// IT Consultant · Freelancer · Interim CIO · ISO 27001 Auditor

Your IT strategy. Clear. Secure. Future-proof.

Strategy meets experience: We give your IT wings!

Dr. Martin Zambaldi is a freelance IT consultant and interim manager for companies in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Northern Italy. Focus areas: NIS2, ISO 27001, IT strategy, digitalization, and IT project management.

25+ years of management experience & IT expertise
ISO
27001
Lead
Auditor
VOREST AG · 2026
ISO
42001
Implementer
AI-MS
DGQ · 2026
Dr. Martin Zambaldi
MAZ Digital Consulting
25+Years of IT management
3+2Academic & ISO certifications
100%Independent & vendor-neutral
DE · IT · ENTrilingual consulting

My services

As an independent IT consultant, I stand on my clients' side – without product interests or conflicts of interest.

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IT Strategy & Governance

Development of a company-specific IT strategy, evaluation of new technologies (incl. AI), and support for strategic IT decisions at management level.

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Process Digitalization & ITIL

Analysis, revision, and digitalization of business processes following ITIL best practices. Structured requirements gathering and software selection.

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IT Security & ISO 27001

Guidance toward ISO 27001 certification, NIS2 implementation, and building security infrastructure (SOC, BCM).

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Project Management & PMO

Management of IT projects including change management and stakeholder engagement. Building PMO structures.

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Vendor Management & Tenders

Commissioning, steering, and monitoring of external IT service providers. Experience with tenders into the millions.

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AI Compliance & ISO 42001

Building AI management systems per ISO/IEC 42001. Compliance strategies for the EU AI Act.

Hourly/daily rate upon request

Three topics that matter now

These three areas currently bring most companies to me – usually under time pressure from new regulatory requirements.

Mind the deadline

Does NIS2 affect you?

NIS2 obligates significantly more companies to minimum IT security standards – with personal liability for management. From assessment to full implementation.

NIS2 & AI Governance – Quick Check (DE) → Check applicability →
Certification

ISO 27001 Roadmap

As a certified Lead Auditor, I guide you toward ISO 27001 certification – from gap analysis to audit preparation.

Discuss the roadmap →
Cost control

IT vendors under control

Many companies lose track of external IT vendors. I take over commissioning, steering, and control.

Analyze the situation →
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Free self-assessment

IT Strategy Checklist

10 questions to assess in 5 minutes where your IT strategy stands and where action is needed most.

Dr. Martin Zambaldi
2013 · Univ. Salzburg
MBA International Executive (summa cum laude)
2008 · Univ. Paderborn
Ph.D. Computer Science (magna cum laude)
2000 · TU München
Dipl.-Ing. Electrical & Information Engineering

Dr. Martin Zambaldi

As a freelance IT consultant based in Neumarkt (South Tyrol), I combine deep technical know-how with many years of leadership and management experience. My approach is always independent, pragmatic, and focused on tangible client benefit.

After my career at Infineon/Siemens in Munich, my Ph.D., and an Executive MBA, I led IT departments in South Tyrol's public administration and most recently as Head of IT at Raiffeisenverband Südtirol.

Currently certified as ISO 27001 Lead Auditor (VOREST AG, until June 2029) and ISO/IEC 42001 Implementer (DGQ). Active in the DACH region and Northern Italy.

IT StrategyNIS2ISO 27001ISO 42001ITILProject ManagementAI & DigitalizationData ProtectionPublic Management

How we work together

A clear path from the first inquiry to a concrete solution – with no commitment before you know where you stand.

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Free initial consultation

In a non-binding 30-minute conversation we get to know each other and I provide an initial assessment.

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Analysis of your situation

Together we capture the current state of your IT, identify risks and define key areas for action.

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Concrete proposal

You receive a clear, transparent proposal – you decide without pressure whether and how we begin.

Voices from career and academia

// Recommendations from fellow students and former colleagues (LinkedIn)

"Dr. Zambaldi was my fellow student in the MBA. Very efficient, serious, quick to grasp things and actively participating. Always helpful – a committed team player."

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Eva Stainer
Program Management, SMBS

"Martin is extremely people friendly and always patient. Excellent interpersonal skills – it was a great pleasure working with him."

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Sudhakar Reddy Amireddy
Senior Engineering Manager, Intel

"Excellent team management, decision making and risk analysis skills. His supportive efforts made the true difference in achieving the project milestones."

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Ravindra Ganti
Co-Founder, XgenSilicon Inc.

"Martin is an interesting and understanding colleague, very approachable. His engagement in training sessions is amazing – an enthusiastic learner."

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Chandra Kypa
SVP Global Delivery, SmartSoCs

„It was a great pleasure for me to work with Dr. Martin Zambaldi at Raiffeisenverband Südtirol. Martin combines professional expertise with an exceptionally pleasant and appreciative way of dealing with people.

As Head of the IT and Organization department, he always had an open ear for concerns, thought in a solution-oriented way, and looked for possibilities even where standard approaches reached their limits. I particularly valued his willingness to take on responsibility and his strong personal commitment to finding good solutions – often far beyond what would have been expected.

His team was clearly close to his heart. He fostered collaboration, treated people as equals, and created an environment where people enjoyed working together on challenges.

Anyone who worked with Martin gains a reliable, creative, and committed partner who thinks strategically, acts pragmatically, and approaches even complex challenges with foresight.“

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Klaus Ladurner
Recruiting, Raiffeisenverband Südtirol

"I had the pleasure of working with Martin in two different contexts in the IT world: first as a colleague, and later with him as my coordinator. In both roles, he consistently demonstrated strong commitment and a focus on teamwork. During the period in which he was my coordinator, I particularly appreciated his servant-leader approach: always oriented toward supporting the team."

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Fabio Tirapelle
Project Management Consultant

"I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Martin Zambaldi for several years, appreciating his professionalism and utmost correctness. A colleague who is always available, precise, and well-prepared."

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Virna Bussadori
Head of Asset Management Department

"Dr. Zambaldi was my fellow student in the MBA. Very efficient, serious, quick to grasp things and actively participating. Always helpful – a committed team player."

ES
Eva Stainer
Program Management, SMBS

"Martin is extremely people friendly and always patient. Excellent interpersonal skills – it was a great pleasure working with him."

SR
Sudhakar Reddy Amireddy
Senior Engineering Manager, Intel

"Excellent team management, decision making and risk analysis skills. His supportive efforts made the true difference in achieving the project milestones."

RG
Ravindra Ganti
Co-Founder, XgenSilicon Inc.

"Martin is an interesting and understanding colleague, very approachable. His engagement in training sessions is amazing – an enthusiastic learner."

CK
Chandra Kypa
SVP Global Delivery, SmartSoCs

„It was a great pleasure for me to work with Dr. Martin Zambaldi at Raiffeisenverband Südtirol. Martin combines professional expertise with an exceptionally pleasant and appreciative way of dealing with people.

As Head of the IT and Organization department, he always had an open ear for concerns, thought in a solution-oriented way, and looked for possibilities even where standard approaches reached their limits. I particularly valued his willingness to take on responsibility and his strong personal commitment to finding good solutions – often far beyond what would have been expected.

His team was clearly close to his heart. He fostered collaboration, treated people as equals, and created an environment where people enjoyed working together on challenges.

Anyone who worked with Martin gains a reliable, creative, and committed partner who thinks strategically, acts pragmatically, and approaches even complex challenges with foresight.“

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Klaus Ladurner
Recruiting, Raiffeisenverband Südtirol

"I had the pleasure of working with Martin in two different contexts in the IT world: first as a colleague, and later with him as my coordinator. In both roles, he consistently demonstrated strong commitment and a focus on teamwork. During the period in which he was my coordinator, I particularly appreciated his servant-leader approach: always oriented toward supporting the team."

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Fabio Tirapelle
Project Management Consultant

"I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Martin Zambaldi for several years, appreciating his professionalism and utmost correctness. A colleague who is always available, precise, and well-prepared."

VB
Virna Bussadori
Head of Asset Management Department

Professional experience

Over 25 years of IT practice at management level.

Since October 2025
Freelance IT Consultant
MAZ Digital Consulting · Neumarkt (BZ)
Independent strategic IT consulting in the DACH region and Northern Italy. ISO 27001 Lead Auditor and ISO 42001 Implementer.
2019 – 2025
Head of IT & Head of Organization
Raiffeisenverband Südtirol · Bolzano
Overall responsibility for IT strategy, budget, security infrastructure (SOC, NIS2, ISO 27001), MS365 migration, and compliance.
2009 – 2018
Director of Public Administration
Landesverwaltung Südtirol / SIAG · Bolzano
2009–2014 · Director, Office for Geographic and Statistical Information Systems: GIS, statistics, cartography, Interreg projects, PMO setup. Executive MBA (Univ. Salzburg, 2013).

2012–2018 · Head of Support & Contract Management: Contract management, tenders into the millions, ITIL processes.
2000 – 2009
Various management positions
Infineon Technologies AG · Munich
Requirements management, technical project leadership, international collaboration (USA, India). 8 patents. Ph.D. Univ. Paderborn (2004–2008).
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Let's talk about your project.

I look forward to your inquiry – whether for a concrete project or an initial consultation.

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Phone / WhatsApp +39 335 1315264
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Location

Andreas Hofer Straße 7
39044 Neumarkt (BZ), South Tyrol – Italy

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Area of operation

DACH region & Northern Italy · Remote worldwide

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In a non-binding 30-minute conversation, I explain my approach and we explore how I can support your company.

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