Nico Wauters

Nico Wauters has a comprehensive work experience in various industries. Nico is currently the Co-founder & CEO of T-mining since December 2016. In this role, they apply blockchain technology in logistics and supply chain, with an initial focus on container logistics. Nico believes that blockchain enables collaboration among stakeholders in complex supply chains.

Before T-mining, Nico was a Senior Partner at MindsAhead, where they cooperatively delivered IT projects in shipping and logistics.

Nico also has their own consultancy, W-consulting bvba, which they started in 2007. Nico is the Managing Director and Owner, providing consultancy services for ICT startups. Nico'scurrent activities include Telecommunication, Logistics/Maritime, and Mobility.

From 2007 to 2018, Nico worked at NetworkMining NV. Nico served as the Chairman of the Board from 2016 to 2018 and as the CEO and Co-Founder from 2007 to 2016. NetworkMining offers solutions for telco operators and utilities using Network Business Intelligence.

Prior to that, Nico held the position of VP Optical Network Division Northern Europe at Alcatel-Lucent from 2004 to 2007. Nico was responsible for business development and regional support center operations.

Nico started their career as an Independent Consultant at ID&C Consultancy in 2004, offering advice to optical startup, Wavium.

Nico also worked at Tellium from 2000 to 2003, where they held the role of Sales Engineering Director for various European accounts. Nico was responsible for pre-sales, customer support, and product management.

Nico's earlier experience includes a senior management role in planning and design at GTS/Ebone from 1997 to 2000.

Nico began their career as a Research Engineer and University Assistant at imec in 1992. Nico worked on projects related to optical communication networks with various companies and research institutes. Nico also worked on their Ph.D. during this time.

Nico Wauters completed their education history with a PhD from Ghent University in Applied Sciences, which spanned from 1992 to 1996. Prior to that, they pursued a postgraduate degree in Telematics and Telecommunications from the University of Antwerp between 1993 and 1995. Nico obtained a Master's degree in Applied Science Electronics from Ghent University from 1985 to 1991. Nico'searliest known educational experience was at Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe College in Antwerpen, where they attended from 1973 to 1985, but their degree name and field of study during this time are unknown.