Engineering Ecosystems Product Owner
NN Group | Dec 2023 – Present

• Leading the strategic development and integration of engineering tools,
  focused on empowering engineers within NN.
  Key Tools: Maker Portal, IT Onboarding Tool, Skill Tree Tool.
• Developed functional architecture and implementation strategy for knowledge management
• Ensured we had our ‘basics in order’ and initiated an NN-wide Security Golden Path with ESS.

Founder & Chairperson, NN Women in IT
NN Group | Jan 2023 – Present [Parallel Responsibility]

• Established a community advocating for gender diversity in IT, launching events
  and fostering strategic partnerships both internally as well as externally.
• Spearheaded initiatives driving inclusion within NN.

Product Owner, Skill Tree Tool
NN Group | Jan 2022 – Dec 2023 [Parallel Responsibility]

• Designed and deployed an MVP for IT workforce development,
  combining research-backed models with scalable architecture.
  Later using ChatGPT for further data advancement.
• Ensured the integration of 300+ data points to create an adaptive learning system.

IT Workforce Development Specialist
NN Group | Dec 2020 – Dec 2023

• Created and validated models for skill development and spearheaded the
  proof-of-concept for the Skill Tree Tool, and developed the functional architecture for innovating Skill Matrices,
• Collaborated with 70+ internal experts to map IT skills and streamline learning processes.
• Supported and developed the pilot program of the NN Guilds.

AI & Society Research Lead
The Asimov Institute | Oct 2020 – Oct 2022 [Parallel Responsibility]

• Led research on inverse surveillance AI, focusing on transparency and ethical AI use.
• Secured funding and applied AI solutions to real-world scenarios

Pilot Coordinator, Educational Transformation & Innovation
Leiden University, Centre for Innovation | Sept 2019 – Aug 2020

• Coordinated the implementation of innovative teaching methods across faculties,
  including 3D technologies and gamified learning.
• Facilitated seamless adoption of active learning tools for faculty members, improving engagement.

Founder & CEO, ScienceTales
CERN Collaboration | Aug 2018 – Dec 2020

• Developed gamified learning experiences for physics education,
  integrating personalized learning models with AI (content-based filtering).
• Led research and built partnerships with CERN, Dutch universities, and schools.

Founder & CEO, Reddlock
Jan 2016 – Jun 2019

• Led a B2B AR/VR development company, specializing in simulations and training.
• Managed a team delivering high-impact projects such as urban terrorism simulations
  for the Ministry of Defense, in collaboration with experts in terrorism and crisis management.

Freelance Developer & UX Designer
Juliette CI | Mar 2009 – Jun 2016

• Freelanced in tech consulting, UX design, and development,
  collaborating with businesses to improve their tech solutions.
• Provided mediation for complex tech projects and delivered custom solutions for clients.