Damien Collart
About Damien Collart
Damien Collart is a Data Center Connectivity Product Owner at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in network engineering and management, having held various roles at SWIFT and other organizations over a career spanning several decades.
Current Role at SWIFT
Damien Collart currently serves as the Data Center Connectivity Product Owner at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2019. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of connectivity solutions within the data center environment. He operates in the Brussels Area, Belgium, where he applies his extensive experience in network engineering and design to enhance SWIFT's connectivity offerings.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Damien Collart has a significant history with SWIFT, having worked there in various roles over a span of 15 years. He began as a Network Engineer from 1995 to 1998, then transitioned to a Network Architect from 2005 to 2009. Following this, he served as the Head of Network Design from 2009 until 2019. His roles have contributed to the strategic development of network solutions within the organization.
Professional Background
In addition to his tenure at SWIFT, Damien Collart has held positions at several other organizations. He worked as a Network Analyst at MasterCard/Eurocard from 1993 to 1995 and as EAME Network Operations at Caterpillar from 2003 to 2005. He also served as Marketing Director and Network Design Manager at Belgacom/WIN between 2002 and 2003 and 1998 and 2002, respectively. This diverse experience has equipped him with a broad skill set in network operations and design.
Education and Expertise
Damien Collart's educational background includes a Master en ingénierie in Electricité - Electronique - Télécommunications from Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain@UCLouvain, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. Prior to that, he completed his enseignement secondaire supérieur at Collège Saint-Michel, Gosselies, focusing on Latin and Mathematics from 1980 to 1986. His academic credentials support his expertise in network engineering and telecommunications.