Marcel Dijkstra

Marcel Dijkstra has a diverse work experience in the IT industry. Marcel started their career in 1993 as a Software Design consultant at Pecoma Business Technology, where they developed software for sport association administration. Marcel later transitioned into IT consultancy for sectors such as Telecom and Magazine Publishing. In 1999, Marcel joined Aegon Asset Management as an Information Analyst in their IT department, where they were responsible for project management, maintenance, and functional enhancements of various front-to-back-office systems. Marcel worked there until 2006. From 2006 onwards, Marcel worked at Robeco as a Business Analyst and later as a Business Consultant in the investments domain. Marcel played a crucial role in various projects related to portfolio management, trading, compliance, risk management, and more. Marcel contributed to the adoption of an Agile project management approach at Robeco.

Marcel Dijkstra completed their education with a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Computer Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) from 1988 to 1993. Prior to that, from 1987 to 1988, they attended the Instroomproject Schoolverlaters Informatiseringsberoepen for Computer Software Engineering. Marcel'searlier education includes attending Jan Arentsz College from 1980 to 1987, although the specific degree or field of study for this period is not mentioned.