What I studied:
- Bachelor’s degree programme Law
- Master’s degree programme IT Law and Management
📈 My Job : Compliance & Data Protection Manager at KNAPP AG in Graz, Austria.
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“What I like about my job is the challenge of new regulatory requirements while taking existing processes into account”.
Mag. iur. Markus Otruba, MA studied IT Law and Management at FH JOANNEUM and works at KNAPP AG as Compliance & Data Protection Manager.
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In my free time: I spend time with my family and friends in nature, with a book in my hand or skiing down mountains with seasonal sports equipment.
The coolest experience in my job was: every time you have to think outside the box and learn new things.
If I hadn’t studied Law, I would have been Business economist or medical doctor.
My favorite place on campus:Â library.
This is how I celebrated my graduation:Â on the mountain bike.
About my studies
This is what you are guaranteed to learn in the master’s programme: different approaches and areas of application in the field of IT law.
I had a bit of a struggle with this course: IT project management.
Fun fact from my studies? Unnecessary knowledge? Pets (especially dogs) are great for PowerPoint presentations.
My tip for students
Despite working full-time, the course is easy to complete thanks to the high proportion of remote work. It was instructive and entertaining at the same time.
About my Job
I work in a legal professional environment in which I implement regulatory requirements and conduct training courses. I also focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts and legal documents. My studies have given me the necessary foundations for this – in particular an understanding of how legal requirements can be combined with efficient and practicable processes.
What I particularly like about my job is the challenge of integrating new legal requirements into existing processes. The work requires tenacity, accuracy and a good understanding of the law – skills that I use every day. The job offers a lot of variety and the opportunity for continuous development.
I am currently planning further studies to deepen my knowledge. Thanks to the support of my family and the opportunity to take part in courses remotely, I am able to combine my job with my career. This allows me to combine work and further education flexibly.
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