Erwin Geuens

Sr. Bid Manager @ Telenet Business

Brussels, Belgium

Accomplished IT Manager and Technical Consultant with extensive experience in IT infrastructure, project management, bid management, and system integration. Expertise in managing complex IT solutions, from servers and virtualization to cybersecurity and business process improvements. Known for cross-functional leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on problem-solving abilities. Fluent in Dutch, French, and English, with over 30 years of experience working with SMBs and large enterprises. Passionate nerd with incredible patience.

Top roles

Consultant (Specialist)> 10 years

Project / Program Manager< 2 years

Systems

Linux

Virtualization

Cloud

Security

Cybersecurity

Network/Telecom

Network

Miscellaneous

Project Management

Language

Native Dutch

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

French

Fluent

Work experience

Since 2007

Sr. Bid Manager @ Telenet Business

01 January 2024 - 31 December 2024

Led the implementation of bid management processes and coordinated cross-functional teams for high-value public and private tenders.

IT Freelance Consultant @ IT Freelance Consultant

01 October 1985 - 31 December 2024

Provided consulting services to SMBs and large organizations across diverse IT areas, including integration, cybersecurity, CRM solutions, server management, and virtualization.

Sr. Bid Manager & International Bid Manager @ Orange Belgium

01 May 2019 - 31 January 2024

Specialized in handling bids for European and international customers, focusing on security, infrastructure, and complex telecom solutions.

Bid Manager (DevOps & Corporate) @ Realdolmen NV

01 November 2017 - 31 May 2019

Managed bids for DevOps Factory and multi-division corporate projects.

Account & Bid Manager (Public Sector, Infrastructure, Security) @ Cegeka NV

01 March 2009 - 31 August 2009

Managed complex public sector RFPs, leading cross-functional teams of up to 10 technical specialists.

Managing Partner & Crisis Manager @ X-Tend NV (Cronos Group)

01 November 2007 - 28 February 2009

Rebuilt an open-source consultancy firm, established vendor partnerships, managed P&L, and guided the company through the financial crisis.

Education experience

Since 1978

Bio & Science @ Athenaeum of St-Pieters-Woluwe

01 September 1978 - 30 June 1985

Bachelor’s Degree validated equivalent to IT management by Vlaamse Overheid in 2020.