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Melanie Linden

IT Consultant

Melanie Linden
Düsseldorf, Germany

Experience

Jan 2025 - Present
1 year 2 months

IT Consultant

BOVERMANN IT SOLUTIONS GmbH

  • Design and development of an information security management system (ISMS) according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 27001
Jun 2022 - Present
3 years 9 months

Silent Partner

Plantbased Evo & BT Catering GmbH

  • Silent partner since handing over operational tasks
Jun 2022 - Dec 2024
2 years 7 months
Hürth, Germany

Project Manager IT Transformation

HELIS Kanzlei für Verkehrsrecht

  • Advising management on shaping the digitalization strategy as well as data protection measures and compliance
  • Analyzing existing processes together with all employees and sourcing the right IT applications
  • Preparing data protection impact assessments, implementing the AJur document management system and legally compliant digitalization of business processes
  • Change management and training of employees
Apr 2011 - Jul 2011
4 months

Sabbatical

  • Trip across the Iberian Peninsula in a campervan
Feb 2001 - Jan 2003
2 years
Bonn, Germany

IT Consultant

Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)

  • Advising the head of the BMI procurement office on shaping the digitalization strategy
  • Planning and implementation of the electronic procurement project
  • Designing and digitalizing procurement processes together with all employees

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 Food and Beverage (3.5 years), Information Technology (3 years), Professional Services (2.5 years), and Government and Administration (2 years).

Food and Beverage
Information Technology
Professional Services
Government and Administration

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 (5.5 years), Project Management (4.5 years), Investments and M&A (3.5 years), Legal (2.5 years), and Procurement (2 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Investments and M&A
Legal
Procurement

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Elementary
French
Elementary

Education

Feb 2003 - Aug 2005

University of Hamburg

Dr. Jur., doctorate in data protection law · Data protection law · Hamburg, Germany

Aug 2000 - Jan 2001

UC Berkeley

Graduate Business Administration · Business Administration · Berkeley, United States

Oct 1996 - Jul 2000

Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences (Black Forest)

Diploma in Computer Science (FH) in Business Informatics · Business Informatics · Furtwangen, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Instructor qualification exam (AdA certificate according to AEVO)

Germanischer Lloyd

ISO/IEC 27001

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Melanie based?

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

What languages does Melanie speak?

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

How many years of experience does Melanie have?

Melanie has at least 6 years of experience. During this time, Melanie has worked in at least 4 different roles and for 4 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 2 months. Note that Melanie may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Melanie be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Melanie would be well-suited for roles such as: IT Consultant, Silent Partner, Project Manager IT Transformation.

What is Melanie's latest experience?

Melanie's most recent position is IT Consultant at BOVERMANN IT SOLUTIONS GmbH.

What companies has Melanie worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Melanie has worked for BOVERMANN IT SOLUTIONS GmbH, Plantbased Evo & BT Catering GmbH, and HELIS Kanzlei für Verkehrsrecht.

Which industries is Melanie most experienced in?

Melanie is most experienced in industries like Food and Beverage, Information Technology (IT), and Professional Services. Melanie also has some experience in Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Melanie most experienced in?

Melanie is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, Investments, and M&A & Venture Capital. Melanie also has some experience in Legal and Compliance and Procurement and Purchasing.

Which industries has Melanie worked in recently?

Melanie has recently worked in industries like Food and Beverage, Professional Services, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Melanie worked in recently?

Melanie has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Investments, M&A & Venture Capital, and Legal and Compliance.

What is Melanie's education?

Melanie holds a Doctorate in Data protection law from University of Hamburg.

Does Melanie have any certificates?

Melanie has 2 certificates. These include: Instructor qualification exam (AdA certificate according to AEVO) and ISO/IEC 27001.

What is the availability of Melanie?

Melanie is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Melanie?

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

How to hire Melanie?

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