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Global Director with over 20 years experience, specializing in designing, planning, implementing and supporting enterprise level IT Infrastructure and AV systems across a variety of industries. Proven track record of managing Tier 1/2/3 Global Support teams, Network an Server Engineering teams, Globally Distributed IT Data Centers, CM & JDM Manufacturing Site Buildouts, Inter-connected Regional WAN's, Global Level AV/IT Projects, Business Continuity Planning, New Business/Acquisition Integration Projects, AV/IT Strategies & Governance, Developing AV/IT Standards & Best Practices, Application & Database Development, Enterprise IT Security, Enterprise Disaster Recovery, Network Design, Infrastructure Management, Change Management, Incident & Problem Management, Service Delivery Management, Vendor Management, People Management, Insourcing/Outsourcing, Special Projects, Global IT Support, Managing Internal & External ITGC Audits, Security Audits, Pen Testing, Compliance with ISO 9001/2, ISO 27001, BS17799 & Sarbanes Oxley (SAS70 Type II) Datacenter requirements.Specialties:Converting technology into Business outcomesEngineering background with a platform and product mindsetExperienced in multinational and multicultural environmentsProven Leadership Skills, excels at identifying, motivating and retaining talentRelate well with individuals from diverse backgroundsExcellent interpersonal & communicative skills (both English & Dutch)Dealing with changing marketsWorking in high-pressure environmentsWell travelled

Listed skills include Outsourcing, Disaster Recovery, Data Center, Sox, and 20 others.