The Randstad, Netherlands
I am in my last year of Industrial Engineering and Management and have completed the Honours Programme in Entrepreneurship and Business Development. I currently work as a Business Developer at SPHERICAL, focusing on deep-tech commercialization and market exploration, and I am completing my bachelor thesis with GXO Logistics on operational and safety challenges in large-scale logistics environments. I enjoy working at the intersection of technology, operations, and business, and I love being around motivated people who want to build meaningful things. I’m always open to meeting people in consulting, business development, deep-tech, or early-stage ventures.
•Driving commercial expansion for aerospace semiconductors and satellite power systems (PCDUs), supporting a €150M+ sales pipeline. •Identifying and qualifying strategic opportunities while managing structured CRM-driven outreach and deal progression. •Supporting European space grant acquisition, including proposal preparation for ESA and related programs. •Conducting market and competitive analysis to refine positioning, pricing strategy, and partnership development •Representing the company at high-tech conferences and building relationships across the European space ecosystem.
•Developed commercial opportunities for Spherical’s in-house ASICs and satellite power systems (PCDUs). •Contributed to commercial proposals and grant applications exceeding €1 million. •Represented Spherical at major aerospace conferences, leading 50+ B2B meetings. •Designed the Silicon-as-a-Service business model for scalable access to chip design capabilities. •Conducted international market exploration across Europe in propulsion, avionics, power electronics, and subsystem manufacturing. •Managed and structured the sales pipeline in Pipedrive to improve lead tracking and conversion. •Drove outreach to Dutch and international space companies to support expansion. •Coordinated NDAs and technical meetings between clients and engineering teams. •Identified niche segments and new revenue opportunities for semiconductor and power product lines. •Created marketing content for conferences, company presentations, and social media.
•Working on operational and safety challenges across diverse logistics environments, including highly regulated sectors and large-scale consumer operations. •Exploring how reliability, risk, and performance interact across different industry contexts.
•Led a team of more than 40 RISE members to achieve project goals through collaboration and dedication. •Secured new partnerships with organizations such as Demcon, VDL, and others. •Acquired over €50,000 worth of sponsorship, both monetary, non-monetary and technical. •Expanded event exposure to support the growth and visibility of RISE. •Delivered 25+ public speeches and presentations about RISE to large audiences. •Attracted new members and ensured the technical team had the resources they needed. •Managed over 40 students from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, University of Twente, and Saxion, including part-time, full-time, minor, and master’s thesis students. •Maintained a strong and motivated team culture by ensuring members felt supported and valued. •Integrated diverse cultures within a team representing 15+ nationalities, fostering a smooth and collaborative working environment.
•Secured ClusterVision as the main sponsor and established new partnerships, increasing our team’s visibility. •Collaborated with a dynamic team focused on sustainable rocket technology. •Drove partnerships and community engagement to support our mission.
Stealth / Pre-registration Worked on the founding team developing microclimate sensing solutions for horticulture. Key responsibilities: •Conducted market research and explored new market opportunities •Supported industry partnerships and co-development discussions. •Coordinated pilot testing outreach with growers and industry partners. •Managed stakeholder & partner relationships. •Contributed to business strategy, commercialization planning, and value proposition. •Supported patent preparation with the technical team
•Won 2nd place in the Ideation Phase of the UT Challenge 2025. •Co-founded a sustainable startup offering dissolvable soap tablets and reusable bottles. •Selected for Novel-T’s advanced program for high-potential startups. •Led early strategy, branding, and product development. •Managed external affairs, including partnerships, outreach, and communication. •Drove business development by identifying growth opportunities and building traction.