Gerke Schaap possesses a diverse background in project management and technical support, currently serving as Project Manager and Technical Support Expert at Novar since September 2020. Previously, Gerke worked as a Maintenance Consultant at Promaint B.V. from September 2019 to September 2020 and served in the Ministerie van Defensie as Sld 1e klasse Korps Nationale Reserve from June 2014 to January 2018. An internship in product development and market research was completed at KNN in late 2016. Gerke holds a Master's degree in Technology and Operations Management and two Bachelor's degrees in International Economics & Business and Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Groningen. Additional academic achievements include a minor in International Economic Studies from VSB - Technical University of Ostrava and a Middelbare School diploma from OSG Sevenwolden.