Marco Bakker

Marco Bakker has a diverse background in the IT industry, with experience spanning over multiple companies and roles. Starting in 1995, they worked as an IT Trainer at Schoevers, where they trained employees in the use of Windows OS and various applications.

In 1997, Marco joined Caesar Experts as an Engineer and Team Lead, taking on various roles in project management and development for different customers. Marco also served as a Business Unit Manager for the Oracle Business Unit, overseeing the unit's operations.

In 2001, Marco became an Architect and Technical Project Manager, responsible for infrastructure projects for various clients. Marco designed and implemented new infrastructures for companies like ABN AMRO and Euro Pool System.

From 2005 to 2008, Marco worked as a Project Manager at Caesar Experts, handling development and infrastructure projects using methodologies like ToC, PRINCE2, ITL, and SCRUM. Marco played a key role in creating a web portal for the Caesar Group.

In 2011, Marco joined Hippo, a BloomReach company, as a Project Manager, later becoming the Director of Professional Services and Delivery Manager & Product Manager. Marco managed a department responsible for the financial results, strategy, recruitment, and planning while overseeing the delivery to clients like the Dutch government and Walt Disney.

From 2015 to 2022, Marco worked at ReadyTech, first as a Product Development Manager and later as the Director of Product Development. Marco was instrumental in creating various products and technologies such as Java, C++, Angular, and Python.

Currently, Marco serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Softarex Technologies, Inc. Marco leads the creation of unique digital solutions using technologies like Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Internet of Things, and Robotics. Marco brings over 20 years of experience in full-cycle software development with technologies like Java, C++, React, and Python.

Overall, Marco Bakker's work experience demonstrates a strong background in IT project management, development, and leadership roles, accommodating various technologies and methodologies throughout their career.

Marco Bakker's education history is as follows:

- From 2010 to 2011, Marco attended the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where they obtained a Post-Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Management.

- In 2005 and 2006, Marco attended Caesar Academy for the Management Development Programme.

- In 1993 and 1994, Marco returned to the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences to obtain a Certificate in Computer Science Teaching.

- The longest educational endeavor Marco embarked on was from 1990 to 1995 at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, where they earned a Bachelor's Degree in History Teaching.

In addition to their formal education, Marco Bakker has obtained various certifications:

- In November 2022, Marco obtained a certification in Balanced Scorecard and Key Performance Indicators from LinkedIn.

- In October 2022, Marco obtained certification in the Agile Product Owner Role: Foundations from LinkedIn.

- In May 2010, Marco became a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) through ScrumAlliance.

- In June 2008, Marco received a certification in the Persoonlijke Profiel Analyse (DISC-model) from Thomas International.

- In July 2006, Marco acquired the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification from APM Group.

- In 2004, Marco obtained the MCSE Windows Server 2003 certification from Microsoft.

- In 2002, Marco received the PRINCE2 Foundation certification from APM Group.

- In 2001, Marco obtained the MCSE Windows Server 2000 certification from Microsoft.

- In November 2000, Marco acquired the ITIL Foundation certification from OGC.

- In 1999, Marco obtained the MCSE Windows Server NT 4.0 certification from Microsoft.

- In 1997, Marco received the MCP Windows 95 certification also from Microsoft.