Stephan Zaat

Stephan Zaat is a highly experienced professional with extensive expertise in kiteboarding training and DevOps engineering. Since July 2007, Stephan has served as an IKO Training Master at the International Kiteboarding Organization, training and certifying examiners and instructors. As the owner of ZOS Consultancy and Kitesafe, Stephan specializes in infrastructure automation and IKO instructor training, respectively. Additionally, Stephan has held various DevOps engineering roles, including positions at Gemeente Enschede and Amsterdam, where responsibilities involved developing Azure services and managing infrastructure using modern tools. With a solid educational background that includes a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Ferris State University and bachelor's degrees in Business Informatics from Saxion University and the University of Twente, Stephan combines technical skills with leadership in kiteboarding and safety.