Platform & Infrastructure
- Microsoft 365 / Entra 95%
- Hyper-V / HA Cluster 92%
- VMware ESXi / vSphere 88%
- Azure DevOps 88%
- MSSQL / MySQL 85%
Curriculum Vitae
Alexander Dachs
Building secure, reliable and scalable IT & OT platforms
Head of Information Technology | IT/OT Security | Digitalization
Long-standing hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, IT/OT security, digitalization, and platform operations. Focused on resilient architectures, auditability, automation, and measurable process improvements.
IT/OT Security Cloud & DevOps M365 & Entra SIEM/EDR AI & Digitalization
Core Skills
Capability Overview
Security & Compliance
- SIEM/EDR (Rapid7, SentinelOne) 90%
- FortiGate / Palo Alto 88%
- MFA & Admin Tier Model 86%
- Backup/DR (Veeam) 91%
- ITSM / ISO 27001 84%
Development & Delivery
- ASP.NET Core / Blazor WASM 84%
- Docker 86%
- Git / CI/CD 83%
- EF Core / Clean Architecture 80%
- Jira / Scrum 82%
Experience
Professional Track
- Designed and implemented an IT/OT security model based on Purdue architecture and edge computing.
- Led and delivered MES projects as well as lean and digitalization initiatives.
- Owned IT budgeting, investment planning, and audit-ready evidence for external assessments.
- Introduced and scaled AI-supported solutions (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Perplexity).
- Introduced an ITSM solution (ServiceDeskPlus), including Entra synchronization and self-service workflows.
- Restructured manufacturing IT (ERP/MES) and planned a quality management portal.
- Built a Blazor WebAssembly solution for production-wide calibration management.
- Established a Docker-based delivery pipeline with Git versioning and CI/CD.
- Operated hybrid infrastructure (Hyper-V, VMware, RDS, M365, Azure), including patch and lifecycle management.
- Managed network and security operations with VLAN segmentation, SSL VPN, SD-WAN, site-to-site VPN, and firewalls.
- Implemented SIEM/EDR-backed monitoring, isolation, and incident processes.
- Designed and maintained backup, DR, and audit documentation for business continuity.
- Planned and operated server/client environments for SMEs, healthcare, schools, and hospitality.
- Delivered Microsoft 365 migrations and implemented small Azure AD environments.
- Provided baseline security-aligned operations, monitoring, backup, and technical documentation.
Projects
Selected Work
Production-Wide Calibration Tool
Manufacturing IT / MES environment
Designed and implemented a scalable Blazor WebAssembly application with MSSQL backend, containerization, and standardized deployment.
ASP.NET CoreBlazor WASMEF CoreDockerMSSQL
IT/OT Security & Network Segmentation
Company-wide infrastructure and security initiative
Implemented segmented network zones, secure remote access, and SIEM/EDR monitoring for critical systems.
FortiGatePalo AltoRapid7SentinelOneVPN / SD-WAN
HA Cluster & Disaster Recovery
Critical production and business systems
Built a highly available Hyper-V cluster including backup and disaster recovery strategy for maximum availability.
Hyper-VFailover ClusterVeeamWindows Server
Hobbies
Beyond Work
AI and Digitalization
Continuous evaluation of AI tools for productive enterprise workflows.
Home Automation
Design and implementation of smart-home automations focused on stability, security, and energy efficiency.
Sport/Fitness
Regular strength and endurance training to maintain long-term performance.
Process Optimization
Continuous improvement of technical and organizational workflows in production environments.
Technology Scouting
Hands-on evaluation of platform, security, and automation solutions.
Certifications
Training and Credentials
Sales Expert
Lancom Systems GmbH
n/a Completed
Ruckus Sales Fundamentals Accreditation Exam
Ruckus Wireless Inc.
n/a Completed
Windows Server 2012 Essentials Basisschulung
Wortmann AG
n/a Completed
Contact
Social Skills
Collaboration Strengths
Team Collaboration
Reliable collaboration in interdisciplinary teams and global contexts.
Analytical Thinking
Structured evaluation of complex technical situations with clear prioritization.
Planning Strength
Reliable execution across budget, resources, and risk constraints.
Result Orientation
Consistent focus on measurable improvements in operations, security, and processes.