Tom Swaenepoel
About Tom Swaenepoel
Tom Swaenepoel is an experienced SAP BC Administrator and Red Hat Engineer currently working at SWIFT since 2019. He has held various technical roles in companies such as IBA, Proximus, and BNP Paribas Investment Partners, accumulating over a decade of experience in Linux and cybersecurity.
Work at SWIFT
Tom Swaenepoel has been employed at SWIFT since 2019, serving as an SAP BC Administrator and Red Hat Engineer. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing SAP Business Connector systems and ensuring the effective deployment of Red Hat technologies. His experience in these areas contributes to the operational efficiency and security of SWIFT's financial messaging services.
Previous Experience in IT
Before joining SWIFT, Tom Swaenepoel held various positions in the IT sector. He worked at IBA as a Linux Specialist in R&D for one year from 2018 to 2019. Prior to that, he spent two years at Proximus as a Senior Process Development Engineer from 2014 to 2016, and also served as a Senior CyberSecurity Engineer for nine months in 2018. His experience includes a role as a Technical Lead and Senior Linux Engineer at P&V from 2016 to 2017, and as a Senior Infrastructure Engineer at VRT for eight months in 2016.
Technical Leadership and Architecture
Tom Swaenepoel has demonstrated technical leadership throughout his career. He worked as a Technical Architect at BNP Paribas Investment Partners from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he served as a Senior Linux Engineer at Belgacom from 2008 to 2012. His roles have involved overseeing technical projects and ensuring the implementation of best practices in system architecture and security.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to his corporate roles, Tom Swaenepoel is the owner of IT Solutions Swaenepoel BV/SRL, a position he has held since 2009. This venture, based in Meise, Flemish Region, Belgium, showcases his commitment to providing IT solutions and services, leveraging his extensive experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
While specific educational details are not provided, Tom Swaenepoel's career trajectory indicates a strong foundation in IT and engineering disciplines. His expertise encompasses SAP administration, Red Hat technologies, Linux systems, cybersecurity, and infrastructure engineering, reflecting a comprehensive skill set applicable to various IT environments.