Dirk Dooms

Atka Solutions

About

Welcome to Atka Solutions! I’m your one-person IT powerhouse—specializing in solution and enterprise architecture, technical project leadership, e-commerce strategy, AI consulting, and public speaking. With over 22 years of global tech experience, I thrive on bridging business needs with practical solutions. When I’m not shaping IT strategies or building new business ventures, you’ll find me travelling with my wife, backpacking across continents or beekeeping. Ready to bring your vision to life? Let’s make it happen together.

Freelance IT Specialist - Dirk Dooms

Sumary

Dirk Dooms

Solutions and enterprise architect with over 22 years of global IT experience, offering technical project leadership, e-commerce strategy, AI consulting, and public speaking. Let’s shape your vision into a tangible success—together.

  • Nijlen, Belgium
  • +32476022097
  • dirk.dooms@atkasolutions.com
  • fluent in English & Dutch

Education

TOGAF 9.1

2014

The Unit, Brussels

Part 1 & part 2, Enterprise Architecture

Professional Experience

Freelance - Lead Solution Architect - Global

2023 - present

Cigna IOH, Antwerp, Belgium

  • Perform key enterprise-wide Solution Architecture role within International Markets
  • Proactively engage across Business, IT and 3rd party stakeholders to ensure that the business investment delivers a cost-effective and appropriate solution for the organisation
  • Assist sponsors in the creation of rounded and compelling business cases for change
  • Drive the definition of the solution design, mapping business and technical requirements to define a service that meets both business and operational expectations
  • Actively participate in the full project lifecycle from early shaping of high-level estimates and delivery plans through to active governance of the solution as it is developed and built in later phases
  • Capture and manage risks, issues and assumptions identified through the lifecycle, articulating the financial and other impacts associated with these concerns
  • Take a lead role in the selection of 3rd Party solutions, developing successful partner relationships where required
  • Maintain an active awareness of emerging trends and developments in technology that could impact or benefit our business and our customers
  • High-level mentoring of design & development teams to embed architectural framework and best practices

Freelance - Lead Solution Architect - Datacenter move

2022 - 2023

Cigna IOH, Antwerp, Belgium

  • Lead solution architect for a migration program to a new datacenter of the entire application portfolio.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of the migration designs for a data center migration (applications only)
  • Driving solution design for applications, services, utilities, etc.
  • Providing technical support to the internal teams and external suppliers
  • Providing close collaboration with the third party supplier's solution architect and ensure that submitted design documents are appropriate and complete
  • Support the program manager in making technical decisions
  • Support the program manager, internal teams and external supplier in assessing possible options if the end date of the program is at risk
  • Managing the technical forum of the migration project
  • Collaboration with external suppliers to support the implementation of applications and components in the new datacenter
  • Facilitate any discussions on resolving issues that could affect migration

Architecture Senior Specialist

2014 - 2022

Cigna HealthCare, Belgium

  • Local lead for the IO & Africa Solution Architecture team
  • Solution design for global and local back and front-end systems
  • Technology and vendor selection on a local and global scale
  • Advisor for the global innovation team for technology selection and hands-on support during proof of concepts
  • OutSystems Center of Excellence

Services

Solution Architecture

I design tailored solutions that bridge business goals and technical requirements.

Enterprise Architecture

I shape your organization’s IT landscape for greater efficiency, scalability, and flexibility.

Technical Project lead

I ensure seamless collaboration, timely delivery, and top-notch quality in every phase.

E-Commerce advisor

I draw on years of running successful webshops to boost your online performance and sales.

AI Advisor

I help you navigate and implement AI solutions to streamline operations and spark innovation.

Public Speaker

I offer engaging presentations on IT and AI topics, empowering audiences with fresh insights.

Business Ventures

Beyond freelancing, Atka Solutions invests in diverse entrepreneurial endeavors, from laser engraving to upcoming webshops. Innovation is at our core, always expanding into new and exciting opportunities.

Little One Studios

Laser engraved and cutting services. Custom projects and personalised gifts.

Atka Inspirations

Celebrate Life's moments, beautifully captured on metal posters.

 

Coming soon! (Q1 2025)

Emotions in Light

Bringing you modern lamps that blend innovation and artistry.

 

Coming soon! (Q3 2025)

Contact

Get in contact through the below form, or any of the other provided contact means.

Address

Kerkevelden 15, 2560 Nijlen, Belgium

Call Me

+32 476 022 097

Email Me

info@atkasolutions.com

VAT number / BTW nummer

BE0790171991

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