Verdonck, Klooster & Associates
Gert Jan Balster is an accomplished IT consultant and interim manager with extensive experience spanning over three decades in the technology sector. As the owner of Balster IT Consulting since 2011, Gert Jan has specialized in developing architectures and IT strategies, advising on technology selection, and managing substantial IT changes. Additionally, Gert Jan serves as an Associate for various consultancy firms, including Verdonck, Klooster & Associates, and CIO Services BV. Previous positions include Director of the CIO Office at TNT Post and Manager of IT Architecture at TPG Post, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing enterprise IT strategies and infrastructures. Gert Jan holds a PhD and MSc in Nuclear Physics and Physics from the University of Groningen, achieved with cum laude honors.
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Verdonck, Klooster & Associates
Strategic consultants let IT work for you Verdonck, Klooster & Associates is an independent consultancy company with extensive experience at the intersection of strategy, implementation and ICT in the public sector. We distinguish ourselves through our results oriented approach combined with our in-depth industry knowledge and people orientation. By gathering our knowledge we create an inspiring work environment for our colleagues who stimulate and support each other. This winning combination leads to successful solutions for our clients. With over 100 experienced consultants we are able to advise our clients about the following topics: * Business and ICT alignment * Information planning & information strategy * Enterprise architecture * ICT-Governance * Identity & Access management * Enterprise risk management * Business continuity management * Business cases & benchmarks * Learning & ICT * Facilitating the new knowledge worker * Process management & event-driven processes * Sourcing strategies & outsourcing * Management and organization of ICT * Change management & restructuring projects * Shared Service Organizations * Compliance, audits and benchmarks * Security management We aim to be an inspiring work environment for all our employees, we share our knowledge in a professional environment. This combination leads to successful solutions for our clients.