Gouda, South Holland, Netherlands
As an expert in ICT and Research Data Management (RDM), I am currently serving as a Research Data Steward at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. In this role, I provide comprehensive advice to researchers at the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) on all aspects of RDM. Throughout my international (Netherlands, United States, Taiwan) and multidisciplinary (engineering, regulatory, organizational, business) career, I have served research institutes, companies, and individuals in the Research & Educational Services (RES) and ICT industries. As a mediator, I effectively facilitate international communication and relationships, successfully addressing my clients' challenges across different languages, cultures, and organizational units. My main services span ICT and RDM consulting, business development, market analysis, technical writing, regulatory affairs, instructing, customized language teaching, as well as advising on intercultural awareness. As a LEAN Green Belt holder, I enjoy leveraging LEAN thinking and practices to continuously improve work processes and deliver greater value to my clients. EXPERTISE & INTEREST My core expertise spans innovations in RDM, Internet, Internet of Things (IoT), and related network and communication systems, including: • Data & Cloud Solutions: Research data archives, public research data repositories, and research data storage/cloud solutions. • Networking & Wireless Systems: WiFi, WLAN, IP networking, and IoT wireless connectivity systems. • Hardware & Tracking Systems: Electronic shelf label (ESL) systems and radio frequency identification (RFID) systems. • Smart Mobility & Telematics: Intelligent transportation systems (ITS), connected vehicle systems (V2V, V2I, V2X, Cooperative-ITS), and telematics systems. ANALYTICAL SKILLS & METHODS To solve complex technical, regulatory, organizational, and business challenges, I use a structured approach that combines a multidisciplinary analytical skillset with a mixed-methods approach: Analytical Skills: • Engineering: ICT system architecture design and software engineering. • Regulatory: Technology policy and management analysis. • Organizational: Information flow and knowledge management analysis (e.g., LEAN management). • Business: Strategic technology, industry, and marketing analysis. Methods: • Qualitative: Case study analysis integrated with professional interviewing. • Quantitative: Advanced statistical data analysis utilizing Stata and R. Please connect to start discussing how we can work together. ###
As the Research Data Steward, I work at the strategic intersection of academic research, collaborative cloud solutions, and institutional research data management (RDM) policies to advance Open Science initiatives across the Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET). I support researchers throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure both research data and software are made FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) and open whenever possible. Grant & DMP Advisory: • Advise senior researchers on writing competitive RDM sections for grant proposals of NWO, ZonMW, Horizon Europe, and ERC (15+). • Advise senior researchers on writing Data Management Plans (DMPs) tailored to their research projects (50+). • Instruct PhD candidates enrolled in the UT RDM course on FAIR data principles and DMPs, while providing advice on the DMPs for their specific PhD projects (250+). • Advise researchers on broader pillars of Scientific Integrity, including GDPR compliance and ethical standards. Data Lifecycle: Cloud Storage & Archiving: • Advise research teams on optimal strategies for data storage and collaboration during active research projects using UT cloud storage solutions. • Advise researchers on post-project archiving of their static data assets into UT archives (e.g., AREDA, JOIN) and public data repositories (e.g., 4TU.ResearchData, DANS) to stimulate compliance and data re-use. Faculty Governance & Policy Development: • Direct the updating and implementation of the ET Faculty RDM policy. • Partner with departments and research groups to keep their RDM policies aligned with faculty standards. Training & Mentorship: • Instruct BSc students in academic skills courses and deliver specialized masterclasses to MSc students, instilling core FAIR principles and sound RDM practices early on. Professional Development: • Participate regularly in professional training and education to keep up-to-date on RDM compliance, open data, and innovations in Open Science. ###
Teaching Taiwanese elementary school and junior high school students who study English as their second language in a bilingual English-Chinese environment. • Planning and teaching English lessons in speaking (conversation, interviews, role play), grammar patterns, vocabulary (spelling & phonics), reading comprehension, listening, and writing; using the LiveABC system. • Incorporating educational games in lessons to boost in-class participation, interaction, and students' oral practice & speaking skills. • Chief judge in the inter-branch reading/speaking competition.
Inspiring, encouraging, and coaching students who study English as their second language. • Teaching in the Immersion, Elementary (Intensive & Standard), Summer Camp, and Tutor programs. • Planning and presenting sessions in grammar, reading, spelling, phonics, science, and writing. • Building an environment conducive to English language learning and intercultural awareness. • Attending professional development workshops and training sessions.
Conducted market analyses, developed business opportunities, and generated marketing material to promote manageable, secure, and reliable enterprise-grade public Wi-Fi / wireless LAN (WLAN) solutions. • Responsible regions: Germany (DACH), Netherlands / Belgium (Benelux), Netherlands Antilles, Suriname, Nordic, and Greece. • Approached potential strategic partners that fitted company's strategy and operation. • Explored business opportunities based on identified client needs and goal. • Proposed business deals and negotiated contracts. • Presented new products and services to enhance partnerships. • Developed marketing case studies & information brochures. • Created brand awareness through social media.
Conducted industry & marketing analysis to strategically promote a next generation cellular-inspired wireless telecommunications protocol, system & chipset designs, and ePaper display solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) systems in retail, manufacturing, logistics management, and other wireless sensor networks. • Developed marketing strategies and materials. • Interfaced between the engineering and sales teams. • Compared IoT technologies and ESL solutions of the competition. • Wrote technical white paper. • Developed data sheets. • Prospected potential strategic partners in Belgium and the Netherlands (Benelux).