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At Cognizant, I lead strategic initiatives designed to create seamless, user-centered solutions for a range of clients across industries. As a Senior Manager, I guide cross-functional teams in design, development, and business, fostering collaboration to deliver innovative, customer-focused products that meet business and user objectives alike. My role includes setting strategic priorities and refining requirements to ensure our solutions align with market needs and deliver high value, while I maintain strong, collaborative relationships with stakeholders to support effective execution and long-term success.Notable projects include my work with Schiphol, contributing to the Airport Operational Database (AODB) and the Living Lab Security project, enhancing operational efficiency and the passenger experience. I have also worked with clients like Wizz Air, Sanofi, ERIKS, Dufry, and BAT, bringing impactful results and supporting user and business success across industries.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

At the intersection of Business and Strategy Design, I work to clarify goals, define roles, and ensure alignment across teams, enabling organizations to move forward with a cohesive and purposeful vision. A critical part of my role is to simplify complex, multi-layered processes and create shared understanding, fostering an environment where teams are united around clear objectives.I have collaborated with clients like Nationale Nederlanden, Schiphol, Essent, Centraal Beheer, BindInc, KPN, and Simyo, delivering strategic insights and facilitating effective execution. My responsibilities include:- Establishing and aligning teams on a unified vision.- Providing guidance on maintaining strategic focus.- Crafting and refining sustainable business models.- Conducting business analyses and advising on enhancements.- Structuring teams with the right mix of internal and external talent.- Maintaining clear, consistent communication with clients and stakeholders.- Creating roadmaps to streamline the project journey.- Identifying new market opportunities and refining processes.- Working within a ‘Discover Team’ to rapidly conceptualize and test products and services, minimizing risk at the outset.This approach allows me to build strategic foundations and drive impactful, aligned solutions across various projects and industries.

Amsterdam-Zuid

As an Experiment Designer, I create and oversee both digital and physical experiments that yield essential data for shaping relevant and impactful products and services. My approach encompasses a variety of strategic activities, including setting up and facilitating workshops to engage teams, analyzing data to extract meaningful insights, and ensuring clear communication with clients and stakeholders. I implement websites and analytics frameworks to streamline information flow and create initiatives that facilitate the testing of innovative concepts. Additionally, I develop sustainable business models to support growth. By weaving these elements together, I deliver experiments that seamlessly translate into strategic actions, ultimately creating lasting value for organizations and their users.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

At the core of growing a company is the understanding that success requires more than just financial investment in marketing; it calls for a tailored solution that distinguishes your brand and drives meaningful growth. My approach involves developing sustainable business models that are customized to your unique objectives and market conditions. I conduct thorough analyses of your current business to identify areas for improvement, providing strategic recommendations that facilitate effective change.By fostering a balanced mix of internal and external teams, I cultivate a collaborative atmosphere that encourages innovation and agility. Communication is key; I maintain clear and consistent dialogue with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared understanding throughout the process. Additionally, I create detailed roadmaps that streamline project execution, while also advising on new market opportunities and processes that can accelerate growth. This comprehensive strategy enables organizations to achieve their growth aspirations in today’s competitive landscape.

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Maastricht Area, Netherlands

In my role as Lead Graphic Designer, I served as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring their vision was realized through effective communication and collaboration. I developed expertise in operating high-end printing devices, which allowed me to deliver exceptional quality for our projects.My responsibilities included managing client relationships, designing tailored solutions, and aligning our creative direction with client expectations. I was also responsible for setting up and troubleshooting printing machinery, ensuring smooth operations throughout the production process. Additionally, I coordinated incoming and ongoing projects, streamlining workflows to enhance efficiency and meet deadlines for notable clients such as TEFAF and Maastricht UMC+.

Philippines

At Janty, I led the design efforts for high-end vaping devices aimed at the luxury market, successfully delivering a production-ready design within just two months. This rapid time-to-production was achieved by creating and implementing a team profile that optimized each member’s expertise, allowing us to work efficiently and collaboratively.My focus included developing designs that were rooted in user research and business analysis, ensuring that our solutions not only met aesthetic expectations but also aligned with market demands. I effectively communicated design choices to the team, fostering a collaborative environment that encouraged innovation and shared understanding. Additionally, I maintained transparent communication with stakeholders regarding budget considerations and design decisions, which helped build trust and alignment throughout the process. This strategic approach not only accelerated our design timeline but also resulted in a product that truly resonated with our target audience.

Business Design, Business Strategy, Completed

Business and Design are intertwined; from industry level, company level and finally product level. As a business designer I am able to use.

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Industrial And Product Design

Activities and Societies: Academic Writing completed with 90%. Different assignments with the focus on: innovation technologies, lo-fi.

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