Q&A | March 26, 2026

This 2026 DXC Fellow builds systems people can trust 

Yves Vanderbeken, a Belgium-based Industry Managing Partner for Public Sector at DXC Technology, was recently honored as one of a select group of Fellows in DXC's 2026 Tech Honors Program. He brings more than 25 years of experience in IT strategy, business platform models, data-driven government, and open data. With robust expertise across all levels of government, Yves advises DXC customers on complex digital transformation initiatives that harness the power of data and AI. His innovative work emphasizes scalable digital platforms that improve transparency, trust, and better outcomes for citizens. Growing up in Flanders, Belgium, Yves brings an international perspective shaped by a region known for its rich heritage and dynamic economy. He is fluent in Dutch, French, and English, and brings a pragmatic, impact-focused approach to every engagement.

The DXC Tech Honors Program is the highest technical recognition within DXC. Awarded annually by CEO Raul Fernandez, it recognizes a select group of technologists for sustained excellence, innovation, and leadership. Those named Fellows or Distinguished represent the top tier of technical talent at DXC, expected to inspire peers, push boundaries, and guide by example. They are leaders who consistently deliver results, drive innovation, and mentor others, while shaping solutions for customers around the world.

In the following, Yves shares what drives his curiosity, the mindset that has shaped his career, and why the most meaningful technology is the kind that earns people’s trust.

Q: What keeps you curious in such a fast-changing tech landscape?

A: We live in times when technology is changing us every day. What keeps me curious is actually the speed of change. Technology is advancing faster than at any point in recent history, and I find that thrilling rather than overwhelming. For me, though, technology is never really the story. It’s what you choose to do with that technology. What matters is whether you have the imagination and the courage to take the technology and actually improve people’s lives. It’s not technology for its own sake; it’s about the human potential that technology unlocks.

Q: What motivates and inspires your work day-to-day?

A: What motivates me most is the work itself. The customers I work with every day are facing real, complex challenges. I get the privilege of helping spark them with ideas and watching a customer’s perspective shift when they see a concept come to life. But what truly inspires me is what comes after: watching my colleagues take those ideas and move them into something real, something that is delivered, working and scalable. That full spectrum, from inspiration to execution, is what makes me show up every day.

Q: What does “exponential” mean to you?

A: Exponential, to me, is about impact. It’s what happens when people, processes, and technology come together and align around a shared idea or a purpose. It changes experiences into something more proactive, more personalized, and better for the sake of everybody. It's not about being faster or bigger, it's about making it better for the people it’s meant to serve. What excites me the most is that DXC is treating AI as a transformation in how humans and systems make decisions together. It aligns perfectly with where I believe the world needs to go. We're not just building smarter systems. We are building systems people can trust.

Q: What mindset has shaped your career the most?

A: The most important thing that DXC taught me about my career is that it's mine. Nobody else will build it for you. You own your own future. That means committing yourself to learning something new every single day. Not occasionally, but every single day. A little step forward. That might be a new technology, a different way of thinking about a problem, or even a conversation with somebody. What helped me grow, and still helps me grow, is curiosity. The kind that pushes you to act on what you discover. You roll up your sleeves, and you figure things out as you go. Curiosity turned into action, grounded in impact. That's the mindset that is most important for me.