Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos

• As CTO for Insights & Data Europe, I lead the CTO Office and define Capgemini’s strategy for AI, Data, and Cloud across multiple industries and European markets.
• Drive cross-sector transformation (public, financial, energy, and more) with a focus on trust, compliance, and long-term value.
• Orchestrate the AI Factory model: Overseeing the engineering standards and architecture required to move from experimentation to industrialization.
• Shape GenAI & Agentic AI Strategy: Defining the roadmap for autonomous systems and sovereign cloud adoption across regulated industries.
• Strategic Partnerships: Engage with hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, GCP) and EU policy initiatives to align technology innovation with digital sovereignty requirements.
• Business Impact: Technically enable strategic portfolios representing €20M+ in annual value, bridging the gap between complex architecture and commercial goals.
• Trusted Advisor: Act as strategic partner to client CIOs/CTOs on digital trust, AI governance, and cloud-native modernization.

Sep 2024 – Jan 2025 · 4 mos

• Acted as Deputy CTO for the European Data & AI unit, working alongside the Chief Technology Officer to support executive leadership, strategy alignment, and transformation delivery.
• Led Capgemini’s Microsoft Data & AI portfolio in Europe — aligning Azure and GenAI strategy with co-innovation initiatives and go-to-market development
• Represented the CTO Office in client engagements, strategic reviews, and ecosystem partnerships
• Shaped key initiatives across GenAI adoption, operating model evolution, and data platform modernization
• Supported governance, capability planning, and portfolio positioning across regulated industries

Nov 2023 – Sep 2024 · 10 mos

• As CTO within Capgemini’s Cloud Centre of Excellence, I was responsible for shaping the strategic direction and industrialization of our multi-cloud capabilities across all major hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Led cross-hyperscaler cloud strategy and portfolio development across Europe
• Defined reference architectures, best practices, and reusable accelerators for cloud transformation programs
• Collaborated directly with global partner teams from Microsoft, Amazon, and Google
• Enabled large-scale migration and modernisation journeys for clients in public and regulated sectors
• Contributed to Capgemini’s positioning in sovereign cloud, FinOps, and cloud-native innovation
• Supported internal cloud talent development and certification strategy across Capgemini teams
• This role combined deep cloud platform knowledge with strategic alignment — ensuring our clients could adopt and scale cloud solutions with speed, trust, and efficiency.

May 2023 – Sep 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

• As AI Lead in the Cloud Centre of Excellence for North & Central Europe, I was responsible for driving AI/GenAI strategy and cloud-based enablement across all major hyperscalers (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• Defined cloud-native AI/GenAI reference architectures and patterns across hyperscaler ecosystems
• Guided enterprise clients on how to industrialize GenAI in a secure, compliant and scalable way
• Acted as the primary interface between Capgemini’s cloud practices and GenAI use case development
• Collaborated with global hyperscaler partner teams to shape co-innovation and go-to-market strategies
• Aligned GenAI enablement with sovereign cloud, data residency, and ethical AI frameworks
• Supported capability building and knowledge transfer across regional delivery teams
• This role bridged cloud platform innovation with the emerging GenAI landscape — enabling clients across sectors to move beyond experimentation toward enterprise-grade AI adoption.

Sep 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 6 mos

• As the Dutch lead within Capgemini’s global architecture practice, I represent and grow the national community of architects across all architecture disciplines — including enterprise, business, data, application, cloud, integration, engineering and security architecture.
• Lead the strategic development and cohesion of the architecture community in the Netherlands
• Connect Dutch architects with Capgemini’s global vision, frameworks, and innovation programs
• Drive capability development, mentoring, and community growth across all architecture domains
• Shape architecture thought leadership and delivery excellence within public and private sector engagements
• Act as a bridge between local client needs and global architectural best practices
• This role enables me to cultivate a strong architecture culture that balances strategic vision with delivery impact — and to align our community around the evolving demands of modern enterprise transformation.

Feb 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 10 mos

• Led Capgemini’s Microsoft Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) in the Netherlands, driving Azure-based cloud transformation, partner collaboration, and capability development across a wide range of industries.
• Led a cross-functional team of cloud architects and sales specialists, aligning delivery capabilities with market strategy
• Defined and scaled Microsoft cloud strategy across public sector, retail, energy & utilities, high-tech, and telecom clients
• Developed reusable solution architectures and accelerators using Azure and Microsoft AI technologies
• Acted as strategic liaison with Microsoft in the Dutch market, shaping co-innovation and joint client initiatives
• Enabled enterprise adoption of Microsoft technologies through tooling, enablement, and market-facing thought leadership
• In parallel, I was active in the broader technology community as:
• AI Community Lead – facilitating internal and external engagement around GenAI and Microsoft innovation
• Author – publishing insights on cloud strategy, data platforms, and responsible GenAI adoption
• Public Speaker – contributing to executive briefings, industry events, and internal leadership sessions

Jul 2019 – Feb 2022 · 2 yrs 7 mos

• Joined Capgemini as CTO Microsoft, focusing on Azure cloud transformation and enterprise-scale application development for clients across multiple industries.
• Defined Microsoft technology strategy across cloud-native applications, DevOps, and modernization journeys
• Supported enterprise clients with cloud adoption roadmaps, reference architectures, and engineering governance
• Collaborated with Microsoft to align platform innovations with client needs and Capgemini offerings
• Contributed to early capability development in Azure-based app ecosystems, integration, and automation

Jul 2020 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 11 mos

• Appointed as a Microsoft Regional Director (RD), a non-commercial, independent advisory role recognizing strategic leaders in technology and innovation.
• Acted as an advisor to Microsoft on market trends in AI, cloud, and digital transformation
• Engaged with Microsoft leadership on ecosystem feedback and strategic alignment
• Participated in community engagement, public speaking, and executive briefings across Europe
• This role was awarded based on community leadership and industry impact, and was not an employee position.

Jul 2017 – Jun 2025 · 7 yrs 11 mos

• Recognized for outstanding contributions to the global tech community in the areas of AI, Azure, software architecture & development.
• Awarded annually for sustained leadership in knowledge sharing, innovation, and mentoring
• Actively contributed through public speaking, thought leadership, and advisory roles
• Helped bridge technical innovation with enterprise adoption across multiple sectors

Jan 2020 – Jun 2025 · 5 yrs 5 mos

• Served as Director of the Global AI Community, a global network of AI professionals, developers, and researchers dedicated to democratizing AI through education, events, and inclusive innovation.
• Led the global coordination of AI meetups, conferences, and online events across 100+ countries
• Shaped community strategy, speaker curation, and event programming — including the Global AI Bootcamp and Global AI Conference
• Worked closely with Microsoft, Microsoft MVPs, RDs, and local AI leaders to scale knowledge sharing across the AI ecosystem
• Championed diversity and inclusion by ensuring global reach, equal representation, and access for underrepresented groups in tech and AI
• Represented the community at international events and advised on community-building practices in emerging tech regions
• This role complemented my Microsoft MVP and Regional Director recognitions, and reflected my long-standing commitment to responsible, inclusive, and open AI innovation worldwide.

Jan 2017 – Present · 9 yrs 2 mos

• Member, Harvard Business Review Advisory Council
• Member, TNO Knowledge Portfolio Audit Commission
• Former Director, Global AI Community
• Advisor on Responsible AI, Trust Frameworks, and GenAI Strategy
• Engaged in thought leadership around AI governance, responsible AI, and digital sovereignty in the European context

Dec 2015 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Nieuwegein

• Served as Technical Lead within Ordina’s Microsoft Solutions team, focusing on Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Azure-based productivity and collaboration platforms.
• Designed and delivered solutions for modern workplace transformation and enterprise collaboration
• Provided architectural and technical leadership across Microsoft productivity projects
• Supported clients in the public sector, financial services, and industry with adoption of cloud-based productivity platforms
• Advised on integration between productivity tools and broader enterprise systems
• Collaborated with consultants and developers to ensure scalable, user-centric implementations

Apr 2012 – Jun 2019 · 7 yrs 2 mos · Nieuwegein

• Served as Principal Architect at Ordina, leading the design of integration architectures and enterprise strategies to enable large-scale digital transformation programs. Specialized in Microsoft Azure, enterprise integration, and business-aligned architecture across multiple sectors.
• Defined and delivered integration architecture strategies connecting cloud, legacy, and modern platforms
• Designed scalable, secure cloud and hybrid solutions based on Microsoft Azure
• Advised enterprise clients on business and enterprise architecture to align IT with strategic goals
• Supported clients in the public sector, financial services, energy, and industrial markets
• Acted as a trusted advisor, translating complex technical requirements into sustainable enterprise design

Apr 2009 – Mar 2012 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Worked as a developer, building custom business solutions using SharePoint, Silverlight, and the .NET platform.
• Developed and maintained enterprise-grade SharePoint solutions for collaboration and document management
• Built interactive front-end components using Silverlight
• Designed and implemented .NET-based business applications integrated with Microsoft platforms
• Collaborated with architects and consultants to ensure technical quality and alignment with business needs
• Gained early experience with Microsoft cloud services and productivity ecosystems

Jul 2008 – Apr 2009 · 9 mos

• Worked as a SharePoint Developer and Business Consultant, delivering custom collaboration solutions and aligning technology with business processes for clients across various sectors.
• Designed and developed SharePoint-based intranet and document management solutions
• Engaged with clients to gather requirements, advise on business process optimization, and translate needs into technical implementations
• Delivered end-to-end solutions integrating SharePoint with existing enterprise systems
• Acted as a bridge between business users and technical teams to ensure alignment and adoption
• Built early expertise in Microsoft technologies, solution design, and stakeholder engagement

Mar 2006 – Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Aug 2003 – Jan 2009 · 5 yrs 5 mos