Technology; B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Technical University of Munich.
German native, English fluent (C2), Spanish beginner (A2).
Berlin, Germany.
How cyber attacks can affect smart factories
Sichere Systeme für die "echte" Welt
Cybersecurity for the software-defined vehicle
Automotive Security Regulations
Automotive Security – An Overview
Open to freelance and advisory engagements for specialist projects, workshops, interim support, and client-facing expert work.
Day rates, project-based fees, or retainer arrangements depending on scope and duration.
Remote-first. Hybrid or selected on-site engagements available for suitable projects in Berlin and the broader DACH region.
Expert reviews, workshops, security concepts, project modules, and advisory support where a senior specialist profile is needed.
If you have a project in mind or need specialist support for an existing engagement, feel free to get in touch.