Sjoerd Rijpkema is an experienced geohydrologist currently serving at Waterbedrijf Groningen since November 2019. Prior roles include hydroloog at Vitens from December 2013 to October 2019, and consultant in hydro(geo)logy at Grontmij Nederland from August 2010 to November 2013. Additionally, Sjoerd completed an internship focused on geohydrology, which involved creating a groundwater model for the "Elperstroom" to assess various water management strategies. Academic qualifications include an M.Sc. in Hydrology from Utrecht University (2009-2011) and a B.Sc. in Physics from the University of Groningen (2005-2009), alongside earlier secondary education.