Andreas Wagner - Expert Cyber-Security & AI Trainer

Q: Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Barsinghausen, Germany .

Q: What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Elementary), Italian (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary), Ukrainian (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months . Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Expert Cyber-Security at Akkodis GmbH .

Q: What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Akkodis GmbH and blueteam GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Automotive . Andreas also has some experience in Government and Public Administration , Energy , and Aerospace and Defense .

Q: Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Product Development , and Operations . Andreas also has some experience in Project Management , Strategy and Planning , and Research and Development (R&D) .

Q: Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Aerospace and Defense , and Automotive .

Q: Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Operations , and Product Development .

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Barsinghausen, Germany

Experience

Jul 2023 - Present

2 years 8 months

Expert Cyber-Security

Akkodis GmbH

Supported various branches like military, automotive, finance, production and critical infrastructure
Served as trainer in the Akkademy of Akkodis (honoured with the trainer award 2024)
Specialized in Cyber Threat Intelligence combined with ML and AI for an extended cyber defense centre (XCDC)
Introduced CyberSecurity methodology to military vehicles and their lifecycle

Jun 2020 - Jun 2023

3 years 1 month

Hanover, Germany

Senior Security Expert

blueteam GmbH

Managed development of MSSP SIEM solutions and set up, managed and operated MSSP and on-premises Security Operation Centres
Ensured all data remained at customer premises
Enabled analysts to access security information clusters via monitored viewers
Led protection of the countrywide atomic waste organisation

Aug 2018 - May 2020

1 year 10 months

Solution Strategist for SecOps

McAfee

Focused on DXL and Open DXL technologies
Optimized Security Operations for faster response and remediation
Reduced workload of employees overwhelmed by daily security events

Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

1 year 6 months

Freelancer in cyber-security

Freelancer

Managed and created RFPs and blueprints for a SOC/Incident-Response project in an ICS/SCADA environment for an energy grid conglomerate covering 70% of the German power grid and local gas grids
Developed a knowledge management solution covering asset management and incident ticketing
Implemented a cyber security search engine delivering unbiased results to SOC and IR analysts
Enabled drill down to GIS level (GPS data and maps) to estimate grid damages and potential outages

Jul 2016 - Feb 2017

8 months

Vienna, Austria

IT-security advisor, SOC build manager, Head of global SOCs

RadarServices GmbH

Advised on IT security and led SOC build efforts
Managed and headed global Security Operation Centres

Sep 2014 - Jun 2016

1 year 10 months

Expert for SOC, CSIRT, incident response and APT

DATAKOM GmbH

Served as line and project manager for SOC and CSIRT operations
Consulted for e.on and Volkswagen to create SOC RFPs to outsource SOC operations

Feb 2013 - Aug 2014

1 year 7 months

Saudi Arabia

Incident Response & Forensic Lead Saudi Arabia

McAfee Strategic Security - Foundstone Services EMEA

Reorganized the SOC of Saudi Aramco as project manager, leading a team of 30 SOC and CSIRT employees
Consulted to SABIC and various banks in Saudi Arabia

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

1 year 1 month

Freelancer in cyber-security, digital forensic, data-rescue and recovery, training and documentation

Freelancer

Provided cyber-security, digital forensic, data-rescue and recovery services
Delivered training and documentation services

Jan 2011 - Dec 2011

1 year

Germany

Consultant IT-Security

ITConcepts Professional GmbH

Acted as senior threat analyst for an ArcSight environment at one of Germany’s top 10 companies (DHL-Brief)
Served as senior consultant for a certificate authority project at Volkswagen in relation to EURO 5 rules

Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

1 year

Germany

Consultant IT-Security

Modcomp GmbH

Conducted project at Vodafone Germany to detect rogue WLAN access points and evil twins using radio-wave detection technologies and specific antennas

Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

4 years

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Chief Technology Officer and Chief Security Advisor

Al-Hisn Al-Waqi for Technology Services

Consulted on a major interception project for the Ministry of Interior
Built a CyberSecurity academy with the PRISM education program featuring 18,000 slides for a 12-month education course

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (15 years), Professional Services (5 years), Automotive (4.5 years), Government and Administration (4 years), Energy (3 years), and Aerospace and Defense (2.5 years).

Information Technology

Professional Services

Automotive

Government and Administration

Energy

Aerospace and Defense

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (19 years), Product Development (7 years), Operations (6.5 years), Project Management (4 years), Strategy (4 years), and Research and Development (2.5 years).

Information Technology

Product Development

Operations

Project Management

Strategy

Research and Development

Summary

Cybersecurity Veteran: 30+ years of frontline experience (since 1991).
AI Innovation: Advanced proficiency in Python, C++ and Google Gemini for automating security analysis, incident response and threat hunting.
Leadership: Proven track record as CEO, CTO, and Interim Manager across EMEA and the Middle East.
KRITIS Specialist: Deep expertise in protecting Critical Infrastructure, Military, and Financial sectors.

Skills

Python
Elastic Stack
Gemini Ai
Siem/soar
Forensics
Iso 27001

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Arabic

Elementary

Italian

Elementary

Dutch

Elementary

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

CTA

Data Protection Officer

TÜV Nord

ISECOM OWSE

OPSE

OPST

Profile

Created

February 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Andreas based?

Andreas is based in Barsinghausen, Germany.

What languages does Andreas speak?

Andreas speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Arabic (Elementary), Italian (Elementary), Dutch (Elementary), Ukrainian (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Andreas have?

Andreas has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Andreas has worked in at least 10 different roles and for 10 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Andreas may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Andreas be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Andreas would be well-suited for roles such as: Expert Cyber-Security, Senior Security Expert, Solution Strategist for SecOps.

What is Andreas's latest experience?

Andreas's most recent position is Expert Cyber-Security at Akkodis GmbH.

What companies has Andreas worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Andreas has worked for Akkodis GmbH and blueteam GmbH.

Which industries is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Automotive. Andreas also has some experience in Government and Public Administration, Energy, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas is Andreas most experienced in?

Andreas is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Operations. Andreas also has some experience in Project Management, Strategy and Planning, and Research and Development (R&D).

Which industries has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Aerospace and Defense, and Automotive.

Which business areas has Andreas worked in recently?

Andreas has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Product Development.

Does Andreas have any certificates?

Andreas has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: CTA, Data Protection Officer, and ISECOM OWSE.

What is the availability of Andreas?

Andreas will be available from March 2026.

What is the rate of Andreas?

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