I'm moving into a role as a functional application manager, with a background as a senior video editor at DPG Media, where I effectively did functional management alongside the creative work. I'm drawn to the intersection of IT and media technology — broadcast systems, media infrastructure, technical support at media companies or their vendors — but I'm equally open to broader IT roles. What matters to me is an environment where I can think, troubleshoot, and keep learning. My background makes me effective wherever technical depth and clear communication both matter.
Responsible for editing a wide range of content across social media, documentaries, explainers, branded content and commercials for DPG Media's entertainment channels (formerly MyChannels). Worked closely with internal teams, ICT departments and external partners to ensure content met technical and editorial standards across platforms.
Alongside my editorial role, I took ownership of the technical infrastructure for the entertainment team: storage solutions, MAM systems, streaming/encoding workflows and podcast setups. Acted as the technical liaison between editorial staff, the ICT department and external vendors. Provided functional input for software modifications and system integrations, several of which were rolled out to international users of the same platforms.
Freelance video editing, animation and motion graphics for national and international clients under the name Colorcoded. Clients included Philips, NOM, Noorderlink and Weber MC.
Freespiritmedia
Freelance · Hybrid
Jun 2003 - May 2013
Independent creative studio covering motion graphics, animation, video production, lighting design and technical coordination for events and festivals. Clients included Philips, NOM, Noorderlink and Weber MC. Also active as VJ at events including Clash, Flevopop and Break-Fast.
MY Facilities
Full-time · On-site
Feb 2010 - May 2012
Video editing and design work for a media facilities company. Clients included Attero, Essent and Ziggo. Also assisted as video technician in equipment rental when needed.
Video editing and animation. Developed concepts for clients including Philips, KLM and Malaysia Tourism Board. Designed a complete concept for a museum exhibition.
Ontwerp 43
Self-employed · On-site
Jul 2005 - Jul 2006
Partner at a small design studio. Delivered animations and motion work for TMF (MTV Networks), Grip on Service and the University Museum Groningen.
Graduation project for ICT Tribe Almere, commissioned by SLTN Group. Full network design for a fictional government building: two-tier topology with HA firewall cluster, SD-WAN, HSRP redundancy, VLAN segmentation with 802.1X authentication and WLAN for ~900 users. Validated in EVE-NG. Delivered as a team of five including full documentation, IP plan, budget and presentation.
Browser-based study tools for the Cisco CCNA 1 curriculum, built as a personal learning project. Includes a 143-question randomized exam quiz, an IOS CLI trainer with tab completion, VLSM addressing practice tables and a full PTSA exam simulator. No dependencies, runs entirely in the browser. Built in HTML/CSS/JS.
Interactive fractions learning game for young children, built for my daughter to practice on an iPad. Two modes: guided counting via a clickable pie chart and free fraction arithmetic. Single-file HTML, no installation required, works offline. Built with Canvas API, pure HTML/CSS/JS.
Skills: 31
Technical
AI ToolsCloud ComputingDockerEncodingIT InfrastructureIT supportLinuxMAM systems
Microsoft AzureNetwork AdministrationStreamingSystem AdministrationWindows Administration
Intensive retraining programme covering networking (CCNA1), cybersecurity, Azure, Linux, and IT support fundamentals. Earned nine certifications across Cisco NetAcad and Microsoft Learn.
Academie Minerva
Bachelor of Design, Multimedia Design
Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
unfinished, Art History, Communication
Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
Did not complete — switched from Art History and Communication studies to the practical world of design.
Courses: 1
BiSL® Foundation
Computrain
Aug 2026
Involvement: 2
Volunteering
Crew
Aug 2002 - Nov 2006
After attending several Holodeck events I was invited to join the crew, known to the organisation through my work at USVA. Worked primarily in stage and theatre technology. The venue was eventually demolished, bringing this chapter to an end.
Theatre technician
Sep 2001 - Dec 2003
Volunteer theatre technician at USVA student theatre in Groningen. Responsible for technical operations on numerous large productions, gaining hands-on experience in lighting, sound and video. This is where my video career started.
An zit bij de Bevers en doet mee aan de grote clubactie. Alleen de buurmeisjes waren haar al te snel af bij de deuren, dus helpen we haar nu maar online een handje. Een lootje kopen helpt de groep aan nieuwe picknickbanken, en wie weet valt er ook nog een leuke prijs voor jezelf te winnen.
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