Gert-Jan Verkerk

Gert-Jan Verkerk has extensive work experience in various roles within different companies. Their most recent position was as a Senior Manager at Centric, where they played a significant role in the company's transformation into a SaaS industry leader. Gert-Jan spearheaded the establishment of Centric's DevOps organization, led transformative initiatives as the Director of Centric Enterprise Innovation, and played a central role in the Agile transformation of Centric Public Sector Solutions. Gert-Jan also has experience in project and program management, information and business analysis, and consultancy. Additionally, they co-owns a specialized marketing company called sense4SEO and has served as a member and chairman of the board at the Anthony Hallet Scholarship Fund. Gert-Jan's expertise spans various industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

Gert-Jan Verkerk's education history is as follows:

- In 1992, Gert-Jan Verkerk obtained a Bachelor's degree in Fashion from Detex.

- From 1993 to 1996, Gert-Jan Verkerk attended HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht (Hogeschool Utrecht) and obtained a Master's degree in Dutch.

- In 1998, Gert-Jan Verkerk became a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) in Windows 98.

- In 2000, Gert-Jan Verkerk obtained an MCP certification in Windows 2000.

- From 2002 to 2006, Gert-Jan Verkerk became a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD).

- In 2011, Gert-Jan Verkerk obtained an Ir certification in Testing from TMAP.

- In 2012, Gert-Jan Verkerk became a Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) from Scrum.org.

- In 2013, Gert-Jan Verkerk obtained a Bachelor's degree in BPMN.

- In 2015, Gert-Jan Verkerk became TOGAF Certified in Digital Architecture.

- In 2018, Gert-Jan Verkerk received a certification in Certified Agile Business Analyst from CABA.

- In 2018, Gert-Jan Verkerk participated in a course on Crucial Conversations.

- In 2019, Gert-Jan Verkerk attended a course on ArchiMate.

- In 2020, Gert-Jan Verkerk became a Certified SAFe 5 Agilist from Prowareness Agile Academy.

- In 2022, Gert-Jan Verkerk earned a certification in Certified SAFe 5 Lean Portfolio Manager from Prowareness Agile Academy.

- In 2023, Gert-Jan Verkerk received a certification as a Certified SAFe 6 Implementation Consultant (SPC) from Gladwell Academy.

In addition to their education, Gert-Jan Verkerk has obtained several additional certifications, including Certified SAFe 6 Practice Consultant, Certified SAFe 6 Agilist, and Certified SAFe 6 Lean Portfolio Manager from Scaled Agile, Inc. Gert-Jan has also obtained certifications from Microsoft, including Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals, and Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals. Finally, Gert-Jan Verkerk is a Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) certified by Scrum.org.