Summary
Niels Reijn is a seasoned product owner and software engineer who combines hands-on development with management consulting and military leadership. Based in Purmerend, Netherlands, he currently serves as Product Owner for Douane Nederland (via ilionx) and works as a management consultant, applying Agile practices (PSM-1/PSM-2) to digital transformation in public-sector contexts. His background spans software and data engineering, consulting, and leadership roles in the Koninklijke Landmacht, including a senior command position with the 20 Infanteriebataljon Bewaken & Beveiligen KNR. He holds a BSc in Software Engineering from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and an MBO in Application Development, underpinned by practical, end-to-end system building. He is known for turning complex requirements into auditable, scalable solutions and thrives on cross-functional collaboration and new challenges. He brings a rare mix of technical depth, process discipline, and leadership to regulated environments, making him a versatile asset in digital transformation programs.
10 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Software Engineer, Bachelor's degree, Software Engineer at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
MBO, Application Developer, MBO, Application Developer at ROC Horizon College
English, Dutch