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This page contains the following endorsements (in both the Dutch and English language):

 

Endorsements as (Management) Consultant at A/I/M bv

  1. Samuel Driessen (OCE Venlo) attended the A/I/M bv Masterclass:
    • “I followed Steven's masterclass 'Information architecture in practice' and enjoyed it. Steven is an expert in this area and taught me a lot about information architecture and other related topics. He has a good overview over the field and readily shares his opinion on it too." August 28, 2007
  2. Henk Dijk (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I know Steven as one of the hard to find people that can connect ICT and business goals on a high conceptual level. Not to leave it there, but put it to work to increase business strength, increase performance and increase innovation.” December 8, 2005
  3. Ed Post (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Beginning 2005 I participated in Stevens Masterclass (Enterprise) Information Architecture. With great drive, based on a large practical experience in combination with extensive market and theoretical knowledge Steven was not only teachning, he was also coaching all participants to explore their potentials and use the course information in their working environment” December 9, 2005
  4. Philip Allega Metagroup (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is one of the top thinkers in enterprise architecture in the world. Steven's work is highly influential with academic institutions, systems integrators, consultancies and end-user IT organizations. As a 25+ year practitioner, consultant and analyst in this field I can highly recommend his skills and experience.” December 6, 2005
  5. Robert Meersman, Professor, VU Brussels (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steven presents that rare combination of a conceptual thinker and successful entrepreneur: true innovation yet without its usual intimidation.” June 27, 2006
  6. Richard Robson PCG (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I've not yet had the pleasure of seeing Steven deliver a course, however I have attended a number of meetings with him and in particular taken part in intense and detailed discussions on the subjects of Information Architecture and professionalism and standards in IT. In my opinion his knowledge is extensive, his ideas are very good and his communication skills are superb.” January 4, 2006
  7. David Grayshan (colleague) worked with you:
    • “I have known Steven 15 years and can confirm his integrity and professionalism. In the Masterclass he expounds his themes with great clarity and coherence. He has complete command of his subject and communicates this expertly and always with the business/organisational objectives central to the vision he is conveying. He is a guru in the implementation of information as a corporate resource.” December 7, 2005
  8. Peter Hinssen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is an excellent teacher, an excellent lecturer, and someone who can talk with true passion about his theme: architecture. Peter Hinssen” December 6, 2005
  9. Erwin José Centric/Contakt/Systemation (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “I know Steven since 2000 when I took his Architecture Masterclass. Steven is a true professional, he puts, in my opinion, architecture on the IT map. Indepth knowledge, objective view combined with a broad field of expertise. Pleasant to work with, knows what listening is, and a an overall nice fellow.” April 18, 2006
  10. Theo Veltman (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steven is a highly skilled person. He is one of the few people I know in this branche who spends lots of time to develop, to teach and to use techniques for modelling architecture in order to get the best product possible in his view for the client. Although it has been years since Steven and I worked together in a working committee, I know he kept on developing knowledge, insight and skill.” December 6, 2005
  11. Buddy Kluin Ordina (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “The world is full of hard working architects and lecturers, but in my world view, Steven van 't Veld is the BEST kind of architect and lecturer; one that works hard and cares hard. His level of insight is becoming hard to find among the information architect community!” December 7, 2005
  12. Peter Luiks (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Knowing Steven for years now I can clearly state that he is in the global upper echelons of the High Impact & Earned Value Busines Driven ICT consulting and time after time he delivers the very best in results here for the most multi variables and complexity in Business Alignments. It's been a pleasure Steven to work with you and I hope we will be in future business for a long time sustained!” January 7, 2006
  13. Danny Greefhorst IBM (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steven is a recognized authority in the area of information architecture. I know him as founder of GIA.” December 6, 2005
  14. Eddie Michiels E&Y, Universiteit Twente (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have known Steven for many years as an outstanding ICT architect, both in terms of knowledge and practical experience.” January 8, 2006
  15. Guido de Nobel Unisys (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have encountered Steven as a very skilled, learned and hard working professional. His effort for the professionalisation of the Information Architect profession is, despite the long road still ahead, very valuable.” December 7, 2005
  16. Mike Cullen, Senior Technician, Norwich Union (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steve and I worked together on a CEPIS working party to further the development of Freelancing as a method of working across the EU. Steven tackled to task tremendously Professionally, and was instrumental in building links between the UK and Dutch bodies in that area. He developed an excellent Model as a basis for moving forward” December 11, 2005
  17. Frank Farnel (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have met with Steve several times, and I recognize his strong ethic and profesionnal judgement. He has been priving me with great coaching advices and I recommend him highly for all coaching and/or teaching related activities.” December 12, 2005
  18. Cor Mouwen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I experience Steven as a most creative person, an entrepreneur with an good overview of the fields he is working in. At the same time Steven is capable of staying in contact with the basis of the organisation. I would like to describe it as leadershiip in his field: being able to integrate two extremes like having overview and operating at the basis.” January 30, 2006
  19. David Landreth (colleague) worked with you:
    • “Steve is a top tier professional in the Info Architecture world who never forgets the human side of the equation. He is a consummate professional and achiever who approaches both life and the buisness process with integrity, knowledge, humor and a can do attitude. I would recommend him without hesitation.”” December 14, 2005
  20. Hub van de Laar (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Being myself an NGI member for several years, I know Steven van 't Veld as an open, constructive and positive critical person. Steven also is chairman of the GIA (Genootschap voor Informatie Architecten) and mainly thanks to him, GIA became an leading and active society in the Dutch ICT arena. I also admire Steven for his aspiration to improve professionalism of the Information Architects.” December 7, 2005
  21. Ruud Keller (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven van 't Veld is on the dutch national level considered to be one of the profession leaders on the area of information architecture.” January 26, 2006
  22. Ron L.J. Van den Burg LogicaCMG (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven has an impressive understanding of what goes around in the field of IT Architecture. He can not only explain the relevant parties and their products/models, he is also capable of drawing the social/political landscape. Highly recommended.” December 6, 2005
  23. Hans van Loenhoud INQA (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steven is a true IT professional, strongly commited to quality.” December 12, 2005
  24. Gerard van Draanen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I've had infrequent professional contact with Steven since 2001, interacting in various seminars, forum groups, and through his GIA work. Steven has outspoken, intelligent ideas on the business benefits when applying (Information) Architecture. Alas, we 've not had an opportunitiy to work together (yet) in a customer engagement.” January 18, 2006
  25. Fred Khoshsegal, System Developer, Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “During my time at the Defense Office, I found Steven to have a fresh and broad view in the field of Information Architecture. Sound advice, a good understanding of how concepts can be communicated and imbedded are his strong holds. Consultant/Enterprise Information Architect Ministerie van Defensie (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees) Management Consulting Industry” December 6, 2005
  26. Erik de Ruijter (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is one of THE pioneers of ICT architecture as a dedicated profession in Netherlands. Working for one of the largest architecture depts in NL (of a leading bank) I always appreciate his work, e.g. in a half-day discussion session on architecture and education he gave for us a few years back.” December 12, 2005
  27. Albert van Braam (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have met Steven on numerous occasions like meetings of CT professionals in The Netherlands. Steven is very active in promoting the profession of Information Architect and very driven in doing so. A real bridge builder. I have joined one of his masterclasses, which was of high standard and inspiring.” December 6, 2005
  28. Wim Heijn (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a guru of information architecture: he is able to solve problems by creating forward-thinking designs.” December 14, 2005
  29. Arjan van Dijk (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a very smart and driven employee. Highly recommended as coach and as teacher of the Masterclass (Enterprise) Information Architecture.” December 5, 2005
  30. Errol van Engelen, Business Development & Sales Manager, Parity EuroSoft (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “If you are looking for someone to help you with your complex Information Architecture, call Steven. I know Steven for nearly 15 years and would highly recommend him for the specific consulting area he's specialized in. A true asset for your IA projects!” June 18, 2006
  31. Ben Heideveld, Vice President, ABN AMRO Bank (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a maverick in the field of Enterprise Architecture. A man of clear convictions and strongly held beliefs around especially the information dimension of architecture. A force of nature in the movement towards professionalization of architecture, he created and led an important initiative in The Netherlands to establish an independent certification entity for IT-Architects (SCIA).” August 10, 2006
  32. Erik de Vries (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven has a strong drive for the improvement of IT systems, and what's more, he has done something about it as one of the principal initiators of the Dutch Society of Information Architects. He has made a major contribution to the thinking about development of robust IT architectures and is ever alert to emerging trends and new developments in the IT environment.” December 11, 2005
  33. Sian Van Es, ICT Architect, Holland Casino (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I found Steven to be a highly stimulating and envigorating visionary - provides great insights into enterprise architecture.” September 5, 2006
  34. Renny Bakke Amundsen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I met Steven through LinkedIn and have collaborated with him through the net in various matters regarding e.g. IT Professionals Certifications. I rank him high as an IS Architect and he is a reliable, energetic, supportive and cooperative net based co-worker. I look forward to working more with him in the future.” December 6, 2005
  35. Michel Verspui (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is one of the masters of the architect world. He is always improving the profession and has build up a great network. A balanced person focussed on quality and with integrity.” December 5, 2005
  36. Ruud van der Made, Owner, Informade bv (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is good in architecture of ICT systems.” May 21, 2006
  37. Jan Karel Kleijn(business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven has been an excellent consultant, and a great coach! If your looking for fullfilment of either one of those functions get him!” December 24, 2005
  38. Gerrit Visser (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “The IT professionals of KPN mentioned Steven often as the guru of information architecture. I can highly recommand him as an outstanding architect in his field. He is reknowned broadly because of the many publications that he launched. I am proud to be connected to Steven and to know him personally as the best.” December 5, 2005
  39. Alon Blankstein (colleague) worked with you:
    • “Someone once said "Those parts of the system that you can hit with a hammer (not advised) are called hardware; those program instructions that you can only curse at are called software." For those of you that need a more solid approach to their IT architecture, Steven is a great option :-)” December 6, 2005
  40. Karel Frielink (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Although I have never met Steven personally, I know him as an outstanding networking person. He understands the power of sharing networks. To be successful, you need to focus on several networking sites like LinkedIn and OpenBC. As far as his profession is concerned, his profile shows his strengths and capabilities.” January 12, 2006
  41. Herman van Bolhuis (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is one of the most profound and active persons I know in the field information architecture. He has a broad view on the topic and is able to relate to other field without being rigid.” March 16, 2006
  42. Sjaak Bal (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven has a enormous network of people with the different architecture level (Enterprise, Information, Business, Infrastructure). This network links me to a wealth of skillsets and adds a lot of value to the architecture community” December 8, 2005
  43. Thomas Lidforss (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is one of those unique knowledgeable persons that stays on top of how to use the latest trends in the ICT and communications areas to provide real solutions for real businesses with a focus on valuable business results for all parties involved. An excellent example is Euretco's use of voice recognition, WiFi devices and applications to enable high quality logistics for the company.” December 26, 2005
  44. Anders Hemre (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a very experienced and professional information architect. The knowledge shared through his masterclass is seriously needed in modern organizations. Information technology is one thing - understanding information and its role and use in business is a different thing. Steven gets the point across.” December 5, 2005
  45. Adam Levy (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Very few individuals possess the skills to be an Enterprise architect let alone one who is capable of teaching it. Stephen is truly one of those rare individuals.” December 6, 2005
  46. Michael Fox-Rabinovitz (client) was your client:
    • “Steven's strong grasp on the data analytics and process stremlining and optimization have greatly enhanced my own understanding of the frameworks under which comple IT systems operate successfully and efficiently. He has a unique approach that combines seamlessly practice and theory into something which can only be described as the zen of IT.” December 5, 2005
  47. Nelson Wong (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a professional who has learnt the art & science of seeing issues & problems in his line of work from a very broad perspective. He's also a person easy to work with no matter how large or difficult a project may be.” January 15, 2006
  48. Bill Gluth (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven knows the meaning for being a great networker. He stays in touch and can be counted on to inspire or counsel when needed. High marks for Steven van 't Veld.” December 5, 2005
  49. Paul Spinks (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steve is a great guy and I recommend him very highly both as a Consultant and a mentor” January 23, 2006
  50. Andrew 'Flip' Filipowski (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is an outstanding talent and individual...a gem for any company lucky enough to have him on the team...” December 8, 2005
  51. Darren Franks (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have had the pleasure of knowing Steven for some time now and can say that he is one of just a few people in the industry who has the ability to converse with both Business and Technical resource alike. I have learnt a great deal from Steven and would happily recommend him to anyone!” December 6, 2005
  52. Vasile Baltac (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “Steven lectured to a group of IT managers with not only clarity, but he made people think and work together. Weeks after his class, I was revisiting some of the ideas presented.” December 5, 2005
  53. Pedro Valido (colleague) worked with you:
    • “Great man and excellent colleague !!!” April 3, 2006
  54. Nelson Rosamilha, PMP (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven is an outstanding performer as a teacher, he knows how to coach and lead his students and customers. He is always trying to help and support the group as a team player !” December 26, 2005
  55. Alfredo Gabriel Larrañaga (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven is an excellent professional. He has great ability to identify client's needs and qualify opportunities. He is very committed and is always available to help you!” July 20, 2006
  56. Carl Bressler (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Spending focused time with Steven is one-stop global shopping for cutting-edge best practices in the diverse arenas he thoughtfully inhabits. Steve's belief in helping others to find and fully inhabit their own excellence makes the world a more vibrant, positive place.” February 8, 2006
  57. Scott Sereboff (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steve's level of expertise and ability to impart information were invaluable to me. I would recommed him for virtually any consultantcy need! Scott Sereboff” January 9, 2006
  58. Marc Schoenen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a highly skilled and diligent professional. His effort for the professionalism is unparalleled and he has been both persuasive and influential with IT matters at numerous profit and non-for-profit institutions.” January 3, 2006
  59. Chris Sabien (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I know Steven professionally but more importantly can recommend him from the excellent reputation he has gained through his Masterclass in (Enterprise) Information Architecture.” January 4, 2006
  60. Mike Pritchard (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “I have known Steven for several years. In that time I have found Steven to be a professional and successful individual and someone who throughout his career will continue to add value for which ever company he works.” (Jan 2006)” January 2, 2006
  61. Susan du Becker (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven has the tenacity to guide, coach and lead people through the process line. I found his patience, his understanding of peoples differing strengths and ability to manage and teach them very inspiring. His professional knowledge was high and his own willingness to learn and adapt quick and keen. Steven has always been an asset to any organisation and a good sparring partner.” December 7, 2005
  62. Jay Parkhe (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is an avid networker and a virtual friend. His prime strengths and capabilities are in his chosen profession - Information Technology architecture. He is a Coach and a Masterclass Teacher of Enterprise Information Architecture to the best of my knowledge. I wish him all the very best of success.” December 7, 2005
  63. Dennis Huijzers (colleague) worked with you:
    • “Steven is great professional with the ability to look into the future of his business, you will enjoy working with him;” December 6, 2005
  64. Adrian Shooter (client) was your client:
    • “Steve is an outstanding professional in the field of Enterprise Information Architecture. His ability to coach, develop and engage with others is outstanding. He possesses a keen mind and is an avid networker. I would recommend Steve to others” December 21, 2005
  65. Tobias Lassen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven van 't Veld is a true Information management professional with an extraordinary ability to structure and organize information within a company adding clarity and value. His keen insight into information strategy and planning makes him a asset for any business.I would be happy to work with him again at any time and recommend him highly.” December 6, 2005
  66. Marcelle Von Wendland (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is an inspiring and energetic colleague who gets things done. I am very pleased to know Steven and happy to recommend him.” February 4, 2006
  67. Suhail Iqbal, PE,PMP,MCT (colleague) worked indirectly for you:
    • “Steven is an energetic and a very social person. I know him as a colleague, fellow networker and a teacher of Masterclass. I feel he has a lot of potential ready to be tapped.” December 6, 2005
  68. Daniel Glyn-Jones (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven is someone I came into contact with via my role as a recruiter of Management Consultancy Professionals. He is someone with a fantastic track record in his field who I am glad to endorse” December 8, 2005
  69. Sandra Wutsch (client) was your client:
    • “Steven is a Professional, he knows exactly what he is doing, and does it very well. I highly recommend him. With Kind Regards, Sandy Wutsch” December 12, 2005
  70. Stanley Lin (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is a strong leader and motivator. He is also sharp and very intelligent with a strong contributor as a coach of the Masterclass(Enterprise) Information Architecture.”” December 5, 2005
  71. Andrew Pike (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I've known Steven for over 7 years, and have always highly regarded his experience and knowledge. He has excellent technical and coaching skills, and I can highly recommend him as someone who operates well in a technical situation, that requires someone of gravitas and seniority. He keeps his colleagues/clients informed at 'their' technical level, rather than baffling them with science.” December 9, 2005
  72. William Giba MCSM (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven has an extremely broad knowledge base in the area of Information Architecture. He constantly refines his skills and is capable of applying them when dealing with a problem at hand. He has great communication skills, a leader in his profession and is really easy to work with no matter what the assignment. I would recommend Steven highly to others seeking his talent.” December 6, 2005
  73. Arnoud van Gemeren (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I know Steven to be a very experienced architect. His skills as a coach are excellent. He teaches the Masterclass (Enterprise) Information Architecture, which is a must if you want to make a difference as an architect. And most important: Steven is fun to work with!” December 6, 2005
  74. Phillip Powell (colleague) worked with you:
    • “I can honestly say Steven is a very professional business man and I have nothing but admiration for his can do attitude. He will make sure that he goes that extra yard to help and fulfill a request from his colleagues and working partners. I would recommend Steven to any of my clients should they need someone of his calibre.” February 8, 2006
  75. Martin McCrum (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “A very professional individual who certailnly knows the meaning of communication and ethics. Strongly recommended as as a business contact” December 6, 2005
  76. Phil Jennings (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have never worked with Steven directly but have always found him to be an excellent source of information and his willingness to pass his extensive knowledge and experience on is invaluable.” January 30, 2006
  77. Willem Fast(business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I can highly recommend Steven. He showed great professionality and enthusiasm in his Enterprise Information Architecture masterclasses, clarifying how to tie together content in a rational, user-centered way.” December 6, 2005
  78. Stig Strand (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven is very well respected in his sector. I have always found him to be polite, honest and hard working. I would have no doubts about assisting him again or working alongside him in the future due to his strengths and understanding of Information architecture” December 6, 2005
  79. Tal Rosenberger (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is well connected and talented guy. Steven has allot of experience in the Enterprise Information Architecture.” December 20, 2005
  80. Ron Jansen (colleague) worked with you:
    • “A very smart and result driven professional. Highly recommended.” April 25, 2006
  81. Malcolm Lawrence (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven is knowledgable, quick, insightful, generous, and a pleasure to know. I recommend him fully.” December 5, 2005
  82. Dr. Stephen Thayer (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven and I have been associated for an extended length of time. I would like to endorse Steven Van't Veld for the great work that he does in consulting and coaching corporate management and presentation of master classes and training in Information Technology Architectures. Sincerely, Dr. Stephen Thayer” December 27, 2005
  83. Stanley Eng (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “Steven is a strong resource for technical and people issues!” December 5, 2005
  84. David Hall (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven posseses a scope and breadth of knowledge that is unparalled. He has developed an insight into business structure and process that has gained him the admiration and respect of his peers. I recommend Steven without reservation.” January 11, 2006
  85. Mark Standen (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I believe Steven to be a fantastic coach and teacher of information architecture - I find him to be very effective and dynamic. It would be a pleasure to work with him!” January 31, 2006
  86. Veston Mansaram (business partner) was a consultant or contractor to you:
    • “I would employ Steven for the position of Information Architecture, because he has all the skill sets and experience reguired to perform this position and he would be an asset to any company that would employ him.” December 6, 2005
  87. Vladan Dragosavac (client) was your client:
    • “"Steven is highly intelligent and innovative character. He is an experienced and adaptable certified principal (enterprise) information architect. His conceptual patterns and blueprints integrate people, process, systems and infrastructure in a way that adds demonstrable value.”” December 5, 2005
  88. W Hamilton Jones (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “Steven van 't Veld gained the respect and trust of his clients and colleagues through attention to detail, timely and accurate follow up, and a pleasant and positive attitude regarding the Masterclass (Enterprise) Information Architecture. This is a difficult field of endeavor - Steven is the only one I know who can successfully teach, coach, and counsel in this field.” December 5, 2005
  89. Friedrich Klaus (client) was your client:
    • “Steven is a great networker and a leader for all to follow” March 21, 2006
  90. Sam Edwards (business partner) was with another company when working with you:
    • “I have known Steven for several years and have worked along him on a few Architect Projects. He has always been extremely professional and very thorough in the workplace. On a personal level he is very well presented and has a good sense of humour and easy manner.” January 16, 2006

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Endorsements as chairman of the professional society for Information Architects (GIA)

  1. Gerard Otten (colleague) worked directly with you:
    • “I have worked with Steven when he started this work and I admired his professionalism, tenacity and people orientedness. He gave the ARCHITECT profession a face and something to be proud of. Well done.” December 5, 2005
  2. Sian Van Es, ICT Architect, Holland Casino (colleague) worked with you:
    • “I have greatly benefited from Steven's insights and thought leadership through the NGI Architecture Interest Group and from discussions following your presentations at the Architectuur Congress. Steven van 't Veld's advice certainly helped in developing an Architecture Framework for the Dutch Government Institute of Holland Casino and I gladly recommend his advice, mentorship and services.” December 8, 2005

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Endorsements for Teacher Master Class at A/I/M bv (Architecture, Conceptual Modeling)

  1. Ralph Kringhs BIAC/Switch Belgium (client) was your client:
    • “Steven gave two courses on information architecture in which he showed a profound understanding of the subject and excellent teaching and coaching capabilities.” December 9, 2005
  2. Ben Teunissen, Enterprise Architect ABNAMRO was your client:
    • “Steven's lessions on (data)-ownership and subsequent processes added a lot to overall transparency and improved my insights into the complex proc esses in an outsourced (IT)-world greatly. I consider Steven one of the best in the business due to the combination of tutorship and practice.” July 28, 2005
  3. Erwin Laros was your client:
    • “Steven and I met in a training for the local authorities in the Netherlands. Steven was the trainer for this course. In a few days he was able to show the basics of ICT-architecture. The course was inspiring for my staff who started with the design of the ICT-architecture for that organisation (Gem.Renkum). Steven has insight in the ICT-architecture development and has an extensive overview of ICT.” May 6, 2006
  4. Roel Bakker was your client:
    • “I have had a fast short course from Steven about architecture in local government environments. Sharp to the point.” January 6, 2006
  5. Marcus Schaefers ICT-Beleidsmedewerker Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland
    • Inhoud cursus: De cursus is inhoudelijk goed opgebouwd. De cursus begint met een overzicht van de bestaande architecturen met de voor- en nadelen. Daarna wordt goed toegewerkt naar een eenduidig concept van het begrip informatiearchitectuur in onderlinge samenhang met de bedrijfsprocessen en de IT-infrastructuur.
    • Naast de inhoudelijke behandeling van de architectuur werd ook goed aandacht besteed aan de introductie en implementatie van informatie architectuur binnen een organisatie. De organisatie verandert daardoor. De gevolgen, kansen en valkuilen van deze verandering krijgen veel aandacht met de nadruk op sociale inzichten en cultuur.
    • Opbouw van de cursus: Een cursusdag is verdeeld over twee dagdelen. ’s Ochtends presenteren de cursisten de behandelde stof van de dag er voor maar dan geprojecteerd op het bedrijf waar ze werken. ’s Middags wordt de theorie behandeld. Deze aanpak zorgt er voor dat de theorie niet alleen tussen oren blijft zitten maar ook in praktijk wordt gebracht.
    • Samenstelling van de groep: De groep was zeer divers. Dit zorgde er voor dat de cursisten ook inzicht kregen hoe andere organisaties in elkaar zitten en wat dat voor invloed heeft op de informatie architectuur. Daarnaast was de sfeer prettig en was er veel ruimte voor de uitwisseling van ideeën en discussie.
    • Toepassing in de praktijk: De toepassing van het concept van A/I/M werkt goed in de praktijk. Het begint aan te slaan binnen het waterschap omdat het de organisatie een goed handvat geeft voor een goede inrichting van de informatievoorziening op strategisch, tactisch en operationeel niveau.

    Conclusie: De cursus heeft mij nieuwe inzichten gegeven die ik goed kan gebruiken binnen mijn vakgebied. 13 augustus 2003.

  6. Coen van Berghegen, Beleidsmedewerker Informatievoorziening, Coördinator Informatie Gemeente Naaldwijk
    • Nog meer oefeningen!
    • Zo’n 7 jaar geleden las ik voor het eerst een degelijk boek over informatie architectuur van Wim van der Sanden en Bart Sturm (informatie architectuur, de infrastructurele benadering, PANFOX) Veel ideeën en gedachten uit dat boek spraken mij toen erg aan. Ik ben daarna regelmatig gaan zoeken naar meer informatie rond de architectuurbenadering. Mijn gedachte hierbij was dat vroeg of laat ook onze organisatie een architectuurbenadering moest kiezen om een beheersbare situatie te krijgen rond de informatievoorziening.
    • Mijn belangrijkste reden voor het volgen van de cursus was om concrete praktische handvaten aangereikt krijgen van hoe pak je dat nu aan! Als doel stond mij voor ogen om naderhand beter in staat te zijn met een informatie architect samen te werken en om zijn deskundigheid en bekwaamheid te kunnen beoordelen. Mijn conclusie is nu dat deze cursus daar zeker in belangrijke mate toe bijgedragen heeft. Vooral het stoeien met onze praktijkopdrachten sprak mij aan. Wellicht zouden jullie in de theorie wel iets kunnen snijden en in de plaats daarvan nog meer tijd besteden aan de praktische vingeroefeningen.
    • Al met al vond ik het een uitstekende cursus. Ik vind het jammer dat het nu afgelopen is. Zes dagen is krap aan denk ik. Jullie aanbod om contact te blijven houden neem ik graag aan. Zoals jullie weten ben ik nu in het kader van een gemeentelijke herindeling betrokken bij de ontwikkeling van een informatie architectuur voor de nieuwe gemeente. Zoals afgesproken zal ik jullie en ook de medecursisten van het verloop van dit proces op de hoogte houden.
  7. Frank Gaiser, Hoofd bureau Proces en Informatiemanagement, Ministerie van Defensie
    • Ik kijk nu anders naar mijn organisatie!
    • Ik moet zeggen dat jullie cursus voor mij de juiste keuze is geweest. Zowel de opzet als de uitvoering van de cursus zijn mij prima bevallen. De opzet was om met een kleine groep cursisten ± 10 een aantal basis begrippen met betrekking tot architectuur aan de hand van verschillende casussen uit te werken. Doordat de samenstelling van de groep divers was en de casus betrekking had op de eigen bedrijfssituatie, kreeg je een goed inzicht in wat er zoal in de verschillende bedrijfstakken leeft. Een ander bijkomend voordeel is dat je door het maken van de casus op een andere manier naar de eigen organisatie gaat kijken en deze ook beter leert kennen. Niet alleen de harde kant van het bedrijf werd in de cursus belicht maar ook de zachte kanten zoals veranderstrategie en bedrijfscultuur.
    • Wat ik bijzonder prettig vond was dat de locatie van lesgeven steeds anders was de ene keer in Utrecht een ander keer weer in Delft (afhankelijk van waar de cursisten vandaan kwamen) met als afsluiting een cursusdag in Maastricht. De docenten zijn zeer ervaren en zeer goed instaat om de cursisten te prikkelen zodat een goed resultaat ontstaat. Zij doen regelmatig projecten die betrekking hebben op informatie architectuur, de ervaringen die zij hier opdoen worden meegenomen in de cursus en houden de cursus dus actueel. Elke cursusdag begint met het individueel presenteren (presentatie) van het gemaakte huiswerk. Hierdoor is het voor de andere cursisten duidelijk hoe de organisatie van die deelnemer tegen het een en ander aankijkt. Door de docenten werden zo nu en dan kritische vragen gesteld met betrekking tot het gepresenteerde (ik heb dit als zeer prettig ervaren). Al met al heb ik hier veel geleerd en kan de cursus aanraden voor een ieder die iets met informatie architectuur doet of gaat doen.
  8. Maarten Souw UWV/GAK was your client:
    • “In the past, I have met Steven several times during my career, and whether cooperating (both in working parties or as IT-Architects) or lecturing, Steven struck me with his combination of vision and pragmatism.” April 20, 2006
  9. Edwin MH Ding, Group Chief Technology Officer, MCM Technologies Bhd was your client:
    • “I recommend Steven highly, a very charismatic and professional teacher, a pleasure to get to know him.” June 12, 2006

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