Delivering robust, secure, and innovative IT solutions with over 25 years of experience.
Download Resume Contact MeWelcome to my professional portfolio! I am a dedicated Network Security Engineer with extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing robust security solutions. My expertise spans industry-leading technologies, including Cisco, Check Point firewalls, Palo Alto firewalls, and Juniper firewalls. Additionally, I have a strong background in administering and securing both Linux and Windows server environments, ensuring optimal performance and protection against evolving threats. I am Fluent in Dutch, advanced in English, and basic in French, I excel at resolving incidents from analysis to implementation. Analytical, independent, and a lifelong learner, I am committed to delivering secure and efficient IT solutions.
Outside of my professional endeavors, I am passionate about astrophotography, capturing the wonders of the cosmos, 3D printing, and gaming.
TCP/IP, Routing, Switching, Ethernet, IEEE 802.1X, ARP, STP, OSPF, RIP, BGP, IGMP, DNS, SMTP, IPSec, PPTP, SSH, SSLVPN, RDP, Active Directory, Netflow, SOCKS
Check Point, Palo Alto, Juniper, Fortinet, Symantec, Cisco PIX/ASA, PFSense
Linux (RHEL, CentOS, Kali, Parrot OS, Ubuntu, Debian), Windows (10, Server 2012/2016/2022), MacOSX, OpenBSD
VMWare vSphere, ESX, NSX 6.0, Oracle VirtualBox, Docker, Proxmox
Splunk, ELK, Snort, Wazuh, Zeek, OSQuery, SecurityOnion
NMAP, Burp Suite, ZAP, Metasploit, Kali, Nessus, OpenVAS
National Lottery, Brussels | Feb 2004 - Sep 2019
Configured, implemented, optimized, and monitored IT infrastructure to ensure secure digital operations. Worked with Check Point, Juniper, Cisco, Nortel, Linux, Windows, VMWare, Infoblox, and Raritan.
Telenet, Mechelen | Jan 2022 - Aug 2023
Resolved incidents, implemented network changes, VPNs, intrusion detection, and identity awareness policies using Check Point, Palo Alto, Infoblox, and F5.
Capgemini, Machelen | May 2021 - Aug 2021
Conducted undisclosed network assessments, including internal and external evaluations and reporting.
Traffic/SYKES/SDL International, Leuven | Feb 1998 - Jun 2003
Managed PCs, systems, networks, Windows, and Linux servers, providing user support.
ENI, Aartselaar | Aug 1997 - Feb 1998
Developed PLC and SCADA projects using Siemens Step 5, Step 7, Genesis, and Simatic HMI.
PEC, Leuven | Dec 1995 - Aug 1997
Worked on C and SCADA projects using IBM OS/2, C/2, DB/2, DAE, Plantworks, and PMW.
KIHL Diepenbeek | 1991 - 1995
Thesis: Interactive Analysis Device for Hardware Testing of Automated Installations
GroepT Leuven | 2000 - 2003
Thesis: Cisco Netflow Accounting Using FlowScan under Solaris