Erik van der Linde

Erik van der Linde has a diverse work experience. Erik is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Happy Horizon since July 2022. Prior to this, they held various roles at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, including Manager KCC - Centre of Excellence | Strategic Information Office, Head of Department KCC - Business Process Competence Centre | Strategic Information Office, Senior Business Information Manager | Product Manager - Business Administration & Information, and Senior Functional Manager | Product Owner Digital WorkPlace. Before joining Saxion University, Erik worked independently as a World Traveler in South America and Asia. Erik also worked at Holland America Group as a Senior Business Systems Analyst | Product & Program Manager | Architect and at Holland America Line as a Senior IT Officer | IT Director. Earlier in their career, Erik was the Director of IT | Chief Information Officer at Profish and served as a Sales & Outlet Store Manager at Steendijk Modeschoenen.

Erik van der Linde's education history includes a variety of degrees and certifications. Erik pursued their higher education at Open Universiteit, where they obtained a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Business Control. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Management Sciences with a specialization in Business Administration and Management from the same institution.

For their undergraduate studies, Erik attended Saxion University of Applied Sciences. Erik completed a Postgraduate degree in Business Engineering, specifically in Commercieel Technische Bedrijfskunde (BK5), with a focus on Business Administration, Management, and Operations. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, specifically in Technische Informatica.

Furthermore, Erik pursued a vocational degree in Technische kantoor automatisering from Roc Aventus Apeldoorn, where they developed their skills in Information Technology.

In addition to their formal education, Erik has obtained several certifications to enhance their professional skills. These certifications include "Leidinggeven aan Professionals" from Boertien Vergouwen Overduin, "Leiderschap in Transitie" from Van Harte & Lingsma, "Cisco Certified Network Associate - CCNA" from Cisco, "ICT Partners TOGAF 9.2 Architectuur Curriculum" from ICT-Partners, "IT Audit Fundamentals" from AuditConnect b.v., "ITIL" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "Lean Sensei - ProjectsOne" from Schouten & Nelissen, "Lean Six Sigma Green Belt" from the University of Washington, Michael G. Foster School of Business, "Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt" from ProSource, "Managing Successful Programmes Foundation - MSP" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "Managing Successful Programmes Practitioner - MSP" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "MoP - Management of Portfolios Foundation" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "MoP - Management of Portfolios Practitioner" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "P3O - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Foundation" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "P3O - Portfolio, Programme and Project Offices Practitioner" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "Prince2 - Project Management" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "Prince2 Practitioner" from AXELOS Global Best Practice, "Professional Scrum Master - PSM" from Scrum.org, "Six Sigma Black Belt" from ExpertRating Solutions, and "Six Sigma Master Black Belt" from ExpertRating Solutions.