Helping organizations turn visions and business strategies into reality using data and technology.An experienced data and technology advisor with an outstanding track record of conceiving, designing and realizing complex data- and IT-solutions in different business industries and in an international setting. Broad experience in Government (public sector) and international trade. A strategically focused mindset, yet with attention to details; analytical, conceptual, strong work ethics, and strong business acumen: always seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve. Genuinely passionate about emerging technologies, about innovative ways to create value from data and technology; and about disruptive services, products and business models and their impact on the market, especially when they are enabled by technologies. As a consultant, I apply knowledge and skills appropriately in different situations – from business strategy through technical implementation.Experienced in working in and leading cross-functional teams, as well as multi-national, geographically-dispersed teams, without having a direct reporting line, and combining onsite work with remote working, as per business needs.I strongly believe that information is one of the most powerful resources in today's economy: Data, analyzed using analytics technologies to create insights and make them available at the time and place when they are most needed to drive decisions on all levels: strategic, tactical and operational.My background in IT – starting from hardcore programming, through software engineering, software architecture, information management (PhD) and ending with IT Strategy consulting – puts me in the position to act as a trusted advisor to CxOs, and to help them shape feasible ideas on how their organization will deal with the challenges of today’s fast-paced world. Analytic. Result-driven. Perfectionist. Experience in working in challenging, multi-national and cross-cultural environments. Mobile. Hungry for constant intellectual challenge. Intrigued by the disruptive potential of emerging technologies.Last but not least: I am passionate about sharing knowledge, and I enjoy seeing other professionals grow thanks to insights that I have shared with them.Contact me if you are like-minded, if you have a question about an area that I have expertise in, to share your insights in my areas of interest, or for hiring my services as a consultant or a guest speaker. Contact me via ziv [at] baida [dot] nlDo not contact me to offer B2B lead generation services/solutions.