
Passion for Progress
AI strategy, technology leadership, and executive education. Bridging deep technical knowledge with C level business impact across Western Europe.

About
Founder & Agentic CTO
"In software engineering, we build systems using loops and choices. Extrapolating that to business and life: we iterate on what works and we transform into new areas."
With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology strategy and business transformation, Tom Olislagers has built a career on a simple belief: technology must create human progress. From architecting mission critical infrastructure for major financial institutions to leading AI strategy across Western Europe, his work has consistently bridged the gap between deep technical knowledge and C level business impact.
As Field CTO for Western Europe at Dell Technologies, Tom led technical strategy across seven countries, built and managed a team of nearly 25 presales professionals, and was directly involved in the largest enterprise deals in the region. He was recognized as EMEA Best Presales Manager in 2021 and consistently exceeded targets throughout his career, with IBM 100% Club membership every year and an average achievement of 180%.
Today, through Iterations & Transformations BV, Tom operates as an AI enhanced consultancy. He applies the mens et manus approach: combining strategic thinking with hands on building. His company leverages AI agents for competitive analysis, investment decisions, and content creation, serving as a living proof of concept for the AI transformation he advises clients on.
Beyond technology, Tom is an eclectic learner who has studied nanotechnology and microbiology at Cambridge Summer University, completed Cisco CCNA certification, and explored disciplines from ceramics to 3D printing. A founding member of the Entrepreneurial Business Book Club and a Fintech Belgium Ambassador, he brings an unusually broad perspective to every engagement.
Services
Every engagement starts with understanding the fundamentals. We optimize processes first, then apply technology where it creates the greatest impact.

From Ideation to Impact
Applying new technology to discover new business models or insights with direct revenue, cost, and risk impact. Starting with value stream mapping to optimize processes before introducing AI where it creates the most benefit.

Strategic Technology Leadership
Deep technical and infrastructure strategy for organizations that need experienced leadership without full time overhead. From sovereign cloud to hyperconverged architectures, bringing enterprise grade thinking to every engagement.

Knowledge That Transforms
Comprehensive AI and technology education for professionals and executives. From hands on workshops building with the latest tools to strategic keynotes for boardrooms. Teaching is not just a service; it is a core belief.
Before applying AI, we start by drawing out the current process and information flow using value stream mapping. This alone can already improve things significantly. Then we assess where AI would have the most benefit, combined with areas where practical feasibility is highest. With deep hands on experience in the latest technologies, we avoid the trap of most AI projects failing. This is not about chasing hype. It is about creating measurable progress.
Credentials
Nearly two decades of progressive responsibility across the world's leading technology companies.
2024 to Present
Iterations & Transformations BV
AI enhanced consultancy delivering fractional CTO services, AI strategy, and executive education across Western Europe.
2024 to Present
Origina
Leading presales across two major regions for the global leader in independent third party software support.
2013 to 2025
Dell Technologies
Progressed from Enterprise Presales Manager to Field CTO for Western Europe (Benelux, Portugal, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Israel). Built and led a team of nearly 25 presales professionals. EMEA Best Presales Manager 2021.
2011 to 2013
UCB
Drove the DevOps infrastructure transition at a major biopharmaceutical company, modernizing how the organization managed its technological resources.
2006 to 2011
IBM
Part of the worldwide technical resource top talent group. Tivoli and Cloud TopGun. IBM 100% Club member every year with 180% average target achievement.
Postgraduate IT Management
Hogeschool Limburg
Economics
LUC (now UHasselt)
Cambridge Summer University
Nanotechnology, Lasers, Microbiology (2009, 2017)
ITIL Certified
Thought Leadership
20+ published articles on AI strategy, sovereign technology, infrastructure, and the human side of innovation.
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AI's Transformative Power
CIONET Trailblazer Interview · 2024
AI in Formula 1: Competitive Advantage
VAIA / Vlerick Business School · 2024
AI for Accessible Public Services
MIC Belgium · 2024
AI Datacenter Market in Belgium
Dell AI Innovation Summit · 2024
On Premises Infrastructure Renaissance
Proximus NXT Expert Talk · 2024
Software Asset Management & AI
SAI Conference · 2023
Contact
Whether you are exploring AI strategy, need a fractional CTO, or want to discuss technology leadership, I would be glad to hear from you.
Iterations & Transformations BV
KBO 1023.909.234
Hasselt, Belgium