Ruud Kraakman has extensive experience in the maritime electronics sector, currently serving as a Technical Support Engineer at JRC Europe Division since January 2003, while also fulfilling the role of Trainer at Alphatron Marine BV Rotterdam since May 2014 and at Japan Radio Co. Ltd branch office in Amsterdam since June 2003. Kraakman’s responsibilities include organizing and conducting technical training for maritime engineers and providing technical support to sales and service teams. Previous positions include Technical Manager and Electronic Engineer at Osiris BV from July 1997 to May 2002 and Electronic Engineer at Geocom BV from June 1995 to June 1997. Kraakman holds a bachelor's degree in Maritime Electronics from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, earned between 1992 and 1995.