Sander Van Dijk - Van Der Weide Email & Phone Number

Bussum, Nh, Nl

Bunschoten, Utrecht, Nederland

In my role, I combine the best of both worlds: product management and innovation. Every day, I focus on developing smart, customer-centered solutions that add value for both users and the company. My main responsibilities:- Product Vision & Strategy: I ensure a clear product vision that aligns seamlessly with our business goals and customer needs.- Backlog Management: I keep the product backlog organized and prioritize based on customer value and impact, ensuring we build what truly matters.- Stakeholder Management: I work closely with all stakeholders, translating their input into concrete product requirements.- Innovation & Trends: I stay on top of the latest developments and technologies, constantly seeking opportunities to integrate them into our products.- Agile & Scrum: I guide our team in an Agile/Scrum environment, maintaining strong communication between business and tech.- Customer Focus: By gathering and analyzing customer feedback, I continuously work on improving the user experience.- Data-Driven Decisions: I use data and customer insights to make decisions and continually refine the product strategy.- Change Management: I help teams embrace new innovations and processes, keeping the organization flexible and future-proof.With my experience in product development and innovation, I help teams learn, improve, and make a real impact faster. I ensure we stay sharp and ready for the next step forward.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

-Initiating and managing (innovation) projects-Managing different teams divided over different projects-Expertise in areas such as Document Processing, Voice-controlled applications, Data Processing, Chatbots, Large Language Models, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Actively seeking new ways to foster innovation within ARAG-Teamlead of the Ethical Framework within ARAG-Team member of AI Thinktank ARAG Global-Resource and advisor in the field of digital technology/innovation and AIDue to confidentiality obligations, I am unable to provide further details about specific projects. However, I am always available to share more about my experiences and expertise if you would like to know more.

Utrecht, Nederland

-Responsible for database management of all our customers.-Establishing and managing connections between Greedybean (PIM system) and the shops.-Project management in the technical domain and setting up/managing setups.-Optimizing data sets and data flows.-Updating and modernizing modules for webshops.-Back-end development of webshops, particularly Magento and WooCommerce.

Woerden, Utrecht, Nederland

Advising our clients on the right software choices.Implementing and maintaining our systems.

A two-year program in which I have developed myself into a professional Information Analyst. Topics in which I have deepened my knowledge include Agile/Scrum, Business Analysis, and Big Data Analysis.

Den Bosch, Nederland

In my role at Van Haren, I was responsible for managing the entire production process. Once the format for the courseware was determined, I would collaborate with authors and designers. After the discussions, I would start working on integrating all the individual parts into a cohesive whole. I utilized tools such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, and Photoshop for this purpose. Additionally, I performed revisions and wrote manuals. Another part of my job involved translating documents and components for our websites.Books I have produced include:ITIL 4 EnglishITIL 4 Nederlands (Dutch)Privacy & Data Protection EssentialsPrivacy & Data Protection PractitionerMoP® Foundation/Practitioner Management of Portfolios Courseware – EnglishMSP® Programme Management Foundation/Practitioner Courseware – EnglishVeriSM™ Professional CoursewareAgile Scrum HandbookAgile Scrum Foundation Courseware - Deutsch (German)M_o_R® Management of Risk Foundation/Practitioner Courseware – English

Tilburg

As an Assistant Store Manager, I was responsible for the operational aspects of the store. Daily tasks included supervising employees, conducting quality checks, placing orders, and handling customer inquiries/complaints. I also played a role in training and developing staff members. In addition to managing the operational side of the store, I actively sought new ideas to improve the team's effectiveness.

Den Bosch, Nederland

Together with a team, we were responsible for sales in the Den Bosch region. I primarily focused on selling products related to hiking.

Breda Nederland

The training for the small yet well-trained officers takes place at the Royal Military Academy in Breda. I pursued the Officer Training for the Army with a specialization in the Airborne Brigade. The training comprised practical modules, including fieldwork, reconnaissance, tactics, weapon handling, first aid, and command, along with attending lectures. Unfortunately, I had to discontinue my studies halfway through due to an accident.

Amsterdam

A-partments is a company in Amsterdam that focuses on the short-stay model and has various locations throughout the city. During my internship at A-partments, my main responsibilities included customer communication, coordinating check-ins, and managing a team of part-time employees who conducted the check-ins. Additionally, I served as the primary point of contact for emergency situations. One of the enjoyable and successful challenges I encountered was organizing and developing an efficient system to expedite the check-in process.

Utrecht En Omgeving, Nederland

I received my first real leadership experience at Direct Force. Soon, I achieved the highest sales in the Utrecht branch and was given the opportunity to manage and train people. Working in Sales has always been a success for me.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, International Managment

Activities and Societies: Lid geweest van IovivatAt that time, it was the most esteemed program for International Higher Hotel Management..

Mwo, Cadet Infantry

Becoming an officer was a lifelong goal for me. This training is demanding, and cadets are subjected to both physical and mental.