Expert Advisory for Next-Generation Cyber security with Imperum
Nils Roald
Alexis Kahr
Muharem Hrnjadovic
Nils Roald is an accomplished IT infrastructure and security professional with a career spanning 25 years, during which he held various leadership roles in international system integrators, vendors, and resellers. With a solid technical background and a deep understanding of business dynamics, Nils is known for his network infrastructure, security, and IT architecture expertise.
His track record includes positions such as Chief Product Officer, Sales Director, Country Manager, and
Channel Manager for global IT, cybersecurity and energy companies- Like Cisco, Fortinet, Trend Micro, Splunk
and NextDLP. He’s been at the forefront of business development and large IT project sales, inspiring
innovation and identifying new opportunities in the fast-evolving tech landscape.
Nils is also a prominent public speaker, blogger, and security business development expert, known for his
ability to bridge the gap between technical solutions and business needs.
More recently, Nils has transitioned into renewable energy and EV charging as the Chief Product Officer of Elywhere. In this role, his commitment to sustainability shines through as he combines innovative advanced energy management and charge point management systems while maintaining a strong focus on infrastructure security.
Nils Roald brings a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the cybersecurity industry.
• Assisting companies in developing transformative business ideas and change processes is my passion,
even when they encounter significant internal resistance. My focus lies in critical infrastructure,
green
IT, IoT, cyber-security, and automation in consultancy-intensive projects, where I consistently deliver
outstanding results. For example, I helped a service provider establish a new cyber-security infrastructure
from scratch and sparked the idea of offering parts of it as services to their customers, generating
new revenue.
• Complex challenges ignite my passion for creative and analytical thinking. I seek solutions that make
the impossible possible. I am deeply interested in implementing innovative ideas in the field of business
development, leveraging technological advancements and new business approaches.
• I believe in the key role of diversity in fostering innovation. By bringing together individuals with
diverse backgrounds and perspectives, I create an inspiring environment that benefits all parties involved.
I motivate my team to achieve the impossible with passion. When I took over a cross-border
sales and engineering team in late 2016, which had limited integration with local organizations and
delivered little added value, I was able to turn the situation around within a year. We doubled revenue
and
became the preferred team for local branches.
• As an advocate for green IT, I drive sustainable solutions and encourage customers to make environmentally
conscious decisions. I believe in the compatibility of ecological sustainability and economic
success. Through my commitment to green technologies, I assist customers in achieving positive environmental
impacts while reaching their business goals.
• In addition to my professional passion, I dedicate myself with equal devotion to my personal interests. Running not only keeps me physically fit but also enhances my mental strength and perseverance,
which positively impact my work. Painting inspires me and allows for creative expression and the exploration of new perspectives.
Muharem’s career in software development has been marked by over 25 years of innovative work and leadership. Beginning as an engineer, he ascended to roles such as angineering manager, director of engineering and CTO, showcasing his versatility and expertise across various levels of engineering leadership.
His professional journey is highlighted by his significant contributions to product development and rollouts in diverse industries, including telecommunications, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency.
Not only has Muharem maintained a strong technical foundation throughout his career, but he has also emerged as an expert in the field of decentralized and censorship-resistant systems.
In addition to his technical acumen, Muharem is equally passionate about engineering leadership and management. His approach to leadership is characterized by fostering innovation and guiding teams towards achieving complex technical goals.
Muharem holds a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Passau in Germany, which laid the foundation for his career. His professional path includes significant tenures at renowned companies like Ericsson and Google.
In recent years, Muharem has shifted his focus towards the dynamic and fast-paced world of startups. This move signifies his ongoing desire to be at the forefront of technological innovation through cutting-edge projects and emerging companies.