An Operations Leader since 2002 with a focus of building up and running global Managed Network & Security Operation Center Teams in an international and multicultural environment. Brings a strong technical background on network & security technologies (like (W)WAN, (W)LAN, WAN Acceleration, Next Generation Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Advanced Threat Protection, Threat Management Services, Operating Systems including mobile platforms etc.) and at the same time advanced communication and leadership skills.Christian built up his first operation center in 2002 with the purpose of supporting wholesale customers. Afterwards he established a server and hosting operation center team in 2003 which was transformed into a managed network operation center to support custom network and government projects in 2005. After running the managed solution team for six years, he established a new security operation center in 2011. In 2015 the SOC was enhanced with an advanced security operation center team focused on advanced threat management.His role as an Operation Center Leader also includes Incident Management and Coordination, Process-Engineering, -Management and -Enhancements, Project-Management, Outsourcing and Centralization projects, Pre & Post-Sales Support, customer communication & presentations during C-level meetings and Quality & Audit/Compliance Management like ISO, ITIL and Business Continuity Processes.Specialties: Implementation and operation of global Network and Security Operation a Centers and Projects, Local/Virtual/Global Team Management/ Leadership and Mentoring, analytical and objective approach to resolve operational issues, high commitment and integrity with a proactive work approach.