About Laurens
Freelance IT consultant and system engineer specialising in Microsoft 365 security and endpoint management with Intune, Entra ID and Defender for Endpoint. I design and roll out cloud-based device management, security baselines, application control (App Control for Business/WDAC) and Zero Trust–oriented access policies, often in combination with tools such as Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike and other EDR platforms.
I’m typically brought in to modernise existing workplaces, harden Windows environments and optimise Microsoft 365 security configurations so they are both robust and manageable for internal teams.
Dutch
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Can work on-site
Kortrijk (up to 50km), Gent (up to 30km), Brugge (up to 40km)
Experience
- KBC Group BelgiumIT Security Engineer (Consultant)BANKING AND INSURANCEJanuary 2024 - July 2025 (1 year and 6 months)Gent, Belgium
- Collaborated on the migration to a Zero Trust NetworkAccess approach utilizing Zscaler, significantly enhancing the security framework for endpoint platforms.
- Designed and implemented optimizations for Microsoft Defender XDR capabilities, improving threat detection and response efficiency.
- Supported the integration and deployment of SentinelOne solutions, strengthening endpoint protection across all employee devices.
- Developed and initiated the rollout of Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) for Application Control for Business, bolstering application security measures.
- Led modernization initiatives aimed at elevating the overall security posture of endpoint platforms in alignment with evolving industry standards.
- Collaborated on strategic projects to enhance device-level security through innovative technology solutions tailored to KBC Group Belgium's requirements.
- Daikin Europe N.V. (External) | SYNCTIV IT ConsultingSystem Engineer - Digital Workplace (Consultant)DIGITAL AND ITJanuary 2021 - January 2024 (3 years)Oostende, Belgium
- Migrated over 6,500 devices across the EMEA region from an SCCM-managed environment to a zero-touch deployment model using Intune and Autopilot, enhancing efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
- Played a key role in the planning, research, technical implementation, testing, and management of Microsoft Teams Rooms devices during the Hybrid Meeting Room upgrade across various EMEA locations.
- Implemented Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) protections with CrowdStrike Falcon to strengthen organizational security measures.
- Conducted in-depth process analysis to map existing systems and identified areas for improvement through leveraging Microsoft technologies; provided actionable recommendations for optimization.
- Configured metrics for an End-User Experience Monitoring solution using Nexthink to improve troubleshooting accuracy and foster proactive issue resolution.
- Led a successful Proof of Concept (POC) for Windows 365 Cloud PCs as a replacement for Citrix in select departments, resolving long-standing performance issues and enhancing user satisfaction.
- Performed risk and impact analyses on workplace change requests, ensuring smooth implementation of approved modifications within the M365 environment.
- Provided Level 3 support for advanced incidents and served as a technical escalation point within areas of expertise.
- BlueIT BVBAIT ConsultantDIGITAL AND ITSeptember 2020 - January 2021 (4 months)Gent, BelgiumIT Consultant at a client (Vandemoortele):Managed and supported the Microsoft 365 environment, including Azure Active Directory, Intune, Security & Compliance, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Teams, ensuring seamless administration and optimal performance.
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Education
- Microsoft Certified: Azure FundamentalsMicrosoft2020Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals:
- Prof. Bachelor in de Toegepaste InformaticaHogeschool Gent2016Specialisatie: Systeem- en Netwerkbeheer