Philipp Schmidt - MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect

Q: Where is Philipp based?

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

Q: What languages does Philipp speak?

Philipp speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate) .

Q: How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months . Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed .

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

In recent years, Philipp has worked for Self-employed , Businessoft Consulting GmbH , and enfas GmbH .

Q: Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT) , Professional Services , and Manufacturing . Philipp also has some experience in Chemical , Pharmaceutical , and Banking and Finance .

Q: Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations . Philipp also has some experience in Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT) , Project Management , and Operations .

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Munich, Germany

Experience

Apr 2024 - Present

1 year 11 months

Hybrid

MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect

Self-employed

Setup and configuration of an M365 tenant on a hybrid basis
SSO integration of the existing app infrastructure like Metamost, Huhu, etc.
License consulting, Entra ID initial configuration, MFA, Conditional Access, Privileged Identity Management
Intune: initial configuration, Windows 11 Autopilot, iPhone AES
Takeover of the tenant and preparation of a security audit
Rollout of iPhones with AES (formerly DEP) as COPE (Corporate Owned, Business Enabled)
Connecting external customers with enhanced security through Conditional Access
Consulting on cloud-first strategy and migration to a cloud-only business
Connecting various apps via SSO/SCIM (e.g. Atlassian, Personio, Adobe)
On-premises AD: security audit and project management for replacing the local AD (migration of file servers, Navision2016, user clients joined to Entra ID)
Copilot rollout with connection to external data sources and configuration via Intune
Support for TISAX and ISO27001 preparation
Setup and hardening of Entra ID, switching MFA to phishing resistant via Conditional Access
Intune management for Windows and Apple clients, web enrollment switch to AES, introduction of Autopilot, app management, integration of Microsoft Defender
Building a device baseline for Windows (COBO) and iOS/Android (BYOD)
Teams/SharePoint Online: access concepts and integration into Teams
Maintenance and backup of Entra ID and Intune tenants (drift management)
M365 backup with Veeam
Extending Conditional Access policies, introduction of Privileged Identity Management with hardware tokens and an on-premises admin tier concept
Revision of existing GPOs regarding structure, security, and compliance
Security audit and hardening of on-premises Active Directory and cloud tenant, SAML VPN, PIM introduction
Support for the HR department in introducing a booking portal and general system engineering administration & security
Introduction of Conditional Access and passwordless MFA, platform SSO, Defender for macOS/iOS, macOS compliance with Intune, Code2 signature configuration

Nov 2022 - Feb 2024

1 year 4 months

Senior Microsoft 365 Consultant

Businessoft Consulting GmbH

Implementation of an ITSM service desk and a Zero Trust infrastructure
Implementation of MS365 Zero Trust and mobile device management with Autopilot on a hybrid-joined basis
Integration of Intune PackMgr for automatic software management and packaging
Installation, configuration, and ensuring backups with Cohesity and Veeam
Training apprentices and internal staff in MS365, compliance & security
Project management with Jira, knowledge management and documentation with Confluence
Stakeholder information distribution with Atlas
Building an ISMS in a pharmaceutical start-up with multi-factor authentication, conditional access and passwordless authentication
Automated upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 via Intune, role and permission management, integration of Defender options and Azure Information Protection

May 2020 - Aug 2022

2 years 4 months

Internal IT Consultant & IT Manager

enfas GmbH

Planning, implementation and management of global IT infrastructure (DC/servers, networks, unified communication, workplace including Microsoft 365, mobile device management)
Execution of hybrid cloud strategies and transformation initiatives
Ensuring IT security and implementing security mechanisms
Maintaining AD, security, networking and patching (client/server), virtualization with VMware ESX
Microsoft 365 & cloud: Entra ID, Office 365, Intune device management, Autopilot, Conditional Access, MFA with YubiKey
Patch management, on-/offboarding, firewall configuration, backup with Veeam
TISAX certification: creation and maintenance of the ISMS, security guidelines and risk analyses
Consulting and support for departments on innovations and efficiency improvements

Aug 2013 - May 2020

6 years 10 months

System Engineer / Infrastructure Architect / Test Manager

CGI Deutschland GmbH

Administration of Windows Server Core Services (2008R2/2012/2016), Hyper-V and VMware
Operation of cloud portals (MS365, Azure & AWS), CA-ITCM, Active Directory, GPOs, DMS Fabasoft eGov Suite
Project coordination, IT transition and IT rollouts (hardware, software, OS, multifunction devices)
Fabasoft eGov Suite 2016 and Windows Server 2016/SQL 2016/17 upgrade in cluster operation
Maintaining high-performance scanners with Kofax/VRS and special workstations
Kofax 10.2 migration, client transformation to Windows 7 with remote control software and whiteboard hardware
Creating project and rollout plans, ITIL process management, time management

Feb 2011 - Aug 2013

2 years 7 months

IT Consultant with focus on Microsoft Technology

Avanade Deutschland GmbH

Administration of Windows Server Core Services (2008R2/2012), VMware ESX, Active Directory, GPO, user management, printer and rights management
IT project management, transition, transformation and rollout
Design and delivery of internal training for Office 365 and Windows Server 2008R2 Core Services
Client transformation for Thomas Cook AG (4000 clients), user training, user acceptance & test management, 2nd/3rd level support
Virtualization projects (ABS) and mobile client desktop virtualization with XenDesktop for Allianz AG
Documentation and scripting

Oct 2008 - Jun 2010

1 year 9 months

IT Consultant Access Control and Time Tracking

primion Technology AG

Project management and consulting for user training and product introduction of ZKSWin at Wacker Chemie AG (USA)
Planning, execution, and configuration of an access control system in a new building for Wacker Chemie AG
User training

Jul 2008 - Sep 2008

3 months

Client Support Specialist

arxes NCC AG

Client support and server administration
Data backup

Nov 2007 - May 2008

7 months

System Engineer

Siemens AG

Integration and rollout management for Siemens AG (30,000 clients)
Coordination, training, rollout management of XP modifications, Server 2000, Active Directory, VPN security & certificates, MS Outlook & Exchange

Mar 2007 - Sep 2007

7 months

1st/2nd Level Help Desk

Adecco / Dresdner Cetelem Kreditbank

1st/2nd Level Help Desk Support

Mar 2007 - Sep 2007

7 months

Desktop Service Staff

DIS AG / Kabeldeutschland AG

Desktop Service Support

Oct 2005 - Feb 2007

1 year 5 months

IT Administrator & User Helpdesk

Merial GmbH

1st/2nd/3rd level support for hardware, desktops, laptops, servers, and mobile devices

Aug 2003 - Oct 2005

2 years 3 months

Network and PC Assistant

Lufttechnik Rudolf GmbH

Network and PC administration

Skills

Technical Focus: Microsoft Server Core Services And Infrastructure
Windows Azure And Amazon Web Services
Administration Of Windows Server 2000/2003/2008/2012/2016
Administration Of Windows Pre-win7/7/8/8.1/10 Clients
Ad - User, Rights And Gpo Management
Packaging With Ca Itcm And Ms Sccm
Virtualization With Hyper-v And Vmware
Assertive
Team Player
Supportive
Willing To Learn
Decisive
Customer Oriented
Curious
Able To Handle Conflict
Flexible
Persuasive
Confident
Credible
First Aider
Fire Safety Assistant
Bem Coordinator

Languages

English

Advanced

German

Intermediate

Education

Aug 2001 - Aug 2003

brainworks computer technologie GmbH

Certified IT specialist in system integration, IHK Munich · IT specialist in system integration · Feldkirchen, Germany

Oct 1998 - Jun 2000

Fachoberschule Reinhard&Drexel

Technical college entrance qualification · Munich, Germany

Oct 1997 - Jun 1998

Hamilton High School

High School Diploma · United States

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

290 Managing And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment

293 Planning And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure

294 Planning, Implementing, And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure

298 Designing Security For A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network

620 Ts: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client

659: Windows Server 2008 R2, Server Virtualization

Aws Certified Solution Architect - Associate

Advanced training as a project manager (IHK)

Itil V3 Foundation

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals

Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, And Identity Fundamentals

Profile

Created

August 2023

Last Update

March 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Philipp based?

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

What languages does Philipp speak?

Philipp speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), German (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Philipp have?

Philipp has at least 21 years of experience. During this time, Philipp has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 9 months. Note that Philipp may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Philipp be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Philipp would be well-suited for roles such as: MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect, Senior Microsoft 365 Consultant, Internal IT Consultant & IT Manager.

What is Philipp's latest experience?

Philipp's most recent position is MS365 Consultant/Solution Architect at Self-employed.

What companies has Philipp worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Philipp has worked for Self-employed, Businessoft Consulting GmbH, and enfas GmbH.

Which industries is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Professional Services, and Manufacturing. Philipp also has some experience in Chemical, Pharmaceutical, and Banking and Finance.

Which business areas is Philipp most experienced in?

Philipp is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations. Philipp also has some experience in Customer Service.

Which industries has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT) and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Philipp worked in recently?

Philipp has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Operations.

What is Philipp's education?

Philipp attended brainworks computer technologie GmbH for IT specialist in system integration.

Does Philipp have any certificates?

Philipp has 12 certificates. Among them, these include: 290 Managing And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment, 293 Planning And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure, 294 Planning, Implementing, and And Maintaining A Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure.

What is the availability of Philipp?

Philipp is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Philipp?

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