Michiel Vos Email & Phone Number

'S-Hertogenbosch, Nb, Nl

As a Freelance Product Manager / Product Owner, I specialize in managing and delivering high-impact digital products and platforms for clients across diverse industries. I bridge the gap between business needs and technical teams, ensuring value-driven product development in line with stakeholder objectives. My focus includes SaaS platforms, e-commerce solutions, and digital transformation initiatives.Key services:• Backlog Ownership: define and prioritize product backlogs, epics, and user stories to deliver maximum value per sprint.• Product Strategy: collaborate with stakeholders to create roadmaps aligned with business goals and user needs.• Stakeholder Management: engage with business stakeholders, developers, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication and alignment.• Agile Practices: facilitate agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, backlog refinement, and reviews to maintain delivery focus and velocity.• Customer-Centric Focus: collect and analyze customer feedback, iterating on features to meet user expectations and improve satisfaction.• Data-Driven Decision Making: utilize analytics and KPIs to inform product development and track the impact of delivered features.• Cross-Industry Expertise: work across SaaS, e-commerce, and other sectors to develop scalable, innovative digital solutions.

• Collaborated with national policymakers (INretail, Retailagenda, Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, and others) to launch the cross-sectoral "Beezy" initiative (https://mijn.beezy.nl) with the goal of securing the societal value of local shopping streets and to foster collaboration and innovation.• Founded a top-tier full-stack development team (Zupr) to build an innovative multi-sided software architecture (API) and platform (SaaS/PaaS) that connects brands, retailers, ERP suppliers, and marketers by integrating real-time local product availability and store location data, helping consumers find products in nearby stores. • In a fast moving tech startup environment I was responsible for: building the team, driving business strategy, product vision & roadmap, creating user stories, backlog management (Github/Gitlab/Jira), UI/UX testing, securing funding, and ensuring growth. • Led the Agile development of an innovative hardware/software solution (ZuprCharger) for physical retail stores integrating a key-logging solution into existing POS environments in cooperation with AAEON (a subsidiary of Asus) and Dutch industrial designer Roderick Vos. • Asked to participate in the municipal Startup in Residence (SIR) program of the city of Groningen and tasked to come up with online solutions and internet strategies that support local retailers with their digitization efforts (aka Warenhuis Groningen). • Launched the Local Online Retail Platform (LORP) Warenhuis Groningen (https://warenhuis.groningen.nl) which is still considered best in class by leading retail experts. Multiple cities have since started using our software. • Since 2022, I have an advisory and policy making role. I continue to occasionally deliver keynotes on the Zupr infrastructure and Beezy initiative.

• Responsible for the agile development process (CI/CD) of an innovative e-commerce SaaS platform, driving business strategy, software development, and team and stakeholder management to deliver scalable solutions for our e-commerce endeavours, business partners, and our B2B dealer network (800+ physical stores).• Led the digital transformation and data migration process (Product Lifecycle Management) moving from 7 independent and active legacy software platforms using 4 entirely different software stacks (totalling €8M+ revenue) into a unified backend API with multiple B2C and B2B frontends.• Leadership in coordinating cross-functional (development, marketing, design) internal and external teams. • Involved in the successful acquisition of a B2B shutter company as part of our buy&build strategy.• Experienced in securing competitive pricing and reliable delivery terms from suppliers, focusing on cost savings and quality assurance in procurement.• Transforming the legacy IT-infrastructure of the original 4 separate companies into a modern, unified and secure platform for easy collaboration, workflow automation and planning (MS365, VOIP, internal networking and backup systems).• Experienced in managing and aligning diverse stakeholder interests with business objectives through clear communication, trust-building, and proactive engagement to drive successful project outcomes.• Skilled in budgeting and financial planning, with a proven ability to allocate resources efficiently, monitor expenditures, and optimize budgets to align with business goals and ensure financial stability.

'S-Hertogenbosch, Noord-Brabant, Nl

• Founded one of the first Dutch webshops in made-to-measure blinds in a market that was transitioning from offline to online. • Sourcing reliable suppliers with a focus on digital automation of order and delivery processes, while negotiating advantageous pricing and dependable delivery schedules. • Strong focus on UI/UX, software development, customer satisfaction (average review rating of 9.3), product quality, automating workflows and order processing. • Grew the company to €3M+ in yearly revenue with a highly skilled and motivated team. • In 2015, the company ranked in the top 10 fastest-growing e-commerce businesses in the Netherlands in the Ecommerce50 list by the Shopping Awards (http://shoppingawards.nl). • In 2015, 2016, and 2017, the company won FD Gazelle Awards (https://fd.nl/events/gazellen). • In July 2022, Jaloezieën.nl B.V. got acquired by Blim Groep as part of a buy & build strategy initiated by the private equity firm Committed Capital.

Ede, Gelderland, Nl

The City Distribution expert group is part of the ShoppingTomorrow research year for the third time. TLN and Prologis host the expert group, with the University of Groningen as the chair. The expert group will investigate which B2B and B2C flows are already being consolidated and where opportunities for further consolidation lie. Increasingly, B2B shipments are being combined with B2C shipments. This consolidation of goods flows leads to cost savings and a reduction in the number of transport movements, which is especially important in city centers.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Nl

• Setup a fully functional online sales channel within a very tight timeframe and integrated it into the existing marketing website, business structure and processes, which (at the time) included multiple physical stores.• Managed and aligned multiple internal and external stakeholders.• Setup a dedicated external fulfilment department at Fashionwheels (currently Modexpress) dealing with the picking, packaging and shipping of orders and handling returns.• Developed a new packaging solution for the wrinkle-free shipping of suits, resulting in the unique “Suit-case" (still in use today). • Successful launch took place after only 3 months. The webshop has since grown into one of the key revenue drivers for Suitsupply.www.suitsupply.com

NWC Media was a full-service marketing, communication, and web development agency that I founded during my studies in Groningen. Clients came to us for services ranging from web development, complete campaigns, internet marketing, corporate identity development, print, video productions, and photography. I eventually sold my share of the company to my business partner to focus on new, independent ventures.A small selection of our client base:• Ministry of the Interior• Rabobank Netherlands• Heijmans Vastgoed Noord• MVO Nederland• University of Groningen• Diabetes Association Netherlands• Paylogic