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Enterprise & Cyber Security Architect | Solution Architect | Interim CIO/CTO/CISO
As a multi-award-winning IT architect, cybersecurity expert, and former Microsoft Technology Evangelist, I support companies in strategically, securely, and sustainably transforming complex IT, cloud, and security landscapes.
For over 20 years, I have been working at the intersection of Enterprise Architecture, Cyber Security, Cloud Transformation, and IT Management – from hands-on technology architecture to the strategic alignment of entire organizations.
I work for corporations, SMEs, and critical infrastructures (KRITIS) in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, retail, chemicals, aerospace, finance, and the public sector.
My goal: Quickly provide orientation, minimize risks, stabilize architecture – and deliver results.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Turkish
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Düsseldorf (up to 50km)
Experience
- AldiChief Information Officer (CIO)RETAIL (SMALL BUSINESS)February 2017 - January 2021 (3 years and 11 months)Essen, GermanyInternational IT Strategy & Corporate Governance• Many years of leadership experience in the development and implementation of global IT strategies and Enterprise Architecture with EAM principles• Building and optimizing high-performing IT organizations to maximize efficiency and innovationIT Project Portfolio and Transformation Management• Expertise in classic & agile project management(ITIL v.4 Foundation, Scrum, SAFe, PRINCE2, PMI)• Management and scaling of global programs with direct business impact• Transformation of IT and business processes through strategic digitalization and innovation initiatives, e.g., SAP ERP (S/4HANA, ECC)• Process design and optimization in Finance, Procurement, and Supply Chain• Integration with third-party applications and interface management• Many years of experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP Fiori, ABAP-Readiness, and data migration (CRM & ERP), Dynamics 365 Sales, Customer Service, and Finance• Data modeling, workflows, and automation• Interfaces to Power Platform, Power BI, Power Automate• Many years of experience with change management and stakeholder communication• Ensuring data protection (GDPR) and IT security standards• Process documentation and audit preparationArchitecture and Technology Vision• In-depth know-how in cloud technologies, data centers, ERP systems, and software development• Evaluation of new technologies to create sustainable competitive advantages• Harmonization and optimization of global IT landscapes with a clear focus on scalability and efficiency
- Microsoft CorporateInterim IT Manager, Enterprise-/ Cybersecurity ArchitectSeptember 2006 - February 2026 (19 years and 5 months)• • Developer Platform & Azure Cloud Services• • Head Development Platform & Azure Cloud Services Architecture & Consulting Services Microsoft Technology Evangelist 2014, 2015, 2016
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Education
- Computer Science DiplomaTU Dortmund2006