Summary
Erik Burger is a pragmatic technology leader with 10+ years steering developer experience, DevOps and agile transformations across Dutch enterprises and startups. Currently Lead DX at NAVARA, he blends hands-on .NET and TypeScript engineering with coaching skills to build tools and practices that let teams focus on their strengths. His background spans roles from CTO and founder to lead developer and scrum master, demonstrating an ability to move between architecture, delivery and people development. Erik pairs formal training in AI and NLP coaching with certifications in Scrum and Agile, enabling a people-centered approach to technical productivity. Colleagues describe him as someone who intentionally designs systems that increase autonomy—turning complex workflows into self-serve platforms. Based in North Holland, he frequently mentors freelancers and writes about improving performance and mindset in tech communities.
10 years of coding experience
19 years of employment as a software developer
MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications, MCTS .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications at NewHorizons
Professional Scrum Master I, Professional Scrum Master I at Scrum.org
Agile Practitioner, Agile Practitioner at Agile Consortium
MSc Artificial Intelligence, MSc Artificial Intelligence at University of Amsterdam
Course Psychology of Learning, Course Psychology of Learning at Open Universiteit
International NLP Trainer IANLP certified, International NLP Trainer IANLP certified at UNLP
Agile Champion, Agile Champion at Xebia
English, Dutch