Simon Pucher is a seasoned IT and information security leader with over two decades in technology and 11 years in senior roles, currently serving as Head of IT | Information Security at PMS Gruppe. He combines hands-on software architecture (.NET, Azure) and digital transformation experience with practical ISO 27001 and GDPR compliance expertise gained across manufacturing, medical devices, and financial trading environments. As a former founder and technical architect, he has led SaaS product design, international development teams, and secure infrastructure builds, repeatedly guiding companies through certifications and security audits. His background as an aircraft mechanic and technical draughtsman early in his career contributes a pragmatic, systems-oriented approach to complex technical problems. Based in Zeltweg, Austria, he blends consultancy agility with corporate leadership, favoring iterative improvement reflected in his personal motto to "try again, fail better." This mix of operational rigor, architecture depth, and regulatory know-how makes him adept at turning security requirements into auditable, business-enabling solutions.
11 years of coding experience
14 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Sports and Health Management, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Sports and Health Management at KMU Akademie und Management AG
Master's Degree Information Management (IT and Economics), Master's Degree Information Management (IT and Economics) at FH Joanneum
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