The Randstad, Netherlands
As an experienced engineering professional with over a decade of expertise in process optimization, sustainable product design, and team leadership, I have a proven track record of delivering high-impact, innovative solutions in the energy, food, and industrial sectors. As Principal Engineer in the Global Utility Team at Cargill, I lead initiatives that bridge technology and sustainability, driving significant cost savings, process efficiency, and environmental impact reduction. I thrive in challenging environments where I can apply my technical acumen and leadership skills to deliver tangible results. Whether optimizing biomass boiler systems or pioneering AI-based safety solutions, my goal is to create sustainable, data-driven innovations that benefit the company and the planet. With a unique combination of hands-on project execution, cross-functional team leadership, and strategic innovation, I have consistently delivered measurable results. My experience spans across managing global teams, optimizing large-scale utility systems, and collaborating with external partners to advance sustainability in product design. If you are looking for an experienced leader in sustainable product design, process optimization, or cross-functional project management, feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn messages. Let’s explore how I can help drive impactful innovation for your organization. Key Strengths: Team Leadership | Sustainable Product Design | Cross-Functional Collaboration | Process Optimization | Cost Reduction Strategies | Data Architecture & AI | Capital Project Execution | Incident Management Systems | Biomass & Boiler Optimization | Supplier Negotiation
I lead the global Processing and GMP engineering strategy for Unilever's €8B Ice Cream division during a pivotal moment: our transition to a standalone company. My mandate spans manufacturing excellence across 35+ production sites worldwide—defining how we make ice cream at scale while building the technical foundation for an independent future. What I'm delivering: Architecting standardized global processes—from ingredient handling and pasteurization to advanced freezing systems—that enable consistent quality whether you're eating a Magnum in São Paulo or Shanghai. This harmonization is critical as we establish Ice Cream's independent operational backbone. Driving AI integration into our engineering framework. I'm focused on predictive quality systems and data-driven decision-making that reduce product waste and accelerate our response to production anomalies. This isn't innovation theater—it's about embedding intelligence where it creates measurable efficiency gains. Scaling our next-generation manufacturing capabilities, particularly the global Magnum platform and Ready-to-Serve innovations. I direct the early-stage technology portfolio that determines what our factories will look like in 2030. Setting the standard for food safety governance. I establish and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices across our supply chain—non-negotiable excellence that protects both consumers and brand trust. What drives my approach: I believe engineering leadership in manufacturing isn't just about process optimization—it's about connecting factory floor realities to strategic business outcomes. The best solutions emerge when you align cross-functional teams around shared objectives rather than siloed KPIs. As Ice Cream becomes its own company, I'm building engineering capabilities designed for agility and sustainability from day one
I lead the global Processing and GMP engineering strategy for Unilever's €8B Ice Cream division during a pivotal moment: our transition to a standalone company. My mandate spans manufacturing excellence across 35+ production sites worldwide—defining how we make ice cream at scale while building the technical foundation for an independent future. What I'm delivering: Architecting standardized global processes—from ingredient handling and pasteurization to advanced freezing systems—that enable consistent quality whether you're eating a Magnum in São Paulo or Shanghai. This harmonization is critical as we establish Ice Cream's independent operational backbone. Driving AI integration into our engineering framework. I'm focused on predictive quality systems and data-driven decision-making that reduce product waste and accelerate our response to production anomalies. This isn't innovation theater—it's about embedding intelligence where it creates measurable efficiency gains. Scaling our next-generation manufacturing capabilities, particularly the global Magnum platform and Ready-to-Serve innovations. I direct the early-stage technology portfolio that determines what our factories will look like in 2030. Setting the standard for food safety governance. I establish and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices across our supply chain—non-negotiable excellence that protects both consumers and brand trust. What drives my approach: I believe engineering leadership in manufacturing isn't just about process optimization—it's about connecting factory floor realities to strategic business outcomes. The best solutions emerge when you align cross-functional teams around shared objectives rather than siloed KPIs. As Ice Cream becomes its own company, I'm building engineering capabilities designed for agility and sustainability from day one
Spearheaded a diverse range of global steam and energy initiatives, driving energy optimization, sustainability, and innovation through engineering leadership. Led cross-functional teams to deliver measurable impacts in cost efficiency, safety, and operational excellence. • Played key leadership roles in >40 capital projects, serving as Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, and Project Manager. With CAPEX ranging from $0.5M to $80M+, ensuring strategic execution, cost efficiency, and alignment with corporate objectives. Extensive experience in each phase of the project delivery process, from conceptual design to supplier selection, contract management, basic engineering, detailed engineering and commissioning. • Led global energy optimization initiatives, achieving $2.8M in cost savings through Engineering optimizations, strategic bidder management, process design improvements, and ETS optimization. • Established and managed Global Biomass Community of 65 members across regions, standardizing best practices, driving optimization efforts, and enhancing supplier database management. • Managed AI-driven solutions development, leading a 10-member cross-functional team to create an award-winning platform that integrated 800+ PRAs and 10,000 incident records, delivering $400K in projected annual savings through enhanced safety and operational performance. • Ensured compliance with global industry standards across 50 sites, and 40 major projects, optimizing design processes for combustion and heat transfer systems, which enhanced operational consistency and improved regulatory adherence. • Collaborated with global leaders to align combustion and heat transfer technologies with corporate sustainability objectives, long-term technology strategy, and operational excellence goals.
Technology lead for large-scale utility projects across EMEA, integrating cutting-edge technologies and standardized practices to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and project delivery. • Led utility discipline for several high-impact projects across multiple countries, with CapEx budgets ranging from $2M to $30M, ensuring the implementation of optimal technologies. • Conducted global techno-economic evaluations, providing strategic recommendations during the bidding phase for projects totaling $80M. • Standardized global engineering practices for condensate systems, boilers, burners, CHPs, and water treatment chemicals, enhancing operational consistency and efficiency. • Implemented innovative technologies, reducing operational expenses and emissions, significantly advancing sustainability in food production processes. • Conducted energy efficiency and sustainability assessments, identifying optimization opportunities and driving strategic improvements across sites. • Facilitated global training sessions, equipping site engineers and operators with best practices for utility optimization, safety protocols, and maintenance. • Collaborated with cross-regional teams, establishing standardized procedures and frameworks to improve maintenance, safety, and project outcomes.
Led process improvement initiatives across cogeneration, Liquified CO₂, and water treatment operations, driving efficiency, reliability, and safety enhancements. Spearheaded projects that delivered over €1.5M in annual cost savings while ensuring compliance with operational and regulatory standards. • Optimized gas turbine performance, delivering €800K in annual cost savings through efficiency enhancements and strategic subsidy recovery initiatives. • Led a CO₂ efficiency program, reducing losses and yielding €700K in recurring annual savings. • Eliminated steam network pressure fluctuations, increasing site reliability and reducing pressure-related trips by 20%. • Directed an alarm management overhaul, reducing system alarms by 85%, improving operator response time, and enhancing safety. • Executed 20+ Management of Change (MOC) projects, improving site safety, efficiency, and reliability. • Led HAZOP reviews, FMEA analysis, and SOP development, ensuring robust risk mitigation and operational excellence. • Optimized utility systems, reducing downtime, enhancing system reliability, and increasing production capacity. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, align with corporate engineering standards, and drive sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities: - Process optimization for combustion processes, wastewater treatment, energy networks, and flue gas treatment with activated carbon and DeNOx catalysts. - Continuous technological analysis of plant performance. - Lead multidisciplinary teams in the development of programs to improve operator efficiency and decrease instrumentation failure. - Production representative in projects.