Lucas Van Hunnik
About Lucas Van Hunnik
Lucas Van Hunnik is a Systems Engineer specializing in Infrastructure Operations, currently employed at Adaptimmune in Philadelphia, USA. With over 20 years of experience in IT systems design and administration, he has a strong passion for creating robust and reliable systems.
Work at Adaptimmune
Lucas Van Hunnik has been employed at Adaptimmune as a Systems Engineer in Infrastructure Operations since 2020. His role focuses on ensuring the robustness and reliability of IT systems within the organization. He contributes to the design and administration of the IT infrastructure, leveraging his extensive experience to optimize system performance.
Previous Experience in IT Consulting
Prior to his current position, Lucas worked at issys ict b.v. as a Senior IT Consultant and Helpdesk Supervisor from 2007 to 2009. This role was based in Heerhugowaard, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, where he developed his skills in IT consulting and support. He also served as a System Administrator at Horizon College from 1998 to 2001 and as a Database Administrator there from 2001 to 2007.
Education and Expertise
Lucas studied at Financiële Administratieve Beroepen Purmerend, where he earned an associate degree from 2004 to 2006. He also attended Damland College for a year from 1994 to 1995. His education laid the foundation for his expertise in designing and administering IT infrastructure, including hypervisors, storage, and networking.
Career Development
Lucas has over 20 years of experience in the IT field, with a focus on building and optimizing systems for reliability and trust. He has worked in various roles, including Senior System Administrator at Gemeente Langedijk for a brief period in 2009. Currently, he is also a Senior System Engineer at Metasource, where he has been employed since 2018.
Technical Skills and Interests
Lucas specializes in designing and administering IT infrastructure. He has a passion for creating robust systems that are difficult to break. His interest in technology began in childhood, where he enjoyed taking things apart and reassembling them, which has translated into a professional skill set focused on repairing and optimizing IT systems.