Geert Dobbelaere

Head Of Technology Strategy Office at ASTRID

Geert Dobbelaere has a wealth of experience in the technology industry. Geert is currently serving as the Head of Technology Strategy Office at ASTRID, a position they started in September 2021. Prior to this, Geert held the role of Chief Technology Officer at Netaxis Solutions from March 2020 to August 2021. Geert also worked as a Senior Solution Architect at Netaxis Solutions from June 2019 to March 2020.

Before joining Netaxis Solutions, Geert worked at Proximus for several years. Geert held various roles including Data Centre Innovation Manager from May 2017 to June 2019, Domain Manager Platform Architecture and Roadmaps from January 2014 to May 2017, and Domain Manager IN and Roaming from May 2013 to December 2014.

Geert's career started at Belgacom SA in 2000, where they held several positions including Manager IMS network Core & Service from 2006 to 2012, Laboratory Manager for validation of fixed line technologies & services from 2003 to 2006, Team Leader Copper & Wireless from 2001 to 2003, and Access Network Innovation & Strategy from 2000 to 2001.

Prior to their time at Belgacom SA, Geert worked at Ericsson as a Pre-sales sales engineer from 1998 to 2000. Geert also worked at UGent as a Researcher in Optical Communication from 1992 to 1995.

With their extensive experience and varied roles, Geert Dobbelaere has acquired a comprehensive skill set in the technology industry.

Geert Dobbelaere's education history is as follows:

From 1995 to 1996, Geert attended KU Leuven where they studied Business Administration and Management.

Between 1987 and 1992, Geert pursued their Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology at Ghent University.

During the period from 1981 to 1987, Geert attended high school at Broeders Van Liefde, Zelzate.

Lastly, from 1975 to 1981, Geert studied at Gemeentelijke Jongensschool Bassevelde, but no specific field of study or degree is mentioned for this time period.

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Charleroi, Belgium

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ASTRID

ASTRID is a specialised operator that provides the development, management and maintenance of a high technology mobile radio communications network for voice and data transmission. ASTRID is a federal and local council initiative. ASTRID's mission and its execution are in large part defined by a framework. "ASTRID's mission is to establish, run, maintain, and implement any developing modifications and widening of a radio communications network for voice and data transmissions for Belgian emergency and security services, state and institutional security services, and companies or associations, be they public or private, which provide services in the field of emergency and security services"​


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Brussels, Belgium

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51-200

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