My story
Most cloud architects started in the cloud. I didn't.
My career began at the foundation: Windows, servers, SCCM and data centres, the physical layer everything runs on. Because of that I understand what a design has to do, and also how it behaves when thousands of users work on it at the same time.
That foundation took me into regulated environments such as Johnson & Johnson, where lab equipment and production IT fall under GxP validation. Into industry at Aperam, as site lead. And into IT management, where budget, people and strategy meet.
At Digipolis and the City of Antwerp I grew from modern workplace expert to team lead and Microsoft 365 architect. When the cyberattack hit on 6 December 2022, I helped rebuild the digital workplace in the Microsoft cloud. I still work there today.
Why archilogics
With ArchiLogics I work for organisations that don't need ten consultants. They need one architect who sees the whole picture, from a Conditional Access policy to a presentation for the board.
Today I focus fully on AI engineering: agents and automations that speed up processes, and custom tools, apps and websites, built with AI as a tool and with the discipline of an architect. I also remain the fixed point of contact for anyone who simply wants IT that works.
The name says what it is about: architecture and logic. An environment you can explain is an environment you can secure.
My path
Every layer of IT, from the server room to the boardroom.
- Systems and infrastructure engineerThe foundation
Windows, servers, SCCM and data centre operations. The layer everything runs on, and the reason few technical problems still surprise me.
- Johnson & JohnsonLife sciences, GxP
IT for labs, production and warehouse, validated equipment and data centre, in an environment where every change has to be accounted for.
- Aperam and other companiesSite lead and IT manager
Ultimately responsible for IT at industrial sites and as IT manager: teams, suppliers, budget and strategy.
- Digipolis and the City of AntwerpFrom workplace expert to architect
Grew into team lead and Microsoft 365 architect. Helped rebuild after the cyberattack of December 2022.
- ArchiLogics BVToday
Microsoft, security and AI architect for SMEs, companies and public bodies, and IT partner for the self-employed. Alongside my assignment for the City of Antwerp.
How I work
Six commitments you will see in every project, large or small.
The architect himself
No account manager, no junior taking over. Whoever draws the design also carries it out.
What you have comes first
I switch on what is in your licences before I suggest anything new.
Plain language
Reports that management reads, with the technical detail in an appendix for those who need it.
I leave it behind
Documentation and explanation, so your team can carry on without me.
Least privilege, for me too
I only ask for the access I need, and only for as long as I need it. What I see at your company stays with you.
Honest advice
If something isn't needed, I say so. Even when it costs me an assignment.