Portfolio

Projects & Experience

Over two decades of enterprise work - from intelligent data platforms and cloud transformations to large-scale infrastructure modernisation. Here are some of the highlights, and the career behind them.

Selected Highlights

These represent the engagements I'm most proud of - not because they were the biggest, but because they made a real difference.

Career Timeline

Every role taught me something different. Here's the journey from first job to where I am today.

May 2025 - Present

LAN Art - Founder & Lead Solutions Architect

Independent Consulting · Netherlands

Running my own consulting practice focused on modern cloud platforms, automation, and integration-led architecture. Currently engaged with CAEVES Technology on intelligent data platform initiatives.

  • Enterprise solution architecture and governance
  • Discovery workshops and integration roadmaps
  • Automation frameworks and operational guardrails
November 2023 - April 2025

NetApp - Principal Technologist / Lead Solutions Architect

Incubate Tech Team · Netherlands

Lead technical sales interface for strategic customers and partners. Shaped cloud/hybrid architectures and delivered end-to-end designs covering scope, lifecycle, governance, and operational readiness.

  • AWS and Azure specialist for EMEA hybrid cloud teams
  • Complex solution design for enterprise accounts
  • Cross-functional pre-sales and delivery coordination
March 2020 - October 2023

NetApp - Cloud Solutions Architect (AWS)

Cloud Engineering · Netherlands

Architected cloud and hybrid deployments, designed monitoring and DR solutions, and trained partners across the EMEA region.

  • AWS specialist for NetApp hybrid and cloud teams
  • FSxN, ANF, CVO, and Global File Cache deployments
  • Technical workshops and EBC sessions
March 2017 - March 2020

Talon Storage - Solutions Engineer

EMEA Sales Engineering · Netherlands

Primary technical resource for EMEA. Engaged with Global 2000 customers from pre-sales through production deployment for data centralisation solutions.

  • Enterprise deployments: Expedia, Skanska, ARUP, Swiss RE, WSP
  • PowerShell DSC and Azure Automation for deployment
  • R&D for SharePoint, Log Analytics, and automation integrations
December 2013 - February 2017

Ivanhoe Mines - SharePoint Architect

Enterprise Content Management · Sandton, South Africa

Architected and delivered enterprise document management, workflow automation, and cross-system integrations for an international mining operation.

  • GIS and JDE integration with SharePoint
  • ISO management systems (9001, 14001, OSHAS 45001)
  • Top local speaker - Share Conference 2015
2012 - 2020

Consulting & Sub-Contracting

Various Engagements · South Africa & Netherlands

Provided high-end enterprise solutions across multiple disciplines and sectors. Clients included Standard Bank, Reserve Bank of South Africa, and various consulting firms.

  • SharePoint architecture for banking and finance
  • Office 365 migrations and mobile app development
  • ISO document management and SLA support
June 2012 - November 2013

Ukuvuma Solutions - Senior Microsoft Consultant

Microsoft Practice Lead · Centurion, South Africa

Led SharePoint architecture and delivery for enterprise customers. Managed junior and intermediate staff while maintaining a mentorship role across the organisation.

May 2011 - June 2012

Token / Fox-IT - Senior SharePoint Consultant

SharePoint Practice · Centurion, South Africa

Full lifecycle SharePoint development and implementation. Key accounts management with a focus on architecture, deployment, and client relationships.

July 2007 - May 2011

Azcom Systems - Escalation Manager / Infrastructure Specialist

IT Professional Services · South Africa

Managed a team of 25 IT consultants and grew the managed services base from 10 to 64 customers. Responsible for infrastructure architecture, vendor alliances, and customer satisfaction.

September 2006 - July 2007

Société Générale - Junior Project Manager

Banking IT · South Africa

Project management, documentation, DR procedures, and application integration in a high-security banking environment.

March 2004 - August 2006

Investec Bank - Senior Desktop Support / Application Management

Treasury & Specialised Finance · South Africa

Desktop support and application management for 300+ users on the trading floor. Led a team of 5 technicians and delivered an automated refresh of 400+ systems with just 1% return rate.

December 2002 - February 2004

Unibase Solutions - IT Support Engineer

First Role · South Africa

Where it all started. Hardware and software installations, networking infrastructure, and supporting customers across Windows, Linux, and Unix platforms.

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