Sofie van Zijl

Sofie van Zijl is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in product management and operations. Currently serving as a Product Owner at Alliander, a regional grid operator in the Netherlands, Sofie focuses on advancing tools and technology for sustainable energy. Prior to this role, Sofie worked at Block Renovation in various capacities, including Product Manager, Associate Product Manager, Procurement Manager, and Operations, where responsibilities included leading product development and enhancing collaboration in home renovation projects. Additional experience includes roles at Gemeente Midden-Delfland, Bedrijvenschap HarnaschPolder, Dutch-INCERT, and Albert Heijn. Sofie holds multiple degrees from Delft University of Technology, including a Master of Science in Complex Systems Engineering and Modelling, and a Master of Science in Science Communication, complemented by a minor in Geology from the University of Melbourne.