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Tim Deelstra
Junior Platform Engineer
Responsible for:
Support the maintenance and optimization of the Azure platform within Solid Online
"It's not the will to win that makes the difference, but the will to train, learn and fight for it. That's where the real power is."
Our Junior Platform Engineer Tim studied Computer Science at the University of Amsterdam and specialized in AI and Social Robotics. During his graduation, he worked on a study where a healthcare robot helped children with math in a personalized way - a nice combination of technology and human-centered thinking. At Solid, Tim supports the team in maintaining and optimizing the Azure platform, which not only offers our customers security and stability, but also many opportunities to optimize internal processes. In his spare time, Tim is an avid sportsman: he plays softball at the premier league level and is part of the Dutch team competing at the European Championships.
Lukas Klaiber
Junior Consultant
Responsible for:
Project implementations
"I am ready to do my part in the implementations with full energy and attention to quality!"
A self-proclaimed Social Media Geek, Junior Consultant Lukas has an impressive background in digital media and technology. In 2020, while still in school, he started streaming video games on Twitch where he amassed a whopping 20,000 followers within two years. At age 18, he started his own Social Media Marketing Agency and led a team of seven employees. Together they helped content creators gain more visibility and followers on social media. Here he gained valuable knowledge about entrepreneurship, as well as APIs and system integrations. A true tech enthusiast, Lukas has always had a passion for computers and technology. He repairs his own equipment and immerses himself in the latest technological developments, such as PC-related issues, or VR and XR. Furthermore, in his free time, Lukas enjoys working on creative projects on social media. He also enjoys talking with friends, learning new things, improving himself and having new experiences.
Thomas Luquet
General Director France
"The French staffing market offers great opportunities for automation, and with Solid Online’s innovative solutions, we are now bringing smart integrations to France as well."
Thomas Luquet leads Solid Online 's French operations and brings with him a wealth of experience in digital transformation, HR technology and software development. As founder of LINKAVIE and advisor to several tech startups, he has a strong affinity for innovation and entrepreneurship. In his role at Solid Online , he focuses on building strategic partnerships and strengthening our position in the French market. Outside of work, he is an avid sportsman and world traveler.
Bert Kamphuis
Head of Technology
Responsible for:
Support the optimization of Solid Onlines products and processes. Assist with complex processes. Onboarding new systems and developing services.
"It motivates when something you've conceived finally leads to a working product, service or process that fulfills a customer need."
Our Head of Technology Bert Kamphuis joined Solid Online after working for years for one of our largest clients. There he formed a scrum team for 2 years with Richard Baas and some other colleagues from Solid Online Netherlands and India, developing the "Flexible E-Chain". This was the precursor to the Solid Online Connector and Transformers. He studied Business IT & Management and did a master class in Enterprise Architecture. Bert started his career as an information analyst and developed into the more overarching position of Head of Technology. He enjoys developing visions and ideas into concepts and plans and then directing their realization. He enjoys spending his free time on social activities with friends, family and his girlfriend. His hobbies are soccer, barbecuing, music and collecting vinyl.
Janine Nieboer
Customer Value Consultant
Responsible for:
maximizing the value customers get from Solid Online's products
"Quality communication starts with listening and daring to be really honest."
Our Customer Value Consultant Janine ensures that the connection between our customers and our software is further strengthened. The common thread within Janine's career is translating technical value into concrete customer benefits. She does this in personal customer meetings but also by giving webinars and presentations. At Solid, Janine looks at how our customers experience our software and how they can get even more value out of it. Janine's mission is to get the most out of the cooperation with our customers and to make sure that our software optimally meets their needs. In her free time, Janine enjoys being on the padel court and undertaking fun activities with her children.
Govindaraj Subramani
Technical Lead
Responsible for:
Software development, technical assistance
This experienced rock is very structured in his work. He is a dedicated Technical Lead who comes up with resourceful and creative solutions within our projects. Govind is a hard worker but also a real family man who reads a lot and loves gardening.
Abdul Rahuman Ragumathulla
Manager
Responsible for:
Product development and project maintenance
Abdul has been with Solid Online for over 13 years. His broad experience within IT ranges from Programmer and Consultant to Technical Architect to Manager. Abdul is smart, patient and very good at mentoring young employees. He is always there for his team. Abdul knows the Solid system in detail, he has seen many modules pass by in his career. Therefore, if a problem arises, one word is enough for him to understand what is going on. He then uses his creativity to get to the solution and will not stop until it is solved. None of this stops him from remaining open to learning new things, Abdul continues to challenge himself.
Ramasamy P
Manager
Responsible for:
Software analysis, software design, software development, functional support, customer support
Rams heads the Flex team and is responsible for the realization of the Connector and the Transformer products. With pride for the product, he does everything in his power to make it a success. This all-rounder has been with Solid for many years and has become "part of the furniture," so to speak. A born leader, he is invaluable both within Solid's Indian corporate culture, but also as a link with Solid's Dutch team and customers. He is conceptually strong with both technical and functional business knowledge. Rams is the mouthpiece for his team and is not averse to a robust discussion. Because of his honesty and sense of responsibility, Rams always keeps his word.
Richard Baas
Solution Architect & Partner
Responsible for:
New concepts, software implementation and analysis
This driven topper is unstoppable! As one of the founders of the Transformer products, Richard connects systems, but he also connects with his customers and relations. He is an honest and loyal go-getter, a fine colleague to work with. His education and years of experience within IT and broadcast software have made him an expert in the industry. Innovation gives him energy, he is curious and always looking for creative solutions. In doing so, he keeps an eye on the people for whom the software is ultimately made.
Isabelle Hoekstra
HRM Employee
Responsible for:
The administrative issues surrounding HRM.
"If you apply determination and teamwork, both on the field and in the workplace, you can get great results - whether in a game or in a company."
Our HRM Employee Isabelle plays soccer at RCD Espanyol in Barcelona. She combines this with her work at Solid. She is responsible for the administrative matters surrounding HRM such as drafting contracts, managing personnel files and the administrative onboarding of new employees. She brings her experience on the soccer field, where cooperation and determination are essential, to her work at Solid and translates it into the practice of achieving shared goals. We are thrilled to have Isabelle as part of the Solid team!
Mandy van Dijk
Financial Advisor
Responsible for:
Finance
"Enjoy life, because it only lasts a little while."
Our Financial Advisor Mandy van Dijk is in the final stages of her training to become a Chartered Accountant-the very last flight hours before she can officially hold this prestigious title. This is an incredible achievement, especially for someone as young as Mandy! She received her Bachelor's degree from The Hague University of Applied Sciences and her Post-Master's and Master's degrees in Accountancy from Nyenrode Business University. With 10 years of work experience at an accounting firm, Mandy brings a wealth of knowledge to Solid Online. In addition to her professional expertise, Mandy has a passion for sports, including fitness, boxing, running and cycling. In her free time, she enjoys being with family and friends, often over a good glass of wine.
Bob Zwetsloot
Junior consultant
Responsible for:
Project implementations
"What appeals to me about IT is how you can automate repetitive manual tasks, leaving time for what really matters."
Junior Consultant Bob Zwetsloot is a mathematics talent with impressive achievements, including winning a bronze medal at the International Mathematics Olympiad in Thailand. After studying Mathematics at Leiden University, he worked as a Quantitative Researcher at a trading company. Here he optimized trading strategies through mathematical analysis and worked closely with traders and developers. In his spare time, Bob enjoys all kinds of puzzles, from Sudokus to online Puzzle Hunts, where you must first discover what the puzzle is and then figure out how to solve it.
Pieter-Bas Piscaer
Senior Consultant
Responsible for:
Implementing the Solid products
"Seeing after a successful implementation that things are running more efficiently and time is left for employees energizes me."
This experienced force within IT gets energy from successful implementations. With his social attitude and problem-solving skills, he is committed to our clients. Pieter-Bas likes to see that after an implementation things run more efficiently and there is time left for employees. In his spare time he often works in and around the house and likes to play golf. He also likes to take walks with his family and dog.
Iljitsj Sang-Ajang
Consultant
Responsible for:
Implementing the Solid products
"I enjoy efficiency. Why ride on a soft bike tire?"
Our Consultant Iljitsj loves efficiency and is always looking for how things can be made simpler and more insightful. For example, he once used Excel to figure out the underlying logic of the SIMS game so he could play his best game himself. Previously, Iljitsj worked as a trainer-coach at a telecom company where he created dashboards in Power BI that provided insight into the progress of employees within their training programs. He likes the fact that Solid Online offers solutions to issues that he previously encountered himself. For example, preventing the manual entry of hours from timesheets. He spends his free time on his other interests: reading history books, playing soccer on a friends team and playing tennis.
Nandakumar Ranganathan
Director of Solid Solutions International, India
Nandu has been the Director of Solid Online Pvt. Ltd. in India since 2003. His background as a trainer says a lot about the way he leads the Indian office. He is always friendly but clear and values the team spirit among the employees. He maintains an overview of all the different departments within the company and is an important link with Solid Online Online's Dutch office. Nandu is very strong communicator. Under his leadership, the Indian employees learn to bridge language and cultural differences for good communication with the Dutch office and Solid Online Online's clients. Together with Roos Schabracq, he developed Solid Online Online's work processes.
Padmapriya Murali
Assistant Manager Finance
Responsible for:
All financial work
Our Assistant Manager Finance Padma has been with Solid Online India for many years. Eager to learn and tenacious, she has risen within Solid from data entry clerk to finance professional. Padma is an independent and strong woman with nevertheless a very modest attitude. With her reliability and positivity Padma fulfills an important role within the Solid team.
Lavinia Poku
Project Manager
Responsible for:
Implementing the Solid products
"Knowledge is power!"
Our project manager Lavinia likes to set clear goals and work hard to achieve them, whether it's completing projects at Solid or leading her soccer team to success. Indeed, she is a former top athlete with a soccer career that started on the streets and eventually took her through amateur clubs to Telstar in the premier league. She then played abroad in Belgium and Spain until she decided to quit soccer and go into business. She held various managerial roles. That grew into a trainer coach position within the learning & development team of a large telecom company. And now to project manager at Solid. The qualities she developed as an athlete, such as discipline, time management and a winner's mentality, she also applies in her work. Lavinia is a self-proclaimed workaholic, but finds her balance in knitting scarves and social activities such as karaoke with friends.
Kim Dolstra
Sales Support Consultant
Responsible for:
Supporting sales
Kim knows how to get things done. She has been with Solid for many years and has successfully completed many projects with her no-nonsense approach! Because of her experience within Solid projects she is the perfect person to ensure that the various customer requirements are correctly interpreted and addressed at an early stage. She works from Norway, where she lives because of her soccer career. In fact, in addition to her work at Solid Online , Kim plays as a pro at Medkila in Harstad. She has an adventurous spirit and in her free time often goes into nature. In Norway that means lots of snow and vast, tranquil landscapes where she likes to hike or even camp! Kim is an unflappable go-getter with a sense of humor and and that makes her a highly valued member of the Solid team!
Marieke likes to make the world more beautiful and better, including within our team. She is the art director for our products and communications
Marieke van Gasteren
Content & Communications
Working at Solid Online since:
2016
Responsible for:
Content & Communications for marketing & sales, visual communications and graphic design
Marieke described in a few words:
Creative, curious, social, driven, optimistic
Leisure:
Drawing, illustration, photography, music, yoga
Kees-Jan Koster
Consultant
Responsible for:
Implementing the Solid products
"Seeing problems and then coming up with a solution, replacing time-consuming manual work with automated processes, that's what I like best in IT."
Our consultant Kees-Jan works from England. He is one of the Data Migration specialists within Solid Online. Kees-Jan studied medicine, but continued in IT. His studies taught him problem-solving thinking, one of the things Kees-Jan likes best about working in IT. He is a self-taught developer and sees it as a challenge to replace time-consuming manual work with automated processes. In his free time, he enjoys working on his home as a do-it-yourselfer. He is also interested in airplanes. He enjoys making model airplanes as detailed as possible. In addition, he can occasionally be found in the hills in Wales photographing fighter jets doing low-flying exercises.
Thijmen Damhuis
Consultant
Responsible for:
Customer support, software analysis and software design
Thijmen, our stylish Consultant has an eye for detail. He tackles his work analytically, always remaining friendly and attentive. With his expertise, he helps our clients, who know him as a reliable force. Among his colleagues, Thijmen is known for his collegiality and sincerity. He is not averse to hard work, but also provides the necessary relaxation. He can often be found at festivals, but he also enjoys cooking with ingredients from his own garden!
Martine Verhave
Product Expert
Responsible for:
Customer support, software design, implementation and analysis
Martine, one of Solid's secret weapons. She is super-smart in technical creative solutions and stands firm in her shoes. She studied Econometrics and Management Science with a specialization in Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Because of her academic knowledge and her experience within IT, she brings a lot of expertise. She is very dedicated, a real rock and she always thinks in terms of possibilities. A wonderwoman who does in fifteen minutes what it takes others a week. On top of this she is also a super good photographer who shoots beautiful pictures!
Pieter Hoekstra
Chief Executive Officer
Solid Online was founded in 1993 by Pieter. Since childhood he was already involved with computers. At 17, he started automating his own school, Luzac College, including all 30 branches. This creative entrepreneur continues where others stop. With his ingenuity and boundless energy he built Solid Online further. With Pieter the glass is always half full and he sees solutions where others do not. He is commercially sharp and has the power of persuasion to add value. With his customer-oriented attitude and warm personality he goes out of his way to fulfill agreements made. Within the company he creates a family feeling with both the Dutch and Indian team. This energetic jack-of-all-trades can often be found on the sidelines in his spare time, enjoying a soccer match of one of his talented children.
Roos Schabracq
Chief Operating Officer
Roos started at Solid Online 20 years ago as an ambitious employee and worked her way up to Chief Operating Officer. This professional woman within IT has a continuous eye for organizational improvement and was the driving force in the shift from customization to standard products within Solid Online. Her conceptual boldness is one of her many talents. Roos is blessed with helicopter view but also has an eye for detail. Her knowledge and interests range from technical to psychological to creative. She organizes, optimizes and inspires. One of her focal points is that her colleagues use their talents and enjoy doing so. With her bubbly personality, perseverance and contagious energy, she takes the lead in this herself.
Jaco Hogewoning
Consultant
Responsible for:
Implementing the Solid products
Our Consultant Jaco is a real go-getter. Within projects he keeps puzzling and making adjustments until it works. With his humor, he knows how to handle stressful situations in a creative way and brings fun to the workplace. This open-minded colleague is also very sporty in his free time. He regularly comes to the office by motorcycle and enjoys playing soccer and snowboarding.
