Head of IT Infrastructure @ C24 Bank

André Krupka

Diplom-Informatiker (FH)

I build the infrastructure banks rely on, and the teams that own every layer of it. We automate by default, use AI where it counts, and never compromise on security.

18
Years in IT
12
Years Banking

About Me

André Krupka speaking at a conference
Technical Leader

I lead IT infrastructure at C24 Bank: network, servers, cloud, security and office IT, inside the regulatory frame German banking operates in.

I would rather build inhouse expertise than buy managed services. I hire engineers, give them ownership and let them grow into specialists. The result is a team that understands every layer of its own stack, from bare metal through network architecture to security operations, and can run what it builds.

18 years in IT, 12 of them in Frankfurt banking. From private banks like Metzler and Hauck & Aufhäuser to the infrastructure of a digital bank.

People Leader

Building & growing teams

Banking Expert

12 years in regulated finance

Technical Foundation

From engineer to executive

Compliance

BaFin, MaRisk, DORA

Experience

Apr 2021 – Present

Head of Department, IT Infrastructure & Office IT

C24 Bank GmbH

Four roles in five years, from system administrator to head of department. Responsible for network, servers, cloud infrastructure, security and office IT, and for building the team that runs them.

  • 2023Team Lead, IT Infrastructure & Office IT
  • 2022Deputy Team Lead, System Administration
  • 2021System Administrator
Department LeadershipBanking ComplianceInfrastructure StrategyAutomation
Apr 2018 – Mar 2021

Network Engineer

Degussa Bank AG

Designed and operated enterprise network infrastructure for a traditional German bank. Cisco-based routing, switching, and security.

CiscoNetwork DesignBanking
2016 – Mar 2018

IT Specialist

Bankhaus Metzler

IT operations at one of Germany's oldest private banks. Supporting trading floor infrastructure and critical banking systems.

Private BankingTrading SystemsOperations
Jan 2014 – Dec 2015

IT System Administrator

Hauck & Aufhäuser Privatbankiers

System administration for a private bank. Windows and Linux environments, user support, and infrastructure maintenance.

Private BankingSystem AdministrationSupport
Aug 2008 – Dec 2013

IT Specialist

Kreisverwaltung Main-Kinzig-Kreis

Started IT career in public administration. Gained foundational experience in IT support, networking, and system administration.

Public SectorFoundationIT Support

Skills & Technologies

People Leadership

Team Building & ScalingHiring & Talent DevelopmentPerformance ManagementMentoring & CoachingCross-functional CollaborationConflict Resolution

Strategic Planning

IT Strategy & RoadmappingBudget OwnershipVendor & Contract NegotiationsStakeholder ManagementRisk AssessmentRegulatory Audit Readiness

Project Management

Infrastructure ProjectsMigration PlanningResource AllocationTimeline & Milestone TrackingChange ManagementPost-Mortem Culture

Enterprise Networking

Multi-Site ArchitectureRedundancy & Failover DesignFirewall & Security ZonesSD-WAN & MPLSNetwork SegmentationCapacity Planning

Datacenter & Infrastructure

Datacenter Design & OperationsHybrid Cloud StrategyVirtualization PlatformsStorage & Backup ConceptsDisaster RecoveryHigh Availability Design

Security & Compliance

Banking Regulation (BaFin, MaRisk)DORA ImplementationISO 27001Zero Trust ArchitectureAudit PreparationIncident Response

Education

2014

Diplom-Informatiker (FH)

Wilhelm Büchner Hochschule

Information & Communication Management

2009

Fachinformatiker Systemintegration

IHK

IT Systems Integration, Networking, System Administration

Get In Touch

Interested in discussing IT infrastructure, banking technology, or potential collaboration? I'd love to hear from you.

Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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