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Head of IT & Partner Relations

Kokai Studio

I define and lead IT strategy and infrastructure at Kokai Studio, responsible for end-to-end systems across internal and client-facing environments, driving scalability, reliability, security, and supporting B2B partnerships.

I coordinate multiple contractors and supplier companies across engagements, manage communication between development and infrastructure functions, and apply diplomacy to resolve conflicts and align emerging workflows.

I'm also responsible for IT budgeting and cost planning, defining budgets across IT and development functions and presenting them for approval, typically in the €1-2M range.

SysOps / DevOps - Freelance

the-mill.nl

Clients: chess.com · soundstack.com · ethernity.cloud · international intergovernmental agencies

I defined infrastructure architecture, implemented automation (Ansible), and improved security of web applications, with focus on reliability and maintainability.

I worked on production systems under load, supporting scaling requirements, operational stability, and infrastructure decision-making.

SysOps / DevOps - Freelance

ldcore.com

Clients: livigent.com · americangreetings.com · anritsu.com · gentechsolution.com

I led the design and scaling of SaaS infrastructure, overseeing hypervisor-based environments, automation (Ansible), GitOps workflows, and operational processes including on-call.

I covered the infrastructure lifecycle from architecture and deployment to reliability, maintenance, and security.

System & Network Administrator

Kalon Global Group

I acted as primary owner of IT infrastructure, covering systems, networking, and operational support, while taking on responsibilities typically associated with IT management.

Linux/Unices QA Team Lead

Bitdefender

I started as Linux QA engineer, implementing automated testing frameworks, and progressed to leading a team of 4 engineers. I was responsible for test strategy, coordination, and delivery across Linux/Unix environments.