Dutch Government Architecture Solutions

Transforming local government through strategic enterprise architecture, API-first cloud-native solutions, and Dutch government standards (NORA, GEMMA)

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Specialized Services

Dutch Government Standards

Expert implementation of NORA, GEMMA frameworks and Dutch government interoperability standards for seamless municipal operations.

API-First Architecture

OpenAPI/OAS-based solution designs for zaakgericht werken (case-oriented working) and modern citizen services integration.

Open Source Solutions

PodiumD suite expertise and open-source municipal software solutions that reduce vendor lock-in and increase flexibility.

AI & NLP Integration

Advanced natural language processing solutions for citizen communication, document processing, and automated service delivery.

Cloud-Native Architecture

Kubernetes-based, CI/CD-enabled solutions designed for scalability, security, and compliance with Dutch privacy regulations.

Data Platform Strategy

Customer Data Platform (CDP) architecture and data warehousing solutions for unified citizen data management.

About

Dutch Government Architecture Expertise

With over 20 years of experience in enterprise architecture and a deep specialization in Dutch municipal government systems, I help local governments navigate complex technology transformations while ensuring compliance with national standards.

As Business Architect at Dimpact and former researcher at the Telematica Instituut (now Novay), I've been instrumental in developing and implementing the architectural foundations that power modern Dutch municipal services, including contributions to ArchiMate and zaakgericht werken standards.

Expertise & Frameworks

  • ✓ NORA, GEMMA - Dutch Government Reference Architectures
  • ✓ ArchiMate - Co-developer of the international standard
  • ✓ TOGAF Enterprise Architect
  • ✓ OpenAPI/OAS, BPMN, CMMN
  • ✓ PodiumD Suite Solution Architect
  • ✓ Scrum Product Owner & Master
  • ✓ Natural Language Processing & AI Integration
Hugo ter Doest - Dutch Government Enterprise Architecture Consultant

Recent Projects

Senior Architect - Common Ground Program

2025-present: Senior Architect for the national Common Ground program, designing modular, API-driven municipal IT architecture and promoting interoperability and data-centric government services across Dutch municipalities.

PodiumD Solution Architecture - Dimpact

2020-2025: Leading solution architecture for PodiumD open-source municipal service suite. Product Owner for data layer APIs and registers, including CI/CD implementation and environment design.

Customer Data Platform Advisory - Univé

2024: Provided strategic advice on CDP acquisition with focus on data warehousing and application landscape integration, optimizing data architecture for insurance operations.

API's voor Zaakgericht Werken - VNG Realisatie

2018-2020: Product Owner for development of national API standards for zaakgericht werken, establishing the foundation for interoperable municipal case management across the Netherlands.

Dimpact Architecture Council Leadership

2011-Present: Business Architect organizing architecture governance, product portfolio architecture, and European procurement processes for 100+ Dutch municipalities.

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