Helmut Koch

Senior DevOP Engineer - cloud-native Cybersecurity topics

Barmstedt, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

About

I’ve spent 30+ years designing and evolving enterprise IT platforms, turning complex environments into scalable, reliable systems that actually work in practice. I enjoy bridging traditional infrastructure with modern cloud-native approaches, and I’ve built deep hands-on expertise across Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware, and Ansible automation. Over the years, I’ve worked across everything from legacy systems to cutting-edge platforms, which gives me a broad, practical perspective. At the end of the day, I focus on building infrastructure that’s resilient, future-ready, and aligned with real business needs. ______________________ Currently seeking roles as: Cloud Architect, Cloud Solutions Architect, Senior/Lead Infrastructure Architect, Platform Architect, DevOps Architect, SRE Architect, or Enterprise IT Architect (cloud/platform-focused).

Experience

  • Senior DevOP Engineer at MTG AG
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • NXP Semiconductors (10 yrs 4 mos)
    • Hardware-Architekt
      Apr 2018 - Jun 2026 · 8 yrs 3 mos

    • Hardware Architect
      Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 · 1 yr 7 mos

      Transition to salaried employment as a Hardware Architect

    • Hardware Architect
      Mar 2016 - Sep 2016 · 7 mos

      Freelance work as a hardware architect

  • Consultant at KOCH-CONSULT
    Jan 1996 - 2016 · 20 yrs 1 mo

    Senior IT Consultant with 30+ years’ experience, supporting mid-sized and large enterprises. Expert in virtualization and enterprise infrastructure, specializing in VMware vSphere and Horizon (View) across consulting, training, and implementation. Strong background in Novell OES Linux, migrations, and long-term support, plus deployment and administration of Univention Corporate Server. Known for delivering scalable, reliable solutions and leading hands-on IT transformations. _______________ Major milestones: - Technical Consultant (Freelance), Dell (2005–2013): Delivered consulting services for Novell and VMware projects - Technical Consultant (Freelance), Compaq Computer (1999–2003): Full-time consulting on Novell projects across Europe