Matthijs has managed the product development of one of the largest Dutch companies: PostNL. There, he was responsible for several software development departments and related departments in order to lead an entire software development chain before switching companies to lead the development of several unique AI products amongst which a ground-breaking chatbot. He has an extensive and varied background as a software developer himself. He has developed a full blown workflow management suite and analytical algorithm in the field of veterinary diagnostics, among various other projects, before growing into a managerial role. He knows what is important for a developer to be able to thrive and deliver high end products.
Besides hands-on software development experience and management, Matthijs has founded and managed three other companies, thereby gaining plenty of entrepreneurial experience in the process.