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About
Axel Hinz.
Freelance IT Consultant.

Specialised in Business IT since 1995.

My name is Axel Hinz, providing service as a Network Security Architect with expertise in firewalls, proxies, WAFs and lots more – Taking over responsibility, also as a Technical Project Manager.

My focus areas include regulatory compliance and complex network solutions. My experience encompasses international projects across various industries incl. all company sizes.

The combination of solid technical know-how, team spirit, transparency, and clear communication is the foundation of my success.

Good to know

1972 | Solingen

Start-Up

Born in 1972 in Solingen, raised in Hilden

1985 – 2000 | North Rhine Westphalia

The early years

High school graduation in 1992

Apprenticeship in Advertising and Marketing Communications

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Humanities

1990 – today | Düsseldorf

Business & IT

Business IT knowledge since 1990
Self-employed IT professional since 1995
GmbH (Ltd.) since 2016

Focus

Network Security Architect

Firewalls

Proxies

Web Application Firewalls

Architecture

Technical Project Management

Documentation

Cloud Network Security

Experience

Since 1995

IT Consultant

Freelance IT Consultant with extensive experience in regulatory frameworks including Bafin, ECB, BSI, Kritis etc. | Sub-project management | Technical project management | Personnel responsibility
Since 2016

Axel Hinz IT GmbH

Freelance Network Security Architect

  • Migration and Transformation Projects
  • Check Point Certified Security Administrator
  • Firewalls: Check Point, Fortinet, Cisco, Juniper and others
  • Proxies: Zscaler, Cisco, Squid, McAfee Web Gateway, Skyhigh Security Secure Web Gateway etc.
  • Web Application Firewalls: F5, Barracuda etc.
  • Network: Aruba/HPE, Cisco. WAN, VPN, SD-WAN
  • Certified ISO 27001 Officer / Pro
  • Cloud Network Security

References

I have a strong appreciation for businesses of all sizes, from SMEs amd mid-market companies to global enterprises, and thrive in the dynamic environment of diverse industries.

  • Financial Industry
  • Industrial Companies
  • Service Sector
  • Consulting Firms
  • Chemical Industry
  • Retail
  • Data Center Operators
  • And many more

Skills

It’s all about people – Professional expertise, human connection, authentic personality.

Success is built on collaboration. Beyond professionalism and technical expertise, I place the highest value on personal communication and transparent, partnership-based working relationships.
  • Maximum Team Orientation
  • Transparency
  • Open Communication
  • Conceptual Design
  • Process Orientation
  • Project Organisation
  • Documentation
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Private Life

I love loud sounds and maritime activities — I am a drummer in a band and an enthusiastic sailor.