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Wolfgang Klaas

Project German Mission Network 2

Wolfgang Klaas
Brachbach, Germany

Experience

Jul 2025 - Present
8 months

BWI GmbH

Dec 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months

Project German Mission Network 2

BWI GmbH

  • Requirements management / test management
  • German Mission Network
  • Security domains
  • Fleet Entry Point
  • Documentation of information security / functional proofs
  • V-Model XT
Dec 2020 - Present
5 years 3 months

Project Frigate F126

Thales Netherlands

  • Requirements management / system specification, PDR, CDR
  • Interface requirements, technical agreements
  • Test specification, test procedure, type testing, factory acceptance testing, functional proofs
  • Information security concept with facility designs
  • Tactical data link Link 16, Link 22, JREAP and SIMPLE
  • ADatP-3, APP-11 NATO Message Catalogue
  • V-Model XT
Oct 2018 - Jun 2025
6 years 9 months

Thales Germany and Thales Netherlands

Oct 2018 - Dec 2020
2 years 3 months

Freelancer in the Tactical Procedure Trainer Marine (TVTM) project

Thales Germany GmbH

  • Requirements management / system specification, HMI design, test specification, test procedure
  • Information security concept with facility designs
  • Tactical data link Link 11, Link 16, Link 22, SIMPLE
  • V-Model XT
Apr 2014 - Sep 2018
4 years 6 months
Eindhoven, Netherlands

Functional Application Management

European Air Transport Command

  • Development of the FüInfoSys MEAT (Management of European Air Transport)
  • Stakeholder interviews with the participating nations
  • Agile requirements management
  • Agile test management
  • Interfaces/interoperability with national systems
Oct 2012 - Mar 2014
1 year 6 months

Department Head SuI (Interfaces and Interoperability)

German Armed Forces

  • Tactical data link Link 16
  • ADatP-3, APP-11 NATO message catalog
  • Interfaces to the military radar network
  • Interfaces to the civilian radar network
  • Interfaces to simulation environments (SuTBw – Bundeswehr simulation and test environment)
Oct 2002 - Sep 2012
10 years

Department Head Problem Analysis Combat Management Systems

German Armed Forces

  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving system malfunctions of the operational system
  • SME in project management at the IT Office for the "German Improved Air Defense System" (GIADS) project
  • Responsible for the accreditation of GIADS (ATO = Approval to Operate) at CRC Erndtebrück
Oct 1998 - Sep 2002
4 years

Head of Network / System Administration at the Air Force Programming Center for Air Defense

German Armed Forces

Oct 1996 - Sep 1998
2 years

IT Security Officer at the Air Force Programming Center for Air Defense

German Armed Forces

Mar 1994 - Sep 1996
2 years 7 months

Electronic Reconnaissance Officer at FmBer 70

German Armed Forces

  • Software and database development and architecture in the field of communications and electronic reconnaissance
  • Liaison Officer for EIFEL - electronic information and command system for the operational readiness of the Air Force
Aug 1991 - Feb 1994
2 years 7 months

Military and Technical Officer Training (Business Informatics)

German Armed Forces

Jan 1983 - Sep 2018
35 years 9 months

German Armed Forces

Jan 1983 - Jul 1991
8 years 7 months

Evaluation Specialist for Communications and Electronic Reconnaissance, Air Force at FmBer 70, Trier

German Armed Forces

  • Analysis of electromagnetic emissions
Apr 1982 - Dec 1982
9 months

Warehouse Manager

German Armed Forces

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 (44 years), Information Technology (5 years), and Government and Administration (5 years).

Aerospace and Defense
Information Technology
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 (25.5 years), Quality Assurance (12 years), Project Management (10 years), Product Development (9 years), Research and Development (8.5 years), and Logistics (0.5 years).

Information Technology
Quality Assurance
Project Management
Product Development
Research and Development
Logistics

Skills

  • System Engineering, Requirements Management, Test Management, Subcontract Management

  • Information Security

  • Interfaces And Interoperability

  • V-model Xt

  • Investigating System Failures And Analyzing Software Errors

  • Software Development (Databases, Radar Control, Web Development, Content Management Systems, Intranet Portals)

  • 25 Years Of Experience In Designing Relational Databases

  • 25 Years Of Programming Experience In Various Programming Languages

  • 15 Years Of Experience In Project Management, Requirements Management, Test Management, System Engineering

  • 15 Years Of Experience In Information Security

  • 15 Years Of Experience With Tactical Data Links (Link 1, Link 11/11b, Link 16, Link 22, Simple, Jreap-c)

  • 15 Years Of Experience With Adatp-3 And App-11 Nato Message Catalogue

  • 10 Years Of Experience In System Management

  • Strong Social Skills

  • Team Player

  • Communication Skills

  • High Sense Of Responsibility

  • Committed, Goal-oriented, Pragmatic

  • Very Good Analytical Skills And Logical Thinking

  • Broad Basic Know-how In Many Areas Of Computer Science

  • Quick To Learn New Topics

  • Ability To Develop Clear Concepts And Present Them Both In Writing And Orally

Languages

German
Native
English
Intermediate

Education

Aug 1991 - Jul 1993

Air Force Technical School for Data Processing

State-certified business informatics specialist · Business Informatics · Germany

Aug 1979 - Mar 1982

Industrial clerk · Germany

Aug 1973 - Jun 1979

State Secondary School No. 1 Betzdorf

Intermediate school certificate · Betzdorf, Germany

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

User Experience (UX) Design For Successful Software

Learning Tree International, London

User & System Requirements For Successful Software Development

LearningTree International, London

IREP Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering

ISTQB Certified Tester

SharePoint – Customizing and Application Development

English NATO qualification SLP 3232 (Standardized Performance Profile)

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Where is Wolfgang based?

Wolfgang is based in Brachbach, Germany.

What languages does Wolfgang speak?

Wolfgang speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Intermediate).

How many years of experience does Wolfgang have?

Wolfgang has at least 44 years of experience. During this time, Wolfgang has worked in at least 12 different roles and for 6 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 11 months. Note that Wolfgang may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Wolfgang be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Wolfgang would be well-suited for roles such as: Project German Mission Network 2, Project Frigate F126, Freelancer in the Tactical Procedure Trainer Marine (TVTM) project.

What companies has Wolfgang worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Wolfgang has worked for BWI GmbH, Thales Netherlands, and Thales Germany and Thales Netherlands.

Which industries is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas is Wolfgang most experienced in?

Wolfgang is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Quality Assurance (QA), and Project Management. Wolfgang also has some experience in Product Development, Research and Development (R&D), and Logistics.

Which industries has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in industries like Aerospace and Defense, Information Technology (IT), and Government and Public Administration.

Which business areas has Wolfgang worked in recently?

Wolfgang has recently worked in business areas like Product Development and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Wolfgang's education?

Wolfgang attended Air Force Technical School for Data Processing for Business Informatics.

Does Wolfgang have any certificates?

Wolfgang has 6 certificates. Among them, these include: User Experience (UX) Design For Successful Software, User & System Requirements For Successful Software Development, and IREP Certified Professional For Requirements Engineering.

What is the availability of Wolfgang?

Wolfgang is immediately available for suitable projects.

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