How do we fight crime in a digital world?
As CTO of the Federal Criminal Police Office, I navigate between modern technology, the rule of law and social responsibility every day.
With over 25 years of management experience and a strong network, I combine technical know-how with a clear view of the essentials. What drives me? Find out more.
My little story
My enthusiasm for digital technologies began over 30 years ago - with amber monitors and Multiplan as a programmable calculation. Even then, I was fascinated by how technology can change and optimize workflows.
In addition to my work in operational police service, I certified myself as a Microsoft Solution Developer and Microsoft Certified Trainer, specializing in networks and database development. The early days of combating cybercrime and forensic analysis awakened a passion that drives me to this day.
With over 25 years of experience in various IT management roles at the NRW State Police and the Federal Criminal Police Office, I was not only able to gain extensive management experience, but also design innovative projects and solutions.
I particularly value working with inspiring colleagues, regional and international software suppliers, and external consulting and analysis experts. Together we master the diverse challenges in police processes - a daily motivation that enriches my work.
Focus and concentration
My current work is, of course, much influenced by external factors and daily priorities that need to be adjusted. Nevertheless, I try to focus some of my personal capacity on my three current priority goals and regularly check their progress.
Successful police work requires powerful cloud platforms and secure network applications.
In recent years, we have created an isolated, open source-based cloud infrastructure that is suitable even for data that requires special protection. But the growing demands - for example due to AI models and larger data volumes - require further development towards a multi-cloud approach.
My focus is on: Secure connections. Trustworthy identity and encryption solutions.Transparent auditing and control mechanisms. A clear target image with prioritized projects and progress monitoring.
A refresh of our cloud strategy is at the top of my agenda this year.
#SovereignClouds #ZeroTrust #CyberSecurity #Sustainability
Unstructured mass data can only be meaningfully analyzed using machine learning. The rapid development in AI brings us valuable opportunities, but also challenges.
The first AI solutions are already in productive use, but many generative models require more trust and security to take on more complex tasks.
My goals: Further development of AI data and authorization management. Focus on AI ethics and court-proof process design. Training and qualification of employees for productive use of AI. Learning how humans and AI can work effectively in a team.
#GenerativeAI #DataManagement #DataFabric #DataGovernance #TrustworthyAI
Criminal groups are using technological developments ever faster - we have to keep up.
This means: Promote agile thinking. Create prototypes quickly, test them and improve them iteratively. Create a culture in which employees feel psychological safety to try out new things.
To this end, I work on the minimum necessary governance structures and support the development of modern competency profiles. The goal: make decisions faster, drive innovation and create a sustainable transformation.
#Leadership #Portfoliomanagement #Productmanagement #DigitalTransformation
I'm excited to see what progress we'll make this year and what insights we'll gain together.
Exciting work experience
Personal favourites
Windows or Mac? Books or podcasts? Favorite apps? Beer or wine? Short or long distance? Here you can learn more about my current personal favourites ...
Gear
In my private life, I move in the Apple ecosystem. Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Macbook. I try to make my setup as mobile and location-independent as possible.
Apps
Here is a list of the most important apps I use. Everyone has their favorites and certainly individual workflows, but these are things that make me more productive. I am a follower of the GTD method, which I adapt to my individual needs.
Fast initial capture: All new information, ideas and unstructured notes go directly into drafts. As a voice note from the Apple Watch or as text via iPhone, iPad or Macbook. Quickly capture directly from your head and check later how and if more steps are needed.
Assignment to specific tasks: I manage all tasks using the GTD method in Things with automated references to Drafts text notes. In my end-of-day routine, I check the inbox of Drafts and automatically transfer the information where I judge a subsequent task to be useful.
Developing solution ideas: For any more complex tasks, longer article or presentation preparations, I use mindmaps in Mindnode to start with. Here I can easily re-sort things, put them in different contexts and create a suitable structure for writing them out.
Planning: Scheduling, blocking focus times, and coordinating and inviting people to private video and phone conferences is done in Fantastical. Different calendars with different colors are managed here and categorized into different groups. Scheduling with others is easy via the individual publication of free appointment blocks.
Reflect: The daily short journal, my personal goals and the weekly and monthly reviews are done in DayOne. What worked well, what didn't work so well? What routines can I improve or make easier? What were my museum days this month?
Books
My favourites on the subject of personal productivity.
Podcasts
My favourite podcast on the topics of the new world of work, process automation in the Apple environment and more focus on the essentials.
Wine
Beyond all digital, I am a friend of good wine. Rather more traditional on the road. A good German Riesling or a red wine matured in barrique, depending on the dish. But there is so much to discover here that it is difficult to name some of the favourites. But here's some of my list, which I also visit locally or have a wine sponsorship with some vines....
Running
To make sure I can drink the good wine again, I try to run regularly in the morning and to incorporate a small training program for a half-marathon into my daily routine. The last half marathons were in Cologne and Palma. My best time is currently 1:53 hours. But let's see what else is coming ;-)
