# Christopher Michael Deutsch

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer | Head of IT Track | Cloud | Cybersecurity | Enterprise Architecture

📍 Olching, Germany | 📧 hello@secureitstudio.com | 📞 +49 160 9494 3229 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deutschtelecom/

## Professional Summary

Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer with ~20+ years of experience across enterprise IT operations, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity. Proven track record leading multi-country infrastructure environments, executing cloud transformations, and implementing Zero Trust security models. Strong focus on cost optimization, governance, and aligning IT strategy with business outcomes for organizations with 1,000+ users.

## Core Competencies

### Leadership & Strategy

- IT Strategy & Roadmap Development

- Stakeholder & Vendor Management

- Budgeting, Cost Optimization & Licensing Governance

- ITIL-aligned Operations & Process Improvement

### Cloud & Infrastructure

- Microsoft Azure, AWS (EC2), Hybrid Architecture

- VDI (Azure Virtual Desktop), High Availability & DR

- SAN/NAS Storage, Azure Blob, Immutable Backups

### Cybersecurity & Identity

- Zero Trust Architecture

- MFA, Conditional Access, PAM (Delinea, Keeper)

- Email Security (SPF, DKIM, DMARC)

- Incident Response & Security Hardening

### Microsoft Ecosystem

- Active Directory, Azure Entra ID

- Microsoft 365 (Exchange, Teams, SharePoint)

- Windows Server & Linux Administration

### Networking

- Cisco Switching/Routing, VLANs

- Firewalls (Palo Alto, Barracuda)

- Core Services (DNS, DHCP, SFTP, IIS)

### Automation & Operations

- PowerShell Automation

- Monitoring & Alerting

- Backup & Disaster Recovery (Veeam, Azure)

## Certifications

### Cybersecurity & Email Security

- ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity — 2023

- Proofpoint Protection Server Administration – Level 1 — 2021

- Threat Response Auto-Pull (TRAP) Administration – Level 1 — 2021

- Email Fraud Defense (EFD) – Foundations & Email Authentication (Level 1 & SPF Level 2) — 2021

### Cloud & Microsoft

- Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals — 2021

- MTA: Windows Server Administration Fundamentals — 2021

### Virtualization & Infrastructure

- VMware VSP Server Virtualization — 2021

- VMware VSP Foundation — 2021

### Compliance & Governance

- VMware Ethics and Compliance Training for Partners — 2021

## Professional Experience

### Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

REPA Deutschland GmbH | Germany | 2023 – Present

### Scope

- Enterprise infrastructure across multiple EU countries

- Cloud, security, and licensing ownership

### Core Skills Applied

- Azure Architecture & Migration

- Zero Trust Security

- Enterprise Licensing Optimization

- Backup & Disaster Recovery

### Key Achievements

- Led Azure transformation supporting 1,000+ users across EU regions

- Implemented Zero Trust architecture (GPO, MFA, segmentation)

- Deployed SPF, DKIM, DMARC across 1,000+ domains

- Reduced cloud spend via reservations and rightsizing strategies

- Implemented PAM (Delinea) for centralized privileged access control

### Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

Plaion GmbH | Munich | 2021 – 2023

### Scope

- Hybrid enterprise environment with AD and M365

### Core Skills Applied

- Active Directory & Identity Management

- Microsoft 365 Administration

- Email Security (Proofpoint)

- Licensing & Vendor Management

### Key Achievements

- Managed hybrid AD with trusts, replication, and security policies

- Implemented Conditional Access and MFA across organization

- Deployed Proofpoint TAP/TRAP improving phishing response

- Standardized licensing across Microsoft, VMware, Veeam

### Senior Systems Engineer

Keywords Asia Pvt Ltd | 2020 – 2021

### Scope

- Data center and enterprise infrastructure operations

### Core Skills Applied

- VMware Virtualization

- Microsoft 365 Administration

- Patch Management & Automation

- Compliance (PCI-DSS)

### Key Achievements

- Managed ESXi clusters and enterprise server infrastructure

- Automated admin tasks using PowerShell

- Led vulnerability mitigation initiatives

- Supported global MFA rollout

### IT Specialist / IT Administrator

Niche Fashion Technology Pty Ltd | 2016 – 2018

### Scope

- Full-stack infrastructure and cloud implementation

### Core Skills Applied

- AWS Cloud Infrastructure

- Cisco Networking

- Automation & Scripting

- Infrastructure Design

### Key Achievements

- Designed AWS-based infrastructure and private cloud

- Built enterprise network architecture (routing/switching)

- Automated deployments using PowerShell and Chef

### Senior IT Administrator

Cebu New Life Press / Autosol Inc. | 2015 – 2016

### Scope

- Hybrid infrastructure and network operations

### Core Skills Applied

- Virtualization (VMware/Hyper-V)

- AWS Cloud

- Microsoft Infrastructure

### Key Achievements

- Managed hybrid VMware and AWS infrastructure

- Designed scalable server and network environments

### Senior IT Engineer

WeFixIT IT Solutions | 2013 – 2014

### Scope

- Managed services and client IT environments

### Core Skills Applied

- Office 365 Migration

- Active Directory Deployment

- Client Support & Escalation

### Key Achievements

- Led multiple Office 365 migrations

- Implemented AD environments for SMB clients

### IT Service Manager

Smartstream Inc. | USA | 2009 – 2014

### Scope

- IT operations, infrastructure, and service delivery

### Core Skills Applied

- IT Operations Management

- Virtualization Strategy

- Disaster Recovery & Backup

### Key Achievements

- Led virtualization initiative reducing physical infrastructure reliance

- Designed DR strategies ensuring business continuity

- Managed enterprise systems: email, firewall, network security

### IT Engineer

McLaren Industries | 2008 – 2009

### Scope

- Multi-site infrastructure support (PH & Thailand)

### Core Skills Applied

- Network Administration

- Server Management

- Monitoring & Troubleshooting

### Key Achievements

- Managed servers and network across multiple sites

- Improved system reliability through proactive monitoring

### Customer Service Representative

Vonage / Etelecare | 2006 – 2007

### Scope

- Customer support and service delivery

### Core Skills Applied

- Client Communication

- Issue Resolution

- Performance Metrics

### Key Achievements

- Consistently met KPI targets (CSAT, AHT, sales)

### IT Administrator / Graphic Artist

Large Form Ads Inc. | 2005 – 2006

### Scope

- IT support and design services

### Core Skills Applied

- IT Support

- System Maintenance

- Graphic Design

### Key Achievements

- Maintained IT systems and supported business operations

### Freelance IT Consultant

Various Clients | 2006 – 2021

### Scope

- End-to-end IT consulting across industries

### Core Skills Applied

- Cloud & Infrastructure

- Virtualization

- Security Hardening

### Key Achievements

- Delivered cloud, virtualization, and security solutions

- Supported multiple client environments and projects

## Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering University of San Carlos, Philippines

Associate of Science in Computer Science University of San Carlos, Philippines

## Languages

- English — Fluent

- German — Basic (improving)

## Additional Information

- Open to Head of IT / Infrastructure Leadership roles

- Available for hybrid/remote roles across Germany and EU