Challengers have their say
Marcel van de Kamp
“BDC stands for converting data into valuable information, where visualizing that data and information is an important but often neglected step. At BDC I have been given the freedom to develop trainings and share my knowledge in visualizing data using web technologies D3.js and React.js, and thereby do what I really like!”
Hetty Wessel-Smit
“I have a passion for data and how it can tell us something about the state of an organization. As a data scientist, I work both technically and statistically, sometimes at a very detailed level, but always with the aim of helping the organization see where it could improve. I keep both my technical and organizational skills sharp. I am a real gamma, I like to think outside the box to gain new insights, especially in the innovative projects and research we have running in the field of image processing and text mining.
At BDC I can develop and express myself. I get the chance to break down boundaries and not stop at what people think is possible. The combination of working as a consultant and working with universities on new developments is ideal for me.”
Milou van der Plasse
“I have been working for BDC since April 2020 and am responsible for sales. Despite the corona period, they have shown me how pleasant it is to work for this organization. There are short lines, flexible working hours and very pleasant colleagues! Everyone comes into their own here, because we respect each other and let them do what they are good at. Together we always get further and that is also what we stand for, both for our colleagues and our customers!”
Edwin van Hoogwaarden
“Business Data Challengers is a group of professional and driven colleagues who work in the interest of their clients. The unique organization, based on trust, freedom, and responsibility, provides a lot of energy in the group. This is how I find the space to optimally advise my clients on the design of their information provision. Together with colleagues, we build our knowledge and experience and share it by meeting regularly. In this way, we grow as a group, a group that I like to be part of.”
Werner Baars
“After working for several ICT service providers for many years, I will be working at Business Data Challengers as of September 1, 2020. The reason for my transfer is the philosophy and working method of BDC. There is an open culture with professional colleagues where responsibility for your own work is self-evident. That is why I feel right at home at BDC and I enjoy working as a BI professional on data-driven solutions for various clients.”
Tom van Dijk
Christian Heersink
“I came to work at BDC because it is an organization where enthusiastic colleagues work in the field of Business Intelligence. In terms of scale, everything is still manageable. You see colleagues regularly and that makes it easy to build a network. There are no bureaucratic procedures that characterize the larger players on the market. The lines are short. All in all, an environment in which I can really focus on my passion again, namely testing Business Intelligence applications.”
Coen Hordijk
“Business intelligence has been my passion for many years. At BDC, much of this experience and passion is present, which allows us to serve our customers excellently. Due to the minimal overhead at BDC, most of the energy can also be put into this passion. What a relief that is for both the customer and for me and my colleagues, compared to my previous ICT service providers.”
Jan van der Meer
“Putting the customer and employee first. That’s what Business Data Challengers is all about. Every colleague is given the space to work autonomously. We don’t have hierarchy. That’s what makes us unique compared to traditional organizations. Acting in the interest of the customer and according to our own standards and values. That’s how we keep our customers satisfied and our Challengers intrinsically motivated. Proud!”
Markus Edelmann
“An organization that is self-organizing and flat. Where the individual is central and you can develop yourself within broad frameworks. Where space is standard to create possibilities and work them out together. That is the beautiful and challenging environment in which I feel at home.”
Jouke Hovingh
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Sebastian of Holland
“Proud of Business Data Challengers! Autonomy, equality, mandate and transparency. A platform in which shared knowledge, experience, relationships and trust come together. This way, every colleague has the space to really develop in a vibrant and challenging environment.”
Denis Mesic
“Growing together, working together with like-minded professionals and, together with our customers, creating data-driven solutions that matter!
At the same time, no hassle, lots of freedom but also lots of responsibility. That is what makes working at Business Data Challengers fun.
My passion to distill information from data, to visualize information clearly and understandably and to realize that one “WOW” effect fits in very well with the mission of Business Data Challengers.
When I tell other people how we have organised everything, I often hear “Wow, what a special company!”
Bassam Shoukri
“Your wings already exist, all you have to do is fly”
At BDC we have the wind that allows us to fly high to achieve our goals, develop ourselves and be successful in our work. A special company with a special philosophy where we have the freedom to do what we like and support each other, then success comes naturally.
Marten Peninga
“I enjoy working on data-driven solutions. From idea to business process and from Data Foundation to Data Science. BDC offers a unique environment that gives me new energy every time. The autonomy and agility combined with professional action and daring to dream helps us and our customers to continue to grow!”
Bart on the Field
“I work at Business Data Challengers because of the professionalism of the colleagues and the open culture where freedom and responsibility for your own work and development are paramount. No 9 to 5 culture but achieving results together based on collaboration and result orientation. That fits in with how I want to work as a BI professional.”
Niels Aarts
“My goal is always to make organizations (more) data/information driven; because data (and ultimately the accuracy of information) is a potential goldmine, this can almost always lead to better and more successful organizations. Based on this principle, I am the founder of, and responsible for, the technical and organizational implementation of an organization-wide management information environment at the Amarant Group.”
Moon of Cloo
“As of July 1, 2019, I started at Zorggroep Alliade in Heerenveen via Business Data Challengers, where I am mainly involved in managing and developing ETL processes. Unlocking data and converting it into information that an organization can trust is my passion. Equality, trust and responsibility are core values that I value highly. I chose BDC because it is a flat organization where experienced colleagues enjoy working on data-driven solutions.”
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