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Shanghai, China

Experience

Aug 2022 - Aug 2022

1 month

Shanghai, China

Solution Developer

CSI:Klann

Conducted requirements gathering and solution design
Developed software and procured hardware
Performed testing, rollout, and user training
Provided after-care support
Designed analysis, development, and rollout processes
Programmed digital consent software in Xojo for signature capture
Automated interactions using MJTNet MacroScheduler
Integrated Wacom signature pad for legally binding signatures

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022

7 months

Shanghai, China

Program Manager

CSI:Klann

Tracked and reported on audit measure compliance
Set up KRITIS programme management
Coordinated GRC, ITSM, BCM, data protection, software development, SOC, and data center operations
Implemented a BCM prototype in ServiceNow
Validated and aligned emergency structures with KRITIS/BSI requirements
Performed document analysis and prepared decision templates for leadership
Translated KRITIS requirements into concrete IT measures
Updated BIA according to current business requirements
Used ServiceNow for decentralized activity tracking and BCM module prototyping
Structured work packages and GANTT charts in MindManager
Processed audit data with Xojo for consolidated reporting

Jan 2022 - Present

4 years 3 months

Shanghai, China

Freelance Consultant

CSI:Klann

Business resilience and KRITIS readiness for Hamburg Port Authority: improved BCM preparedness
Implemented BCM MVP in ServiceNow
Prepared for KRITIS audit
Digital Discovery Drive in various domains after move to Shanghai, China
Participation in Wenchang International Aviation & Aerospace Forum
Business modelling support for a HighTech startup

Dec 2019 - May 2022

2 years 6 months

Solution Developer

KATE²

Gathered requirements and designed solutions
Developed software and procured hardware
Conducted testing, rollout, and performance evaluation
Analyzed data sources and success probabilities
Architected and implemented trading support tool
Programmed GUI and KPI calculations in Xojo with SQLite access
Used FreeBASIC for data extraction, cleansing, consolidation, and system control
Stored data in SQLite and evaluated initial data with Python AI libraries
Automated UI interactions via MJTNet MacroScheduler

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

IT Governance & Interim CISO

HamburgSüd/Maersk

Prevented massive brain drain during acquisition
Integrated global IT into the group company
Defined future technology stack
Automated invoice verification
Reduced phone costs by 50%
Redesigned external sourcing

Jan 2016 - Present

10 years 3 months

Self-employed Financial Trading & Software Development

KATE²

Developed own quantitative trading software
Determined AI applicability
Implemented an efficient trading desk

Jan 2013 - Dec 2015

3 years

Russian Federation

Director Quality & Technological Development

Airports of Regions

Prepared group airports for FIFA World Cup 2018
Obtained international quality awards
Transformed service operations

Jan 2002 - Dec 2013

12 years

Senior Executive Manager / VP IT & Aviation

Fraport AG

Transformed IT architecture and landscape
Integrated acquired U.S. IT company
Redefined IT systems for New Delhi airport
Managed IT for FIFA World Cup 2006 at Frankfurt Airport
Handled crisis situations and improved punctuality
Introduced biometrics for border crossing, A-CDM, CUSS
Increased capacity without investing in new terminal buildings

Jan 1986 - Dec 2001

16 years

Germany

IT / Aviation / Wargames Specialist

German Air Force

Managed airport traffic
Developed curricula and taught over 25 classes
Solved Y2K issues
Programmed resource planning software
Redesigned technical delivery of wargaming simulations

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 Aerospace and Defense (32 years), Transportation (21 years), Information Technology (10 years), and Banking and Finance (10 years).

Aerospace and Defense

Transportation

Information Technology

Banking and Finance

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 (38 years), Operations (18 years), Human Resources (16 years), Logistics (16 years), Project Management (12.5 years), and Investments and M&A (10 years).

Information Technology

Operations

Human Resources

Logistics

Project Management

Investments and M&A

Summary

I love analyzing processes in organizations for specific work situations and, where it makes sense, improving them through a digital solution in terms of quality and efficiency. I focus on creating real added value by using technology appropriately, in coordination with the business environment. Small solutions with big impact!

To achieve these goals I take on functions such as

Requirements gathering / business analysis, problem description, goal definition
Solution design (ideation, workshops, architecture drafts, technology evaluation, …)
Feasibility study / business case
Business modeling (Business Model Canvas)
Coordination with the business environment (departments, works council, suppliers, …)
Programming automation tools (including documentation, training, GDPR)
Transferring complex calculations from Excel into a BAIT/GMP/CSV-compliant solution

Skills

Activity Focus(es)

Program And Project Management In The Areas Of Business Continuity (Bcms / Iso 22301), It/cybersecurity (Isms / Iso 27001), Data Protection/gdpr
Enterprise (It) Architecture Management (Eam), Development Plans, Roadmaps
Feasibility Studies (Business Cases)
Digital Transformation
Post-merger Integration (Various It Functions)
Development Of "Helper Tools" For Office/desktop Automation
Data (Etl, Entry, Scraping, Import/export, Migration, Conversion, Cleansing)
Algorithm Development
Workflows In Finance, Controlling, Procurement, Pmo, Back Office
Complex Calculations / Optimizations
Reverse Engineering / Analysis
Master Data Management And Product Data Provisioning (E.g., For Webshops)

Competence Areas – Technical/methodological Skills

Development Of (Desktop) Custom Software
Reverse Engineering Of Software And Excel Solutions For Bug Fixing/replacement
Process Analysis And Redesign (Including Bpmn)
Data Modeling (Erms)
Quality Management (According To Iso 9001 And Aviation-specific For Airports)
Workshops To Elaborate Problem Areas, Solution Approaches, Roadmaps
Strategy Development, Creating Guidelines, Policies, Documentation
Global Corporate Structures / Groups
Resilience, Cyber Defense In Critical Infrastructures (Kritis, Bsi)

Competence Areas – Social Skills

Coaching, Mentoring, Lecturing (Internal, University), Staff Development
Communication Across All Company Hierarchies, In Politically Sensitive Contexts, Intercultural, Civil/military/public Sector
Working In Global/international Industry Committees

Competence Areas – Leadership/execution Skills

It Management (Including All Sub-functions, Focus: Strategy, Governance, Architecture)
Transformation (Holistic Change Of Business Areas)
Program And Project Management (Lighthouse Projects; High Visibility, E.g., Fifa World Cup)
Crisis Management

Programming Languages

Current & Ready To Use: Xojo (Incl. Various Plug-ins), Vba (Excel), Freebasic, Sqlite
Ready To Use Depending On The Scenario: Mysql, Clipper, Foxpro, Dbase, Visual Basic, Ms Powerapps
Ready To Use Depending On The Scenario: Metatrader Mql, Tradestation Easylanguage
Intensive Training, But Never Applied In Larger Projects: Ada
No Experience, Only Basics: Python, R, Go/golang, Neo4j, Memgraph

Tools / Utilities

Mjtnet Macroscheduler Pro, Winautomation -> Ms Powerautomation
Navicat For Sqlite
Consideo, Corel/mindjet Mindmanager, Visio
Ms Office, Libreoffice
Ms Project, Projectlibre, Ganttproject
Jira, Confluence

Additional Knowledge – It/telecommunications Topics

Development Of Custom Software / Tools, Enterprise Architecture, It Strategy/governance
In-depth Knowledge Of Systems Used In Airport Operations And Their Interactions
It Strategy & Processes (Itil-based Organization)
Governance Of Globally Distributed It (Organization And Data Centers, Incl. Apac, China/gca)
Manager On Duty For Global It Ops (Rotating On Weekends And Holidays)
Enterprise Architecture & Infrastructure Architecture
It Security (Establishment Of The Ciso Function And Interim Ciso, Management Of A Global Team Of Regional It Security Coordinators), Data Protection Aspects, Bcm Readiness Programs In Global Mergers
It Project Management, Resource Management, It Portfolio Management, Pmo
It (Product) Service Portfolio & Catalog Management
Liaison To Hr & Works Council
It Procurement, Contracting, Vendor Management, Sourcing
It Controlling (3-digit Million Euro Budget)

Languages

German

Native

Russian

Intermediate

Chinese

Intermediate

Education

Cranfield University

Doctor of Philosophy in Air Transport/IT/Operations Research · Air Transport/IT/Operations Research · Cranfield, United Kingdom

Cranfield University

Master of Science in Air Transport · Air Transport · Cranfield, United Kingdom

AKAD University

Diploma in Business Informatics (FH) · Business Informatics · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Ada certificate

HK-Hamburg

Agile Methods & Mindset, Agile Digital Transformation

COBIT 2019

Computerized Systems Validation (CSV)

Cyber Security Management: Ethical Hacking with Python & ISO 27001 ISMS and BCMS (ISO 22301)

Air Traffic Controller License (Tower, Military) and General Radiotelephony Certificate for Aeronautical Radio Service

GAMP

Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)

ITIL

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt, Yellow Belt)

OKR

PRINCE2

SAP R/3 Project Specialist

User Stories and Elicit Requirements with Business Analysis

Profile

Created

January 2024

Last Update

January 2026

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Where is Dirk based?

Dirk is based in Shanghai, China.

What languages does Dirk speak?

Dirk speaks the following languages: German (Native), Russian (Intermediate), Chinese (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Dirk have?

Dirk has at least 40 years of experience. During this time, Dirk has worked in at least 8 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 6 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: Solution Developer, Program Manager, Freelance Consultant.

What is Dirk's latest experience?

Dirk's most recent position is Solution Developer at CSI:Klann.

What companies has Dirk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Dirk has worked for CSI:Klann and KATE².

Which industries is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Transportation and Logistics, and Information Technology (IT). Dirk also has some experience in Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Dirk most experienced in?

Dirk is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Operations, and Human Resources (HR). Dirk also has some experience in Logistics, Project Management, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital.

Which industries has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Banking and Finance, and Aerospace and Defense.

Which business areas has Dirk worked in recently?

Dirk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Product Development.

What is Dirk's education?

Dirk holds a Doctorate in Air Transport/IT/Operations Research from Cranfield University and a Master in Air Transport from Cranfield University.

Does Dirk have any certificates?

Dirk has 14 certificates. Among them, these include: Ada certificate, Agile Methods & Mindset, Agile Digital Transformation, and COBIT 2019.

What is the availability of Dirk?

Dirk is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Dirk?

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