Robert Ressl

Led the global offensive security services, managing distributed teams and partners worldwide. Spearheaded the offensive security initiatives across the organization.

Headed the security department, assisting clients in business transformation and complex problem-solving. Defined project scope and vision for customized security solutions.

Provided direct assistance to clients in transforming their businesses and resolving complex issues. Defined the scope and vision for customized solution delivery projects.

Established a Linux department and implemented a company-wide automation strategy. Led the Linux department, conducted interviews, and introduced Agile methodologies.

Designed, developed, and implemented automation architecture for Swisscom TV, a live video streaming service. Implemented the voice control system and a monitoring system.

Supported customers with their Linux/Unix systems, including Allianz, JobCloud AG, and UBS AG. Designed and developed secure architecture solutions and performed troubleshooting.

Migrated 600 nodes from CFEngine to Puppet, collecting all necessary information for the migration. Managed the transition of a large-scale system infrastructure.

Supported the company in achieving PCI-DSS compliance and troubleshooting payment web applications. Successfully completed PCI-DSS certification and implemented a new terminal server.

Assisted customers in building secure IT infrastructures and performed penetration tests across public and private networks. Designed and developed secure architecture solutions.

Led a team of 5 employees as the lead architect, reorganizing the entire infrastructure and application landscape after a failed security audit. Developed and implemented a new global architecture.

Developed and implemented solutions based on customer requirements, serving clients in telecommunications, daily newspaper, and car sales industries. Designed and developed a central monitoring system.

Supported various customers in different industries by building highly available Linux systems. Developed, implemented, and maintained highly available web, mail, and file servers.

Grade: AB (US Grade)

Completed a Master's in Information Security, focusing on advanced cybersecurity concepts and practices. The master's thesis was titled "7-Day SLA - Cyber Security Recovery."

Acquired knowledge in information security with a focus on technical aspects. The course also covered management and legal areas of information security.

Learned how business processes can be strategically embedded, analyzed, modeled, designed, controlled, and optimally supported. This course provided a comprehensive understanding of business process engineering.

Gained expertise in information security, with a primary focus on management aspects. The curriculum also addressed relevant technology and legal considerations in the field.

Completed a vocational secondary education with a strong emphasis on commercial and business studies. This program provided a foundational understanding of business principles and practices.