Patrick Winkler, CISSP, MBA

Experience

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  Die Schweizerische Post

  Aug 2004 - May 2008

  Oracle DBA / Integrator

  - Carried out changes to high availability Oracle Data Base systems for enhanced capabilities and accelerated performance- Produced documentation with insights on improvements

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  Support-Masters

  Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

  Software Engineer

  - Delivered high code for robust websites for new launches and redesigns of existing web projects- Created a web-to-print workflow to ensure low level effort for converting digital media to print media, which reduced the customer costs with 80%, to create a new issue of his newspaper- Enabled various customers to participate in process automation of their existing business

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  MyWorkspace GmbH

  Apr 2011 - Mar 2013

  Software Engineer, CTO, Partner

  Managed the security infrastructure of the datacentre and reviewed security measures and workflows. Responsible for Business Development management.- Enhanced the core datacentre with new technologies and stabilized the operations- Developed the go-to-market strategy

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  Braintag GmbH

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2019

  Managing Partner

  Developing a state of the art Business Strategy with a strong focus on client-centricityConsulting of various customers in the area of customer happinessTechnical architecture and implementation of the survey platform

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  Freelance

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Software Engineer

  Finishing a bigger customer project in Software Development, Ruby on Rails, Javascript, PHP

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  SECURIX AG

  Jul 2013 - Sept 2021

  Responsible for acquisition, management and execution of numerous cyber security projects in the areas of identity security, identity and access management, application security, data protection, cyber security governance, security architecture and privileged access management within financial services, hospitality, government, metals, transport and construction industries.- As a Project Leader, identified and led new opportunities in several cyber security projects for international companies- In Business Development, executed and aligned the go-to-market strategy- As a Partner, conducted public speaking events for new and existing customers- As a Subject Matter Expert, advised customers about their cyber security strategy and helped them to secure their assets- Kept always on top of the latest technologies and products, (identity security strategies, perimeter security, cloud-based authentication products)- As a Senior Consultant, advised multiple companies in their cyber security strategy based on different frameworks and best-in class standards Show less Responsible for design, development and implementation of connectors and technical components for authentication, authorization, identity provisioning and workflow execution. Consulting, extension and integration of IAM solutions such as NetIQ, SAP IDM, Omada Identity, CyberArk, Ping Identity, F5 and cloud cyber security platforms. Led the sales department with knowledge, teaching and presentations.- Demonstrated strong technical leadership in consultancy and development of IAM and access management solutions for clients- Consulting for various industries in strategy and cyber security- Built and managed a team of four professionals- Participated in Cyber Security events Show less

  • Managing Partner

    Mar 2016 - Sept 2021

  • Technical Consultant Identity and Access Management (IAM)

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2016
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  TEKO

  May 2014 - Oct 2016

  Teacher for Web-technology and Architecture

  Taught young professionals about the latest web application technology. (JavaScript Framework, Dynamic Content generation, Content Management systems)- Trained and led over 50 students in web technology with examples of real web projects - Created a new understanding for the state-of-the-art programming languages for modern web frameworks with some concern to Cyber Security

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  CuriX

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

  Business Development Manager

  - Responsible for Business Development for a next generation AI product to detect unknown (cyber security) issues and anomalies- Deliver sales pitches to acquire new clients- Steer go-to-market strategy and the product development

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  Avanade

  Oct 2021 - now

  Led strategic initiatives to fortify digital landscapes and provide visionary leadership in identity security.• Crafted and implemented robust security frameworks, advising C-suite executives on risk mitigation.• Led a dynamic team to foster innovation in security solutions and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.As a Senior Solution Architect for Omada Identity for a global bank‘s next generation IGA transformation. Advised on how to integrate Omada in the bank‘s ecosystem with all the dependencies and interfaces. Crafted strategic initiatives to optimize the development and testing process. Show less

  • Security Blackbelt Identity Security / Zero Trust

    Mar 2025 - now

  • ASG Security Advisory Practice Lead

    Jun 2023 - Mar 2025

  • Group Manager Advisory Cybersecurity

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2023