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FORTA COFounder | Software Consultant | Product Owner | IT Project Manager
Jun. 2025I help companies make better software decisions and translate complex challenges into clear, actionable solutions. With a background in product ownership, IT project management and software consultancy, I support teams and organizations from idea to implementation. Whether you’re looking for the right software, want to connect systems, or need someone to lead a digital project: I bring structure, clarity and momentum — without the fluff. What I offer: – Software consultancy: process analysis, vendor selection, implementation support – Functional design & product ownership: turning ideas into roadmaps and user stories – IT project management: keeping projects on track, with calm and structure – API/integration guidance and coordination with technical and non-technical stakeholders How I work: – Independent, remote, and highly collaborative – Clear communication, no-nonsense mindset – Fast to understand, focused on results Looking for someone to help you make software work? Let’s connect.
RecruitNow a zvoove companyProduct Owner
May. 2024 - Apr. 2025Amersfoort, Utrecht, Netherlands- Leading a team of 5 developers focused on building and improving API integrations between the core ATS platform and various back-office systems across different countries. - Owning the full lifecycle of partner integrations, from concept to delivery — including scoping, prioritization, testing, and continuous improvement. - Collaborating closely with the CTO and fellow Product Owner in strategic product planning and roadmap alignment. - Working within the Zvoove Group, aligning with international leadership and colleagues to deliver integrations for the German and Swiss markets. -Supporting go-lives and hypercare processes for key clients in international rollouts. - Running stakeholder sessions and working groups with clients to align technical solutions with real-world use cases. - Maintaining strong relationships with third-party partners to ensure smooth collaboration and technical compatibility. - Translating complex integration needs into clear product requirements and user stories for the development team
RecruitNowCustomer Success Consultant
Jan. 2022 - May. 2024Amersfoort, Utrecht, Nederland- Guiding implementations: leading the successful setup and transition of ATS systems and websites for various clients. - Advising on use and processes: providing strategic advice on system utilization and process enhancements to maximize efficiency and user satisfaction. - Backoffice integrations: managing the testing and implementation of back-office integrations to enhance system functionality. - Updating documentation: maintaining and improving process documentation to ensure clarity and accessibility for all users. - Co-organizing events: organizing client events, enhancing community engagement and strengthening customer relationships. - Leading internal change projects: spearheading initiatives aimed at improving the scalability and efficiency of the Customer Success team. - Conducting customer satisfaction surveys: designing and implementing surveys to gather detailed feedback, driving improvements in customer service strategies.
INNNERInnovation Consultant
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2021Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland
INNNER 🧩Operational (Community) Lead
Sep. 2020 - Dec. 2021- Running day to day operations - Community development & management - (Co)Organising networking events - (Co)Organising think tanks - Organising and facilitating Innovation Design workshops - Strategy development
Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesProgram Manager minor Startup Your Business in Technology
Apr. 2016 - Dec. 2021Amsterdam Area, Netherlands- (Re)designing a 6 month startup program - Running/coordinating SYBIT program - Managing SYBIT networks - Responsible for SYBIT events - (Co)Organising SYBIT events - Supporting coaches, students, alumni, and founders in their needs and growth
Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesStartup Coach & Lecturer
Sep. 2014 - Dec. 2021Amsterdam Area, Netherlands- Coaching student startups - Designing and lecturing workshops/courses (a.o. Lean startup, Idea/.product Validation, Goal setting, User test) - Providing students the tools they need to launch their startup
Hogeschool van Amsterdam | Amsterdam University of Applied SciencesCoordinator Studium Excellentie Engineering
Sep. 2014 - Oct. 2015Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
Lean Startup MachineManager Venue and Logistics - LSM Workshop in Amsterdam
Jul. 2014 - Nov. 2014Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsOrganisation of Lean Startup Machine Workshop in Amsterdam. Chief Venue and Logistics. Support of sponsor recruitment, media recruitment, mentor recruitment, social media and marketing. LSM is a worldwide 3-day workshop that teaches participants how to build something customers want and run the right experiments to steer their business/idea in the right direction. Interested in collaboration, becoming sponsor or attending an event? Contact me or check www.leanstartupmachine.com/cities/amsterdam http://www.foliaweb.nl/medewerkers/hva-docent-organiseert-startupweekend/
Hogeschool van AmsterdamCoach Innovation Lab & Mechanical Engineering Graduation Students
Jan. 2014 - Dec. 2021Amsterdam Area, NetherlandsA bachelor program for real inventors, technical and creative thinkers. Students learn how to design new products and processes and innovate already existing ones.
Ernst & Young Global Consulting ServicesAdvisor Cleantech and Sustainability Services
Aug. 2012 - Dec. 2013Rotterdam Area, NetherlandsOrganizing SHA 2013 (Sustainable Hero Award): - Recruiting sustainable and social entrepreneurs. - Maintaining contact with sustainable and social entrepreneurs. - Co-working with the EY organization of 10-10 Dag van Duurzaamheid. - Providing the jury with all the information about the entrepreneurs. - Making a questionnaire to pick a public favorite. - Preparing newsletters and website texts about the program. - Additional tasks. Co writing waste preventions for municipalities: - Preparatory research about waste. - Preparatory research about waste policies. - Preparatory research about existing waste prevention solutions. - Coming up with new solutions for waste prevention. - Writing a research report. Co writing materials policies: - Materials research. - Categorizing materials. - Researching norms and rules for different materials. - Summarizing the results of the Research. Researching different methods and strategies to make companies and their products more green and sustainable: - Finding different methods. - Researching different methods. - Summarizing the findings (explaining the method, how it works, how to apply the method, for whom is the method suitable).
BECOGraduation internship
Apr. 2012 - Aug. 2012Rotterdam Area, NetherlandsDeveloping a methodology that helps to develop a sustainable product strategy with and for companies. First the wishes of BECO and their customers were collected through interviews and there were several existing methodologies and tools researched. Because of this research I had a picture of how the final method could look like and about what the most important details in various methods were. When the research and interviews were completed and after several valuation tables and consultations with thesis supervisors a list of requirements and wishes was made. Based on the list and my personal experience EcoMethod was created.
FotolightInternship
Jan. 2011 - Jun. 2011Fotolight has been producing indoor and outdoor advertising for over more than 50 years. My tasks were: -Concept design. -Sketching concepts. -Drawing 3D models of my designs. -Product Development. -Selling the DropPit.
BinkhorstdesignInternship
Aug. 2010 - Mar. 2011ZwaagIt was a Mechanical Engineering internship. - Drawing 3D models in IronCAD. - Drawing 2D models in AutoCAD. - Concept developing. - Prototype design. - Technical research. - Pproject Amorfin (finalist Nieuwe Ideeën prijs 2011).
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