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Lara Siebrecht

Lara Siebrecht

Munich

Summary

A seasoned Senior Consultant at Deloitte with a proven track record in leading information security transformation projects audits, as well as crafting strategies for diverse industries. Skilled in EU digital policy and adept at simplifying complex technical concepts, I excel in driving solutions and fostering team growth. My assimilated educational and professional background have enabled my public speaking, project management and sales initiative capabilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
08.2024 - Current
  • Leads information security transformation projects related to NIS 2.
  • Creates information security strategies and roadmaps for various clients
  • Conducts various information security assessments.
  • Leads learning sessions for new joiners regarding relevant EU regulations related to digitalization, information security and AI.
  • Takes part actively in sales initiatives, proposals and internal go-to-market campaigns.

Clients: Transport and logistics, energy, video game industry, automotive

Consultant

EY
09.2022 - 06.2024
  • Conducted EU regulatory analysis work, including potential service offerings and Go- To-Market strategies related to NIS 2, AI Act, Data Act, Digital Services Act, Digital Markets Act and DORA.
  • Lead information security audits and transformations of middle and large-scale companies , as well as public sector clients related to NIS-2/KRITIS.
  • Advised clients on continuous identification and adherence to regulatory requirements.
  • Represented Germany in a global Go-To Market campaign within the EY Technology Risk branch
  • Lead learning sessions and organized the onboarding of new joiners within EY’s technology risk team

Clients: Telecommunications and IT Infrastructure providers, including hyperscalers; public sector and government; energy sector; transportation and logistics; finance and banking

Public Affairs Intern

United States Mission to the United Nations
04.2022 - 07.2022
  • Digital outreach and draft of digital newsletters
  • Creation of daily media reports on nuclear policy, international crime and drug trafficking, and space law to officials from the U.S. State Department
  • Analysis and transcription of interviews given by a NASA official to Austrian news outlets
  • Logistical support to facilitate the Mission’s Space Exchange Program

Research Assistant

Visionary Analytics
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Data analysis, evaluation and literature review for a project relating to the digitalization of the European health sector

International Network Intern

United Way
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Conference organization
  • Supported in drafting the Non-Profit organization’s fundraising strategy
  • Conducted data analysis
  • Lead an IT-Upgrade Project with the UK CMDB
  • Wrote local success stories related to the Non-Profit organization’s work in the education

Education

Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Diplomatic Academy
Vienna
06-2022

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Univerity
Blacksburg, Virginia
05-2020

Skills

  • EU digital policy research, analysis and advisory throughout studies and work experience (DSA, DMA, AI Act, NIS 2, Data Act)
  • Public speaking: Panelist at DASICON 2024 conference in Vienna, Austria; Involvement in various Go-to-Market campaigns
  • Leadership and project management: Leads and trains fellow consultants; Connects and organizes various internal and external stakeholders throughout projects
  • Ability to translate technical language into universal language: Through humanities background and work experience in cyber

Accomplishments

  • Competitive swimmer from the age of 5 until 22
  • Combined education with swimming training/ competition while attending school (Grundschule, Gymnasium)
  • Was recruited to the United States with an athletic scholarship andcombined 30h of training and competition preparation per week with afull-time bachelor’s degree.
  • Podiumed at a national age group level on multiple occasions
  • Podiumed at U.S. Conference championships on multiple occasions

Certification

  • ISO 27001:2022 Lead Implementer and Auditor
  • ITIL Foundation 4.0


Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Intermediate (B1)

Timeline

Senior Consultant

Deloitte
08.2024 - Current

Consultant

EY
09.2022 - 06.2024

Public Affairs Intern

United States Mission to the United Nations
04.2022 - 07.2022

Research Assistant

Visionary Analytics
09.2021 - 12.2021

International Network Intern

United Way
09.2019 - 08.2020

Master of Arts - International Relations And Affairs

Diplomatic Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State Univerity
Lara Siebrecht