Michael looks back on more than 15 years of broad IT experience as he has worked in IT industry and for a reinsurance company in the IT department. He is specialized in information security risk management, service organization and IT strategy. Michael successfully completed his business studies and proved his experience in Information Security by two international certifications (CISM, CISA). Most recently, he worked as Program Manager Risk Management and Assessment and headed the internal, global Information Security Audit Team. Being the Chief Security Advisor of Germany for Microsoft, he is spokesperson on all aspects of information security and primary contact for Chief Security Officers and Security Executives.