Summary

Enterprise AI and Copilot specialist at Microsoft, architecting Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions for 20+ named accounts. Promoted twice in 2 years to Cloud Solution Architect. Awarded BizApps Category Excellence Achiever (FY24) and Copilot Achiever (FY24, FY25) — one of a select group recognized for top enterprise impact across Microsoft Business Applications. Combines deep technical delivery with strategic customer advisory to accelerate AI adoption at scale.

Core Competencies

Azure Power Platform Dynamics 365 Microsoft Copilot AI / Artificial Intelligence Enterprise Architecture Solution Architecture Dataverse Power Apps Power Automate Power BI Copilot Studio CRM / Customer Engagement Stakeholder Management Digital Transformation Cloud Architecture Technical Leadership

Selected Achievements

  • BizApps Category Excellence Achiever (FY24) — recognized for top enterprise impact across Microsoft Business Applications
  • BizApps Copilot Achiever (FY24, FY25) — awarded for measurable Copilot adoption outcomes at enterprise scale
  • Microsoft Instructor Recognition — trained 250+ technical stakeholders across 25+ sessions on Power Platform and Dynamics 365
  • Non-profit founder — scaled a charity initiative to 120,000+ viewers and EUR 26,500+ raised across three editions

Experience

Cloud Solution Architect

Sep 2021 - Present

Microsoft - Business Solutions and AI, The Netherlands

Promoted: Customer Engineer (2021) → Solution Architect Engineer (2022) → Cloud Solution Architect (2023)

Designated solution architect for 20+ named Enterprise accounts across Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement.

  • Influenced Copilot and AI adoption strategy for 20+ Enterprise accounts across Power Platform and Dynamics 365 CE, directly contributing to BizApps Excellence (FY24) and Copilot Achiever (FY24, FY25) awards — one of the highest recognitions in the Microsoft Business Applications organization
  • Served as trusted technical advisor to senior customer stakeholders, shaping platform roadmaps and aligning Dynamics 365 and Power Platform investments with long-term business transformation goals
  • Delivered end-to-end solution architecture — from envisioning and stakeholder alignment through Dataverse design, Power Apps development, and Power Automate implementation — accelerating time-to-value for named Enterprise customers
  • Trained 250+ technical stakeholders across 25+ instructor-led workshops, enabling scalable Power Platform and Dynamics 365 adoption and earning Microsoft Instructor Recognition
  • Drove citizen developer enablement at Vattenfall through a Power Apps and Power Automate low-code competition, expanding platform adoption beyond IT into business teams

AR Software Engineer (Intern)

Sep 2019 - Mar 2020

&samhoud creative tech - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

  • Developed a Unity/C# augmented reality application for Albert Heijn that won the Grand SpinAward, the Netherlands' top digital design and innovation prize

Co-Founder and Chairman

Dec 2018 - Present

Dutch Game Marathon - Non-Profit Foundation

  • Scaled a charity initiative from 5,000 to 120,000+ live viewers and EUR 26,500+ raised, managing 45+ contributors, sponsor relations, and end-to-end event operations

Additional Experience

Chairman - Wervingsdagen (TU/e Career Events)

Sep 2016 - Aug 2017
  • Led university career events with a EUR 200,000+ budget, coordinating Career Expo, Skill Sessions, and Interviewing Days for 5,000+ participants

Brand Ambassador and Team Leader - The Oval Office (Nintendo)

2012 - 2022

Skills

Cloud and Platforms Azure, Dynamics 365 CE, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Model-Driven Apps, Canvas Apps, Microsoft 365
AI and Automation Microsoft Copilot, Copilot for Dynamics 365, AI Builder, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI, Generative AI
Development C#, Python, Unity, Solution Design, ALM, Agile
Business and Leadership Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Technical Leadership, Customer Success, Pre-sales, Proof of Concept, Center of Excellence, Digital Transformation

Education

MSc Computer Science and Engineering

2018 - 2021

Eindhoven University of Technology

BSc Computer Science and Engineering

2013 - 2018

Eindhoven University of Technology

Certifications

  • Power Platform App Maker Associate - Microsoft
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals - Microsoft
  • Dynamics 365 Fundamentals (CRM) - Microsoft
  • Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) - Microsoft
  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) - Microsoft
  • Power Platform Fundamentals (PL-900) - Microsoft
  • Facilitating Envisioning Workshops - Microsoft MCAPS Academy (2024)
  • Strategic Communication - Microsoft MCAPS Academy (2024)
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)

Languages

Dutch (native)  ·  English (native proficiency)