An R&D manager who has a lot of experience in technology development & implementation
processes in which people and technology come together. Toine is currently responsible for
technology-driven transformational programs with impact on both the Damen company and the
market.
2006 – Today
Executive Director of Research & Development
2006 – 2015
Manager Programs R&D – Damen Shipyards
Leading 4 transformational programs in the field of digitization, automation, electrification
and alternative fuels.
2004 – 2006
Expert in Mechanical systems at IHC Kinderdijk Shipyard
Responsible for effective and robust implementation of state of the art mechanical systems.
2000 – 2004
Senior Engineer Technical & Maritime Services (engineering office)
Development and implementation of both maritime and land-based tools such as a
sustainable worm wheel dredger, cranes and complex machinery.
1997 – 2000
Engineer – Technische Dienst – Boskalis Westminster (Contractor and fleet operator)
Creative solutions for works that cannot be done with existing equipment.
Hobbies
Research and implementation of data science driven technology in various fields of application
with various publications including;
Statistics Applied to Clinical Trials, 4 editions, ISBN 978-1-4020-9523-8
Education
1997 Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering – Dordrecht
2001 Technical University-Delft Maritime Mechanics – Dredging Technology