About Michael
I support companies with the design, optimization and securing of their IT infrastructures, with a strong focus on Windows Server / Active Directory, VMware vSphere, enterprise networking, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
Throughout my career, I’ve delivered multiple migration projects, high-impact troubleshooting missions, and infrastructure improvements where stability, performance and business continuity are key.
I’m CCNA Pro certified and I have a partnership with Cisco, which strengthens my approach on networking architecture, best practices and long-term maintainability.
Expertise
- Windows Server / Active Directory (DNS, GPO, replication, authentication)
- VMware vSphere
- Networking (routing, switching, VLANs, firewall rules, VPN)
- Infrastructure audits & improvement plans
- Security (NGFW, reverse proxy, IAM principles)
- Automation (PowerShell)
I work in a structured way: assessment → root cause analysis → recommendations → implementation guidance
Can work everywhere in EU depending of the projects' and customers' needs
French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
Can work on-site
Brussels (up to 50km)
Experience
- Phenix-ict:Managing Director and Infrastructure ArchitectDIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2023 - Today (3 years and 7 months)Brussels, BelgiumCreation of my own IT services company: Phenix-ict. Definition of a business plan with accountant partner.Definition of the strategy regarding key partnerships to grow business.Definition of the strategy regarding the communication & building new leads. Day-to-day management of the company. Definition of different learning paths to increase attractiveness for potential new customers.Maintain my IT expertise and skills by accepting short terms missions in addition of major assignments.Author of the blogs: https://blog.phenixict.tech and https://v-itpassion.be
- UCB Pharma Mission:Network Solutions ArchitectPHARMACEUTICALS INDUSTRYApril 2025 - December 2025 (8 months)Braine-l'Alleud, Belgium3rd level support on incidents related to network & Design of network architectures.
- 3rd Level support for incidents where network is identified as the Root Cause.
- Design solutions at network and infrastructure layers for projects that rely on it. Review network topology for remote offices and facilities.
- Acting as technical advisor for projects requiring the involvement of multiple teams.
- Acting as SME for specific technologies like VMware NSX.
- Belfius Bank Mission:Infrastructure Solutions Architect.BANKING AND INSURANCEFebruary 2025 - April 2025 (2 months)Brussels, Belgium
Solution Architecture
- Writing FeAn (Feature Analysis) documents for different projects coming from the different business units. This includes Cost analysis, RCA (Risks, Constraints, Assumption)
- Creation of HLD (High-Level Designs) for new solutions that are required by the different business unit
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Education
- SECONDARY SCHOOLST URSULA INSTITUTE1998SECONDARY SCHOOL
- IT TECHNICIANFIJ BRUSSELS2000IT TECHNICIAN
Certifications
- AWS CERTIFIED SOLUTION ARCHITECT – ASSOCIATE | ExpiredAWS2021