Industrial
Automation
Consulting
Hi, I'm Etienne van Bogaert — freelance automation consultant at vbnetwork. I help companies streamline their industrial processes and strengthen their IT/OT infrastructure.
Services
From factory floor automation to cloud-ready infrastructure — I cover the full spectrum.
Industrial Automation
Design and implementation of PLC/SCADA systems, process control, and machine integration. I bring deep electromechanical understanding to every automation project — from specification to commissioning.
IT/OT Convergence
Bridging the gap between operational technology and corporate IT. I design secure, reliable architectures that let your shop-floor data flow safely to business systems — without compromising availability.
Network Infrastructure
End-to-end network design and deployment using Ubiquiti (URSCA certified), Aruba, and Fortinet hardware. Wired, wireless, SD-WAN, VPN — built for performance and reliability.
Virtualisation & Servers
Planning and migration of server workloads to modern hypervisors. Whether you need VMware vSphere/ESXi, Proxmox, or Xen Orchestra, I deliver stable, well-documented environments.
Windows Server
Extensive experience deploying, hardening, and maintaining Windows Server environments. Active Directory, Group Policy, WSUS, file services, and Microsoft 365 integration.
Security & Compliance
Firewall configuration, network access control, and security audits. With a background spanning OT and IT, I help you protect both your business data and your production systems.
Skills & Tools
A broad technology stack built up over more than 15 years of hands-on project work.
Networking
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Ubiquiti UniFi / UISP
URSCA Certified
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Aruba Networks
Switching, wireless, ClearPass
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Fortinet
FortiGate, FortiSwitch, FortiAP
Virtualisation
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VMware vSphere / ESXi
vCenter, vMotion, HA clusters
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Proxmox VE
KVM, LXC, Ceph storage
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Xen Orchestra / XCP-ng
VM management, backup
Server & OS
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Windows Server
AD, GPO, DHCP, DNS, WSUS
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Linux
Debian, Ubuntu Server
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Microsoft 365
Exchange, Teams, Entra ID
Automation
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PLC / SCADA
Process control & HMI
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Electromechanics
MSc Industrial Sciences
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Process optimisation
Analysis, design, rollout
One consultant.
The full picture.
Most problems at the intersection of production and IT require someone who speaks both languages. With a Master's degree in Electromechanical Engineering and 15+ years of hands-on experience, I'm comfortable on the factory floor and in the server room alike.
As an independent consultant at vbnetwork, I work directly with my clients — no account managers, no junior engineers on site. You get my full attention and a direct line to decision-making.
I'm a fast learner who goes to the root of every problem. Whether you need a network redesigned, a virtualisation platform migrated, or a production line connected to your ERP — I approach it systematically and see it through to the end.
"I approach every project as a fast learner who goes to the root of the problem — systematically and thoroughly."
— Etienne van Bogaert, vbnetwork
Ready to work together?
Whether you have a specific project in mind or just want to explore how I can help your organisation, don't hesitate to reach out. I typically respond within one business day.