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.
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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