Critical Environment Operational Manager

I am SAP or IV'er for both Microsoft campuses and lease site personnel in the Netherlands. Microsoft owns and operates 2 high voltage substations, a fast MV redundant network and redundant LV systems at Datacenter level. I am responsible for setting up a multi level AP system (with OIV'ers, WV'ers, VP'ers and VOP'ers and operating by it. We have several hundred of appointments out in the field and never had a recordible electrical/arc flash incident since I started.

Electrical Engineer

Lead Design EngineerDoor de jaren heen heb ik me gespecialiseerd in 'mission critical fascilities'. In deze rol ben ik verantwoordelijk voor de coördinatie van het complete ontwerp van datacenterprojecten: elektrisch, mechanisch, CSA, etc. Naast dat ik verantwoordelijk ben voor het ontwerp, maak ik deel uit van het projectteam dat programma / planning, inbedrijfstelling en projectbeheer levert. Voor projecten fungeer ik als SAP voor LV- en HV-systemen (IV / WV) op locatie. Ik voel me goed in alle bovengenoemde rollen.Als 'package manager' beheer ik de tijdige levering van apparatuur en systemen ter plaatse, inclusief generator (inclusief bedieningselementen), elektrische bewakingssystemen, gebouwbeheersystemen, elektrische schakelborden / control systems en meer.

Supervisor of the data center transition team in the Amsterdam areaIn the role of transition team supervisor I lead a team of engineers dedicated to verify the commissioning and Qa process on a large scale data centre campus in Middenmeer, Netherlands. We were stationed as part of the clients operational team at the data centre development campus.Further, my team was coordination, verifying and advising on handover requirements, documents, tools, etc. to ensure the operability of the data centre at hand over. Stationed at the construction team we coordinated permits, operational procedures and acted as liaison between the operational and developing teams.

For this project I was the lead commissioning manager from Arup for testing and commissioning of all life safety and business critical installations, like: sprinkler, fire detection, emergency power, evacuation systems etc. The project is named One-XS and deals with the implementation of a central security system throughout almost the entire Airport of Schiphol.I was stationed with a team at Schiphol advising and representing Schiphol in various stages of commissioning and hand-over process. We working closely with and in the clients operational teams validating various processes and advising on hand over issues.

Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services. Through Arup’s work we make a positive difference in the world. Throughout the last years Arup has put me in the position to work in large multidisciplinary and international teams on a variety of project in Asia, Europe, Middle East and Afrika, mostly as electrical engineer, but also as mechanical engineer and project manager. I worked on projects in Seoul, Al Ain, Doha, Berlin etc. Here for I was stationed in offices in Amsterdam, Madrid, London, Berlin and Bucharest. The type of projects I have worked on the last years with enthusiasm are, amongst others: Data Centres, Museums, Universities, High rises and hospitals. I have familiarized myself with contract forms like; traditional design, design and construct and PPP/DBFMO’s.2014 (september) – hedenLead Commissioning Manager SchipholFor this project I am the lead commissioning manager for testing and commissioning of all life safety and business critical installations, like: sprinkler, fire detection, emergency power, evacuation systems etc. The project is named One-XS and deals with the implementation of a central security system throughout almost the entire Airport of Schiphol.2011 – 2014Team leader electrical teamIn the function of team leader I was responsible for: work load planning, coordination with other disciplines and offices, appraisals, job interviews, operational plan for the electrical team, representation of Amsterdam within the discipline and responsible for communication to management. The team was of 5 fte with optional 2 or 4 fte from other offices/agency staff.

2004 (March) - 2008 (January)Electrical Engineer/Project managerBIA is a building service consultancy agency working mainly in industry, office, residential and health care markets. As an electrical engineer I was responsible for all design phases, cost calculations etc. At BIA I picked up my first work as project manager. In construction phases, I was responsible for inspections, construction meetings, client meetings etc. Also at BIA, I made my first mechanical designs.

Jr. Electrical Engineer.An international construction company, specialized in turn key contracts. At Takenaka I worked as junior electrical engineer, making cost calculations, tender documentation, drawings etc.