OptiRiver

As the Product Owner for the OptiRiver platform, I am at the forefront of enhancing and optimizing one of the most innovative solutions in the maritime industry. The OptiRiver platform focuses on improving river navigation, safety, and efficiency through advanced digital technologies. My objective: facilitating safe and efficient transport over dynamic waterways at an affordable cost.

Founder/Product Owner

Loodswezen DAB

Advice ocean vessels navigating the Scheldt river.
Swiftly shift vessels in Antwerp Port.

Pilot - Digital Advisor - River Scheldt - Port of Antwerp Bruges

Advice and assist Masters navigating on the Scheldt river

Junior Pilot - River Scheldt

IMDC

Advice major clients regarding river navigation opportunities. Provide economic, technical and procurement information to optimize the use of ports and inland waterways.

Nautical Expert

Antwerp Maritime Academy

Teach the principles and operation of the ECDIS charting system. Provide advice on digital navigation equipment in a nautical college setting. Train through practical exercises and comprehensive industry experience.

Guest Lecturer - ECDIS

Works Smart

Senior ICT Advisor

Exmar

Ensure compliance with Service Level Agreements on a crewing, operational and technical level. Responsible for four offshore assets (1 FPSO, 3 Offshore Accommodation Barges).

Offshore Operation Manager

Marine Operations Manager

Overseeing the preparation of the Otto 5 barge for a long-term contract in the West-Africa region.

Commissioning Master

Kris is in charge of a 300 person floating accommodation barge.
The barge is chartered to a multinational oil company.
We provide accommodation, storage and helicopter refueling services.

Offshore Barge Master

Jan De Nul

Navigation Officer

Jerboa Software

General Manager

KBC, Mazda, Wolters-Kluwer, MES

Freelance Delphi Developer

Experienced Pilot with 20 years maritime and  35 years ICT experience. Hands-on professional skilled in ship handling, project management, software development, digital transformation and company development. Maritech startup coach and advisor that fast forwards product development by providing unique insights on maritime, financial, technology and market dynamics. Let's digitize the maritime industry together 🌟

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