Place of residence: Munich, Germany 

Position: Regional Director DACH and Eastern Germany for K2View

Please describe a day in your life

I usually wake up around 5 a.m. and head to the gym by 6. After working out, I have breakfast around 8 and start my day at the office until noon. I take a short lunch break and return to work by 1 p.m., often having calls with partners and customers. Starting around 3 p.m., I connect with my American colleagues, and I typically wrap up the day by 6 p.m. If time allows, I will play a quick few holes of golf before preparing dinner and winding down.

How many projects are you currently working on? Please describe them:

At any given time, I am juggling several projects. Currently, three major ones stand out.

First, I run DACH and EE for a new vendor. Another idea is to work closely with MSPs and enterprises to improve their AI data products and offerings. 

Second, I am involved in a regional initiative focused on increasing the collaboration between various consultants and vendors – this is organised by Global Cyber Circle, managed by Fabian Flock. 

Lastly, I took the initiative to support critical infrastructure organisations in navigating their digital transformation by aligning technology adoption with strategic risk management. My focus has been on enhancing their cyber resilience through proactive threat intelligence, robust security frameworks, and a deep understanding of the unique regulatory and operational challenges these sectors face.

In your opinion, who is the most influential person or company in technology today, and if you could choose one app, product, or project to have been involved in, which would it be and why?

Elon Musk might be polarising, but his influence in tech, from Tesla to SpaceX to Neuralink, is undeniable.

If I could have been involved in one project, it would have been Shodan, the search engine for connected devices. It was ahead of its time and showed the world how exposed critical infrastructure really is. That kind of visibility changed how we think about the attack surface.

How do you see technology – especially cybersecurity and threat intelligence – evolving in the next ten years?

We’re heading into an era of AI-powered cyber warfare. Threat actors are already leveraging automation and AI to scale and tailor their attacks with alarming precision. To stay ahead, defenders must embrace AI-driven threat intelligence that not only detects but also anticipates and mitigates threats in real-time.

Threat intelligence will become hyper-personalised, and organisations will receive contextual, real-time insights tailored to their unique risk profiles, environments, and industries. This will enable faster and more effective responses to emerging threats.

One critical area of concern will be the growing number of targeted attacks against executive members. These individuals often have access to highly sensitive information, making them prime targets for sophisticated phishing, impersonation, and blackmail campaigns. Monitoring and protecting high-profile individuals will become a core element of corporate cybersecurity strategies.

Additionally, I expect regulatory frameworks, especially in Europe, to evolve significantly. As attacks become more sophisticated and targeted, regulations will likely demand greater transparency, accountability, and proactive security measures from organisations.

What is the most challenging thing you had to deal with during your career?

One of the most challenging and formative experiences I had was during my time in the army. As part of the Fernspäh Kompanie 200, I was tasked with leading conscripted recruits fulfilling their mandatory military service. Leading them effectively required earning their trust, something that could not be demanded only earned through integrity, consistency, and leading by example.

It taught me that true leadership is not about authority; it’s about trust, respect, and setting the standard for others to follow, even in the toughest conditions.

What is your next goal?

My next goal is to make a real impact in the DACH region by driving growth for the platform I represent. It is a powerful solution that gives enterprises real-time, unified access to their data, no matter how complex their environment is.

What makes it stand out is its unique micro-database architecture, which enables high-speed, secure data delivery at scale. It supports use cases like Customer 360, real-time analytics, process automation, and fraud detection, all while ensuring strict data privacy and compliance.

I see a huge opportunity in helping organisations in the DACH region leverage these capabilities to accelerate digital transformation, improve operational efficiency, and make smarter, data-driven decisions.

If you could speak to your younger self, what advice would you give, and how does it relate to the dreams you had as a child about creating, inventing, or doing something special?

I would tell my younger self: “Do not be afraid to take risks early, fail fast, learn faster.”

As a child, I wanted to be an inventor. That spirit is still there; I just invent solutions now with people and tech instead of wires and gears.

Which famous person would you like to have dinner with and why?

I’d love to have dinner with Edward Snowden. Whether you agree with him or not, he reshaped how we talk about privacy and surveillance. I’d be fascinated to hear his thoughts on where cyber threats are heading and how democracies should adapt.

Where would you like to travel next?

Japan. I am drawn to the blend of tradition and cutting-edge innovation. Plus, it is a cybersecurity hotspot with some brilliant research coming out of there.

What tips do you have for people wanting to start in the tech world?

Start curious and stay adaptable. Do not get hung up on job titles; learn the fundamentals, contribute to open source, write about what you’re learning, and never underestimate the power of networking. Most importantly, don’t just learn tools; understand why they matter.