Kenneth Tiemroth

Profile

IT Director with hands-on leadership across IT operations, cloud transformation, infrastructure modernisation, and information security. Currently leading IT at Omada, with full ownership of the cloud and security stack underpinning ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type II certification. Deep Microsoft background across Azure, Microsoft 365, Active Directory, PKI, Hyper-V, and Endpoint Management. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Cloud operations • platform stability • security hardening • compliance • scalable IT foundations

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Key Highlights

  • Led cloud-first transition on Microsoft Azure across global operations
  • Five ISO/IEC 27001 recertifications and three SOC 2 Type II audits — zero critical findings
  • Rolled out global SASE platform via Cato Networks
  • Implemented Conditional Access, MFA, Intune Security Baselines, and Omada Identity Cloud
  • Restructured helpdesk achieving yearly NSAT scores above 98%
  • Hands-on contributor to annual penetration testing programme in cooperation with CISO
  • Owns Azure cost governance — budgets, tagging, rightsizing, reserved instances, and spend reporting
  • Led distributed 4-person IT team across Copenhagen and Alicante

Professional Experience

Omada Current role

IT Director (2021–Present) · IT Manager (2018–2021) · IT Specialist (2016–2018) · October 2016 – Present

Progressed from IT Specialist to IT Director, leading IT operations, infrastructure, cloud, and security for a global SaaS vendor in Identity Governance.

Team4 people · CPH + Alicante Compliance5× ISO 27001 · 3× SOC 2 Type II ScopeGlobal SaaS · cloud-first
  • Led the transition from hybrid infrastructure to a cloud-first operating model on Microsoft Azure.
  • Drove infrastructure modernisation, including Hyper-V platform improvements and scalability initiatives.
  • Implemented key security and identity controls: Conditional Access, MFA, Intune Security Baselines, Azure AD / Entra ID, and Omada Identity Cloud.
  • Owned IT controls across five ISO/IEC 27001 recertifications and three SOC 2 Type II audits — with zero critical findings.
  • Hands-on contributor to annual penetration testing programme, coordinating remediation and reporting in close cooperation with CISO in support of ISO 27001 and SOC 2 compliance cycles.
  • Restructured the internal helpdesk, achieving yearly NSAT scores above 98%.
  • Rolled out a global SASE platform with Cato Networks for secure, optimised access across all locations.
  • Led and coordinated a distributed 4-person IT team across Copenhagen and Alicante.
  • Established and own Azure cost governance — covering budget alerts, tagging strategy, cost allocation, reserved instance decisions, and rightsizing — with regular reporting to finance and leadership.

Tech Stack: Microsoft Azure · Hyper-V · Azure AD / Entra ID · Microsoft Intune · Conditional Access · MFA · Omada Identity Cloud · Cato Networks · Windows Server · PowerShell · SASE · ISO/IEC 27001 · SOC 2 Type II

Cryptomathic

IT Operations / Infrastructure · January 2015 – September 2016

Managed IT operations and support for the Aarhus HQ and satellite offices in Cambridge, Munich, and San Jose.

LocationAarhus HQ + Cambridge, Munich, San Jose FocusIT operations · infrastructure · migrations ScopeMulti-office, international
  • Led migration from on-premises Exchange to Microsoft 365.
  • Oversaw implementation of new infrastructure, including Hyper-V hosts and SAN storage.
  • Rebuilt the test environment on VMware.
  • Rolled out a Meraki MX-based VPN solution to strengthen secure connectivity across offices.

Tech Stack: Microsoft 365 · Hyper-V · VMware · SAN Storage · Meraki MX · Windows Server · Active Directory · DNS · DHCP

Systematic

Infrastructure Support Consultant · August 2013 – December 2014

Supported the IT infrastructure for the Admiral Danish Fleet in a high-security environment near Marselisborg, Aarhus.

EnvironmentHigh-security · Danish Navy ClearanceActive Danish security clearance FocusMission-critical infrastructure support
  • Supported two of the fleet's most mission-critical systems.
  • Contributed to the full reconstruction of the IT infrastructure on HDMS Esbern Snare.
  • Worked in an environment requiring active Danish security clearance.

Tech Stack: Windows Server · VMware · Cisco networking · Secure VPN · Backup and Recovery Systems · ITIL-based processes

Earlier Career

Plougmann Vingtoft  •  IT Support / Infrastructure  •  Dec 2006 – Jul 2013
Responsible for helpdesk, user administration, and infrastructure maintenance. Improved internal processes and contributed to infrastructure roadmap initiatives.

T-Systems / Jensen Consulting  •  Installation Consultant  •  Jan 1999 – Nov 2006
Long-term client engagements in IT operations, rollout, training, and end-user enablement. Key clients included Maersk Logistics, DSB S-tog, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, and Nokia Danmark.

Core Competencies

Leadership & Operations

IT leadership, service improvement, operational ownership, stakeholder management, and helpdesk optimisation.

Cloud & Infrastructure

Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Hyper-V, Windows Server, virtualisation, migrations, infrastructure modernisation, and Azure cost governance.

Security & Compliance

Identity and access management, Conditional Access, MFA, Intune, SASE, ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2, penetration testing, and security hardening.

Identity & Access

Azure AD / Entra ID, Active Directory, security groups, PKI, Omada Identity Cloud, and access governance.

Networking & Remote Access

Cato Networks, Meraki MX, secure VPN, network infrastructure, and global secure connectivity.

Delivery Style

Structured, hands-on, and quality-focused. Comfortable in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

Kenneth Tiemroth

About Me

Outside of work, I live in Snekkersten north of Copenhagen with my wife, two kids, and our beagle Balder. When I'm not keeping infrastructure running, you'll usually find me near the coast, in the forest, out on the water, or at a music festival or concert.