The Randstad, Netherlands
Ralph is a business oriented, result driven manager who is able to build up a motivated team. He is an Agile coach and change manager who can bring your IT & Software Development teams to the next level. With his experience in IT & Telecom and his academic background, he can set the right priorities and translate strategy into operational and tactical goals. Ralph is at his best when a change needs to be planned and executed or when new ideas or innovations need to be translated into delivery. Ralph has more than 20 years of experience in the Information and Communications Technology industry. He held various senior management positions in the field of Innovation, investment prioritisation and project/program management. He worked in several innovative ICT development domains like: Software Development, IP & Core Networks, Cloud Infrastructure and other IT Services.
IT Progresso delivers interim Management services, Agile Coaching and flexible resourcing for IT projects. Next to flexible Resourcing we can build custom made software like Portals, Websites and automate business processes. We provide Co-sourcing and outsourcing services and professional ICT project services with our technical expert to help companies implement digital transformations. Some reference customers are: • Ministry of Economic Affairs - Dictu • Royal HaskoningDHV • BlueLabel.com • Speelgoedzaak.nl We can deliver a broad range of services: • Full-cycle custom software development for web, mobile and desktop. • Platform-based solutions including, CRM, ERP, ECM, business intelligence and e-commerce. • Software re-engineering, migration and maintenance for more functionality and better performance. • Dedicated development teams to extend your in-house team or build a product from scratch. For more info about our services please check: www.itprogresso.com
IT Progresso levert Nearshore support bij Microsoft Dynamics 365 projecten en maatwerk software. Wij leveren Software Developers en Technische-/functionele consultants als specialisten om uw team te versterken.
Company: Ericsson Network Services. Ericsson Networks Services (ENN) is the Service Delivery unit of Ericsson for ICT Services to Dutch Operators and other Industrial customers. ENN is delivering innovations to the customers’ networks. The SDU (Service Delivery Unit) Technology Planning and Design department is delivering innovative services that design-, test- and pilot new ICT hardware or software. Projects have a consultative and innovative character. Domains: IoT, Cloud solutions, IP & Core, IP Transmission, RAN. Responsibilities and activities: • Development of Technology Consulting Services & providing consulting services in the Area of network development and optimization. • Managing a local and remote Design & Delivery team of 40+ professionals • P&L responsible and for add-on sales coordination of the department • Bringing new innovations into the Operators networks. • Managing relations with customers and sales engagements on C-Level.
KPN Network Company (NetCo). KPN NetCo is the Network Company of KPN. Networks and Services is responsible for building, maintaining and servicing of all service networks and platforms for KPN including the IT & Cloud, mobile network, fixed networks (data, internet & voice) and Television / Media platforms. KPN’s networks are of vital importance for the Dutch Society and Business. Responsibilities and activities: • Manager of Technical Product Management department (35 dedicated managers & professionals) • Responsible for the functionality and Roadmap of KPN’s technical products for Consumer- & Business Services • Responsible for Business Continuity (BCM) program in NetCo on IT Platforms, Core Networks and Services. Accountable for BCM advice to KPN Corporate and for setting guidelines & Risk assessment. • Providing the right priority in Innovation- & Regular investments to cover Capacity, Quality and functionality. Chairman of the BCM Steering Committee (Management Team NetCo).
KPN Networks and Services. Networks and Services is the operational entity within KPN responsible for all investments in IT, building of fibre and copper access networks, Technical Buildings and the Core Networks of KPN. The Strategic and Tactical Planning team is responsible for the investment policy, budgets and prioritization of projects within the Fixed Network Operator on IT and Network domains. Responsibilities and Activities: • Manager of the Strategic & Tactical Planning department (22 direct reports) • High level architecture of IT, networks and Telecom Buildings • Long Term Capacity planning on fibre and copper networks. • Responsible for Capex and Opex management for networks • Business Plan, Tactical Planning
After the merger with KPN Global Carrier Services, iBasis became a top three company in the international wholesale telecom market carrying more than 50 billion international voice minutes a year and market leader on IP-Voice. iBasis connects international telecom carriers worldwide and delivers services to transport voice and data traffic worldwide. Responsibilities and activities: • Manager of the international voice product department (12 direct reports) • Responsible for integrating and reorganizing iBasis and KPN services portfolio (IP & TDM) • Revenue and profit accountability (P&L). • Long-term strategy planning, Technology planning and Innovation Programs. • Marketing of international voice products
Department: Marketing. Entercom was KPN’s company for delivering and servicing Enterprise Telephony switches for medium to large enterprises. Main achievements: Making the yearly business plan. Defining the Marketing strategy with the business teams. Developing and launching the marketing campaigns for the Enterprise telecom switches. Responsibilities and activities: • Manager of the marketing support department for business to business marketing (10 FTE). • Marketing communication, Market-, portfolio analyses and pricing • Business planning and reports • Database and e-marketing