IT Skills: I have been working in general data processing since 1978. Today, it is called IT—information technology. In 1992, I implemented the first project for automated machine data acquisition, now known as OT integration. This experience forms the foundation of my work as an interim CIO and my consulting practice.
Technical Focus Areas
01
Strategic development of highly available, scalable enterprise architectures, whether on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid.
02
Convergence of IT and OT: Machines, sensors, PLCs, visualization, MES, ERP, across multiple sites. Industry 4.0—secure and scalable.
03
Data warehouses, data lakes, data virtualization, data meshes, or real-time systems such as Enterprise Data Fabric and Smart Data Fabric. Data is transformed into reliable decisions.
04
KPI models, dashboards, and analytical decision support for management; data-driven business management.
05
Zero Trust, Defense in Depth, Risk and Incident Management — A Holistic Approach to IT and OT.
06
Integration of non-traditional IT systems—ranging from air conditioning systems and elevators to motorsports vehicles—into network and system management platforms.
Proven experience
User Community · IUUGA / DUUG
Founder and President of the German-Speaking Unicenter User Group and the global International Unicenter User Groups Association, which represents over 30,000 member companies in their dealings with Computer Associates’ software development division.
Formula 1 · World Championship Title
1995–2001: Data-driven decision-making processes contributed to two drivers’ and three team world championship titles.
First OT Integration
Automated machine data collection, long before the term “Industry 4.0” even existed.
IT Skills in Detail