Erik Bakelaar possesses extensive experience in functional management and policy advising in the field of information management, currently serving as Functioneel Beheerder and Beleidsadviseur Informatiebeheer at ROC A12 since January 2016. Previously, Erik held the position of Hoofd Bedrijfsbureau at UPGRADE.nu and ROC A12 Training & Advies, where responsibilities included leading teams in planning, organization, financial administration, and commercial operations related to corporate training. Erik's career began with various financial administrative roles from 1990 to 2002, supplemented by educational qualifications in Lean Six Sigma and modern business administration.