Eric Meertens

Global Head of IT Infrastructure at Aperam

Genk, Flemish Region, Belgium

About

IT Infrastructure strategist with strong coaching capabilities and the ability to implement innovative projects with a focus on optimization on cost and efficiency.

Experience

  • Aperam (15 yrs 6 mos)
    • Global Head of IT Infrastructure
      Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

      Responsible for all IT infrastructure within Aperam - defining the IT Infrastructure strategy and road map for Aperam - defining and setting up a cloud-first strategy - managing the network for IT and OT with focus on reliability and security - enabling innovation by providing new technologies and support on IoT and Industry 4.0 projects - implementation of a cloud environment on Azure to host Iaas and Paas solutions (500+) - optimizing operations through orchestration and integration with service management - managing outsourcing contracts on different scopes (mainframe, AS400, SAP, Servers, workplace) - managing global contracts on MPLS, Printing solutions, follow me printing, etc

    • Head of IT Infrastructure
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2017 · 7 yrs

      Spin-off company of ArcelorMittal (Stainless segment). - Managing contract & licensing transfer from ArcelorMittal to Aperam - Managing the relationship (contract follow-up) with the global outsourcer (CSC) - Managing internal contracts (not covered by CSC) - Managing licenses (not covered by CSC) - Managing projects - Managing mail & collaboration (Google)

  • Infrastructure Manager & Security Officer at ArcelorMittal Stainless Europe
    Jan 2010 - Jan 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Managing relationship with internal IT company, security officer for the Stainless segment, managing internal contracts and process equipment - Managing process infrastructure (150+ servers, 300+ workstations, SAN, network)

  • ArcelorMittal (19 yrs 3 mos)
    • IT Infrastructure Manager
      Apr 2009 - Jan 2010 · 10 mos

      Managing the process infrastructure in Genk and the datawarehouse for Stainless Europe. Offers and cost calculations / Chargeback of costs

    • Manager Application Servers
      Jun 2008 - Mar 2009 · 10 mos

      Managing 1000+ applications servers (Windows/Unix) including DBA's, Middleware and collaboration tools Offers and cost calculations

    • Delivery Manager
      Oct 2005 - Jun 2008 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      Follow up of Service Levels Offers and cost calculations Problem Management Project Management Management of process infrastructure of Genk