Nicolaas Verheem

Nicolaas Verheem has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the technology and media industry. Nicolaas is the Founder and CEO of TRL11, a company they started in 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Videndum plc from 2013 to 2022, first as the Divisional CEO and then as the Founding CEO of the Creative Solutions Division. At Videndum, they grew the division into a global leader in professional camera accessories through M&A strategies and innovative product development.

Before Videndum, Verheem founded Teradek in 2008 and served as its CEO until 2022 when it was acquired by Videndum. Teradek specialized in media tech R&D and manufacturing, particularly in video transmission systems, and received multiple technical awards for its products.

Earlier in their career, Verheem worked at GE Security as an Engineering Lead from 2000 to 2005, and at Denel Dynamics as a Principal Software Engineer from 1993 to 1999, where they focused on embedded software development and team leadership for various projects.

Overall, Nicolaas Verheem's work experience reflects their expertise and success in founding and leading companies in the technology and media industries, with a strong emphasis on innovative product development and strategic growth.

Nicolaas Verheem pursued a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with a focus on Computers and Communications at the University of Pretoria from 1991 to 1994. In addition to their degree, they have obtained several certifications throughout their career. These include certifications in product strategy and brand strategy from Section4, as well as certifications in Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Green Belt from GE Security. Nicolaas also holds certifications in Object-Oriented Analysis, Design, and C++ implementation, Object-Oriented Programming, and Software Configuration Management from Rand Afrikaans University and the International Society of Configuration Management, respectively.