Markus Ferdinand

Offshore Wind Expert | Accelerating Energy Transition with Risk Mitigation & Cost Savings | Where Quality matters

Uplengen, Lower Saxony, Germany

About

As Managing Partner at T.I.S. GmbH, I specialize in elevating offshore wind and renewable energy projects through expert quality management, inspections, and risk assessments. With 17+ years as a certified auditor and consultant, I've helped clients realize large-scale initiatives faster, safer, and more sustainably—reducing O&M costs by up to 20% through proactive QA/QC strategies. My journey began in IT security and quality consulting, evolving into a passion for the energy transition. Today, I lead teams in fabrication supervision, welding/NDT inspections, and corrosion protection, ensuring compliance and excellence in metallverarbeitende industries. Key services I deliver: - Project & Site Management: Orchestrating multimillion-euro offshore projects from planning to handover. - QA/QC & Audits: ISO 9001 lead audits that identify risks early, saving clients thousands in rework. - Inspections & Documentation: Hands-on welding, NDT, and as-built reviews for flawless execution. - Risk & Corrosion Management: Assessments that prevent failures, extending asset life by years. I'm fluent in English and German, certified as an ISO 9001 Auditor, FROSIO Level III and NDT VT, MT and UT Level 3. Let's connect to discuss how I can support your next wind energy venture—driving a greener future together.

Experience

  • Managing Partner at T.I.S. GmbH | Testing & Inspection Services
    Aug 2016 - Present · 9 yrs 11 mos

    https://www.tis-gmbh.biz - Led advisory for 10+ offshore wind projects, accelerating delivery by 15% through streamlined quality processes and team training. - Implemented risk assessments that reduced project defects by 25%, minimizing O&M costs for clients in the energy sector. - Oversaw fabrication supervision and inspections, ensuring ISO 9001 compliance and generating €500K+ in efficiency savings. - Built a flexible service model, enabling rapid adaptation to industry changes like EU green deal regulations.

  • Expert, Auditor, Consultant, QM/QA/QC, Riskmanagement, Corrosion Protection at Selbständig
    Feb 2008 - Present · 18 yrs 5 mos

    - Served as Expert Quality Management (Sachverständiger Qualitätsmanagement), conducting 50+ audits in steelworks and welding industries. - Specialized in corrosion protection, preventing asset failures in high-risk environments - Expert Corrosion Protection (Sachverständiger Korrosionsschutz). - Expert PPE Fall Protection (Sachkundiger nach BGG906 für PSAgA)