Michiel Baelemans is an experienced professional in the healthcare technology and ICT sector, currently serving as Strategic Advisor for Healthcare Technology and ICT, as well as Data Protection Officer at SOVAK since May 2019. Previously, Michiel held the role of Policy Advisor for Information Architecture at Stichting Zuidwester from May 2017 to June 2019, where responsibilities included analyzing ICT developments and advising management on strategic policies. Michiel’s extensive experience also includes roles as Senior Consultant and Project Leader at Unit4, providing consultancy for the implementation of Electronic Client Dossiers, and various positions at SOVAK, including IT Implementer and interim management of care services. Additional previous roles encompass leadership and care provision at Gemiva-SVG Groep, Sintmaheerd, and Psychiatrisch ziekenhuis Hooghuys. Michiel's educational background includes bachelor's degrees in Health Care Management from Avans University and Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, along with additional training in strategic consulting and lean methodologies.