Hi, I'm
Arjen Furster
CTO at SEVENP
I translate complex challenges into secure, modern cloud solutions.
20+ years in IT · Microsoft Azure & 365 · Security · Road cyclist
About me
As Chief Technology Officer at SEVENP — a managed service provider delivering cloud services since 2009 — I'm responsible for our technology direction: from cloud architecture and security policy to the adoption of new technology such as AI.
My passion lies in security and in solving complex problems. I love translating them into secure, modern solutions that genuinely work for users. Continuous learning is an inseparable part of that — the certifications below are the proof.
Outside of work you'll find me on my road bike. Cycling is my favourite way to clear my head — and just like in IT, it's all about endurance, technique and smart teamwork.
- Modernised cloud infrastructure: from SAN to HCI and from Intel to AMD
- Led Microsoft 365 and Intune adoption for thousands of users
- Achieved ISO 27001 certification with the team
- Platform migration from Citrix/VMware to Parallels RAS
- Creator of CSPInsights.app — free analytics for Microsoft CSP partners
Experience & education
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Present
Chief Technology Officer
SEVENP · Hardinxveld-Giessendam, NL
Responsible for technology, architecture and security at a cloud MSP. Focused on the Microsoft ecosystem, security operations and integrating AI into our services.
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20+ years
From engineer to CTO
IT industry
More than two decades of hands-on experience with virtualisation, cloud infrastructure and enterprise environments. Grew from engineering into technology leadership — without letting go of the tech.
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2006 – 2009
BSc Information & Communication Technology
Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
Graduated cum laude. Specialisations: system architecture, Cisco networking (CCNA/CCNP), ITIL, PRINCE2, databases and security.
Skills & expertise
What I work with every day
Azure & cloud architecture
Designing and modernising cloud environments: landing zones, serverless, Static Web Apps, IaC and cost control.
Microsoft 365 · Entra ID · Intune
Identity & access management, modern workplaces and device management at scale — for thousands of users.
Security operations
From SOC processes and Microsoft Defender/Sentinel to ISO 27001, phishing resilience and security audits.
Virtualisation & infrastructure
VMware, HCI, Parallels RAS and large-scale migration projects with minimal user impact.
AI & automation
Practical AI integration in business processes and tooling, from LLM applications to smart automation with scripts and APIs.
Development
TypeScript/React, Python, PowerShell and browser extensions. Building tools that make everyday work faster and better.
Certifications
- AZ-305 Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- SC-200 Security Operations Analyst Associate
- SC-300 Identity and Access Administrator Associate
- AZ-500 Azure Security Engineer Associate
- MS-100/101 Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert
- VCP6.5-DCV VMware Certified Professional 6.5
Projects
A selection from my GitHub — updated automatically. Private repositories show name and description only.
volvo-trips
PrivateVolvo PHEV ritgegevens: harvesting + verbruiksanalyse-dashboard
fietsweer-pro
PrivateFietsWeer Pro - vind het beste vertrekmoment voor je fietsrit (KNMI-weerdata, ride score)
CSPInsights.app
Open sourceCSPInsights.app is a free, local‑first toolkit for Microsoft CSP Direct Partners. Analyze billing, manage pricing catalogs, track margins, and generate invoices — all in your browser, with full data privacy.
MijnFinZicht
PrivateFinanciële planner & huishoudboekje voor Nederlandse particulieren — FastAPI + React, met een eigen fiscale rekenmotor (box 1/3, AOW, toeslagen).
FinanceInsights
PrivateLokale, privacyvriendelijke financiële planner & huishoudboekje voor Nederlandse particulieren — FastAPI + React, met een eigen fiscale rekenmotor (box 1/3, AOW, toeslagen).
HaloHelper
Open sourceA Chrome/Edge extension that enhances the HaloPSA and HaloITSM experience with smart copy buttons, quick ticket search via the omnibox, recent ticket history, bulk plan date updates, and automatic date formatting fixes.
Contact
Want to talk cloud, security — or cycling? I'd love to hear from you.