Jan Putensen

Background

About Jan Putensen

I’m a Data & AI Consultant at Avanade (a joint venture by Accenture and Microsoft) with 5+ years of experience in data analytics, ERP, and reporting solutions in the Azure cloud. I hold multiple Microsoft certifications (DP-600, PL-300, AZ-500, AI-102), am CompTIA Security+ certified, and have worked across diverse industries on projects to deliver secure, scalable, and user-focused data platforms. I’m driven by a desire to solve meaningful, real-world problems and promote the responsible use of advanced technologies. With a growing focus on security and the societal impacts of AI, I’m transitioning into roles that blend cybersecurity, AI safety, and technology governance, where I can apply both my technical background and my broader mission: helping organizations build systems that are secure, trustworthy, and aligned with human values. This mission is deeply informed by my interdisciplinary academic background in industrial engineering and international politics, complemented by studies in philosophy. It’s given me a unique lens on technology - combining systems thinking, risk awareness, and ethical analysis. I thrive in international and cross-functional environments, and I’m skilled at communicating complex ideas in ways that foster understanding, alignment, and action. Interests: AI Safety, Responsible AI, Cybersecurity, Geopolitics of Technology, Effective Altruism, Personal Growth If you’re working on something exciting at the intersection of AI, ethics, or security—or just want to chat about the future of tech—I’d love to connect.