Hans Aker, van den has extensive experience in functional management and application management, currently serving as Functioneel beheer at Hoogheemraadschap van Schieland en de Krimpenerwaard since January 2016. Previously, Hans held the position of Application Manager at HHSK from January 2000 to May 2023, focusing on application management for Ultimo within the Watersystemen department. Additionally, Hans has served as a GIS specialist, providing expertise in the analysis, geoprocessing, and automation of geographical data. Prior roles include serving as a GIS specialist at Hans van den Aker from April 2006 to January 2015 and as a Medewerker waterbodem at De Straat Milieuadviseurs from September 1999 to January 2001, where involvement included developing a computer program for water body data storage and participating in various water body research projects. Hans holds a degree in Milieukunde from Milieukunde Etten-Leur (1994-1999) and has additional training from Esri (2005-2012).