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Nicolas Payen

Modern Workplace Architect

€850/day
Charleroi, BE
8-15 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Nicolas

Cybersecurity Consultant & Apple Expert (macOS/iOS) | Fleet Management & Audit

My Description
Don't let your Apple fleet become the weakest link in your security.

Independent IT expert, I secure, optimize, and manage IT for VSEs/SMEs and Agencies that have chosen the Apple ecosystem.

My approach is based on "La REF": 🛡️ Rigor: Strict security protocols (Zero Trust, Encryption, Backup). 🍏 Expertise: Deep mastery of macOS, iOS, and their integration into businesses. ⚡ Flexibility: On-site or White Label intervention for Web/IT Agencies.

🚀 MY STAR SERVICES:

1. Cybersecurity & Compliance

Quick Security Audit (Vulnerabilities, Passwords, Access).

Ransomware & Phishing Protection.

Workstation GDPR Compliance.

2. Apple Fleet Management (MDM)

Deployment and fleet management (Jamf, Kandji, Mosyle, Intune).

Automatic Onboarding: An out-of-the-box Mac in 10 minutes for your new employees.

Proactive Maintenance (Uninterrupted updates).

3. Infrastructure & Network

Secure network configuration (Firewall, VPN, Guest Wi-Fi).

Cloud Migration (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace).

Odoo Integration (CRM/Sales/Projects).

🎯 FOR WHOM?

SMEs / VSEs: You want an "external CIO" who speaks your language and protects your business.

Agencies & IT Service Providers: You are looking for a reliable partner to manage Mac clients in your portfolios (invisible white label).

🛠️ MY TECHNICAL STACK: macOS, iOS, Jamf, Microsoft 365, Odoo, Fortinet, Ubiquiti, Bash/Scripting.

📅 A project? An emergency? Contact me for an initial audit of your situation. Response within 4 hours.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Dutch

    Fluent

Can work on-site
Charleroi (up to 50km), Mons (up to 50km), Namur (up to 50km), Liège (up to 50km)

Experience

  • LaREF
    Founder & Lead IT Consultant
    January 2026 - Today (5 months)
    Belgium
    Launch of a consulting firm dedicated to the operational excellence of VSEs/SMEs on Apple environments.
    • IT Strategy: Infrastructure audits and deployment of cybersecurity policies (La REF: Rigor, Expertise, Flexibility).
    • Modern Workplace: Apple fleet management via MDM and endpoint security for demanding clients (Agencies, Firms).
    • Business Solutions: Consulting and implementation of business processes via the Odoo ERP.
    System Architecture IT Project Management Security Audit Entrepreneurship Consulting
  • CARREFOUR via RSS,
    Field Service Engineer
    September 2024 - December 2025 (1 year and 3 months)
    Zaventem, Belgium
    Critical on-site intervention to ensure business continuity in stores.
    • Maintenance & Diagnostics: Expert resolution of hardware/software failures and preventive equipment maintenance.
    • Service Delivery: Guarantee of high-quality service and SLA compliance to ensure customer satisfaction in retail points.
    • Support: Field training for users to quickly adopt tools.
    Technical Support Incident Management SLA IT Maintenance Training
  • UNDERSIDE,
    Odoo Business Analyst & SysAdmin
    August 2016 - August 2024 (8 years)
    Cosselies, HT, Belgium
    • Needs Analysis: Translating client business processes into concrete ERP solutions (Sales, CRM, Inventory).
    • Implementation: Module configuration, writing functional specifications, and process documentation.
    • Change Management: Team training and technical simplification to facilitate tool adoption.

    Administrator
    • Architecture & Security: Global management of infrastructure (Servers, Networks, Client workstations) and ensuring data integrity.
    • Consulting Strength: Proactive identification of internal needs to propose and manage new IT projects.
    • Full IT Support (L1 to L3): Complete Helpdesk management, from daily user assistance (L1) to resolving complex infrastructure incidents (L3).
    odoo Functional Analysis System and Network Administration Change Management L3 Support

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