niels van der vaart

product manager

About

Geographer, fascinated by our world. Seeking for applications of geoinformation technology in the processes of organizations, in order to aid better informed decision making for a better world.

Country

netherlands

City

dordrecht

Industry

computer software

Skill

gis, arcgis, spatial analysis, esri, geography, geomatics, arcgis server, cartography, gps, ict, english, spatial databases, mapinfo, web mapping, research, programming, databases, dutch, postgis, data management, remote sensing, information management, python, problem solving, arcmap, arcview, 3d gis, data analysis, modeling, 3d modeling, analysis, spss, geographic information systems, arcsde, erdas imagine, 3d analyst, social, cityengine, cga scripting, product management, product marketing, business consultancy, product innovation, scrum, pre sales, marketing strategy, business development, presentation skills, innovation management, proof of concept

Experience

product manager

esri nederland

2018-1 - Present · 8 yrs 9 mos

Focus on product portfolio, research and innovation. Responsible product marketing strategy, research internships programme and innovation. Identifying and managing industry specific solutions based on the ArcGIS Platform.

intern

waag society

2008-9 - 2009-3 · 7 mos

As an intern at Waag Society I worked on a project called Power Mapping. More info on the procect can be found at www.waag.org/powermapping

phd student

universiteit utrecht

2010-4 - 2011-5 · 1 yr 2 mos

Research on Planning Support Systems for Sustainable Urban Development within the NWO CESAR project.

teaching assistant

universiteit utrecht

2006-2 - 2010-4 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Teaching assistant in various GIS courses, assisting in classes and developing learning materials.

secretary of the gima programme

wageningen university & research

2007-9 - 2009-9 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Taking care of all kinds of practical things in the organization of the GIMA Master program. Tasks included: administration, promotion, website, organisation etc.

support engineer

esri nederland

2011-6 - 2014-9 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Technical lead for 3D in the ArcGIS platform within Esri Nederland. Tier 2 support on Esri products, with focus on ArcGIS for Server and 3D GIS products. Additional tasks include teaching, on site support and writing technical articles. Monthly on site software and workflow support for all users of the ArcGIS Platform at Rijkswaterstaat and the Ministry of Defense.

trainee

esri nederland

2012-3 - 2013-12 · 1 yr 10 mos

Taking part in the Esri Nederland traineeship program, containing extra training courses on soft and hard skills. Focus on acting as technical lead for everything 3D in the ArcGIS platform within Esri Nederland.

product consultant

esri nederland

2014-10 - 2017-12 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Focus on transforming innovative technical themes to business value for organisations using Esri technology. Recent focus on 3D and Imagery applications of the ArcGIS Platform. Activities include business development, technical marketing and product management. Organising information products that build on top of the ArcGIS Platform and solution templates across markets. Frequent on site support for emerging GIS initiatives at Ministry of Defence and Kadaster and technical sparring partner for ArcGIS specialists.