Sander Berkouwer Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, NH, NL

Schiedam, Zuid-Holland, NL

Evolving from the collection of weblogs written by a team of IT professionals, dedicated to providing up to date, real life inspired and technology driven information on Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID, DirTeam became an Identity consultancy company in September 2023.

Schiedam, Zuid-Holland, NL

Evolving from the collection of weblogs written by a team of IT professionals, dedicated to provide you with up to date, real life inspired and technology driven information on Microsoft Active Directory and Azure AD, DirTeam became an Identity consultancy company in September 2023.

Schiedam, Zuid-Holland, NL

The Dirteam.com and ActiveDir.org Weblogs is a collection of weblogs written by a team of IT professionals, dedicated to provide you with up to date, real life inspired and technology driven information on Microsoft Active Directory and Entra ID (formerly Azure AD). As a member of the blogger team, I contribute blogposts on topics ranging from Active.

Together with Raymond Comvalius, I host the Dutch ITBros podcast. In this weekly podcast, we discuss the latest IT Pro news and upcoming IT Pro events. Each week, we also share an IT Pro productivity tip. Adding to our own diverse views, we invite guests every other week to share their views on the world of IT Pros.

• In 2024, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• Dutch Microsoft Entra Community 🇳🇱
• Workplace Ninja's Netherlands 🇳🇱
• Netwrix User Conference 🇺🇸⭐ Featured speaker
• Veeam User Group Netherlands 🇳🇱
• Techorama Belgium 🇧🇪

• In 2023, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• GET-IT IAM and PAM Conference 🌎
• VeeamON
• Experts Live Netherlands
• Hybrid Identity Protection Conference
• Cloud Identity Summit

• In 2022, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• KNVI Impact of Windows 11 on your organization
• Techorama Belgium
• NIC X Edition
• GET-IT Cloud Security & Compliance Conference 🌎
• KNVI IT Infra Knowledge BBQ 🗓 Co-organized

• In 2021, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• Azure Saturday Belgrade 🌎
• NT Konferenca 2021
• Cloud Identity Summit 21 🌎
• VMware VMworld 2021 🌎
• Veaam VeeamON Update 🌎

• In 2020, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• IT Pro|Dev Connections Greece 🌎
• NT Konferenca 2020 / Remote 🌎
• Veeam LIVE 2020 🌎
• Hybrid Identity Protection Conference 2020 🌎
• European SharePoint Conference 2020 🌎

• In 2019, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• European SharePoint Conference
• WMUG Meeting 2019 5
• VMware VMworld Europe 🏅Distinguished speaker
• SharePoint Saturday Belgium
• Office 365 and SharePoint Connect 2019

• In 2018, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• European SharePoint Conference
• Office 365 and SharePoint Connect
• Heliview People-centric IT event
• VMware VMworld Europe 🏅Distinguished speaker
• Microsoft Sinergija

• In 2017, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• KNVI Congress
• Hybrid Identity Protection Conference
• IT/DEV Connections
• Lowlands Unite! Belgium Edition
• Microsoft Ignite

• In 2016, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• OGD Experts Live Redelivery Event
• Dutch WMUG Event
• Experts Live Netherlands
• Microsoft Advanced Technology Days
• KNVI Containers Night 🗓 Co-organized

• In 2015, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• Experts Live
• NGN Windows 10 day 🗓 Co-organized
• IT/DEV Connections
• ITPROceed
• WinDays XV

• In 2014, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• ITPRO|DEV Connections Greece
• Veeam On Tour Breda
• Experts Live
• Microsoft Sinergija
• Social Tooling Event 🗓 Co-organized

• In 2013, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• ITPRO|DEV Connections Greece
• Experts Live
• OGD Bring-Your-Own Event 🗓 Co-organized
• NGN Mobiel Werken​ 🗓 Co-organized
• OGD Linux & Unix Meet-up 🗓 Co-organized

• In 2012, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• Microsoft Netherlands IT Camp
• Microsoft Objectives, Dutch Windows 8 Launch
• OGD 'Samen slimmer met Windows 8' 🗓 Co-organized
• NGN Windows 8 Day 🗓 Co-organized
• NGN/NLUUG OS Day

• In 2011, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• OGD BINAIR Utrecht 🗓 Co-organized
• NGN High Availability Afternoon 🗓 Co-organized
• NGN iPad Day 🗓 Co-organized
• OGD BINAIR Eindhoven 🗓 Co-organized
• Microsoft Netherlands GeekNight

• In 2010, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• OGD Windows 7 Spectacle
• OGD BINAIR Amsterdam
• OGD BINAIR Utrecht
• NGN Windows Server 2008 R2 Day
• OGD BINAIR The Hague

• In 2009, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• Hyper-V.nu User Group Meeting
• OGD BINAIR Delft
• Meer dan Beheer 💡 Keynote speaker
• OGD BINAIR Eindhoven

• In 2007 and 2008, I've had the opportunity to speak at:
• OGD Windows Vista Lounge
• OGD Windows Vista Launch
• Microsoft Netherlands TechNet Live Event
• Microsoft Netherlands IT Herolympics Event

Birmingham, England, GB

• As an author with Packt, I wrote the following books:
• Active Directory Administration Cookbook, 2nd edition (2022)
• Active Directory Administration Cookbook (2019)

• In 2023, I presented the following webinars:
• Adequately securing Active Directory (in collaboration with IT-University.nl)
• Securing Azure AD without Premium licenses (in collaboration with IT-University.nl)
• How To Overcome Active Directory Exploits (in collaboration with Netwrix and Stealthbits)
• The Importance of Monitoring Active Directory (in collaboration with ENow Software)
• How To Overcome Active Directory Exploits (in collaboration with Netwrix and IT GRC Forum)

• In 2022, I presented the following webinars:
• Why everything you did with AAD Connect is wrong (in collaboration with IT-University.nl)
• Windows Hello for Business in hybrid environments (in collaboration with IT-University.nl)
• Securing Active Directory by adding cloud (in collaboration with IT-University.nl)
• Busting common Microsoft 365 myths (in collaboration with ENow and Veeam)
• Securing Active Directory with Entra and Netwrix (in collaboration with ARMA International)

• In 2021, I presented the following webinars:
• Implementing Hybrid Identity to achieve its benefits as part of SCCT’s series of Identity webinars
• Securing on-premises Active Directory with Azure AD as part of SCCT’s series of Identity webinars
• Hardening Azure AD and Microsoft 365 as part of SCCT’s series of Identity webinars
• Everything you want to know about Azure AD Connect as part of SCCT’s series of Identity webinars
• Active Directory & Azure AD: Better Together Part 1. Maximum value from your Infrastructure

• In 2020, I presented the following webinars:
• Best Practices for AD Administration and Backup with Veeam's Andrey Zhelezko
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 1, Securing Active Directory (with Netwrix)
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 2, Hybrid Identity Optimization (with Netwrix)
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 3, Azure AD Hardening (with Netwrix)
• Three approaches to migrating to the cloud (with Netwrix)

• In 2019, I presented the following webinars:
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 1, Securing Active Directory (with Netwrix)
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 2, Hybrid Identity Optimization (with Netwrix)
• Straight from the Active Directory Cookbook Part 3, Azure AD Hardening (with Netwrix)
• Exam 70-742 'Identity with Windows Server 2016' Part 1, Install and Configure AD DS (with Netwrix)
• Exam 70-742 'Identity with Windows Server 2016' Part 2, Manage and Maintain AD DS (with Netwrix)

• In 2018, I presented the following webinars:
• Tracking changes in Hybrid Identity (with Netwrix)
• The Single Sign-On Solution (sponsored by Okta)
• Picking the right type of solution for Active Directory Backup and Restore (with Semperis)
• Disaster Recovery Gaps in Hybrid AD Environments (with Quest)
• Digital retailconcepts require GDPR compliancy double checks (for IntoRetail)

• In 2017, I presented the following webinars:
• Tracking Changes in Hybrid Identity (with Netwrix)
• Active Directory 101 (with Veeam)
• Active Directory Virtualization (with Veeam)
• Active Directory Backup and Restore (with Veeam)

• In 2016, I presented the following webinars:
• Modern Day threats to Security (sponsored by TechnoFocus.in)
• Implementing a secure Hybrid Identity Solution (sponsored by TechnoFocus.in)
• Unlock unlimited possibilities with Cloud Identity (sponsored by TechnoFocus.in)

Delft, South Holland, NL

• As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at SCCT, I worked with the engineers, consultants and management team to help our customers get the most out of their Microsoft technology and products.During my tenure, I.
• The SCCT | Active Directory Health Scan
• The SCCT | Hybrid Identity Health Scan
• The SCCT | AD FS Health Scan
• The SCCT | AD CS Health Scan
• The SCCT | Cloud Security Assessment

Delft, South Holland, NL

• As the Identity and Security team lead at SCCT, I helped customers and clients to get the most out of their Microsoft cloud services (IaaS, Paas and SaaS), Identity and Access Management (IAM, CIAM and PAM), backup and.
• Rituals
• Suitsupply
• De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek
• Caldic
• Equinix

Amstelveen, North Holland, NL

• As part of the consultancy team, I helped customers and clients to get the most out of Microsoft cloud services (IaaS, Paas and SaaS), Identity and Access Management (IAM) and cybersecurity.My customers included:
• Kiwa NV
• City of Zeist
• Dutch Department of Safety and Justice
• A.P. Moller - Maersk
• VolkerWessels

Redmond, Washington, US

I was co-author of the Microsoft TechNet Netherlands newsletter and co-host of several Microsoft events, together with Daniel van Soest and Tony Krijnen.

Delft, ZH, NL

As Microsoft evangelist, trainer, partnership manager and senior consultant, I've helped OGD and its customers to gain a competitive edge in the Dutch Microsoft ecosystem. These roles have evolved to a new role within the OGD Business Development department.In this role, I was responsible for the technical readiness of my colleagues in the field of.

Delft, ZH, NL

As the most experienced and awarded Microsoft professional within OGD, I shared my knowledge and experience with other professionals within this organization, as well as professionals with customers. I was an all-round Microsoft trainer, training colleagues on client and server platforms, core infrastructure subjects, messaging and directory services.

Delft, ZH, NL

• As a technical specialist, I provided IT services to organizations in various verticals and of various sizes and complexity.My customers included:
• Rodium (part of LemonTree)
• TOPdesk
• Mammoet Holding B.V.
• Regiocollege Zaanstreek-Waterland
• KNCV Tuberculosefonds

Delft, ZH, NL

As Product Manager for Microsoft Technologies within OGD, I was responsible for all readiness, relationships and visibility for all applicable Microsoft technologies and products. In this role I was indirectly responsible for 85% of OGD's business.

Delft, ZH, NL

• As Project Manager, I was responsible for all IT infrastructure projects with customers.My customers included:
• TNO Madymo
• Marienstaete
• Dienst Binnenwaterbeheer Amsterdam
• Stichting Crea, Universiteit Amsterdam
• TetraNed

Delft, ZH, NL

• Remote Systems Administrator for OGD in a team of administrators, responsible for maintaining it infrastructures at several customers. Each administrator is assigned to a couple of customers and visits these customers.
• Synovate Nederland
• VanBreda Risk & Benefits
• Hoofdbedrijfschap Ambachten
• Beahuis & Bloemenhovekliniek

Master, Industrial Design Engineering

Bachelor, Information And Communication Technology