Summary
Rudie Aelbrecht is a pragmatic IT and engineering professional with over two decades of hands-on experience in automation, network engineering, and IT operations, and nine years focused in the food manufacturing sector at Kellogg/Kellanova. He has led servicedesk and site IT teams through major migrations and operational shifts, owning asset management, mobile networks, and end-to-end equipment provisioning for hundreds of users. Comfortable as both a tactical troubleshooter and a day-to-day leader, Rudie combines analytical problem-solving with a practical, customer-focused approach to deliver reliable solutions on the factory floor and in offices. His background spans on-site technical leadership in production environments, international project ownership, and long-term service delivery—skills that translate well into packaging engineering and operational IT roles. Based in Ghent, Belgium, he is known for steady execution during transitions (notably the P&G-to-Kellogg migration) and a collaborative style that keeps complex technical programs on track.
9 years of coding experience
17 years of employment as a software developer
Economisch Hoger Onderwijs Korte Type: 2001 – 2004, Informatica – Network Engineer, Economisch Hoger Onderwijs Korte Type: 2001 – 2004, Informatica – Network Engineer at Vrij Technisch Instituut (Technical high school) Aalst
Dutch, English, French