Maarten C.

Responsible for the entire IT landscape of a public institution with 30 people. Migrated all laptops to Microsoft 365, and set up security both on-site and online. Migrated the network to a private network with private internet, ensuring good security and high availability. Currently involved in an IT Tool implementation project.

Lifecycle Management (LCM) Project Planning and Implementation:

• Planned and implemented various LCM projects to ensure smooth operations and project success.

• Developed comprehensive LCM plans for 2024 and 2025, outlining key milestones and deliverables.

• Presented LCM plans to customers, including detailed budget estimations for approval.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to align LCM objectives with business goals and customer needs.

• Monitored project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints.

License Management and Inventory:

• Conducted thorough inventory of all software licenses to maintain accurate records.

• Ensured timely renewal of all licenses to prevent disruptions in service and compliance issues.

• Developed a proactive renewal schedule to manage license expirations effectively.

• Coordinated with vendors and procurement teams to negotiate favorable licensing terms.

• Implemented best practices for license management to optimize costs and usage.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Provided regular updates to customers on LCM project status and budget forecasts.

• Identified and mitigated risks associated with LCM projects and license renewals.

• Stayed informed about industry trends and updates related to lifecycle management.

• Developed and maintained documentation for LCM processes and procedures.

• Assisted in training team members on LCM and license management best practices.

• Ensured compliance with organizational and regulatory standards for LCM and licensing.

• Planned and executed a diverse range of IT projects across international offices.

• Defined project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Coordinated with cross-functional teams for timely, budget-compliant project completion.

• Provided leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to the ICT Infrastructure team.

• Fostered a collaborative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and development.

• Monitored team performance and implemented efficiency improvements.

• Managed and maintained ICT infrastructure across multiple countries.

• Ensured reliability, security, and optimal performance of infrastructure components.

• Developed and enforced infrastructure management and security policies.

• Led initiatives to standardize network setups across office locations.

• Developed detailed migration plans, ensuring minimal business disruption.

• Coordinated with local IT teams to implement network changes and provide support.

• Stayed updated with industry trends to improve ICT infrastructure.

• Prepared and presented reports on project status, team performance, and infrastructure health.

• Engaged with external vendors to ensure quality and cost-effective solutions.

• Automated deployment of updates in Windows and Linux with Ansible

• Setup Gitlab to push scripts to the right servers