Professional Overview
As Chief Product Owner for the Siemens Mobility Railigent Foundation Services I bridge train industry requirements into the enterprise cloud world. In the past I worked in the same area as DevOps Platform Architect and Information Security Specialist with expertise in cloud security, distributed systems, and infrastructure design.
With a strong foundation in computer science and specialized knowledge in security, I currently collaborate to design, implement, and operate platforms for Rail and Infrastructure assets. Beyond my professional work, I’m passionate about photography, traveling the world and riding my bicycles.
Areas of Expertise
- Requirements Engineering: industrial control, rail and factory systems
- Information Security: ISO27001 implementation, DevSecOps, cloud security
- Platform Engineering: Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures, scalable systems
- Software Development: Distributed systems, secure coding practices
- DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, automation
- Photography: Urban landscapes, nature, architectural photography
Professional Journey
Education and Early Career
I completed my Master’s degree in Computer Science at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, specializing in Distributed Systems and Information Security. During my studies, I developed a deep interest in security through courses in InfoSec, Virtual Machines, and Cloud Technologies.
While pursuing my Master’s degree, I worked part-time at Siemens, implementing advanced logging and monitoring systems in their high-security data center. This experience provided valuable insights into data center operations and enterprise security practices.
A significant milestone in my academic journey was developing a Linux kernel encryption module utilizing an undocumented CPU extension. This 10-month deep technical project solidified my understanding of system-level security and kernel development.
Professional Growth at Siemens
After completing my education, I joined Siemens’ IT graduate program in 2016, working in an Information Security department supporting business divisions. Our team was responsible for securing factories and development environments, with a particular focus on mapping ISO27001 controls to DevOps processes and cloud-native services.
During the second year of the program, I expanded my security expertise by earning CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CCSP (Certified Cloud Security Professional) certifications while supporting the industrial control systems business division. These experiences provided a comprehensive view of enterprise security challenges across different organizational contexts.
DevSecOps and Platform Architecture
In 2019, I joined Siemens Mobility as a Cloud Security DevOps Engineer, where I led the implementation of security standards and processes in customer services development teams. My role focused on translating ISO27001 requirements into practical DevSecOps methodologies, enabling secure data processing from rail systems.
Since 2021, I’ve served as a DevOps Platform Architect, designing scalable solutions that support growing numbers of development teams without compromising security. This role involves balancing the rapidly evolving Kubernetes ecosystem with the requirements of long-running, cost-sensitive service contracts.
Current Focus
From 2023 on I stepped up my role to the Chief Product Owner for the Foundation Services. In this role I bridge customer requirements with ISO27001 compliance and platform engineering, focusing on defining future architectures for all our services. I work at the intersection of cutting-edge cloud technologies and mission-critical infrastructure systems that must operate reliably for decades. This unique position allows me to work on innovative solutions that meet both security requirements and operational needs in a highly regulated industry.