About Paul
- Security Consultant (Penetration Tester) and Project Coordinator with over six years of experience in planning, leading, and executing over 200 penetration tests for clients across various industries in the EMEA, APAC, and NA regions.
- Comprehensive knowledge in web application, API, and infrastructure penetration testing, Active Directory assessments, system hardening (Windows/Linux), configuration reviews, and social engineering.
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, personnel leadership, resource planning, and project coordination.
German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Experience
- SEC Consult Unternehmensberatung GmbHFreelance Penetration TesterDIGITAL AND ITNovember 2025 - December 2025 (1 month)Vienna, Austria
- Leading and conducting several penetration tests for end clients from various industries in the DACH region.
- Writing detailed technical reports on identified vulnerabilities, including risk assessment and concrete recommendations for action.
- Preparing and presenting results for technical teams and management level.
- SEC Consult (Schweiz) AGSecurity Consultant & Project ManagerDIGITAL AND ITOctober 2019 - September 2025 (5 years and 11 months)Zürich, Switzerland
- Leading and conducting over 200 penetration tests in industries including finance, telecommunications, automotive, and public sector.
- Writing detailed technical reports on identified vulnerabilities, including risk assessment and concrete recommendations for action.
- Creating needs analyses and proposals in close collaboration with clients.
- Planning personnel and material resources, considering project requirements.
- Preparing and presenting results for technical teams and management.
- Further developing internal reporting and QA processes.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), IT SecurityHochschule Albstadt-Sigmaringen2021Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.)
Certifications
- OSCP - OffSec Certified ProfessionalOffSec2024
- OSEP - OffSec Experienced Penetration TesterOffSec2025