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Sander L.

Global Director IT & Information Security at Avania

Sander L. began their work experience in 1998 as an IT Specialist, handling systems and networks, as well as database and application management, in various companies. In 2005, they worked as a Sr. System Operator/Team Supervisor at BCC Elektro-speciaalzaken BV until 2007. Following that, from 2007 to 2009, they served as an IT Auditor (GIAC, GSNA) at Holland Casino, and then transitioned into the role of IT Application Manager and Project Manager until 2011. Sander joined PwC in 2011 as a Sr. IT Auditor/Manager, overseeing system and process assurance. Sander then worked at Nederlandse Spoorwegen as an IT & Operational Auditor at Corporate Audit from 2012 to 2015. Subsequently, they took on the role of Sr. IT Auditor/IT Audit Manager (interim) at Baker Tilly Berk Interim Financials from 2015 to 2016. In 2016, they briefly worked at Delta Lloyd as Sr. IT & Operational Audit Manager and Internal Account Manager. From 2017 to 2022, Sander was Head of Compliance at Equinix. Currently, they are the Global Director of IT & Information Security at Avania.

Sander L. has a comprehensive education history that spans several fields of study. Sander completed a CIPP/E training course in 2021 to become a Certified Information Privacy Professional for Europe. In 2019, they obtained a Certified Data Centre Risk Professional (CDRP) certification from EXIN, specializing in risk management. Sander also attended Delloite University in 2017-2018, where they earned a CISM degree, though the field of study is unspecified.

In terms of formal education, Sander earned a RE Masters degree in IT Audit, Risk management, Compliance, and Advisory from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) between 2012 and 2014. During that time, they also received Level 2 certification from TM Forum in Solution Frameworks. In 2010, Sander achieved GSNA certification from GIAC for Auditing Networks, Perimeters, and Systems. Sander also completed PRINCE2 v2009 training in project management.

Furthermore, Sander pursued post-HBO education in IT Audit from Avans+ in 2009-2010. Sander acquired expertise in ITIL Service management Support through EXIN ITIL Service Manager certification in 2009. Sander also obtained a certification in EXIN T-MAP Testing in 2008.

Although specific years are not provided, Sander also received technical education in electronics.

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Timeline

  • Global Director IT & Information Security

    January, 2023 - present