Work History
Oct 2021 - Current
Trade Republic Bank
Manager Security Operations
Protecting a bank and its trading platform.
2021
dacoso
Manager Cyber Security
Leading and growing a team of security experts to conduct challenging projects for high profile clients. Design and implement security and risk processes. Security Operations Center (SOC) transitioning.
2018 - 2020
dacoso
System Consultant Cyber Security
Security strategy consulting. Security Operations Center transitioning projects and risk modelling for medium sized corporations in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
2017 - 2018
Ledvance ( OSRAM )
Manager Network & Security
Responsible for the security and availability of the global company network. Leading global teams of experts and contractors.
2016 - 2017
Indra Avitech
Project Manager International
Security and integration projects for international air traffic control agencies including German Air Force.
2015 - 2016
ACCENTURE
Manager Security
Managing complex cyber security projects for German DAX companies. Leading large international teams.
2010 - 2015
Avira
Manager Network & Communication
Responsible for the security and availability of the global company network. Leading a team of 7 specialists plus trainees.
2008
EA Games / Electronic Arts
Certification Tester
Microsoft XBox Games Certification and localisation testing at EA Madrid.
2007 - 2010
AVIRA
Backup & Network Administrator
Managing Backup RTO/RPO. Define and design backup and archiving systems. Administrating networks.
Elektronikschule till 2007
Anthony Tew
Manager Global Technical Support at AVIRA
Johannes was a very open minded, honest person and easy to work with. I felt impressed by his "get things done attitude" he made sure all of our services in KL Office were up and running even on a tight deadline with his in depth knowledge in networking. I would enjoy to work with him again.
Rochak Agrawal
Technical Lead at TECH MAHINDRA
I worked directly under Johannes and I consider myself fortunate to find such a good guide and mentor. He always welcomes new ideas and allowed free and creative thinking. He gave us the free hand to implement our ideas. It has been a really good and enriching experience working with him.
Dennis Hagens
Systems Engineer at Fortinet
In my time at Avira where Johannes was my manager, I have experienced him as an enabler rather than a controller. In stead of trying to govern top-down an employees daily work, he trusts them in their knowledge and judgement to fulfil the tasks at hand. If you need anything to achieve your job, guidance or just a great guy to talk to, Johannes is there for you without hesitation. Johannes is also especially great at keeping bullshit away from your desk, shielding you from unnecessary discussions and politics so you can focus on the task or problem at hand. These things make Johannes a great guy to work for and allow you to grow to the best of your capabilities!
Pedro Núñez Bernal
EACC Project Manager at Electronic Arts
I had the opportunity of working with Johannes Kresse for three months in Electronic Arts and I only have positive feedback for him. Johannes is a fast learner that rapidly adapts to new realities in order to deliver his work with quality, professionalism and efficiency. He is very analytical, methodical and works extremely well under pressure, either on his own or when being part of a team.
Liviu Anghel
Senior System Engineer at Avira Soft srl
I had several managers during my carrier and I can say that the majority of them were quite good. But none of them has even come up to half of Johannes' level of managing skills. He's a natural. He has modern managing expertise and he knows how to motivate the people under his command like no other. He is an asset to any IT company, he delivers and he is very focused on results.