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Edgar Schmidt

Edgar Schmidt

Information Security Manager

Summary

With a strong background in cybersecurity and a proven track record of successfully leading and implementing robust security strategies, I am confident in my ability to drive your organization's security initiatives to new heights.

I bring more then 10 years of experience in the cybersecurity field, having held various manager roles in different information security domains. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated expertise in developing and executing comprehensive security programs, aligning them with business objectives, and mitigating risks effectively. My technical proficiency combined with my strategic mindset enables me to tackle complex security challenges with a holistic approach.

I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to your organization's cybersecurity posture.. With my passion for cybersecurity, strategic mindset, and proven leadership capabilities, I am confident in my ability to drive innovation, protect critical assets, and ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your information systems.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
5
5
Languages

Work History

Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager

BASF Digital Solutions
11.2022 - Current
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Analyzed and implemented new Cyber Threat Intelligence tools
  • Evaluated potentials of machine learning & AI for Cyber Security
  • Global caretaker for the testing and implementation of a security analysts platforms

Security Remediation Manager

BASF Digital Solutions
Ludwisghafen
10.2020 - 10.2022
  • Project Manager for the implementation of a remediation management service for Cyber Security
  • Consulting internal business partners and projects on mitigation of critical security findings
  • Tracking and monitoring of critical security remediation activities (e.g., pen testings, red team exercise, etc.)

Security Consulting Manager

BASF Business Services
Ludwigshafen
01.2016 - 09.2020
  • Consulting internal business partners and projects upon compliance with the BASF security policy framework
  • Provider assessments as part of RFI / RFP initiatives
  • Process Owner Supplier Security Management
  • Functional lead of external security consultants

Project Manager

BASF Business Services
Ludwigshafen
07.2006 - 12.2015
  • Position as project manager with main focus on security projects (e.g. Secure E-Mail Service, High Business Impact Environment Rollout)
  • Leading of IT Project (> than 3 Mio IT budget)
  • Functional lead of project teams (~ 20 to 30 employees in projects)

Technical Consultant

BASF IT Services
Ludwigshafen
06.2002 - 12.2005
  • Realization of projects and leading of IT teams
  • Leading of customer presales activities (workshops, requirement analyses, presentations)
  • Coordination of development and customer care during project implementation
  • Implementation of collaboration solutions

System Engineer

GE Compunet
Ludwigshafen
06.1997 - 05.2002
  • Planning and realization of consolidation and migration projects
  • Implementation of applications on basis of Domino/Web
  • Conducting customer presales activities (offers, workshops, trainings)
  • Coaching of E-Business Projects (IBM WebSphere)

Education

Diploma in Business Information Technology -

University of Mannheim
Mannheim
09.1991 - 04.1997

High School Diploma -

Heinrich Böll Gymnasium
Ludwigshafen
06.1988 - 05.1991

Skills

    Strong Communication & Interpersonal Skill

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Software

Operating Systems

Programming Languages

Database Systems

Security Technologies

Cloud Technologies

Project Methodologie

Certification

ISACA CRISC

Interests

Badminton, reading of economic and technical books, travel and animals

Accomplishments

    Board member of a Bird Protection Organization

    Founding Member of Tumaini Dala e.V. – Help for Africa

Timeline

Cyber Threat Intelligence Manager

BASF Digital Solutions
11.2022 - Current

Security Remediation Manager

BASF Digital Solutions
10.2020 - 10.2022

ISACA CRISC

07-2018

Certified Cloud Solution Specialist (CCSP)

02-2017

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

06-2016

Security Consulting Manager

BASF Business Services
01.2016 - 09.2020

PMP - Project Management Professional

02-2012

SCRUM Master

07-2007

Project Manager

BASF Business Services
07.2006 - 12.2015

Technical Consultant

BASF IT Services
06.2002 - 12.2005

System Engineer

GE Compunet
06.1997 - 05.2002

Diploma in Business Information Technology -

University of Mannheim
09.1991 - 04.1997

High School Diploma -

Heinrich Böll Gymnasium
06.1988 - 05.1991
Edgar SchmidtInformation Security Manager