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Matthias Wambacq

Senior IT Consultant
Boutersem

Summary

Accomplished Head of Trading and Investments at Moonbag Capital, I leveraged expertise in Security SaaS software and exceptional communication skills to optimize financial performance and enhance security protocols. Spearheaded innovative trade architectures and led comprehensive security assessments, achieving significant improvements in compliance and risk management.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

CTO

Moonbag Capital
08.2021 - Current
  • Managed portfolio rebalancing and asset allocation to optimize financial performance
  • Designed and implemented trade architecture, policies, and procedures to streamline trading operations
  • Trade execution, managing all stages from pre-trade analysis to settlement
  • Served as strategic advisor for key portfolio companies, providing insights and guidance
  • Established administration protocols to ensure efficient and compliant trading activities
  • Oversaw security, continuity, investor, and partnership relations to foster collaboration and growth
  • Ensured strict adherence to regulations and best execution policies
  • AI integration and implementation

Senior Security Consultant

Dstny
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Specialized in Email, Endpoint, and Web software security for diverse range of B2B clients
  • Conducted comprehensive security assessments, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities
  • Designed, implemented, and maintained tailored security protocols, policies, and systems
  • Managed and mentored internal IT security support specialist team, optimizing performance
  • Assisted management in software licensing negotiations and supplier/vendor relationships
  • Supported clients with GDPR compliance and security management policy implementation
  • Led and hosted informative Security workshops, equipping clients and colleagues with essential knowledge

Security Presales Engineer

Dstny
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • Provided expert pre-sales security consultancy for potential clients, aligning solutions with needs
  • Responded to over 100 RFIs and RFPs for all IT Security solutions
  • Coordinated and managed internal IT security support specialist team, driving performance
  • Fostered relationships with key technical decision-makers to facilitate collaboration and trust
  • Identified upsell opportunities through proactive engagement and in-depth security assessments
  • Acted as trusted external security advisor, understanding client requirements and offering customized solutions
  • Researched, presented, and executed plans for new IT Security solutions to meet evolving client needs

IT Security Engineer

IT101
07.2017 - 10.2018
  • Specialized in Email, Endpoint, and Web software security for diverse range of B2B clients
  • Supported clients with SaaS security solutions, addressing queries and concerns
  • Proactively monitored clients' SaaS solutions, identifying and addressing high-priority security risks
  • Delivered regular IT security threat assessment reports and data analysis to inform decision-making
  • Generated upsell opportunities through technical consultancy and strategic threat assessments
  • Assisted pre-sales engineers & account management in sales cycles with technical expertise

IT Security Support Engineer

IT101
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Specialization in Email, Endpoint and Web software security for multiple B2B clients.
  • Supported and assisted all clients with regard to queries or requests on their current SaaS security solutions.
  • Proactively monitored client SaaS solutions for any high-priority security risks or vulnerabilities.
  • Co-designed and implemented regular IT security threat assessment reports and data analysis to current clients to improve and update their security processes and settings
  • Responsible for 24/7 monitoring and of all clients high priority security alerts and providing incident response + post-incident reports.

Education

Microsoft MCSE - Windows Server 2016

Microsoft
Belgium
01.2015 - 12.2015

Microsoft MCSA - Windows Server 2012

Microsoft
Belgium
01.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Informatica

Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven
Leuven
09.2011 - 09.2012

Certificate - IT Networking

Varsity College
South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2011

Certificate - Business And Administration

Damelin
South Africa
01.2010 - 01.2011

Microsoft Azure: AI Fundamentals

Microsoft
04.2001 -

Skills

O365

CRM software

Security SaaS software

Risk Management

Compliance (GDPR)

Sales

IT management and delivery

Technology roadmapping

Operations management

Project management

Machine learning

Business administration

Interests

Golf

Blockchain

Hiking

AI

Gaming

Timeline

CTO

Moonbag Capital
08.2021 - Current

Senior Security Consultant

Dstny
06.2020 - 08.2021

Security Presales Engineer

Dstny
10.2018 - 06.2020

IT Security Engineer

IT101
07.2017 - 10.2018

IT Security Support Engineer

IT101
06.2016 - 07.2017

Microsoft MCSE - Windows Server 2016

Microsoft
01.2015 - 12.2015

Microsoft MCSA - Windows Server 2012

Microsoft
01.2014 - 12.2015

Bachelor of Science - Informatica

Katholieke Hogeschool Leuven
09.2011 - 09.2012

Certificate - IT Networking

Varsity College
01.2010 - 01.2011

Certificate - Business And Administration

Damelin
01.2010 - 01.2011

Microsoft Azure: AI Fundamentals

Microsoft
04.2001 -
Matthias WambacqSenior IT Consultant