Wim De Vriendt

Experienced IT consultant and founder with 30+ years in software development, cloud infrastructure, and team leadership. Specialized in designing and delivering custom .NET solutions (MAUI, ASP.NET Core, EF Core) on Azure and Microsoft 365 platforms. Expertise in cybersecurity (NIS2 compliance, zero-trust architecture), enterprise governance, and mentoring development teams.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects from architecture through deployment, with deep technical knowledge and business acumen. Prefer building sustainable, vendor-independent solutions over SaaS subscriptions.

Founder & Senior IT Consultant at PureAutomation BV (2014-08 – Present)

Lead independent IT consultancy serving mid-market clients across Belgium. Manage team of 2 experienced developers delivering custom software solutions, Azure cloud architecture, and digital transformation initiatives.

• Design and architect enterprise.NET applications (MAUI, ASP.NET Core 10, Entity Framework Core)
• Lead Microsoft 365 governance and compliance assessments
• Implement Azure solutions: Container Apps, App Services, Key Vault
• Establish cybersecurity frameworks (NIS2 compliance, zero-trust architecture, penetration testing)
• Manage development teams and mentor developers in modern software practices
• Design custom solutions for specific business needs rather than recommending SaaS products
• ePortal Energy Management system: asp.net core 10, DI, all modern implementation modules
• Maxee portal: receiving IoT data from LoRa devices and transfering them to ePortal for further processing. Appservice.net 10
• Maxee Survey App:.NET 10 / C# 14 B2C renovation coordinator app (MAUI frontend, ASP.NET Core backend, clean architecture, xUnit tests)
• SMTP/Email Infrastructure: Configured SMTP2GO, Brevo, and Azure Communication Services for EU/GDPR compliance
• Intune/Entra Configuration: UAC policies, Win32 app packaging, Endpoint Privilege Management for enterprise clients
• Network Infrastructure: TP-Link Omada VPN setup, FortiGate OT VLAN policies, DNS split-DNS configuration

IT Manager & Consultant at FixSus BVBA & Emaze (2014-08 – Present)

Concurrent roles managing IT infrastructure, software development, and security for two specialized client organizations. Responsible for systems architecture, team management, business applications, and strategic technology planning.

• Managed phishing security awareness program (Phished.io) with Dutch internal reporting and team training
• Architected and deployed custom HVAC data analysis systems
• Led SQL Server optimization, database migrations, and performance analysis
• Established security governance and access control frameworks
• Managed infrastructure across hybrid on-premise and Azure environments

System Architect & Microsoft Technology Lead at Volvo Cars Gent (2012-01 – 2014-08)

• Architected and managed Windows server infrastructure (physical and virtualized VMware/Citrix environments)
• Optimized SQL Server databases and resolved production issues through deep diagnostics
• Provided.NET debugging and profiling support to development teams
• Designed automated monitoring systems using PowerShell for server park visibility
• Led migration of production-critical engineering systems to virtualized infrastructure

Lead.NET Architect & Developer at Volvo Cars Gent (1998-12 – 2014-08)

Managed team of 5 consultants. Designed and developed critical enterprise systems for manufacturing, HR, finance, and government compliance.

• DAISSY (Direct Access Information System): Nominated for Industry Technical Management Awards 2009. Deployed on.NET Compact Framework + INTERMEC CN3 devices for real-time manufacturing data capture
• Enterprise HR Systems: Competence Management, Pension Manager, Employee Portal, Intranet
• E-Government Systems: Electronic filing (unemployment ASR, quarterly DMFA, DIMONA compliance)
• Financial Applications: Cost Control, Company Car Management, Catering Systems
• Production Systems: Real-time control and tracking on Windows Embedded XP platforms

Software Developer at Conitec NV (1996-04 – 1998-12)

• Designed and developed climate control systems for agro-industrial applications
• Built animal feed management systems with embedded control logic
• Programmed in C++, embedded Motorola systems, and VB6 for administrative applications

Hardware Engineer at Teledata Systems (1995-09 – 1996-03)

• Installed and maintained computer networks, leased-line connectivity, and modem solutions
• Configured accounting software systems for business operations

Industrial Engineer in Electromechanics (Automation) – K.I.H.O., Ghent (1995)