25+ Years of Excellence
Portfolio
Comprehensive career spanning industrial control systems, medical devices, educational platforms, and enterprise solutions with specialization in security and compliance frameworks.
Current Focus
Leading projects in industrial cybersecurity, compliance, and EU regulatory frameworks
EU-Cyber-Laws.com
Founder & Owner
EU Compliance Platform - Security Driven Mindset
- • Transforming compliance from burden to value
- • GDPR, NIS2, CRA, DSA guidance
- • Bottom-up security approach
- • DevOps integration with compliance
- • Making security accessible to all SDLC stakeholders
Depré.nl
July 2015 - Present
Owner - Independent Consultant
- • Critical software solutions delivery
- • IEC 62443-4-1/4-2 implementation
- • IEC 62443-3-3 system security requirements
- • Software testing & QA (E2E, DAST)
- • ISO/IEC 27001 with specialized add-ons
- • Security and compliance consulting
- • Technical leadership and mentoring
- • Active development projects
ABB SpiritIt
April 2021 - Present
Software Security & Compliance Specialist
- • IEC 62443-4-1/4-2 focus for industrial control
- • IEC 62443-3-3 system security requirements
- • CRA compliance and secure product development
- • Lifecycle security management
- • Industrial cybersecurity standards
Recent Career Timeline
Key roles and achievements since 2015
Stichting Praktijkleren
May 2018 - March 2024Software Architect & Lead Developer
- • Independently designed secure web-based assessment platform for Dutch secondary education
- • Created scalable Kubernetes infrastructure handling 200+ concurrent pods
- • Developed automated CI/CD pipelines with integrated quality controls
- • Established robust security measures for sensitive educational data
- • Mentored engineering staff while maintaining system evolution
ABB SpiritIt
April 2021 - PresentSoftware Security & Compliance Specialist
- • Leading IEC 62443-4-1/4-2 security implementation for industrial control systems
- • Implementing IEC 62443-3-3 system security requirements
- • Managing CRA compliance and secure product development lifecycle
- • Ensuring regulatory compliance and threat assessments
- • Previous: Developed automated testing framework for ABB's eXLerate control systems (2021-2022)
Philips Digital Pathology
April 2017 - April 2021Senior Software Developer & Technical Specialist
- • Developed web-based digital pathology platform enabling global collaboration
- • Implemented pixel-perfect UI for medical workflows (Class IIa compliance)
- • Created secure image management and LIS integration capabilities
- • Integrated AWS cloud services (S3, Glacier, CloudFront, IAM)
- • Built, verified and validated according to medical device quality requirements
ABB Industrial Solutions
June 2019 - January 2021Senior Industrial Software Developer
- • Delivered custom flow metering control modules for Petronas Malaysia and Gas Malaysia
- • Implemented secure web-based supervisory interfaces
- • Developed custom protocol implementations for real-time process control
- • Applied security-by-design principles throughout development process
Hooverkamp B.V.
July 2015 - September 2018Software Architect & Developer
- • Independently developed BManager! business management system
- • Complete system architecture, security design, and UX implementation
- • Pre-configured compliance frameworks (ISO, HKZ, INK)
- • CI/CD pipeline setup and system hardening
- • Focus on quality control management for multinationals
Simac Quadcore Career Evolution
19 years of progressive leadership (1996-2015)
Technical Director & Managing Consultant
December 2006 - July 2015
- • Led technical strategy and development as Technical Director
- • Managed R&D teams, product ownership, and continuous improvement
- • Acquired R&D grants (WBSO) and strategic technology planning
- • Technical sales support and bid/tender management
Manager IT / Managing Consultant
December 2000 - December 2006
- • Led IT strategy and operations while managing technical teams
- • Management Team Member and Quality Steering Committee Member
- • Directed product roadmap planning and release management
- • Managed IT resources, project control, and quality assurance
Manager R&D
December 1998 - December 2000
- • Led R&D strategy and direction as part of senior management team
- • Managed R&D project portfolio and technical team leadership
- • Oversaw R&D resource management and team development
- • Contributed to software architecture design and technical direction
Research & Development Engineer
December 1996 - December 1998
- • Core developer in R&D team focusing on industrial control software
- • Designed software architecture and implemented industrial protocols
- • Developed control systems and technical documentation
- • Conducted research and prototyping activities
Teaching & Training Excellence
13 years of specialized industrial technology education with Mikrocentrum
OPC Technology Specialist
2002-2015 • 13 Years
Delivered comprehensive workshops and corporate training programs on OPC (OLE for Process Control) technology, covering both legacy DCOM-based OPC and modern OPC-UA implementations.
Training Specializations
- • DCOM-based OPC Classic implementation and troubleshooting
- • OPC-UA (Unified Architecture) protocols and security
- • Industrial communication standards and best practices
- • Real-time data exchange in manufacturing environments
- • OPC server/client architecture design and deployment
Role: Docent & Product Specialist - Mikrocentrum
RFID Technology Expert
2002-2015 • 13 Years
Conducted specialized training programs on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) fundamentals and practical applications, covering both active and passive RFID technologies across various industries.
Training Coverage
- • Active and passive RFID technology fundamentals
- • RFID system design and implementation strategies
- • Industry-specific RFID applications and use cases
- • Integration with existing enterprise systems
- • Security considerations and data management
- • ROI analysis and deployment best practices
Role: Docent & Product Specialist - Mikrocentrum
Training Impact & Expertise
Years of Teaching
Core Specializations
Training Sessions
Delivered comprehensive corporate training and workshops, establishing expertise in critical industrial communication and identification technologies during the early adoption phase.
Major Industry Projects
Significant implementations across multiple sectors
Healthcare & Medical Technology
Medical device software and healthcare systems
Philips IntelliSite Platform
2017-2021
Web-based platform for digital pathology consultation and management, enabling global sharing of Whole Slide Images between pathologists and medical institutes.
- • Class IIa medical device compliance
- • Behavior-driven testing with Cucumber
- • Global pathologist collaboration
Medical Device Portfolio
1998-2015
Medtronic Pacemaker Assembly (1998-2001)
Ultra-precision laser welding equipment development
Jeroen Bosch Hospital (2009-2011)
RFID cytostatic medicine tracking system
ZON Apotheken AutoMedic (1999)
Customer portal for pickup machine
Efteling Theme Park
Multi-year partnership with Europe's largest theme park
Pandadroom - Revolutionary 4D Experience
2001-2002 • Foundational Achievement
Pioneering development of integral show control system for Efteling's groundbreaking 4D attraction, synchronizing mechatronic robotics, lighting, special effects with 3D movie experience.
- • Synchronized mechatronic robotics with 3D movie
- • Integrated lighting and special effects control
- • Real-time synchronization of all attraction elements
- • Pioneered Efteling's advanced show control technology
- • Innovation manager and lead developer role
Major Attraction Show Control Portfolio
1999-2007 • Multi-Project Excellence
De Vliegende Hollander (2007)
Implementation of integral show control and programming
Vision-Based Queue Registration (2005)
Pilot project for visitor counting using computer vision technology
Het Meisje met de Zwavelstokjes (2004)
Integral show control implementation
Multiple Attractions Migration (2003-2006)
Fata Morgana, Carnaval Festival, Trollenkoning - Software migration
Project Oberon (1999-2001)
Definition study and prototyping for integral show control architecture
Roles: Innovation Manager, Consultant, Project Leader, Architect, Developer, Product Specialist
Hospitality & Tourism Technology
Decade-long innovation in vacation resort access control and management
Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Platform
2006-2016 • Hardware & Software Innovation
Revolutionary development of "IP to the door" hardware/firmware platform for vacation bungalow access control, featuring server-less operation, mesh networking, and hardware interoperability.
- • Hardware interoperability across resort infrastructure
- • APEX/OPEX cost reduction through smart design
- • Scalable mesh network architecture
- • Custom firmware development (C, LUA, Angelscript)
Major Resort Implementations
2006-2015 • Multiple Park Deployments
Domaine du Bois aux Daims (2014-2015)
Implementation project using developed platform
Park Les Trois Forêts (2009-2010)
Full access control system implementation
Parcs Le Lac d'Ailette (2006-2007)
Early implementation with Java/LAMP development
Roles: Innovation Manager, Architect, Developer, Project Manager
Disneyland Resort Paris
2011-2014 • System Design & Proposal
Year-long engagement developing comprehensive hotel management and access control system proposals, including detailed architecture design, demonstrations, and implementation planning.
- • Hotel management system architecture and specifications
- • Security and access control integration proposals
- • Guest arrival and check-in process optimization
- • Emergency recovery procedures and protocols design
- • RFID-based access solutions and demonstrations
Roles: RFID Consultant, Sales Consultant, Architect, Product Specialist
Project proposal phase - contract not awarded after competitive tender process
Villages Nature
2012-2014 • Park Management Innovation
Complete definition of multi-functional park management and access control system covering all aspects of resort operations from security to guest services and loyalty programs.
Roles: RFID Consultant, Sales Consultant, Architect, Product Specialist
Warehouse Automation & Logistics
Advanced automated storage and AGV systems for major food manufacturers
Friesland Campina - Rijkevoort Facility
2012-2014 • Fully Automated Production Warehouse
Complete automation of recipe-driven production warehouse with integrated forecasting algorithms, web-based operator interfaces, and comprehensive production line control systems.
- • Recipe correction and optimization algorithms
- • Travel time optimization for crane operations
- • Cheese drying detection and optimization
- • Plastic wrapping machine control integration
- • Web-based operator and maintenance interfaces
Presswood - Complete Automation Solution
2003-2004 • Fully Automated Production Warehouse
Comprehensive automation and integration of complete production warehouse system, featuring advanced crane control, conveyor systems, and pioneering web-based administration interfaces.
- • Complete warehouse crane automation and control
- • Integrated conveyor system management
- • Automated loading station coordination
- • Advanced placement and travel optimization
- • Web-based administration and loading floor interface
Roles: Technical Architect, Developer (Delphi, WAMP, HTML)
Friesland Campina - Lutjewinkel
2001-2002
Early automated production warehouse implementation with production line and crane control.
- • Production line control systems
- • Warehouse crane automation
- • Placement and travel optimization
- • Operator interface development
Arla Foods Denmark
2012-2014
AGV consulting for cheese production facilities - comprehensive system assessment and definition.
- • AGV system inventory and assessment
- • Production workflow optimization
- • Technical specifications development
- • Implementation strategy consulting
CHS Logistics - HP Compaq
2000
Automated order picking warehouse with crane control and conveyor integration.
- • Order picking automation
- • Warehouse crane systems
- • Conveyor and switching stations
- • Placement optimization
Specialized Expertise Highlights
Advanced Algorithms
- • Forecast algorithm development and integration
- • Placement optimization for warehouse efficiency
- • Travel time optimization for crane operations
- • Recipe correction and production optimization
Innovative Solutions
- • Bulk storage fire detection with RFID tags (Handelsveem)
- • Temperature monitoring and telemetry systems
- • Real-time data acquisition and escalation
- • AGV system integration and workflow optimization
14+ years of warehouse automation expertise • 6 major implementations • Multiple technology stacks
Industrial & Manufacturing
Industrial control systems and automation
SCA Hygiene Products - PLAIN Project
1999-2015
Global data acquisition system for quantitative and qualitative production data across 350 production lines in 26 factories worldwide. Data buffered per location and forwarded to centralized database for six-sigma analyses.
- • Six-sigma quality analysis
- • Real-time data buffering
- • Centralized database architecture
- • OPC and REST interfaces
Industrial Automation Portfolio
2007-2015
RITTAL/WEMO CMMS (2011)
Maintenance management with automated notifications
BOSCH/SKILL Test Bench (2007)
Data acquisition for test measurements
ITEROVO HACCP (2010-2015)
Pasteurization process monitoring
DAF Shuttle Monitoring (2011)
Real-time RFID-based supply tracking
Water Management & Utilities
Critical infrastructure and utility systems
Vitens Water Management
2003-2012
Alarm and emergency management systems across five Dutch provinces with PAS 2.0 standard migrations and web-based visualization layers.
Utility Infrastructure Portfolio
2000-2011
OASEN (2009)
North Holland water production management system
DUNEA (2007)
The Hague region water management system
ESSENT/ATTERO (2000-2011)
Waste gas extraction monitoring systems
Educational Technology
Major educational institutions
Koning Willem I College (2013-2015)
Attendance registration with SSO integration
TU Delft (2014-2015)
RFID machine security and NFC exam access
ROC Mondriaan (2006-2015)
PeopleSoft to Magister migration
Police Academy (2010-2015)
Educational logistics solution
Enterprise Solutions
Business management systems
UNIPAS Card Management (2016-2017)
RFID card process management with hybrid app
Technical Expertise
Core technologies and methodologies
Security & Standards
Languages & Frameworks
Infrastructure & DevOps
Industrial Protocols
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