Bert Waltniel

CTO/CPO at Get Driven

Brussels Metropolitan Area

About

As CTO & CPO at Getdriven, I combine technology, design, and strategy to build scalable digital products that redefine mobility and service experiences. With over a decade of experience leading ventures in immersive technology, gamification, and digital transformation, I focus on creating products that are both innovative and impactful — delivering measurable results for users and businesses alike. What drives me: • Transforming complex challenges into intuitive, engaging user experiences. • Building tech and product strategies that align business goals with real-world impact. • Leading teams that blend creativity and engineering to craft products people love to use. • Pushing the boundaries of how immersive and digital technologies can elevate everyday operations. Highlights: • CTO & CPO at Getdriven, driving technology and product innovation in the mobility sector. • Former Managing Partner at Celestial Group, overseeing multiple ventures in immersive tech and gamified learning. • Expertise in AR/VR training simulations, product design, and platform scalability.

Experience

  • Chief Technology Officer / Chief Product Officer at Get Driven
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    Als CTO & CPO bij Getdriven ben ik verantwoordelijk voor de technologische en productstrategie van het bedrijf. Ik leid de ontwikkeling van onze digitale platformen, bewaak de technische architectuur en zorg dat onze producten perfect aansluiten bij de noden van onze klanten. Mijn focus ligt op innovatie, schaalbaarheid en het creëren van maximale klantwaarde door sterke samenwerking tussen technologie, product en business.

  • Founder at Rhinox.training
    Jun 2018 - Nov 2025 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Pioneering AR/VR solutions for training, maintenance, and safety in industrial settings. Rhinox focuses on building VR simulations, AR manuals, and interactive learning experiences that increase knowledge retention and reduce operational risks.

  • Member of steering committee at edtechstation
    Apr 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos

  • Member of steering committee HangarK at Hangar K
    Jan 2022 - Oct 2025 · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Partner at Celestial Group
    Jan 2021 - Oct 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

    Celestial Group is a collective of innovative companies — Rhinox (AR/VR solutions), Artcore Society (digital design & web development), Ohana (photo/video content), Gamified (teambuildings), The Good Job (HR innovation) and Glow (team/business events). • Driving business strategy and sales growth across all subsidiaries. • Building and scaling AR/VR training and simulation platforms. • Spearheading high-impact projects for leading clients in manufacturing, logistics, and HR. • Leading cross-functional teams of developers, 3D artists, designers, and strategists.