Kristof de Smedt

Kristof De Smedt has a diverse work experience in the field of technology and security. 💻 Kristof is currently working as a Systems Security Engineer at aCommerce since June 2022. Prior to that, they held the same position at the same company from May 2022 to June 2022.

Before joining aCommerce, Kristof worked as a Penetration Testing Intern at Virtually Testing Foundation from October 2021 to December 2021.

From 2018 to 2020, they served as an Internal IT Engineer at Chilindo.com. In this role, they implemented various security measures, including a mandatory security entry system and security awareness training. 💻 Kristof also optimized onboarding and termination processes, resulting in increased productivity and improved identity governance. Additionally, they deployed secure remote access capabilities for the Customer Service Contact Center, enabling employees to work from home during Covid-19 restrictions.

Prior to Chilindo.com, Kristof worked at AT&T as a Technology Specialist from August 2010 to September 2014. 💻 Kristof also served as a Network Engineer at IBM from August 2009 to August 2010.

Kristof's early career includes roles at Cisco as a Network Engineer and Onsite Support Engineer from April 2006 to May 2007 and from February 2004 to April 2006, respectively. 💻 Kristof was responsible for providing technical support to Cisco employees in various countries and even supported Cisco employees and keynote speakers at the Networkers Convention in Cannes.

In 2003, Kristof worked as a Technical Support Engineer at Sitel, and from 1999 to 2002, they served as an Onsite Support at Olympia NV.

Overall, Kristof De Smedt has extensive experience in systems security, penetration testing, internal IT engineering, network engineering, and technical support.

Kristof De Smedt pursued their education in the field of network and system administration. In 2003-2004, they attended the Cisco Networking Academy, where they obtained a CCNA degree. Additionally, Kristof has obtained several certifications, including the OWASP Core Concepts Security Belt from the OWASP Foundation in April 2023, the VTF - Penetration Testing Internship from the Virtually Testing Foundation in January 2022, and the Cybersecurity Compliance Framework & System Administration certification from IBM in July 2021, among others. These certifications showcase their expertise and commitment to the field of cybersecurity and system administration.