Patrick D. is an accomplished IT professional with extensive experience in architecture and digital transformation. Currently serving as Lead Architect at Essent since May 2024, Patrick previously held the position of Architect at Gemeente Helmond and worked as an Enterprise Architect at SolutionWise, focusing on digital transformation. Patrick's career spans over two decades, including roles as Enterprise Architect and Team Lead of Software Development at CZ, and participation as a core team member in the strICTly for Business initiative. Additional experience includes managerial and architectural positions at VGO direct mail, CycloMedia Technology B.V., Sogeti, Centric Information Engineering, and Pondres. Patrick D. holds degrees from Henley Business School, Fontys University of Applied Sciences, and is currently continuing education at Open Universiteit.