Pascal is a Cloud Engineer, in the role of (Dev)Ops Engineer at most clients. I'm currently focused on gaining knowledge of Azure (Devops) to implement Azure workloads & infrastructure solutions.
Over the last few years, after working in the data engineering area for a while, I've made the switch to being a Azure (DevOps/Cloud) Engineer. I'm focusing on automating application and infrastructure deployments on Azure, using a combination of technologies like Bicep, YML for Pipelines and PowerShell. I like dynamic environments with client/business focus, mostly within IT4IT teams delivering value to other teams within the same area or business.
Currently I'm working for RDW, implementing Azure infrastructure to run the upcoming Vrachtwagenheffing (Truck Toll) systems.
November 2024 - Present
At the end of 2024, I joined Serviceteam Truck Tol (Vrachtwagenheffing) at RDW in Groningen. In the role of infrastructure Specialist, I work on deploying Azure Infrastructure in the form of Bicep (IaC), maintaining and writing Solution Designs, working with other teams who are developing the applications running on the platform and so much more.
2019 - October 2024
From 2019 until 2023, Pascal worked as DevOps Engineer BI at Ordina (later Sopra Steria). Pascal has worked for clients like Rabobank and RDW in this role, using tools like Informatica Powercenter, SQL & Azure DevOps.
Starting 2024, Pascal officially switched to the Ordina Platform area. This department of Ordina focusses on on-premise and cloud platforms like Azure and AWS. Before officially switching within Ordina, he already worked in the role of Infra & Ops Engineer for Rabobank.
You can check out the project descriptions in the section below.
2016 - 2018
From 2016 untill 2018, Pascal worked at Atos Netherlands as a Business Intelligence Consultant. During these years, Pascal worked on multiple client projects.
• 2015-2016: Trainee BI, traineeship Business Intelligence & Big Data via Youngcapital;
• 2016-2017: Project VGZ, Ops Engineer. Most used skills: Informatica Powercenter, SQL;
• 2017-2018: Project DICTU, Project Management. Most used skills: SCRUM, Project Management;
• 2018: Project EventSite, Ops Engineer. Most used skills: SCRUM/DevOps, Linux, SQL, CI/CD;
You can check out the project descriptions in the section below
2014 - 2015
Over a period of six months, Pascal conducted a graduation research project on how IT can assist in professionalizing the control room and traffic management of the Arriva bus division. Arriva was in the process of implementing a new IT system for use by their traffic management. During the graduation trajectory, research was conducted on how this system could aid in handling emergency calls. The investigation focused on how the system could be configured to effectively manage such situations. The end result consisted of several recommendations for further research by Arriva regarding the implementation of these findings.
Over the past few years, Pascal has worked for Ordina and Atos at multiple client locations. Below are summaries of some of these projects.
Internship & Graduation
During the internship & graduation phase, Pascal worked on researching possebilities to enhance the information provided by the IT department, regarding Safety incidents (internal information). The implementation of analysis system 'Duurzaam Verbinden' was key during these months. During graduation, Pascal worked on researching possebilities to enhance the system used by Arriva's trafic control centre. For more info, check work-related information.
Ops Engineer
Pascal werd bij zorgverzekeraar VGZ ingezet binnen het team “Technisch Beheer Powercenter”. Dit team was verantwoordelijk voor de werking van Powercenter, het uitvoeren van upgrades, oplossen van incidenten etc.
Pascal was als BI-specialist verantwoordelijk voor:
• Het beheren van Informatica Powercenter software;
• Het beheren van ontwikkelde componenten in dit product;
• Het beheren van workflows, labels, implementaties en planning;
• Het opstellen van documentatie over de Powercenter workflows.
• Het analyseren van problemen met Powercenter software en ontwikkelde componenten
Project Management
Pascal was gedurende 2 maanden werkzaam bij DICTU (Dienst ICT Uitvoering), voor het team TVS (Toegang Verlening Service). Dit team is verantwoordelijk voor het onderhoud van koppelingen met o.a. DigID
Pascal verrichtte als PMO (Project Management Ondersteuning) de volgende activiteiten:
• Het opstellen van decharges, offertes en facturen;
• Het bijhouden van overzichten van opstaande projecten, budgetten en uitgaven.
• Rapporteren naar klanten van TVS, m.b.t. de status van projecten
Ops Engineer
Het Eventsite project is een binnen Atos ontwikkelde website voor het hosten van evenementen binnen en buiten Atos, voor medewerkers, relaties etc.
Pascal was daarbij als Ops Engineer verantwoordelijk voor:
• Het ontwikkelen en onderhouden van de database;
• Het beheren van de Linux servers en de daarop draaiende services, waaronder Docker en Tomcat;
• Het opzetten van een nieuwe ontwikkelstraat (OTAP-straat) met Devops als basis (via Jira en Jenkins);
• Uitrollen nieuwe software, zowel Java als Server-side software;
(Dev)Ops Engineer
In november of 2018, Pascal started at RDW-ICT, Serviceteam Business Intelligence (BI), as an Ops Engineer on project basis. The role includes both operational tasks and project work.
Some of the operational tasks:
Managing and resolving incidents on business and technical level, with: Informatica Powercenter, Microsoft SSAS and SSRS, scheduling (Opcon software), Socrata (Datasync) and more;
Deploying new and changed software related to Powercenter, Microsoft SSAS and SSRS, Socrata Datasync and more;
Through 2020, Serviceteam BI started the implementation of Azure Devops as version control system and CI/CD tool, with GIT as versioning method. Pascal became the lead, being responsible for implementing Azure Devops and migrating from the previous "versioning methods" (SharePoint)
(Dev)Ops Engineer
Since September 2021 works for a Ordina HPT (High Performance Team) placed at Rabobank as an Ops Engineer on project basis. The role includes the implementation of Azure Devops and migrating to it from other systems.
Some of the operational tasks:
Managing and resolving incidents on business and technical level, with: Informatica Powercenter, Microsoft SSAS and SSRS, scheduling (Opcon software), Socrata (Datasync) and more;
Deploying new and changed software related to Powercenter, Microsoft SSAS and SSRS, Socrata Datasync and more;
Through 2020, Serviceteam BI started the implementation of Azure Devops as version control system and CI/CD tool, with GIT as versioning method. Pascal became the lead, being responsible for implementing Azure Devops and migrating from the previous "versioning methods" (SharePoint)
Cloud Engineer
At the end of 2024, I joined Serviceteam Truck Tol (Vrachtwagenheffing) at RDW in Groningen. In the role of infrastructure Specialist, I work on deploying Azure Infrastructure in the form of Bicep (IaC), maintaining and writing Solution Designs, working with other teams who are developing the applications running on the platform and so much more.