Thank you for visiting my LinkedIn profile. My name is Tom Engels. I am professional and innovator with over two decades of experience at Proximus NXT NL, I have built my expertise in secure networking, automation, and observability. Currently, I work as the Proposition Lead for Secure Networking & Automation, where I am responsible for developing innovative secure networking propositions within the Go-to-Market leadership team. My role encompasses P&L responsibility for secure access, connectivity, and automation portfolios, as well as managed services.One of my core objectives is to turn compelling technological innovations into managed services that drive our customers' digital transformation. I leverage market and customer insights to build robust business cases and roadmaps, create budgets for innovation, and enhance the user experience of our Managed IT infra-Solutions. I translate emerging compliancy requirements into secure IT-Infra Solutions & Managed Services.Throughout my career at Proximus NXT NL, I have held various roles, starting as a GSM Engineer and progressing through positions such as Optical Engineer, Support Engineer Optical Networking, Technical Consultant & Practice Leader Optical Networking, and Principal Consultant Connectivity. Each role has equipped me with a deep understanding of the industry and a comprehensive skill set that I bring to my current position.I manage a comprehensive managed services portfolio that includes Packet Optical Technologies, Software Defined Access, Secure Connectivity, our Automation and Service Activation framework, Observability, Network Security and Encryption, Quantum Safe Networking & Post Quantum Crypto, SD-WAN, SASE, SSE, WAN, Service Provider Networking, and Datacenter Interconnect Technologies.I love to co-develop and innovate my managed services portfolio in partnerships with industry-leading vendors. The main partners I work with are Cisco, Fortinet, Infinera, Ciena, Nokia, and Compumatica Secure Networks. Partnering is personal. Strong relationships lead to strong innovations.I’m happy and proud to present technology innovations, trends, and our managed services to small and large audiences. I’m a storyteller, creative, I like to think out-of-the-box, and I enjoy challenging others to create awareness and insights.On a personal level, I enjoy sand yachting, organizing community events and festivals. Feel free to invite me to connect on LinkedIn (please include a brief personal message) or contact me at:tom.engels@proximusnxt.nl+31651623076