Alexander Schumann
Freiberuflich, Technology Consultant - Infrastructure, Networks & Data Security, Schumann
Düsseldorf, Deutschland
Über mich
Seeking Contract Opportunities. IT Services | Tech Entrepreneur | Network Infrastructure | IT Strategy | 27001 | InfoSec | Governance | CTO | Risk Management | IT Architecture | Information Security. I am a freelance technology and compliance consultant, working with small to enterprise level organisations. Offering consultancy services ranging from I.T. enterprise architecture, servers, cloud, virtualisation, and networking engineering and architecture to information security management, I.T. strategy and roadmaps, risk management, cybersecurity and ISO/IEC 27001. Business: https://itworkings.com
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Berufserfahrung von Alexander Schumann
Bis heute 5 Jahre und 1 Monat, seit Juni 2019
Technology Consultant - Infrastructure, Networks & Data Security
Schumann
Seeking Contract Opportunities. I am a freelancer, providing Technical and Business Consultancy, enterprise architecture, Cloud & On-Premises email, Linux, Microsoft , Cloud and On-Premises virtualization, Audio & Video conferencing Solutions, network architecture and engineering. I provide services in IT Strategy, Information Security (Infosec), Asset Management, Vulnerability Management, Licensing Management, Incident Management, and ISO 27001. For more information, visit www.itworkings.com
2 Jahre und 6 Monate, Juni 2019 - Nov. 2021
AutoEntry - Consultant for Infrastructure
Schumann
I managed the integration of AutoEntry with Sage's infrastructure as a consultant. My responsibilities included providing consultancy on global IT operations, strategic planning, technology architecture design, service strategy, and infrastructure lifecycle management. Additionally, I independently implemented infrastructure solutions, configured global networks, and designed and supported cloud and datacenter environments.
2 Jahre und 4 Monate, Juni 2019 - Sep. 2021
AutoEntry - Consultant for Data Security and Compliance
Schumann
I managed the integration of AutoEntry Compliance with the Sage Compliance team. My role included providing consultancy and implementation support for ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO/IEC 27017:2015, and ISO/IEC 27018:2014 standards, ensuring GDPR compliance with the Operations Director, conducting independent internal and external audits, advising on risk management processes, providing consultancy on security strategies and practices, and developing and implementing a cybersecurity strategy.
1 Jahr und 8 Monate, Okt. 2017 - Mai 2019
Head of Infrastructure, Security and Compliance - Contracting
Ocrex Limited
As a contractor for Ocrex Limited, a start-up, I transformed the company into an enterprise-level organisation by providing expertise in: Infrastructure: Designed and built scalable IT infrastructure. Security: Developed and implemented security measures. Compliance: Ensured adherence to industry standards and regulations. Implemented ISO 27001, 27005, 270017 and 270018. Key Contributions: Architected resilient infrastructure, enforced security protocols, and guided regulatory compliance.
7 Monate, Apr. 2017 - Okt. 2017
Transition Manager & Technical Account Manager
Evros Technology Group
I joined Evros as a Transition Manager and Technical Account Manager and acting Service Delivery Manager. My role is a mixed role whereby I interface between all departments, Professional Services, Sales, Pre-Sales, Consultants and the customers directly. - Project Implementations - Supporting the sales team and presales, Managed Services for Transitions and new opportunities - Team management
3 Monate, Feb. 2017 - Apr. 2017
Travel
Extended Leave
After I completed and delivered all my projects, I went on a vacation of three months. I travelled around Germany, Italy and Holland, before I started my next challenge.
3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Sep. 2013 - Jan. 2017
Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Unified Communication Specialist - AVP
Citibank N.A.
AVP – Unified Communications Senior Engineer as an internal Subject Matter Expert for Citi, developing and engineering the technology infrastructure Strategy, Design, solutions and standards for Citi’s global Unified Communications, “Building the Bank”. Working on products that provide Video Conference, Audio Conference, Web Conferencing, Audio and Video Streaming. Responsibilities include engineering of Microsoft, Citrix, Cisco, WebEx and other Unified Communications technologies.
7 Monate, Feb. 2013 - Aug. 2013
Senior Infrastructure Support Engineer
IT Force Limited
Responsible for the design, implementation and health checks of client Infrastructure. Advising Service Desk Engineer on best practise and provide training to Engineers. - SC 2010, 2012 DPM installation and configuration - Windows 2012 implementation - SAN, DAS Installation and configurations (FC, iSCSI) - Clients Infrastructure technology review and optimisation - Training technical support teams
9 Monate, Juni 2012 - Feb. 2013
Support and Systems Engineer
Smartbox Experiance Limited
Responsible as the lead for design and hands-on implementations for all Windows server environments in a multi datacentre environment and all global offices.
2 Jahre und 2 Monate, Mai 2010 - Juni 2012
Systems Administrator
FINEOS Corporation
I provided a wide range of technical skills from software and hardware installation, including server installation and configuration. The role required me to collaborate with many technical teams to advise, troubleshoot, support, build, configure systems and application servers. - Installed and support for Windows 2003/2008 and Red Hat Linux images. - Regular global business trips for server installation, hardware and OS upgrades - Supported a geographically distributed production environment
7 Monate, Nov. 2009 - Mai 2010
Professional development
Career Break
- Completed the PRINCE2 Certificate - Travelled between, Ireland, Scotland and Germany
3 Jahre, Nov. 2006 - Okt. 2009
IT Manager & Systems Administrator
Connection2 Limited
My responsibility was to understand the needs of the business and implement the necessary infrastructure requirements. I provided technical and managerial skills together with commercial awareness. - Developed and managed the annual IT budget - Managed additional IT staff and contractors locally and remotely in the Irish and UK office - Managed multiple operational projects, changes and initiatives simultaneously and remotely - Managed the helpdesk - Policy review and process development
1 Jahr und 1 Monat, Nov. 2005 - Nov. 2006
Consultant
Accenture
IT contracting to Accenture, Celanese AG and HB Fuller. Some of my key contributions to these companies have been: - Managed Windows 2003, DNS, Active Directory, Exchange 2003, RAS, File/Storage servers - Created detailed documentation of systems and processes to allow agents to resolve clients issues more efficiently - Managed projects as required by clients
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