About me

Learn more about my biography, roles, certifications, competences, and more.
About me
My family and I

biography

As a certified Azure Solution Architect, I specialize in designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based solutions using Scrum and DevOps methodologies. My expertise lies in supporting applications throughout their lifecycle and advocating for agile processes, DevOps, testing, and continuous delivery. I am passionate about utilizing cloud technology and best practices to optimize performance, reduce costs, and align with business objectives. My commitment to continuous learning and industry developments positions me as an ideal candidate to drive digital transformation and the adoption of agile practices in any organization.

roles

  • azure (solution) architect
    Design & build modern applications using cloud technology & governance within organizations.

  • cloud consultant
    Provide guidance and technical expertise in implementing cloud strategies and platforms.

  • devops consultant
    Integrated and implemented DevOps practices to create a robust engineering culture within organizations.

Certifications

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Microsoft Azure Developer Associate Microsoft Devops Engineer Expert Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate Scrum.org Professional Scrum Master 1 Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Microsoft Data Fundamentals GitHub Foundations GitHub Actions GitHub Advanced Security Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate GitHub Copilot IASA CITA Foundation

Competences

Cloud & Architecture

Azure Cloud Platform Solution architecture Cost optimization Infrastructure as Code Microservices

DevOps & Automation

CI/CD Pipelines Docker & Kubernetes Git & GitHub Infrastructure automation Monitoring & Observability

Development

C# JavaScript PowerShell ASP.NET Core API Design Azure Functions SQL & CosmosDB Azure OpenAI

Security & Governance

Entra ID & RBAC Zero Trust Defender for Cloud Compliance Network Security DevSecOps

Methodology & Process

Agile & Scrum Technical leadership Project management Documentation Knowledge sharing

Personal Life

I live in Jisp, a charming village in the Netherlands, with my wife Chantel and our daughter Isabelle. Outside of my professional career, I enjoy cycling through the beautiful Dutch countryside, which provides a perfect balance to my technical work and helps me stay active and refreshed.

My passion for cycling has taken me to many challenging terrains - I’ve climbed numerous mountains on my bike and completed the prestigious Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), one of cycling’s most iconic classics. When I’m not on two wheels, you can often find me supporting Ajax, attending matches and following the team’s journey through various competitions.

Cycling in the mountains Tour of Flanders With family Supporting Ajax

I’m also passionate about public speaking and have been working to develop this skill to share my technical knowledge and experiences with broader audiences. Beyond work and sports, quality time with my family remains a top priority - whether it’s watching movies together, exploring new places, or simply enjoying each other’s company at home.