About Remko
Senior Infrastructure & Cloud Specialist with 20+ years of experience in designing, implementing and managing enterprise IT environments. Specialized in Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure and VMware, with a strong focus on hybrid cloud, modern workplace and infrastructure security.
I support organizations in modernizing their IT landscape — from strategy and architecture to migration, implementation and day-to-day operations. Known for a pragmatic approach, strong analytical skills and clear communication.
Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
German
Basic
Remote only
Primarily works remotely
Experience
- RD4ITFreelance IT SpecialistDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2020 - Today (5 years and 9 months)As an independent Infrastructure Consultant, I support organizations in designing, modernizing and securing their IT environments. I work at operational, tactical and strategic levels, delivering both hands-on implementations and architectural guidance.Key achievements:Designed and implemented Disaster Recovery solutionsUpgraded VMware environments (6 → 7 → 8)Migrated Exchange environments to Hybrid and Microsoft 365Implemented Microsoft Defender improvements (>90% security score)Delivered Intune and modern workplace migrationsIntroduced infrastructure monitoring and automationFocus areas:Hybrid cloud, Microsoft 365, VMware, security hardening, and infrastructure modernization.
- Loparex BVGlobal Infrastructure LeadJuly 2013 - August 2020 (7 years and 1 month)Led global IT infrastructure operations and transformation projects across multiple regions. Responsible for architecture, strategy, and delivery of enterprise infrastructure solutions.Key achievements:Implemented FlexPod (NetApp, Cisco UCS, VMware) with SRM for DRGlobal Microsoft 365 and Exchange hybrid migrationImplemented Commvault backup globallyIntroduced Azure AD and ADFSImplemented Meraki SD-WAN, firewalls, Wi-Fi, and switchingDelivered NetApp HCI and VDI modernization
- Loparex BVEuropean Infrastructure EngineerSeptember 2007 - July 2013 (5 years and 10 months)Responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of European IT infrastructure, focusing on virtualization, networking and collaboration platforms.Key achievements:Implemented VMware with NetApp NFS storageDesigned MS SQL clusters on VMwareImplemented SharePoint and virtual desktops (Horizon View)Migrated Lotus Notes to Exchange with high availabilityImplemented SolarWinds monitoringManaged Cisco ASA firewalls and Aruba wireless networks
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Education
- Professional Scrum Master 12020Professional Scrum Master 1
- Process Management: Applying Process Mapping to Analyze and Improve Your Operation (AMA)2018Process Management: Applying Process Mapping to Analyze and Improve Your Operation (AMA)