Axel Dalz - Instructor

Q: Where is Axel based?

Axel is based in Kempfeld, Germany .

Q: What languages does Axel speak?

Axel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Axel have?

Axel has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Axel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months . Note that Axel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Axel's latest experience?

Axel's most recent position is Instructor at Cimdata .

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

In recent years, Axel has worked for Cimdata and NTT .

Q: Which industries is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance , Information Technology (IT) , and Insurance . Axel also has some experience in Energy , Education , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations .

Q: Which industries has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in industries like Education , Information Technology (IT) , and Telecommunication .

Q: Which business areas has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) .

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Kempfeld, Germany

Experience

Aug 2024 - Present

1 year 7 months

Instructor

Cimdata

Delivered training courses for IT specialist trainees

Jan 2022 - Nov 2022

11 months

Proxy Infrastructure Engineer

NTT

Planned and executed changes in proxy infrastructure via central PAC file
Conducted tests in production environment

May 2020 - Sep 2020

5 months

Infrastructure Project Engineer

Tata TCS

Migrated proxy infrastructure from McAfee Web Gateway and Squid Proxy through configuration adjustments
Updated configuration documentation

Oct 2015 - Nov 2019

4 years 2 months

Remote

Managed Services Engineer

Controlware

Delivered managed services for security infrastructures of remote clients
Conducted troubleshooting, performance analysis, consulting and configuration
Provided 3rd level support for Symantec/Bluecoat Proxy, Reporter, CAS, Management Center and Symantec Cloud Proxy

Jun 2015 - Sep 2015

4 months

3rd Level Support Engineer

Dimension Data

Performed 3rd level support and configuration changes for Bluecoat proxy cluster, Bluecoat Director, Bluecoat CAS and Bluecoat Reporter

Oct 2014 - Dec 2014

3 months

2nd Level Support Engineer

Dimension Data

Provided 2nd level support and configuration changes for Bluecoat proxy clusters and Bluecoat AV
Configured F5 Load Balancer LTM (Big IP)
Managed incidents and changes using HP Service Center following ITIL practices

Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

3 months

NOC Engineer

Dimension Data

Monitored and troubleshot two large Cisco networks (Cisco switches, WLC management with Cisco Prime, access points with ACS)
Operated with HP Service Center, Cisco Prime, ISE, ACS/Radius and SolarWinds NMS
Performed incident and change handling according to ITIL
Configured Cisco network components
Managed network monitoring using SolarWinds and Cisco Prime

Feb 2014 - May 2014

4 months

On-site

Onsite Engineer

Dimension Data

Engineered and operated multiple Bluecoat proxy clusters, Bluecoat AV, Bluecoat Reporter and Bluecoat Director
Configured Cisco ASA firewall clusters
Utilized Cisco Prime network management system and Cisco ISE
Documented issues and solutions in ITIL-based ticket system

Jan 2006 - May 2013

7 years 5 months

Network Security

Allianz AG (AGIS)

Troubleshot security infrastructure including McAfee Web Gateways, Check Point firewalls, Bluecoat proxies, reverse proxies, IBM IDS systems and McAfee Webwasher
Managed change and incident processes in ITIL service center
Held responsibility for security components (Check Point firewalls, Bluecoat proxies, security gateways)
Designed and implemented distributed Bluecoat forward proxy cluster infrastructure
Designed and implemented infrastructure for multiple Bluecoat reverse proxy clusters
Designed and implemented proxy solutions for mobile client email access
Participated in network segregation project separating Dresdner Bank/Commerzbank from Allianz network
Planned network and security infrastructure
Expanded and supported Microsoft ISA/TMG proxy frontend infrastructure for email connectivity of international subsidiaries
Established dedicated connections for international customers and subsidiaries to proxy infrastructure
Defined and enforced DMZ policies and security specifications
Introduced and expanded forward proxy cluster infrastructure for banking and insurance
Acted as deputy head of network management division
Developed network and configuration management for network components
Led pilot project Allianz AMIS field service network: installed and tested encrypted, automated configuration management for 9000 access routers
Developed router configuration management solution for security-critical DMZ servers
Implemented performance monitoring tools for secure VPN solutions

Jul 2000 - Jan 2003

2 years 7 months

Deputy Project Lead / Team Lead Network Management

DREGIS

Served as deputy project lead for integration management of network management for Dresdner Bank/DREGIS
Led the network management team for Dresdner Bank Group's IP network
Managed international fault and performance management for service centers in Singapore, London and New York
Conducted configuration management for routers, switches and hubs
Established system administration for network management servers
Implemented distributed fault management with HP OpenView for DMZ environments
Integrated ATM fault management (NORTEL NMS) into Tivoli/Netcool umbrella management

Jan 1997 - Jul 2000

3 years 7 months

2nd Level Support Engineer

IT Department of Dresdner Bank

Provided 2nd level support for local IP networks at Frankfurt campus and branches
Delivered 2nd level support for national and international IP networks (routers and switches)
Configured Cisco network components
Provided 2nd level support for firewalls
Implemented Ethernet LAN analyzers and RMON probes

Aug 1995 - Dec 1996

1 year 5 months

Network Administrator

Heidelberg University Computing Center

Managed university campus network
Maintained Cisco routers, switches and hubs

Aug 1994 - Jan 1995

6 months

LAN and Router Administrator

Degussa AG

Administered local area networks and routers

Apr 1990 - Jun 1994

4 years 3 months

Network and Database Administrator

Kraftanlagen Heidelberg AG

Built and administered the Ethernet campus network
Performed database and system administration for ADABAS
Developed database programs in NATURAL

Mar 1989 - Mar 1990

1 year 1 month

Programmer

GST-DATA GmbH

Programming in Cobol/Oracle database
System management on DEC/VMS

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 Banking and Finance (13.5 years), Information Technology (8 years), Insurance (7.5 years), Energy (4 years), Education (3 years), and Telecommunication (1 year).

Banking and Finance

Information Technology

Insurance

Energy

Education

Telecommunication

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 (28 years), Project Management (2.5 years), and Operations (0.5 years).

Information Technology

Project Management

Operations

Skills

Cisco Aci Infrastructure
Tcp/ip
Ethernet
Ospf
Bgp
Eigrp
Stp
Checkpoint Fw
Cisco Asa Firewall
Cisco Switch
Cisco Router
Bluecoat/symantec Proxy
Unix Bash
Csh
Pearl
Linux
Solaris
Hpux
Wireshark

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Nov 1983 - May 1985

Teacher traineeship, 2nd state exam · Secondary school teacher training in Mathematics/Social Studies · Germany

Oct 1975 - Jun 1983

University of Kassel

1st state exam · Secondary school teacher training in Mathematics/Social Studies · Kassel, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Cisco CCNA Security

Symantec BlueCoat Proxy Troubleshooting for Partners

Symantec Bluecoat: Proxy Administration & Professional

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching

ITIL Foundation

Cisco IDS Specialist

Cisco Firewall Specialist

Cisco VPN Specialist

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Axel based?

Axel is based in Kempfeld, Germany.

What languages does Axel speak?

Axel speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Axel have?

Axel has at least 28 years of experience. During this time, Axel has worked in at least 14 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 11 months. Note that Axel may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Axel be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Axel would be well-suited for roles such as: Instructor, Proxy Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Project Engineer.

What is Axel's latest experience?

Axel's most recent position is Instructor at Cimdata.

What companies has Axel worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Axel has worked for Cimdata and NTT.

Which industries is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in industries like Banking and Finance, Information Technology (IT), and Insurance. Axel also has some experience in Energy, Education, and Telecommunication.

Which business areas is Axel most experienced in?

Axel is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

Which industries has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in industries like Education, Information Technology (IT), and Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Axel worked in recently?

Axel has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT).

What is Axel's education?

Axel attended education in Secondary school teacher training in Mathematics/Social Studies.

Does Axel have any certificates?

Axel has 8 certificates. Among them, these include: Cisco CCNA Security, Symantec BlueCoat Proxy Troubleshooting for Partners, and Symantec Bluecoat: Proxy Administration & Professional.

What is the availability of Axel?

Axel is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Axel?

Axel's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.