Dirk Nijs

Senior IT Asset Management and Software Licensing professional with over 30 years of IT experience in complex enterprise environments. Proven expertise in software licensing, including Microsoft and SPLA, ITAM governance, licence compliance, and audit readiness. Acts as a bridge between management, IT, procurement, finance, and legal teams, with a strong focus on risk reduction and cost optimisation. Actively involved in NIS2 advisory work and ISO 27001 programmes.

Founder & ITAM Consultant at ITAMconsult (2023-05 – Present)

Independent advisor supporting mid-market and large organisations in software licensing, IT Asset Management, and compliance matters. Focused on the intersection of IT Asset Management and security readiness.

• Interpreting contractual and regulatory requirements related to software licensing for enterprise customers
• Analysing usage, entitlement, and inventory data to identify compliance risks
• Assessing financial, operational, and compliance risks and translating findings into management-level reporting
• Advising on the asset-related impact of NIS2 regulations
• Supporting ISO 27001 initiatives with a focus on governance and continuous improvement
• Contributing to incident response readiness from an IT asset and process perspective

Business Innovation Manager at Cegeka NV (2018-03 – 2023-05)

Responsible for Microsoft licence governance and Software Asset Management initiatives for Cegeka and its enterprise customers.

• Managing complex Microsoft licensing and compliance engagements for enterprise customers
• Performing risk and compliance analyses based on contractual terms and usage data
• Quantifying financial exposure and identifying optimisation opportunities
• Supporting customers during audits and licence negotiations
• Working closely with IT operations, security, procurement, and legal teams
• Coaching junior consultants and contributing to internal knowledge development

ICT Service Delivery Consultant at Proximus (2014-04 – 2018-03)

Responsible for Microsoft SPLA and other enterprise licensing programmes within a highly regulated telecommunications environment.

• Ensuring continuous compliance with licensing rules and contractual obligations
• Combining technical usage data with licence terms to manage and mitigate risks
• Providing financial insights and management reporting
• Operating in an international, compliance-critical environment with a high level of audit maturity

Senior Educational Consultant / Microsoft Certified Trainer at Telindus (2000-11 – 2014-04)

• Designing and delivering technical and licensing-related training programmes as a Microsoft Certified Trainer
• Translating complex technical concepts into clear, structured learning content
• Building a strong foundation in communication, facilitation, and knowledge transfer

Higher education in Telecommunications – Groep T, Leuven