Klaas Kooistra

Klaas Kooistra has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. In 2010, they worked as an intern at meereffect, focusing on product development, communication, and market exploration. From 2009 to 2011, Kooistra worked at Albert Heijn as a general employee, with increasing responsibilities in inventory management and supporting the shift team leader. Klaas joined Apple in 2012 and held roles as a Business Support Specialist and Specialist, where they excelled in customer service and bridging the gap between technology and everyday language. Kooistra worked at MyWheels from 2016 to 2018, primarily in product marketing, but also contributed to product development and business strategy while completing their Master's thesis. From 2018 to 2022, they worked at Evangelische Omroep as a Product Owner and Project Coordinator, overseeing CRM projects and collaborating with various teams. Kooistra recently joined FinDock in 2022 as a Product Manager.

Klaas Kooistra completed their education as follows:

- From 2015 to 2016, Klaas pursued a Master's Degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Information & Knowledge Management at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam).

- Prior to that, Klaas obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, General from VU university, studying from 2011 to 2015.

- Beginning in 2005 and continuing until 2011, Klaas attended Het Baken Trinitas Gymnasium, where they completed their Gymnasium (VWO) degree with a focus on Economie & Maatschappij.

In addition to their formal education, Klaas Kooistra has also acquired the following certifications:

- In November 2021, Klaas obtained the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ II (PSPO II) certification from Scrum.org.

- In September 2019, they received the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I) certification, also from Scrum.org.