Axel van 't Westeinde is an experienced data professional currently serving as the Data Platform Lead and Data Platform Engineer at Van Oord since December 2022. Prior to this role, Axel worked as a Data Engineer and Consultant at The.NextGen for a brief period in late 2022, and as a Data & Analytics Consultant at Alten Nederland from February 2021 to September 2022. Previous experience includes a position as a Business Intelligence and Data Consultant at West End Solutions, which focuses on data consultancy for SMEs. Axel has also held leadership roles in various organizations, such as Chairman of Hermanszoon Capital and the EUCxInspire committee, while interning in corporate finance at Clifton Finance. Axel's educational background includes a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Erasmus University College and a Gymnasium degree from Zwin College.