Wichert Tjerkstra

Wichert Tjerkstra is a Junior Software Developer currently employed at MyBit BV since February 2021, with prior experience as a Software Engineering trainee at Hogeschool van Amsterdam between September 2020 and August 2021. Wichert transitioned into the IT field after several roles in coaching and management, including a position as a Jobcoach at De Werkmeester BV from April 2016 to July 2020, where support was provided for young adults and status holders in their job search. Wichert also contributed as a voluntary coach with De Regenboog Groep from 2014 to 2017 and held managerial positions in retail, including Assistant Manager at Albert Heijn from 2011 to January 2016 and as Assistant Manager of Housekeeping at The Standard Hotels from 2008 to 2009. Educational background includes a degree in International Hospitality Management from Stenden (2006-2012) and ongoing volunteer training from the Vrijwilligersacademie Amsterdam since 2014.