Bernd K.

Managing Director

Rheine, Germany

Experience

Sep 2018 - Present
7 years 2 months
Rheine, Germany
Hybrid

external Data Protection Officer

BKData GmbH

  • external DPO at a medium-sized software company with a clear focus on data protection and IT security
  • drive innovative approaches to implementing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) to ensure long-term growth and success
  • promote collaborative solutions and conduct IT audits that align with the company’s goals and values
  • lead the documentation of the entire IT infrastructure
  • implement interfaces for internal IT systems
  • support the Combit system
Oct 2000 - Aug 2017
16 years 11 months
Düsseldorf, Germany
Hybrid

Head of Internal Development Department

WestLB AG

Led the internal development department for software projects in payment processing, auditing, and for the executive board.

Aug 1995 - Sep 2000
5 years 2 months
On-site

Freelancer

Diverse

As an external programmer in SQL databases and .NET for various large companies:

  • Deutsche Ruhrgas AG, Essen
  • Provinzial Lebensversicherung AG, Münster
  • Hanseatisches Software Kontor, Bremen
  • DG Bank, Frankfurt
  • HypoVereinsbank, Munich
  • SmithKline Beecham Pharma, Geneva
  • DATA BECKER GmbH, Düsseldorf
  • HörZu GmbH, Hamburg
  • ZDF IT Data Center, Cologne
May 1992 - Sep 1994
2 years 5 months
Rheine, Germany
On-site

Project Manager

German Armed Forces - Air Force

Introduced IT-supported training for the flight personnel of JG 72 'Westfalen'.

Summary

I have a solid background in managing companies focused on data protection and IT security. My daily work involves developing innovative approaches to implement data protection laws (GDPR) while ensuring long-term growth and success.

I lead my team in creating collaborative solutions that meet our company’s values. I combine practical experience and a technical foundation to continuously improve our strategies and maintain high standards in data security and compliance.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Jun 1979 - Sep 1982

Sheppard AFB, Texas, USA and George AFB, California, USA

Jet Pilot, German Air Force · Aerospace · Wichita Falls, United States

Training as a jet pilot for the German Air Force

Jul 1977 - Aug 1978

Air Force Officer School

Officer Certificate · Officer Training

Training as an officer in the German Armed Forces

University of the German Armed Forces Munich

Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautics and Astronautics · Munich, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

In-house Data Protection Officer

DEKRA

Officer Certificate

German Armed Forces

Security Personnel Examiner

DEKRA

EXIN Information Security Foundation Based On ISO/Iec 27001 (ISFS)

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