Xavier Symons

Passionné par le domaine informatique, je possède une expertise particulière dans la gestion de parcs informatiques, des serveurs et des réseaux pour les TPE/PME. Fort de mon expérience, j'aime également conseiller les individus et les entreprises pour répondre à leurs besoins technologiques spécifiques.

Actuellement, je poursuis des études pour devenir enseignant en informatique, afin de transmettre mes connaissances et ma passion aux futures générations.

Current Positions:

IT Teaching Internship at Institut Don Bosco Tournai (since April 2025): Teaching in Technical Qualification, Computer Science section, for 6th-year classes. Skills in secondary education, computer maintenance, and technical training.

Previous Experience:

IT Teacher (internship) at Institut Communal d'Enseignement Technique d'Herseaux (March 2024) and at CES Saint-Vincent (January 2024 - February 2024): Teaching PC and network maintenance for 4th and 5th-year classes.

IT Consultant at Société Européenne des Travaux SPRL (April 2017 - August 2021): Maintenance and updates of the IT infrastructure, management of Microsoft Office 365, and website design.

IT Advisor at CubéOn (December 2015 - March 2018): Optimization of software and hardware use, configuration of work servers, and IT strategy consulting.

Assistant IT Manager at Centr'Auto Bricobel (March 2017 - August 2017): Management of the IT infrastructure and development of an eCommerce site.

Commercial Assistant at Centvin SCS (December 2012 - September 2013): Setup and maintenance of the IT office, website management, and administrative and accounting tasks.

System Administrator at X-TRAVATRANS (January 2011 - September 2011): Installation, maintenance, and updates of a medium-sized IT infrastructure.

Volunteering Experience:

President of Touhou-Online (since March 2011): Comprehensive management of an association aimed at promoting Japanese culture and folklore through the independent games Touhou Project. Responsibilities include managing a team of volunteers, treasury management, web content writing, and organizing events.

Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate at EAFC Ath (September 2023 - September 2025): Training for teaching in the Wallonia-Brussels Federation, with diploma expected in September 2025.

(Incomplete) Bachelor in Web Management / Multimedia and Webmaster at Institut Reine Astrid Mons (2014 - 2015): Studies in web design, development, and multimedia project management. Halted due to job opportunity.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship at École Industrielle, Commerciale et de Sauvetage de Tamines (2013 - 2014): Courses in accounting, commercial law, finance, and business plan creation.

Qualification Certificate in Prepress / Digital Publishing and Imaging at Institut d'Enseignement de Promotion Sociale Thuin-Erquelinnes (2012 - 2013): Specialized studies in photography, digital imaging, and design software.

CESS in General Studies at Institut Technique Libre d'Ath (2009 - 2011): General secondary studies with a "good" distinction.

Qualification Certificate in Technology / Computer Technician at Institut Technique Libre d'Ath (2009 - 2011): Training in networking, operating systems, computer hardware, and system administration.