innovate | architect | change | manageGVB, Amsterdam (2022 - 2023), Senior ERP Architect a/iMedux, Utrecht (2020 - 2022), Solution Architect a/i- advise about roadmap, options and future of ERP landscape- (co-)further existing AX implementation usability- initiate and co-architect label IT infrastructure upgrade- initiate label Navision to Business Central upgrade- (co-)further ISO 27000 security standards and governance - help analyse and define business… Show more innovate | architect | change | manageGVB, Amsterdam (2022 - 2023), Senior ERP Architect a/iMedux, Utrecht (2020 - 2022), Solution Architect a/i- advise about roadmap, options and future of ERP landscape- (co-)further existing AX implementation usability- initiate and co-architect label IT infrastructure upgrade- initiate label Navision to Business Central upgrade- (co-)further ISO 27000 security standards and governance - help analyse and define business motivation layer - variety of technical analyses and trouble-shooting initiatives- analyse and architect new or to be modified IT (and some IoT)- short stint as projectmanager a/iCanon Europe, Amstelveen (2018 - 2019), Service Tower Manager BI a/i- co-write outcome-based services sourcing contract / reduce # of vendors- merge two departments into one- steer newly formed department to meet contractual goals and KPI’s- further team effectivity, structural improvements and innovation- prepare for upcoming integration with development team too- where possible use continuous integration / continuous deployment- support impactful corporate IT consolidation programme- realise continuous improvement at structurally lowering costs- work with archtitects to move data to new data lake or keep in ‘classic’ datawarehouse environment- handover to newly recruited internal candidate Show less

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Over the course of four periods of time, delivered on 160+ individual assignments, among which:Digital Strategy & Architecture (2016 – 2018)- accommodate innovation, IoT/IIoT, participations, subsidiaries and digitalisation- assess value-propositions, market-fit and the use of artificial intelligence- advise to stop, change or continue projects and programmes- accommodate IT impact of Enexis service area exchange and Endinet carve-outCIO Office (2013 –… Show more Over the course of four periods of time, delivered on 160+ individual assignments, among which:Digital Strategy & Architecture (2016 – 2018)- accommodate innovation, IoT/IIoT, participations, subsidiaries and digitalisation- assess value-propositions, market-fit and the use of artificial intelligence- advise to stop, change or continue projects and programmes- accommodate IT impact of Enexis service area exchange and Endinet carve-outCIO Office (2013 – 2015)- plan roll-out and execution of 5 million smart meters in IT- fewer engineers: avoid outages by monitoring and analysis- fewer engineers: increase efficiency by IT-driven field force enablement- trouble shoot troubled projects and programmes- (co) setup multi-year security programme and planning for IT/OT integrationStrategie & Beleid (2009 – 2012)- Alliander IT carve-out from Nuon an 11,000 staff and 850+ applications operation- (co) QA of all (100 plus) IT carve-out projects - (co) design and staff newly formed IT department + governance structure- (co) Accommodate the IT consequences of Endinet acquisitionGrid Operations & Development (2008)- QA complete smart metering market facilitation soft- and hardware stack Show less

IBM Amsterdam (2006 - 2007), Senior IT Architect at ABN AMRO Verzekeringen, Delta Lloyd, Delta Lloyd Bank and OHRA- create and maintain sustainable architectures- coach & co-manage junior and medior architectsShell Nederland Raffinaderijen Pernis (2005 - 2006), Application Specialist- manage refinery software- implement SOx- handover of group software to IBM Banagalore (India)- saved big project from failureDelta Energiebedrijven, Middelburg (2004 -… Show more IBM Amsterdam (2006 - 2007), Senior IT Architect at ABN AMRO Verzekeringen, Delta Lloyd, Delta Lloyd Bank and OHRA- create and maintain sustainable architectures- coach & co-manage junior and medior architectsShell Nederland Raffinaderijen Pernis (2005 - 2006), Application Specialist- manage refinery software- implement SOx- handover of group software to IBM Banagalore (India)- saved big project from failureDelta Energiebedrijven, Middelburg (2004 - 2005), Application Specialist, Consultant, BI Architect- advise and manage B2B IT environment- advise and architect new BI landscapeCity Power, Deinze, Belgium (2003 – 2004), Architect, Project Manager, Analyst, Programmer- in matter of weeks, get IT fully up and running for start-up- advise management about IT course in view of rapid growth- execute own advise- after only 9 months owner very profitably sold activity to SPEInfraXS, Heemstede (2001 – 2003, 50%), Project Manager, Programmer, Analyst, Software Architect- architect, create and debug telemetry energy metering software- create reporting and other new customer offerings- safeguarded business of biggest customer with nightly debug sessionEnergy XS, Almelo (2001 – 2003, 50%), Project Manager, Programmer, Analyst, Software Architect- in 11 days, create monthly instalment and supplier switch program for energy start-up- develop new functionality- help with monthly invoicing & reporting cycles- allow for growth: from 5 FTE to > 60 in less than 1 year Show less

(an employee of) Volvo Cars, Maastricht (2001)- impact analysis & selection criteria for SCM systemFederatie van Onderlinge Verzekeringen, Bunnik (2000)- new network structure for small officeIsta, Voeren, Belgium (2000)- build new ERP / CRM solution for wholesaler in sweets, chocolate and tobacco- newer, smarter version of Sweets Center soft and hardware (1997)Anonymous (1999 – 2000)- feasibility study for the takeover of a wholesaler in… Show more (an employee of) Volvo Cars, Maastricht (2001)- impact analysis & selection criteria for SCM systemFederatie van Onderlinge Verzekeringen, Bunnik (2000)- new network structure for small officeIsta, Voeren, Belgium (2000)- build new ERP / CRM solution for wholesaler in sweets, chocolate and tobacco- newer, smarter version of Sweets Center soft and hardware (1997)Anonymous (1999 – 2000)- feasibility study for the takeover of a wholesaler in shoesTheater op Bestelling, Hilversum and Gimmick Foundation, Amsterdam (1999)- feasibility study, SWOT and takeover planning for entertainment agencyCentraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers, Rijswijk (1998 – 1999)- advice regarding the Central Archive’s functionality- software, hardware and organizational impact analysis Elmi, Leiden (1998)- save data from failing S36 hardware for a wholesaler in shirtsSweets Center, Maastricht (1997)- build new ERP / CRM software for wholesaler in sweets, chocolate and tobacco- included mobile phone ordering using handhelds for single-day processing- added Interpay, banking and direct purchasing order generation / sending- beat competition on price and delivery time3 Muzen, Hilversum (1997)- new juridical structure for professional theatre companyFederatie van Onderlinge Verzekeringen, Bunnik (1997)- redefine staff functions- advise soft and hardware to be used- setup new accounting model / schemeConsultant to a variety of companies (1988 – 1997), most notable are:- investments in wastewater treatment and jet-engine NOx / CO2 reduction (1993 - 1997)- restructuring of Memorex-Telex ROW PC production facilities, Maastricht (1990 - 1992)- acceptance of my municipal election advice by a national political party (1990)- win Datacard Award marketing prize (1990) Show less

A small selection:- start-up of a new restaurant in Hilversum (1985)- product & export manager Parker – Hannifin, Naarden / Oldenzaal (1984 – 1985)- my first consulting gig at Vereniging Tijdverdrijf, Arnhem (1981)- the fun two years with my pop-music booking agency (1980-1982)