Tobias W.

Tobias W. has a diverse range of work experience spanning various industries. Tobias currently serves as a Company Commander at Civil Defence Uster, where they oversee the operational readiness of the company and ensures 24/7 readiness to respond to emergency situations. Prior to this, they worked as a Security Consultant and SEC Defence at SEC Consult Group, where they conducted manual penetration tests and source code reviews, and provided support to clients with remediation of security vulnerabilities.

Tobias also has experience as a Forensic Investigator at KPMG Switzerland, where they were responsible for the acquisition, preservation, analysis, and evaluation of digital forensic evidence. Tobias led the Forensic Data Analysis substream and contributed to internal knowledge exchange.

Before their role at KPMG, Tobias worked as a Global Mobility Associate at PwC Switzerland, where they coordinated international assignments and managed tax liability and social security and immigration matters. Tobias also had a short-term assignment in the Global Technology Team at PwC San Jose, where they supported business through help desk and provided training on new deployments.

Tobias's early work experience includes roles such as IT Controlling Support at Clariant, Rescue services at the Swiss Armed Forces, and Administrative Specialist at Novartis Animal Health. Tobias began their career at Novartis, where they completed a Commercial Apprenticeship including a Federal Vocational Baccalaureate. During this time, they gained experience in finance, reporting assistance, and sales support in Switzerland.

Overall, Tobias W. has a strong background in security consulting, forensic investigation, and project coordination, with additional experience in finance, sales support, and administrative roles.

Tobias W. has a diverse education history. Tobias began their academic journey in 2008 at Handelsschule KV Basel, where they pursued a degree in Kaufmännisch and obtained a Berufsmaturität in 2011. Afterward, Tobias attended the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW from 2014 to 2019, where they completed a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology.

In 2016, Tobias participated in an exchange program at Southern Taiwan University of Technology, where they studied Business and Finance for one year. Building on their interest in international studies, Tobias enrolled at the University of Zurich in 2020 and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chinese Studies. Their expected graduation date is in 2024.

Additionally, Tobias has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. Their certifications include "Intro to DFIR: The Divide and Conquer Process (3 hours)" from Basis Technology, "Information Security Incident Handling" from Charles Sturt University, "TOCFL Band A1" from 國家華語測驗推動工作, "Tableau Analyst" and "Tableau Author" from Tableau Software, "Autopsy 8-Hour Online Training" from Basis Technology, "Cambridge Proficiency in English" from Cambridge Assessment English, "Alteryx Designer Core Certified" from Alteryx, and "Certified Forensic Mac Examiner" from SUMURI.

Overall, Tobias W. has a well-rounded educational background, with degrees and certifications in various fields, including business information technology, Chinese studies, and forensic examination.