Briefly
I am a Belgian engineer and entrepreneur, passionate about IT and electronic technologies.
At the age of 25, I founded my own company, IT-tude, which specializes in consulting and the implementation of IT solutions for businesses.
From a young age, my technical dexterity and interest in engineering awakened a deep curiosity and a growing thirst for knowledge.
After completing my secondary education in science, I enrolled in 2002 at the Haute École Léonard de Vinci (ECAM – Brussels), where I earned my Master degree in Industrial IT Engineering after four years of study.
During this time, I was an active member of the school’s board and served as a student representative. I also took the opportunity to attend additional classes in Dutch and electronics, built my first computers, and set up a centralized server that allowed me to work remotely — long before remote work became widespread.
Eager to broaden my expertise, I pursued a Master’s degree in Management Sciences at IAG (UCL – Louvain-la-Neuve), graduating in June 2007. This added valuable knowledge in management, accounting, process engineering, and methodologies to my skill set.
Shortly after, I began my professional journey by applying my skills in the international financial sector, working as an IT consultant for a major Belgian bank.
At the heart of Europe’s financial transformation, I contributed to the technical aspects of bank merges and splits, and was responsible for IT across BNP Paribas’s European branches, formerly known as Fortis.
At the same time, I sought to respond to the economic difficulties affecting SMEs by launching a side business offering efficient and affordable IT solutions.
The concept was well received, and my drive to build and innovate soon turned into a genuine passion — ultimately leading me, two years later, to establish my own company with a meaningful name: IT-tude.
Over the years, I’ve built up substantial expertise and had the opportunity to work on high-level projects for financial institutions, which led to a collaboration with IBM as a System Engineer.
My management skills and entrepreneurial mindset allowed me to take part in large-scale initiatives and even co-found several businesses, thanks to my ability to recognize emerging talent.
Later, I discovered the pharmaceutical industry through a long-term mission at Takeda, where my affinity for industrial environments proved to be a key asset. That experience sparked a true interest in manufacturing and process management.
More recently, in the steel industry with NLMK Europe, I have leveraged my background to position myself as IT Manager, overseeing projects across Europe and supporting the local teams with strategic and operational challenges.
I have a strong leadership profile and the ability to successfully manage complex, large-scale initiatives, but I also enjoy getting hands-on from time to time to stay connected with the technical side of my work.
Despite a demanding schedule, I remain deeply passionate and constantly striving for efficiency and improvement.
My methodology and sense of organization help me maintain a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal life, allowing me to share quality moments with family and friends.