Bastiaen van der Rest

Bastiaen (Bas) van der Rest is a seasoned professional in the engineering and consulting sectors, currently serving as Principal Consultant at Itera since October 2021. Prior to this role, van der Rest held various positions, including Technical Manager at FASTsubsea AS and Technology Expert at Aker Solutions, where responsibilities encompassed digitalization and value application initiatives and the successful deployment of advanced cloud analysis and machine learning solutions. Notable contributions also include key management roles in major Oil and Gas tenders and leading technology development projects at Fuglesangs Subsea AS. van der Rest's extensive experience at Aker Solutions includes oversight of product development in electrical power systems and subsea technologies, with a strong foundation in mechanical engineering acquired through an MSc from the University of Twente.