Independent IT advisory

Enterprise infrastructure, networks and security — advised at senior level.

danube IT is the independent consulting practice of Moritz Straub — 15+ years leading network, security and infrastructure at global scale. Vendor-neutral guidance for CIOs, IT leaders and investors.

What I help with

Five areas where senior, vendor-neutral advice creates leverage.

From architecture decisions to vendor negotiations and cross-border integration — the work where getting it right early saves years and budget later.

01

Network & Security Architecture

SD-WAN, SASE / Zero Trust, segmentation and resilient connectivity across distributed and global sites.

02

Infrastructure & Cloud Strategy

Private cloud, edge and target operating models that scale internationally without losing control.

03

IT Governance, Security & Compliance

Policies, standards and security baselines that hold up to audits and regulatory pressure.

04

Vendor Selection & Tendering

Independent, hands-on evaluation, RFPs and negotiation — free of vendor bias, focused on your case.

05

M&A, Site & Carve-out Integration

Integrating and harmonising IT across locations, countries and corporate boundaries.

Not sure where it fits?

Most engagements start with one focused conversation. Tell me the problem — I'll tell you honestly if I'm the right person.

Track record

Outcomes from 15+ years in corporate and mid-market IT leadership.

A selection of results delivered in global, multi-site environments. Client names withheld by principle.

8-figure €
saved through a global SD-WAN rollout replacing MPLS
30,000
users supported across 28 countries
130+
global sites within infrastructure scope
€12.9M
annual IT budget under management
700 / 1,000
firewalls and switches operated across 400+ sites
−30%
critical incidents after operating-model redesign

Figures reflect responsibilities and projects led in prior and current leadership roles. Presented anonymously and without implying endorsement by any employer.

Expert calls & advisory

A second senior opinion — on the clock, or for a single decision.

Beyond projects, I take on paid expert calls and short advisory engagements: for investors running technical due diligence, vendors pressure-testing their roadmap, and teams wanting an experienced view on infrastructure, network or security decisions before they commit.

Arrange an expert call
Typical formats

Engagements are selective and scoped to senior advisory:

60-minute expert calls Technical due diligence Architecture reviews Vendor / RFP sounding board Via leading expert networks
The person behind danube IT

Moritz Straub

An IT leader with 15+ years across corporate and mid-market environments — including global-scale roles spanning dozens of countries. Today he heads IT at a mid-sized manufacturing company in Lower Bavaria; earlier he led network and security operations at the IT subsidiary of a major automotive group based in Salzburg.

His work spans global network and security platforms, private cloud and operating models, IT governance, and the integration of IT across sites and countries. Calm, structured and outcome-focused — equally at ease with C-level stakeholders and deep technical teams.

Based in the Bavarian Danube region · works in German and English (C1) · engagements scoped to senior advisory.

Let's talk about your infrastructure, security or vendor decision.

Tell me the challenge in a few lines, or book a short intro call. I typically reply within two working days.

Lower Bavaria, Germany · remote across DACH & internationally