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Hi, I am Jelle

Jelle Keppels

Freelance Cloud Specialist (Lead/Architect/Engineer) at KEP IT

An experienced Cloud specialist with extensive expertise in Google Cloud and Azure environments, focused on creating cost transparency and implementing strategic optimizations. I excel at developing cost-efficient cloud cultures by empowering development teams with financial insights and shared responsibility. My combined strengths in technical optimization and change management drive sustainable cost reductions while maintaining operational excellence.

Google Professional Associate Cloud Engineer Certification
Google Professional Cloud Architect Certification
FinOps
Microsoft certified Azure Administrator Associate
Microsoft certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Kubernetes

Skills

Azure Cloud

Extensive experience with Azure, including solutions architecture, administration, and cost management. Certified Azure Solutions Architect Expert & Administrator.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Proficient in Google Cloud, designing and managing cloud solutions. Certified Google Professional Cloud Architect & Associate Cloud Engineer.
Kubernetes

Skilled in deploying, managing, and scaling applications with Kubernetes. Key in transitioning to Cloud Native.
Serverless Architecture

Experience designing and implementing serverless solutions on cloud platforms like Azure and GCP, optimizing for cost and scalability.
Cloud Security & IAM

Focused on network security for cloud environments and Identity Access Management (IAM). Certified Secure: Security Specialist.
CI/CD (Azure DevOps & Jenkins)

Proficient in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and Jenkins for automated software delivery.
API Management (Azure APIM)

Experience with Azure API Management for professionalizing, standardizing, and supporting API development within organizations.
ITIL / Service Management

ITIL 4 Foundation certified. Experience implementing ITIL processes, including Problem Management, for improved service delivery.
Team Leadership

Experienced in leading and directing diverse international teams (security, support, cloud) to achieve operational goals.
Mendix Development

Certified Mendix Rapid Developer with experience in low-code application development and modelling.
English

Full professional proficiency. Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) certified.
Nederlands (Dutch)

Native or bilingual proficiency.
Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications for documentation, analysis, and presentations.

Experiences

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Gemeente Utrecht

Mar 2026 - Present

Utrecht, Netherlands

Local municipal government of Utrecht.

Projectmanager Cloud Regie (Freelance)

Mar 2026 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Directing and managing cloud coordination and strategy for the municipality of Utrecht.
ProRail

Jul 2025 - Present

Utrecht, Netherlands

ProRail is the government task organization responsible for the maintenance and extension of the national railway network infrastructure.

FinOps Lead Cloud (Freelance)

Jul 2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the implementation and execution of the FinOps framework and principles within ProRail.
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KEP-IT

Jul 2025 - Present

Utrecht, Netherlands

KEP-IT is Jelle’s independent consulting and freelance business.

Eigenaar (Owner)

Jul 2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Independent consultant providing cloud architecture, FinOps, and IT management services.
Infodation

Feb 2022 - Present

Bodegraven, Netherlands

Infodation is an IT service provider where Jelle provides cloud expertise on a freelance basis, having previously led their cloud and support operations full-time.

Cloud Specialist (Freelance basis)

Jul 2025 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Providing specialized cloud consulting and engineering services on a freelance basis.
Lead Cloud, Security & Support

Feb 2024 - Aug 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Technically and operationally end-responsible for the cloud, security, and support teams and processes.
  • Implemented ITIL processes to streamline service management.
  • Designed new, innovative cloud systems and architectures.
  • Developed new sales processes for cloud services and products.
  • Managed and directed various international teams (security, support, cloud).
Cloud Engineer & Solution Architect

Feb 2022 - Feb 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Led the transition from Hybrid infrastructure to Cloud Native solutions.
  • Engineered solutions using Kubernetes, Google Cloud (GCP), Azure, and Serverless technologies.
  • Implemented and managed network security for cloud environments.
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NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)

Aug 2018 - Feb 2022

Utrecht, Netherlands

NS is the principal passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Jelle contributed to their cloud adoption, FinOps practices, API strategy, and IT process management.

Azure Cloud Engineer - FinOps

Sep 2020 - Feb 2022

Responsibilities:
  • Focused on further establishing FinOps practices and executing various cost-saving initiatives.
  • Set up dashboarding, purchased reservations, and provided usage insights for various DEV teams.
Azure API Management

Sep 2019 - Sep 2020

Responsibilities:
  • Co-responsible for the NS API Portal (https://apiportal.ns.nl/) with the Competence Center Integration team.
  • Provided onboarding and technical support for API development teams.
  • Drove professionalization and standardization of APIs across NS.
  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps & Jenkins.
  • Served as the organizational point of contact for API Management.
Regie Procesmanager (Problem Management)

Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

Responsibilities:
  • Defined vision and collaborated with problem managers of primary IT suppliers (e.g., KPN, Conclusion).
  • Personally managed substantive problem management for other IT vendors.
Sigmax

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

Enschede, Netherlands

Sigmax is an ICT organization where Jelle conducted his Master’s thesis research.

Master Thesis Intern (Afstudeerscriptie)

Feb 2018 - Jul 2018

Responsibilities:
  • Conducted research and wrote Master’s thesis: ‘Qualitative Measurement of BI Maturity in a SME ICT Organisation’.
  • Thesis available at: https://essay.utwente.nl/75889/
  • Achieved a grade of 8 for the thesis.
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CAPE Groep

Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

Enschede, Netherlands

CAPE Groep is an IT consultancy. Jelle worked here as a Mendix Modeller.

Mendix Modeller

Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

Responsibilities:
  • Developed applications using the Mendix low-code platform.
  • Contributed to rapid application development projects.
  • Achieved Mendix Rapid Developer certification.

Education
University of Twente
Jan 2016 - Jul 2018
Master of Science (MSc), Business Information Technology
Publications:
University of Twente
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business & IT
Publications:
Montessori College Twente
Jan 2006 - Jan 2011
VWO, Natuur en techniek & Natuur en gezondheid

Projects

Cloud-Native Transformation Initiative
Lead Architect & Engineer Feb 2022 - Feb 2024 (at Infodation)

Spearheaded the strategic transition from a traditional hybrid infrastructure to a cutting-edge Cloud Native platform. Leveraged Kubernetes, Google Cloud, Azure, and Serverless technologies to enhance scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency for Infodation’s core services.

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NS API Portal & Ecosystem Development
Azure API Management Specialist & CI/CD Lead Sep 2019 - Sep 2020 (at NS)

Co-developed and significantly enhanced the Dutch Railways (NS) central API Portal. Drove API standardization, provided technical onboarding for teams, and built robust CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps & Jenkins) to streamline API delivery and governance across the organization.

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Azure Cloud Cost Optimization Program
Cloud Cost Management Specialist Sep 2020 - Feb 2022 (at NS Cloud Core Team)

As a core member of the NS Cloud team, specialized in Cloud Cost Management for Azure. Developed and implemented strategies that led to significant cost savings and improved financial governance of cloud resources, while advising teams on best practices.

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Master's Thesis: BI Maturity in SME ICT
Researcher & Author Feb 2018 - Jul 2018 (with Sigmax & University of Twente)

Conducted in-depth qualitative research to develop a measurement model for Business Intelligence (BI) maturity within Small to Medium-sized ICT organizations. The thesis provided actionable insights for companies to assess and improve their BI capabilities. Awarded Grade: 8.

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Pioneering Cloud System Designs at Infodation
Lead Cloud & Support Feb 2024 - Present (at Infodation)

Currently leading the design and conceptualization of next-generation cloud systems and innovative sales processes for cloud services at Infodation. This ongoing initiative aims to push the boundaries of cloud adoption and service delivery for our clients.

professional cloud-architecture innovation strategy itil