Jeroen Aernoudt

— PROFILE

Experienced Manager with a proven track record of managing internal IT teams and daily IT operations.

Skilled in consolidating IT services and driving continuous improvement and innovation. Experienced in budget management, procurement, and ensuring IT compliance. Adept at aligning with IT partners, third-party suppliers, and stakeholders to achieve strategic goals.

Expertise in IT staffing, data security, and privacy, and successfully orchestrating major projects, including HQ relocations and infrastructure expansions.

Dynamic and empathetic professional with high emotional intelligence experienced in building strong interpersonal relationships, managing conflicts, and fostering a collaborative work environment. 

Ability to lead teams, ensuring effective communication and employee engagement.

— CAREER

JACCS

Founder • July 2024 

Consultancy-based services

• IT and Project Management
• Business Analytics
• Business Process Optimization
• Efficiency Enhancement
• Cost Reduction
• Quality Improvement 

Willux.be

Strategic Advisor • July 2024 - November 2024

Freelance

• Business Development
• Project Management
• Sales Team Lead
• Member of Leadership Team

Superbet - Happening

Head of PMO • March 2023 - May 2024

Creation of Group PMO Team

• Implement and improve project management processes and methodologies.
• Enhance project management tools and templates.
• Ensure quality standards for project deliverables and maintain documentation throughout project lifecycles. 
  

Member of the Group IT Leadership Team

• Strategic alignment with the CIO, CISO
• Ensuring IT initiatives align with organizational goals
  

Manage and optimize the IT budget and follow up on all finance-related responsibilities within the IT vertical.

Napoleon Sports & Casino

Head of IT • August 2012 - May 2024

Develop and implement a technology strategy roadmap aligned with Napoleon Games' business goals

Managing IT projects: Operational, Security, Application, Infrastructure, Cloud, ISP, ...

Managing the Internal IT team

• Daily Operations 
• Consolidate IT services, contracts, platforms
• Continuous improvement and innovation
• Group IT communication

Managing the Internal IT budget and procurement: Purchasing and licensing hardware, software, subscriptions, maintenance contracts, …

Align and collaborate with IT partners, third-party suppliers, internal departments, and stakeholders.

IT staffing: Hire, mentor, and evaluate performance

Ensuring IT compliance: Implemented ISO 9001 and 27001

Ensuring data security and privacy: Enforcing policies and procedures to keep infrastructure secure and maintain data privacy.

Realizations:

• Orchestrated two HQ moves, incl. building a stand-alone server room, the opening and closing of the Live Casino studio.
• Expanded and decommissioned various collaboration hubs
• Onboarded infrastructure and teams of Grand Casino's Knokke and Middelkerke

— Languages

Dutch - Mother tongue
English - Fluent
French - Fluent
Spanish - Basic  

— Courses

Emerging Leader Program @ Superbet
Leadership Journey @ Vlerick
ITIL Foundation @ Skillsoft
Project Management Fundamentals  

— Interests

Padel, basketball, soccer
Travel, fine dining
Wellness, mindfulness, Bikram yoga