Kurt Schumacher

Kurt Schumacher is a seasoned professional with extensive expertise in IT security and networking, currently serving as a Senior IT Security and Networking Consultant at KCS Engineering & Consulting since January 1998. In addition to this role, Kurt has been involved with NETGEAR as an SMB Business Network Product Beta Tester since January 2008 and has contributed to QNAP Systems as a Technology and Quality Consultant from June 2008 to June 2025, focusing on strategic consulting to enhance market acceptance in Europe. Kurt's experience spans various positions, including Design and Safety Engineer at SportAviation of Switzerland, External Technology Advisor and Beta Tester at ZyXEL Communications Corp., and Project Manager at Zurich Insurance Company, among others. Kurt holds a Master of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences from Fachhochschule Zürich, earned between March 1983 and September 1986.