Peter De Groote
Denderwindeke
Summary
I'm a system Engineer with a strong knowledge in Windows Server, Scripting, Linux, NetApp Storage, VMware vSphere, Networking, monitoring, Security and Cloud solutions. I have several years of experience in critical Enterprise environments.
Overview
3
3
Languages
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Network and System Engineer
Carpenter Co
Wetteren
02.2026 - Current
- Windows Server 2016 - 2025
- VMware vSphere - HA & DRS - Maintenance & upgrades
- Managed virtual machine infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability.
- Powershell automation
- Managed Active Directory through PowerShell for streamlined user administration
- Oversaw group policy management to enforce security protocols and user configurations
- Implemented Active Directory security measures using PingCastle to enhance system protection.
- VEEAM & Cohesity backup
- Monitored system performance with PRTG to ensure optimal network reliability
- Exchange Online, Entra ID
- Configured and managed Meraki network devices to ensure seamless connectivity.
System Engineer
UZBrussel
Brussel
10.2020 - 02.2026
- Optimised performance and resource allocation for virtual machines.
- VMware vSphere - HA & DRS - Maintenance & upgrades
- Configured and managed Red Hat Linux environments to support application stability.
- Windows Server 2016 - 2025
- Active directory via powershell
- AD Security via pingcastle
- Group policy management
- Rubrik backup
- Monitoring Nagios & Checkmk
- Managed storage solutions including ISCSI, NFS, CIFS on NetApp and Powervault/Powerscale.
- Powershell automation
- Exchange Online, Entra ID
System Engineer
SULO
NInove
09.2013 - 10.2020
- Configured and maintained CISCO networking for switching and routing to ensure reliable connectivity
- Managed vCenter virtualisation environment to optimise resource allocation and system performance
- Administered Active Directory services to maintain user access control and system security
- Used Checkmk for system health monitoring
- Executed VEEAM backup processes
- Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Education
Meraki Networking - IT
Linkedin Learning
Online01-2026
MCSA - IT
Windows Server 2016 Certified
Online07-2026
A2 - IT
Information Technology
Aalst06-2020
CCNA Routing and Switching - IT
Certified - Renewed
Online01-2020
CompTIA A+ - IT
Certified
Online01-2018
CCNA Routing and Switching - IT
Certified
Online01-2017
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1
Interests
- Hiking
Timeline
Network and System Engineer
Carpenter Co
02.2026 - Current
System Engineer
UZBrussel
10.2020 - 02.2026
System Engineer
SULO
09.2013 - 10.2020
Meraki Networking - IT
Linkedin Learning
MCSA - IT
Windows Server 2016 Certified
A2 - IT
Information Technology
CCNA Routing and Switching - IT
Certified - Renewed
CompTIA A+ - IT
Certified
CCNA Routing and Switching - IT
Certified