Dirk Behringer - Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL

Q: Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Mandelbachtal, Germany and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months . Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG .

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

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Bliestal Consulting UG , S4SBusiness Consulting GmbH , and Otto Zimmermann GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing , Information Technology (IT) , and Professional Services . Dirk also has some experience in Retail .

Q: Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Quality Assurance (QA) , and Project Management . Dirk also has some experience in Customer Service , Sales , and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing , Professional Services , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Quality Assurance (QA) .

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Mandelbachtal, Germany

Experience

May 2023 - Present

2 years 10 months

Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL

Bliestal Consulting UG

Complete redesign of IT infrastructure including setup of a server room according to BSI standards, new network concept and planning.
Development of security concepts and IT security consulting for the DHCP/DNS election sector.
Support of project management for the customer in the VOIS | MESO area.
Technical support for setting up the IT infrastructure in new offices, including firewall configuration, router setup and network planning.
Setup and configuration of the service management and ticket system JIRA.
Implementation and administration of the Azure (Entra) environment for all employees.
Setup and administration of the Confluence environment.
Planning, setup, configuration and administration of the entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite.
Development of BCM strategy options.
Development and implementation of measures and creation of BCM plans, as well as evaluation of existing BCM.

Mar 2022 - Apr 2023

1 year 2 months

Senior Consultant Quality Management

S4SBusiness Consulting GmbH

Conducting audits in information security (BSI/ISO 27001) and quality management (ISO 9001) including interface management, analysis and inventory.
Designing and implementing remote support access (AnyDesk with S4S Secure Box).
Designing and implementing a VPN via the digitalization box.
Adjusting routing settings, NAT and firewall configuration.
Adapting the telephone system to customer requirements for two locations.
Creating customer documentation and a knowledge database with Confluence.
Setting up and operating the Atlassian Jira Service Management ticket system.
Setting up and operating the Atlassian Collaboration Suite, including Confluence and Jira.
Managing Microsoft 365 infrastructure with Azure Active Directory and Azure Virtual Machines.

Nov 2007 - Feb 2022

14 years 4 months

Head of IT, Quality Management

Otto Zimmermann GmbH

Conceptualization, planning and implementation of Infor COM ERP system and upgrade from version 6.3 to 7.3 including test management and GMP validation.
Virtualization of server infrastructure with VMware ESX 4.0 to VMware ESXi 7.1 and administration of Office365 since 2022.
Implementation of CRM software CAS GenesisWorld and administration of Swyx VoIP telephony system.
Maintenance and support of Oracle and MS SQL databases.
Development and operation of backup strategy with BackupExec and later Altaro VMBackup, and integration of QNAP NAS including external backup to MS Azure Cloud.
Planning and implementation of IT monitoring with Spiceworks.
Planning and execution of migration to Microsoft 365 and MS Exchange 10 to Exchange 365 and Azure AD.
Building and managing a heterogeneous network of thin clients and PCs, migrating from Windows XP to Windows 10 and server migration to MS Server 2016.
Introduction of QM software Orgavision and dynamic QM management per ISO 9001 with PDCA cycles and BSC, and conducting internal, supplier and certification audits.
Implementation of IT security concepts and structures based on BSI IT-Grundschutz, creation of emergency plans, risk analyses and measures.
Role as external data protection officer, development of company website and ticket system, and introduction of TeamViewer and MS Teams for company-wide support.

Oct 2004 - Oct 2007

3 years 1 month

IT Consultant / Administrator

Self-employed

Planning and implementation of various websites.
Introduction and configuration of Citrix Xen.
Maintenance of network infrastructure for various projects.
DSL sales and installation service for Deutsche Telekom and 1&1.
Hardware sales.
IT services for private end users and companies including consulting and implementation.
IT security consulting.
Creation and evaluation of emergency plans and risk analyses.
Development and implementation of IT security measures.

Apr 2002 - Sep 2004

2 years 6 months

Team Leader Service, System Administrator

BBI Computer GmbH

Maintenance of internal SuperOffice CRM solution.
Planning and introduction of a tool for technician scheduling.
Introduction of digital reporting within CRM.
Customer support in network technology and administration.
Database administration with Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle Enterprise Manager and MySQL Workbench.
Planning and executing hardware and software rollouts for large customers.
Providing technical support to sales staff.

Oct 2000 - Feb 2002

1 year 5 months

IT Administrator, Network Engineer

DGW Datennetze GmbH

Field service of computer systems for Lidl and Aldi.
Planning and installation of redundant Novell server systems.
Various network and client/server infrastructure planning.
End-customer support and technician scheduling.
Technical support for sales staff.

Jan 1996 - Feb 1998

2 years 2 months

Managing Director, Programming

ISK Innovative Softwarekonzepte GmbH

Development and further development of the GWBAU estimation software.
New customer acquisition.
Software programming with Delphi.
Software testing and debugging.

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 Manufacturing (14.5 years), Information Technology (11.5 years), Professional Services (4 years), and Retail (1.5 years).

Manufacturing

Information Technology

Professional Services

Retail

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 (27.5 years), Quality Assurance (17.5 years), Project Management (17 years), Customer Service (4 years), Sales (3 years), and Product Development (2 years).

Information Technology

Quality Assurance

Project Management

Customer Service

Sales

Product Development

Summary

With over 30 years of professional IT experience, I have in-depth expertise in network technology, virtualization and cloud technologies.

Cloud technologies are among my core skills, especially in the context of migrating, building and optimizing modern IT infrastructures. My goal is always to develop the most efficient and sustainable solution for each individual requirement. In addition, I am proficient in working with Windows Server environments and platforms like Proxmox to deliver future-oriented and high-performance solutions.

Another focus of my work is IT security. Here, I have successfully prepared, supported and completed audits according to ISO standards and BSI baseline protection requirements. Creating detailed risk analyses and developing solid security concepts are among my strengths.

Furthermore, I have extensive experience in implementing CRM and ERP systems, leading teams and setting up decision-making processes. I work according to ITIL standards as well as in agile project structures, always placing great value on a goal-oriented and solution-focused approach.

Skills

Database Administration And Sql
Data Protection
System Integration
Analytical Approach
Routing
Client-server Technology
Dhcp/dns
Server Administration
Jira
Technical Support
Data Analysis
Change Management
Security And Firewalls
Sla (Service Level Agreement)
Digitalization
Planning, Setup, Configuration And Management Of The Entire Atlassian Collaboration Suite
Lan/wan
Server And Desktop Virtualization
Vmware
Business Informatics
Scripting And Programming
Quality Management
Qms (Quality Management Systems)
Audit Execution
Information Security (Bsi/iso 27001) And Quality Management (Iso 9001)
Determination And Goal Orientation
Personal Development And Mentoring
Strategic Approach
Creativity
Active Listening
Assertiveness
Process Improvements
Bsi It Baseline Protection

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Elementary

Education

Vocational Secondary School for Business

University of Applied Sciences Entrance Qualification · Bressanone, Italy

Higher Vocational School for Business Informatics HBFSWI

State-Certified Business Information Technologist · Business Informatics · Saarbrücken, Germany

Certifications & licenses

BSI IT Baseline Protection Practitioner

Certified Network Administrator CNA

Certified Network Engineer CNE

ITIL4 Foundation Certification

Microsoft AZ-900

Profile

Created

April 2024

Last Update

February 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Mandelbachtal, Germany and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 27 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 7 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 4 years and 11 months. Note that Dirk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Dirk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Dirk would be well-suited for roles such as: Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL, Senior Consultant Quality Management, Head of IT, Quality Management.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Senior Consultant Database Administration and SQL at Bliestal Consulting UG.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for Bliestal Consulting UG, S4SBusiness Consulting GmbH, and Otto Zimmermann GmbH.

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Dirk also has some experience in Retail.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Dirk also has some experience in Customer Service, Sales, and Product Development.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk attended Vocational Secondary School for Business.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: BSI IT Baseline Protection Practitioner, Certified Network Administrator CNA, and Certified Network Engineer CNE.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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