Burkhard H.
Consultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development
Experience
Mar 2025 - Sep 2025
7 monthsConsultant for Data Protection, AI, Compliance and Organizational Development
European retail group with eCommerce and brick-and-mortar stores (omnichannel)
- Set up automated processes in data protection management, e.g., ROPA, PIA, DPIA
- Complete overhaul of data subject rights processes (deletion, access requests, etc.)
- Developed a data and AI compliance management system
- Supported the creation of a data governance framework
- Set up and supported agile project management
- Helped with the strategic realignment of the privacy department
Mar 2020 - Dec 2023
3 years 10 monthsData Protection Consultant
Energy group – network operator and telecom subsidiary
- Provided data protection advice on the Unfair Competition Act (UWG), consent management, compliance, and implementing central customer authentication
- Reviewed service providers and negotiated data processing agreements (DPAs)
- Defined technical and organizational measures and conducted data protection impact assessments (DPIAs)
- Managed projects and handled data subject access requests
- Provided support for the DPO of the central group
Feb 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 11 monthsTechnical Advisor, Key Account Support
Financial services
- Assessed the IT system landscape
- Documented special requirements
- Assisted internal administrators
- Supported on-site migration and communicated with the central service provider
- Helped users work in the cloud
- Provided technical project management, first-level support, and support coordination
- Citrix, IBM Notes, MS365
Oct 2019 - Mar 2020
6 monthsInterim Data Protection Officer
Telecommunications provider
- Acted as the Data Protection Officer
- Advised and supported the data protection manager
- Provided data protection legal support for the transformation project
- Implemented MS365
- Handled telecom and data protection legal inquiries
Apr 2019 - Jun 2019
3 monthsAuditor/Consultant
International real estate fund management company
- Audited the GDPR implementation status
- Conducted a gap analysis
- Supported the implementation of outstanding tasks
Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
1 year 1 monthConcept Development
Software Development
- Development of functional specification / requirements specification
- Conceptual support for development
- Interface design
- Requirements engineering
Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
11 monthsData Protection Consultant
IT service provider for a global logistics group (DB Systel)
- Development of data protection concept
- Development of data protection and data subject rights processes
- Development of templates for deletion concepts
- Record of processing activities, data protection impact assessment
- Review of data processing agreements (DPAs), creation of GDPR-compliant templates and processes
- Preparation of data protection opinions for new applications
Feb 2017 - Jun 2017
5 monthsTechnical Project Manager
Mid-sized manufacturing group with 5 subsidiaries
- Analysis of current processes
- Definition of target processes
- Management of implementation
- Management of interface adjustments
Nov 2016 - Nov 2016
1 monthData Protection Consultant
Leading online retailer
- Employee training on data protection and GDPR
- Documenting processes
- Preparation of statements
Aug 2016 - Aug 2017
1 year 1 monthData Protection Consultant / External Project Manager
Multinational energy group
- Development of group policies on data protection and information security
- Development of data protection processes
- Review of data processing agreements (DPAs), creation of GDPR-compliant templates and processes for documentation and risk assessment
- Preparation of data protection opinions for new applications
- Project management; configuration of the selected DSMS software
- Record of processing activities, Privacy Impact Assessment
Mar 2016 - May 2016
3 monthsProject Manager
Systemhaus
- Analysis of the ERP system data structure
- Identification of the required master and activity data for the DMS
- Development of the ETL process specifications
- Programming of interface functions, including the steps needed to ensure data quality
Dec 2015 - May 2016
6 monthsExternal Consultant / Facilitator
Property Management
- Capturing existing processes
- Documentation as an extended event-driven process chain (eEPK)
- Developing process optimizations and building a target process landscape
Sep 2013 - Present
12 years 3 monthsExternal Data Protection Officer / Clerk / Data Protection Auditor / Data Protection Coach / IT Security Consultant / Process-
sequda GmbH
- Assessment of technical and organizational measures
- Data protection compliance and risk assessments, data protection impact assessments
- End-to-end process consulting
- Organizational consulting for data, security, and AI
- Preparation of data protection related issues and support for the implementation and operation of complex IT applications like SAP or MS365
- Employee training
Sep 2013 - Nov 2013
3 monthsTechnical Writer and Administrator
Software Development
- Requirements analysis and evaluation of suitable tools
- Installation and customization
- Recording and documenting program functions
- Creating documentation
- Developing an authorization concept and customizing functions for clients
May 2013 - Aug 2013
4 monthsRequirement Engineer and GUI Designer
IT Service Provider
- Requirements analysis for accounting
- Requirements analysis for management
- Pre-aggregation of data
- Implementation of dashboards
Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
1 year 2 monthsInternal Consultant / Application Tester
Software Manufacturer / CRM Solution Provider
- Analysis of likely user scenarios
- Standardization of test procedures
- Identification of opportunities to optimize workflow usability
Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
7 monthsGUI Designer and Creator of Visual Features
Subscription Service Provider for Specialist Publishers
- Requirements analysis and implementation of the GUI within the given CI
- Usability optimization
Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
4 monthsTechnical Project Manager
Publishers – Specialist Publishers
- Project management, requirements management, planning, and coordination of external service providers
- Design and specification of the overall architecture
- Data model, interfaces, and GUI
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
1 yearProject Manager
Publishers – Daily Newspaper, Specialist Publishers
- Determination of customer requirements
- Coordination of data exchange formats
- Development of the data model and interface functionalities
Sep 2010 - Dec 2010
4 monthsProject Manager / Designer
Publishers – Legal Specialist Publisher
- Project management
- Data migration
- Newsletter redesign
Aug 2007 - Present
18 years 4 monthsIndependent Consultant
SME
- Concept development, planning, consulting
- Independent implementation or project coordination
May 2006 - Sep 2006
5 monthsInternal Consultant
Research Institution
- Concept development and specification of content requirements
- GUI and functionality design
Summary
I have built and optimized diverse data protection and compliance programs across multiple industries including eCommerce, energy, finance, IT, and telecommunications. My work spans developing automated processes, overseeing risk assessments and privacy impact analyses, and ensuring adherence to data protection standards in dynamic environments.
I bring hands-on experience with agile project management, process reengineering, and comprehensive technical support. I focus on simplifying complex regulatory challenges through clear, practical solutions that improve organizational data governance and operational efficiency.
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
AdvancedEducation
Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences
Diploma in Information Law · Information law · Germany
Certifications & licenses
Certified International Privacy Professional CIPP/E (IAPP)
Certified Data Protection Officer DIN ISO 17024 (GlobalCert)
ISO 27001 Foundation (TÜV)
Quality Management Representative (ISO 9001, in-house)
Data Protection Manager (TÜV)
Data Protection Specialist (DEKRA)
Data Protection Auditor (TÜV, ISO 19011)
Data Protection Officer in Medical Facilities (LAeK-Hessen)
Data Protection Officer (TÜV)
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