Jelrik van der Sijde

Jelrik van der Sijde is a data analyst currently employed at Havensteder since January 2023, focusing on housing policies. Previously, from November 2017 to December 2022, Jelrik served as a policy officer for the Municipality of Rotterdam, where responsibilities included developing policies to better regulate the housing rental market. Earlier experience includes a technical traineeship with the Municipality of Rotterdam, contributing to city development and maintenance, and an internship at ERA Contour B.V., where Jelrik researched revenue generation to improve housing affordability. Additional roles include innovating for Expeditie Gratis Wonen, assisting in research at TU Delft, and various administrative positions. Jelrik holds a Master of Science in Construction Management and Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has a background in technical governance and international relations.