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22 Years of
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Trusted by government agencies, financial institutions and enterprise organisations. Specialised in Citrix, NetScaler and Azure Virtual Desktop. Based in Rotterdam, working internationally.

Ufuk Koçak – IT consultant
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22+ years IT experience

Enterprise Citrix, NetScaler and AVD specialist. Flexible SME support available between engagements.

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// About Horizon IT Consulting

IT consultant with 22 years of enterprise experience

I'm Ufuk Koçak, founder of Horizon IT Consulting. With 22 years of hands-on IT experience, I have delivered projects for government agencies, financial institutions and enterprise organisations across the Netherlands and internationally.

My specialism: Citrix, NetScaler, Azure Virtual Desktop and Microsoft 365. I work independently, move quickly and translate complex infrastructure challenges into workable solutions.

Clear communication, a results-driven approach and the flexibility of a solo consultant with the depth of a senior specialist.

🏛️ Government 🏦 Finance 🔧 Citrix & NetScaler ☁️ Azure & AVD 🖥️ Modern Workplace 🌐 International
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// Expertise

Core technical expertise

22+ years of specialised experience across enterprise platforms and complex IT environments.

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Citrix & NetScaler

Design, implementation and lifecycle management of Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops and NetScaler (ADC) environments. Including OTP/MFA, security hardening and firmware upgrades.

Citrix CVAD NetScaler Citrix Gateway XenServer
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Azure & AVD

Azure Virtual Desktop rollouts, cloud migrations and Nerdio deployments. Certified Azure Administrator and AVD Specialty, with extensive experience in hybrid and cloud-first environments.

Azure AVD Nerdio Cloud Migration Hybrid Cloud
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Modern Workplace

Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and endpoint management. Delivered modern workplace transformations for ministries and large organisations, remote and hybrid.

Microsoft 365 Intune Teams SharePoint
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Infrastructure

Server and network infrastructure, on-premises to cloud migrations and lifecycle management. 22 years of experience with enterprise environments, from design to operations.

Windows Server Platform Lifecycle On-prem & Cloud ControlUp
// Recent Engagements

Where I've worked

A selection of recent assignments across government, finance and enterprise.

NumoData · United Kingdom
Mar 2026 – Apr 2026
NetScaler Consultant

Carve-out changes on NetScaler: OTP/MFA setup, firmware upgrades, security hardening and License Activation Service (LAS) configuration. Remote engagement.

Gemeente Arnhem
2025 – present
Sr. Workspace Consultant

Citrix lifecycle management, modernisation, NetScaler and XenServer. Ongoing partnership with De Connectie, digital service provider for the municipality.

SSC-ICT · Ministerie BZK
2018 – 2023
Sr. Workspace Specialist

Workspace modernisation and AVD deployments for multiple Dutch ministries. From Citrix infrastructure to Microsoft 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop rollouts.

De Nederlandsche Bank
2020 – 2022
Citrix ADC Specialist

Management and optimisation of enterprise Citrix ADC (NetScaler) infrastructure at the central bank. Via Centric.

// Enterprise Packages

Fixed-price specialist engagements

Clearly scoped, fixed-price specialist work for Citrix and NetScaler environments. Seven focused packages: pick what you need, combine where it makes sense. Delivered by a senior consultant with 22 years of enterprise experience.

Health Checks
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€1,920 fixed (excl. VAT)

Citrix CVAD Health Check

2–3 working days · Remote
  • Full scan based on industry best practices and 22 years of field experience
  • Covers StoreFront, Delivery Controllers, License Server, VDAs, Citrix Policies, WEM and Profile Management
  • Prioritised findings report: critical / quick wins / long-term
  • 1-hour debrief session with your IT team
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€1,920 fixed (excl. VAT)

NetScaler Health Check

2–3 working days · Remote
  • Configuration audit, SSL/cipher hardening and management access review
  • Authentication review (nFactor, OTP/MFA, LDAP/SAML), Gateway and Load Balancing
  • Firmware status, EOL check and licensing review
  • Prioritised report with quick wins and remediation roadmap
  • 1-hour debrief session
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€3,360 fixed (excl. VAT)

Combined Health Check

4–5 working days · Remote
  • Everything in CVAD Health Check + NetScaler Health Check
  • End-to-end view: from user logon through Gateway to published apps
  • Single combined report with end-to-end findings
  • 1.5-hour debrief session

Save €480 vs. separate

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Firmware Upgrades
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€3,920 fixed (excl. VAT)

Citrix CVAD Firmware Upgrade

2–4 working days · Remote
  • Pre-upgrade assessment and supported upgrade path validation
  • Backup validation, change plan and runbook
  • In-place upgrade of Delivery Controllers, StoreFront and supporting components
  • Post-upgrade validation, smoke tests and rollback plan
  • Includes troubleshooting buffer for unforeseen issues, no surprise invoices
Request this engagement
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€1,920 fixed (excl. VAT)

NetScaler Firmware Upgrade

1–2 working days · Remote
  • Pre-upgrade assessment, backup validation and change plan
  • HA pair coordinated upgrade in scheduled maintenance window
  • Post-upgrade validation and smoke tests
  • Tested rollback plan and CMDB change documentation
  • Includes troubleshooting buffer for unforeseen issues, no surprise invoices
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Need both? Combined CVAD + NetScaler firmware upgrade: €5,280 fixed (save €480).
Cloud Migration
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€1,920 fixed (excl. VAT)

AVD Readiness Assessment

2 working days · Remote
  • Application compatibility analysis: what works in AVD, what needs remediation and what blocks migration
  • Identity and network architecture review: Entra ID, hybrid join, Conditional Access
  • Azure cost estimate: compute, storage and licensing
  • Written report with go/no-go recommendation and phased migration roadmap
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from €7,950 (excl. VAT)

Citrix to Azure Virtual Desktop Migration Starter

3–5 weeks · Remote
  • Current-state assessment of existing Citrix environment
  • AVD landing zone design (host pools, FSLogix, Entra ID, networking)
  • Pilot deployment for up to 10 users with base image
  • Knowledge transfer session for your IT team
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Need something larger? Multi-site migrations, ongoing architecture partnerships and custom specialist work are available at €135/hr (excl. VAT), minimum half-day. Get in touch to scope an engagement.

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// Enterprise Expertise

Senior enterprise IT expertise

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Citrix CVAD Lifecycle

Design, implementation and lifecycle management of Citrix Virtual Apps & Desktops environments for enterprise and government organisations.

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NetScaler Security & Firmware

Security hardening, OTP/MFA configuration, Citrix Gateway setup and structured firmware upgrade trajectories.

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AVD & Cloud Migration

Azure Virtual Desktop rollouts, Nerdio deployments and migrations from on-premises Citrix to cloud-first environments.

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Azure & Modern Workplace

Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint and Azure infrastructure delivered for ministries, banks and large enterprises.

Cloud infrastructure
// Cloud & Infrastructure

A seamless path from on-premises to cloud

With years of experience in infrastructure management and cloud migrations, we guide your organisation step by step to a modern, secure IT environment.

Microsoft 365 & Azure Virtual Desktop setup
Citrix and NetScaler environments
Hybrid on-premises & cloud architectures
Migration of legacy systems
Network and server infrastructure
Microsoft 365 Azure Citrix NetScaler AVD Nerdio SharePoint Teams
SME Services

SME IT Support

My primary focus is enterprise and government IT. When my schedule allows, I also support SMEs with Citrix, Microsoft 365 and modern workplace environments. Senior expertise, transparent pricing on request.

// SME IT Support

Practical IT help
for your business

From workstation issues to Microsoft 365 questions. I handle the day-to-day IT so you can focus on running your business.

Windows & workstation support
Microsoft 365 & cloud
Network & connectivity
Cybersecurity & backup
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Windows & Workstation
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Microsoft 365 & Cloud
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Network & Connectivity
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Cybersecurity & Backup
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Digital Resilience
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User Management
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AI & Smarter Working
// Free IT Scan

Do you know what IT support your organisation needs?

Take the free IT Scan, completely without obligation. In a few minutes you get a clear picture of your IT needs and a personal recommendation for the right support model.

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// FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Have a question about our services or how we work? Here you'll find answers to the most common questions.

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The Basic plan includes 4 hours of remote IT support per month, proactive monitoring of critical components, updates & maintenance, and a monthly health check with a short report. Response within 1 business day.

No. You can also choose an hour pack, the ad-hoc rate of €120/hr (SME), or one of the fixed-price enterprise specialist packages. Ideal for temporary projects, urgent questions or a first introduction.

No. As a solo senior consultant I offer reliable support during business hours (Mon–Fri 08:30–17:00). Out-of-hours incidents can be arranged via a standby partner network at an additional rate. I'd rather be honest about this than promise something I can't personally deliver at 3am.

Standard response within 1 business day. Pro subscribers get response within 4 business hours. Enterprise specialist packages follow an agreed engagement schedule.

Standard fully remote. On-site visits are possible and are included in the Pro plan (1×/quarter) and Premium plan (1×/month), or can be booked separately from half a day. Travel costs outside the Rotterdam region are discussed in advance.

Yes, all subscriptions are adjustable monthly. Notify us at least 10 days before the new month and it will be arranged immediately.

With Basic and Pro, unused hours expire at the end of the month. With Premium you can roll over unused hours for 1 month. Hour pack hours are valid for 12 months.

Primary: Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, NetScaler (Citrix ADC), Azure Virtual Desktop. Secondary: Microsoft 365, Intune, Windows Server, cloud migrations and hybrid environments. 22 years of enterprise IT experience.

// Contact

Get in touch or schedule a meeting

I typically respond within one business day. A no-obligation introduction is always possible.

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