Benno Z. - Freelance Data Protection Officer

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Windeby, Germany

Experience

Jun 2023 - May 2024

1 year

Freelance Data Protection Officer

Sumtec

Developed data protection concept according to EU GDPR, including data protection impact assessment (DPIA).
Implemented technical and organizational measures (TOMs).

May 2022 - Present

3 years 8 months

Freelance IT Security Consultant

Hays

Information security, especially network hardening and conceptual measures.
Data protection and network technology.
Vulnerability analysis and integration of various systems according to BSI in the critical IT and telecom sectors.
Worked for Thales Germany.

Jan 2017 - Present

9 years

Freelance Lecturer/Consultant

Training topics: Information Security Officers, IT Sec Managers, Data Protection Officers, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+.
Consulting in information security (especially network hardening and conceptual measures), data protection and network technology.
Conducted vulnerability analyses according to BSI.
Clients: Protranet, New Elements, Grey Solution, Direkta Eckernförde, MiMast Eckernförde, Dataport Altenholz, Dampsoft Vogelsang, Alfatraining Kiel.

Jul 2010 - Nov 2016

6 years 5 months

Head of Distance Learning Department

Bundeswehr, Marine

Planning, development and delivery of distance learning for the Navy.
Converted classroom training into distance learning.
Training and development of the Navy's tele-tutors.
Project collaboration with the Center for Technology-based Education at Helmut Schmidt University.
IT Security Officer according to BSI with military extension and IT hotline for Navy Command.

Jul 2007 - Jun 2010

3 years

Team Leader Military Communications Navy

Bundeswehr, Marine

Developed operational concepts.
Trained deployment teams in the use of IT, communication systems, and intelligence gathering.
Led teams on special overseas deployments (Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Djibouti).
IT Security Officer according to BSI and NIST for NATO's secure IT network.

Mar 2005 - Jun 2007

2 years 4 months

Team Leader Project Organization in SAP for the Bundeswehr

Bundeswehr, Marine

Planned and executed the implementation of process models in SAP.
Led the programming team.
Coordinated team activities with other core processes and external teams.
IT Security Officer and Officer for Political Education.

Oct 2001 - Feb 2005

3 years 5 months

Project Manager Software Inventory Tornado PA 200

Bundeswehr, Marine

Led programming teams.
Planned, coordinated, and carried out software maintenance and updates.
Prepared and led optimizations and conceptual planning of new hardware.
Coordinated programming activities with national and international companies and military units in the critical IT, telecom, and air traffic sectors.
Monitored test scenarios and software acceptances.
Officer for Political Education.

Apr 1998 - Sep 2001

3 years 6 months

Administrator Course Planning Navy

Bundeswehr, Marine

Planned and coordinated course schedules for all naval schools.
Coordinated planning with the Army, Air Force, and Medical Service.
Made adjustments each year during implementation.
IT Security Officer and Officer for IT Projects in the department.

Jul 1997 - Nov 1997

5 months

Project Manager 'Navy Headquarters Communications Control System'

Bundeswehr, Marine

Project management at Rockwell Collins, Dallas, Texas.
Defined, coordinated, and implemented national requirements in the critical IT, telecom, and transport sectors.

Jan 1993 - Mar 1998

5 years 3 months

Team Leader Programming Team 'Conventional Communications Control and Tactical Data Traffic'

Bundeswehr, Marine

Planned, coordinated, and carried out software maintenance and updates for communications control and tactical data traffic in the critical IT, telecom, and transport sectors.
Led the programming team.
Collaborated with Rockwell Collins.
Trained the programming team.
IT Security Officer according to BSI with military extension.
Officer for Data Backup and Protection of Classified Information.

Jan 1990 - Dec 1992

3 years

Officer Training

Bundeswehr, Marine

Military leadership course for officers.
Training with various civilian education providers, including IBM, DEC, Digital, and Integrata.
Training as an application programmer for real-time systems, database programming, and mainframe operations.

Aug 1987 - Dec 1989

2 years 5 months

Administrator Organization

Bundeswehr, Marine

Responsible for material equipment and supplies of the naval air units.
Implemented the transition to IT-based planning of equipment and supply records.

Oct 1986 - Jul 1987

10 months

Maintenance Team Leader

Bundeswehr, Marine

Responsible for the technical readiness of the Navy's Tornado PA 200 fighter-bombers.
Performed technical flight preparation and debriefing.
Led the maintenance team and trained subordinate personnel.

Oct 1985 - Sep 1986

1 year

Training as a Maintenance Weapons Mechanic Boatswain

Bundeswehr, Marine

Military leadership course for boatswain.
Technical training in aircraft mechanics.

Apr 1984 - Jun 1986

2 years 3 months

Aircraft Mechanic on Navy Tornado PA 200 Fighter-Bomber

Bundeswehr, Marine

Performed repairs for unplanned maintenance.
Deputy lead of maintenance docks.

Jan 1983 - Mar 1984

1 year 3 months

Training as Aircraft Mechanic Petty Officer

Bundeswehr, Marine

Military leadership course for petty officer.
Technical training as an aircraft mechanic for the Tornado PA 200.
Obtained the skilled worker certificate in aircraft mechanics at Henschel, Calden.

Feb 1980 - Dec 1982

2 years 11 months