Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
I am a Principal Solution Architect and Microsoft CX CTO at Capgemini NL, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, and technology services. With over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, I have a strong passion for creating simple solutions for complex problems, using my expertise in generative AI, Power Platform, and cloud technologies. I helped numerous clients across various sectors improve their operational efficiency, customer experience, and business outcomes, by architecting, implementing, and delivering innovative and scalable solutions. As a Microsoft MVP, Certified Trainer and a speaker at various events, I also enjoy sharing my knowledge and insights with my colleagues, partners, and the wider community, inspiring them to embrace the power of digital transformation and innovation.
Led enterprise Dynamics 365 strategy and architecture, delivering solutions that improved operational efficiency by up to 30% and reduced implementation timelines by 25%. Drove cloud adoption and modernization initiatives, enabling clients to scale globally and achieve measurable ROI within 12 months.
Driving digital transformation through Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and Generative AI. As the global lead for Microsoft Dynamics Contact Center, I lead strategy, architecture, and innovation - delivering enterprise solutions that boost efficiency, accelerate time-to-market, and enhance customer engagement for global clients.
Designed and implemented enterprise-scale Microsoft Cloud solutions, reducing total cost of ownership by 20% and accelerating time-to-market for key digital programs by 40%. Partnered with C-level stakeholders to define architecture roadmaps that improved system resilience and compliance across regulated industries.
Microsoft Most Valued Professional - Business Apps + Customer Experience
Own the Microsoft portfolio for Capgemini Academy and lead our cloud capability. As an MCT with 20+ Microsoft certifications, I built a PL‑200 → PL‑400/PL‑600 academy and hands‑on labs that accelerate certification readiness, shorten ramp‑up, and lift D365/Power Platform delivery quality and release reliability.
For all the amazing internet projects I develop at connected concepts I also need a stable and secure place to host them. Connected Hosting is now a small hosting company with over 300 clients running over 1000 websites. We manage several cloud / dedicated and vps servers on multiple locations troughout the world.
On the side I like to try out cutting edge technology that might not yet be enterprise ready enough to use in my day job. Out of my own company I do full stack development that is mainly focussed on event / registration and payment modules Main competences: ICT project management, cross-platform development / programming, information security and Process definition and Automation. Major clients: Belastingdienst, Essent, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties, Ministerie van Landbouw