Erik Testaert
About Erik Testaert
Erik Testaert is the Sr Director of Cloud Governance Fin Ops at Alight Solutions, with extensive experience in IT Asset Management, IT Service Management, and hybrid cloud platforms.
Current Role at Alight Solutions
Erik Testaert currently serves as the Sr Director of Cloud Governance-FinOps at Alight Solutions in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he actively works on developing future vision and strategy for cloud governance, applying an Agile and DevOps approach to operational management. His responsibilities include optimizing product deliverables through meticulous auditing, security, and compliance in the hybrid cloud space.
Previous Roles at Alight Solutions
Before his current position, Erik Testaert held multiple significant roles at Alight Solutions. Most recently, he worked as the Director of Infrastructure Engineering from 2020 to 2022 in the Brussels Metropolitan Area. In his earlier tenure at Alight Solutions, Erik served as Director, Third Party Provider Management, adding to his extensive experience in managing and optimizing IT infrastructure services.
Career at NGA Human Resources
Erik Testaert's tenure at NGA Human Resources is marked by several key roles. From 2019 to 2020, he was the Director of Infrastructure Build. He also directed Global Platform Services - SAP, db, Automation, MiddleWare, ITOM & ITSM from 2016 to 2018 and managed Corporate Infrastructure Services from 2013 to 2016. These positions highlight his expertise in IT Service Management and hybrid cloud platform solutions.
Early Career Milestones
Erik Testaert's early career saw him leading significant initiatives at Northgate Information Solutions and Arinso People Services. At Northgate Information Solutions, he served as Head of Global Networks (Worldwide) and IS Manager EMEA. Prior to that, he was the Systems Service Center Operations Manager EMEA at Arinso People Services, showcasing his capability in handling large-scale IT operations and service delivery in Europe.
Educational Background
Erik Testaert studied at IHRB Brussel from 1987 to 1990 and completed his earlier education at Don Bosco from 1979 to 1986. His educational foundation laid the groundwork for a career rich in technical and operational expertise, which he expanded through various roles in IT Asset Management, Transformation Management, and consulting services.