Crafting Cloud Platforms Value
Crafting cloud platform success through an iterative, evolutionary strategy and execution.
Hi! I'm Gielen,
An independent consultant specializing in human-centred transformation and platform services excellence. Over the years, I’ve learned that lasting value—especially within organisations navigating complex and evolving technology landscapes—comes from tailored approaches that adapt and grow over time. I help organisations design and deliver outcome-driven strategies that are both adaptable and incremental, evolving in step with your context and needs.
A persistent optimizer, continuous learner, and systems-thinking advocate, I bring over 25 years of business and technology experience, blending strategic expertise with hands-on execution. I believe tools, frameworks, and methodologies should enable—not dictate—progress. Success comes from starting on the right path and evolving iteratively, all while balancing efficiency and effectiveness.
My deep knowledge of frameworks, models, and methodologies is grounded in real-world roles across IT service management, business analysis, enterprise architecture, and cloud consulting. I’ve worked directly in complex, hybrid IT environments as well as in a consulting capacity, partnering with private and public sector organizations and major cloud providers like Microsoft and VMware to deliver tangible outcomes.
I take a holistic approach that weaves together technology, services, and human-centred design to build resilient, scalable capabilities.
I’m available for consulting, speaking engagements, and workshop facilitation on topics such as Platform as Product and its application, Service Design & Delivering XaaS, Team Topologies, Product-led Ways of Working, IT Service Management, Governance, and Cloud Operations.
