ASTRID
Patrick Timmers has a diverse range of work experience. Patrick started their career in 1986 as an Ontwikkelaar at Philips and worked there until 1989. Patrick then joined AMANO EUROPE NV as a Quality Control Specialist for a few months. In 1990, they joined Siemens as a System Test Coordinator and later became a Technical Trainer, Service Engineer, Service Manager, and IT Project Manager. Patrick held these roles until 2006. From 2006 to 2012, Patrick worked at Nokia Siemens Networks, where they held various positions including Operations Manager, Operations Consultant, and Care Program Manager / Project Manager IPTV Belgacom. Since 2012, they have been working at ASTRID as a Change Manager, Head Project Management Office, Quality Assurance & Process Manager, and currently holds the role of Head Governance & Processes.
Patrick Timmers has a diverse education history. From 1982 to 1986, they attended Industriele Hogeschool Hasselt, where they earned a Master's degree in Telecommunications.
In 2005, Patrick enrolled at Conservatorium Hasselt and studied there until 2013. During this time, they pursued a degree in Jazz Contrabas, earning a Middelbare graad.
Additionally, Patrick has obtained several certifications. Patrick completed "The Fearless Organization (Blinkist Summary)" from LinkedIn in December 2022. Patrick also completed "OneDrive for Business Essential Training" in September 2022, "Talent Management" in November 2021, "Microsoft Planner Essential Training" in February 2021, and "Process Improvement Foundations" in February 2021, all from LinkedIn as well.
Patrick's education history also includes attendance at Academie Tessenderlo, where they pursued a Middelbare graad in Klassieke Contrabas. However, the specific start and end years for this program are not provided.
ASTRID
ASTRID is a specialised operator that provides the development, management and maintenance of a high technology mobile radio communications network for voice and data transmission. ASTRID is a federal and local council initiative. ASTRID's mission and its execution are in large part defined by a framework. "ASTRID's mission is to establish, run, maintain, and implement any developing modifications and widening of a radio communications network for voice and data transmissions for Belgian emergency and security services, state and institutional security services, and companies or associations, be they public or private, which provide services in the field of emergency and security services"