Chaniela E.

Director, Digital Transformation

Dordrecht, Netherlands

Experience

Feb 2022 - Jun 2024
2 years 5 months
United States

Director, Digital Transformation

Lely International

Delivered a global modernization initiative to replace legacy financial and operational systems with agile, integrated solutions. Enhanced collaboration, efficiency, and compliance through structured analysis and future-state process modeling.

  • 40% faster operational workflows through process simplification and automation
  • 35% delivery speed improvement from Agile documentation and sprint planning
  • 20% recurring-efficiency stability through backlog refinement and continuous improvement cycles
  • Strengthened alignment across Finance, Legal, and IT to ensure policy and privacy compliance
Jan 2022 - Present
3 years 11 months
United States

Founder & Principal Consultant

U-GENIUS LLC

Partnered with organizations to design and deliver modernization programs replacing legacy systems with agile, data-driven platforms. Focused on aligning operational processes, functional requirements, and technology delivery to enhance efficiency and service quality.

  • 30% faster process execution through workflow redesign and automation
  • 25% reduction in delivery time by translating business needs into functional requirements
  • 20% increase in user satisfaction via user-centric mockups and change management
  • Developed modernization framework adopted by partners to unify process and compliance practices across North America and Europe
Mar 2020 - Dec 2021
1 year 10 months
Netherlands

Digital Strategy Consultant

Codeless Technology

Delivered enterprise transformation programs focused on legacy-to-modern system transitions. Combined process design and analytics to enhance compliance, efficiency, and transparency in complex stakeholder environments.

  • 30% operational efficiency through process standardization and automation
  • 25% faster decision-making using real-time Power BI performance dashboards
  • Full compliance achieved across international supply chain processes
  • Accelerated innovation cycles by introducing Design Thinking and Proof-of-Concept sprints with executive sponsors
Feb 2015 - Feb 2020
5 years 1 month

Microsoft ERP Architect

Aptean

Delivered Microsoft-based ERP innovations from design to adoption, aligning technology with business needs across the food and manufacturing sectors. Combined product development, integration, and team enablement to strengthen performance, user satisfaction, and delivery consistency.

  • 25% faster project delivery through standardized Microsoft add-on frameworks
  • 30% process efficiency from end-to-end ERP and third-party system integration
  • 40% user adoption improvement through targeted training and leadership coaching
  • Recognized by leadership for translating Microsoft 365 and Dynamics technologies into measurable business value
Aug 2011 - Jan 2015
3 years 6 months

Project Manager & Business Consultant

AXIT

Delivered full-cycle ERP and IT implementations across multiple European markets. Combined business insight with technical execution to improve efficiency, compliance, and market growth for food and distribution companies.

  • 100% project delivery success rate across multi-country ERP programs
  • 30% ERP adoption increase through targeted user training and change management initiatives
  • 15% operational efficiency gain through optimized warehouse workflows
  • Expanded ERP market presence through targeted demos and strategic partnerships

Summary

People leader specialized in aligning stakeholders and driving cross-functional transformation across product, and technology domains. Delivers programs that modernize operations and enhance productivity, compliance, and customer experience.

Connects strategy and execution through digital transformation to achieve measurable business results. Recognized for uniting CFOs, CIOs, and business leaders around a shared vision of sustainable, data-driven growth.

Languages

Dutch
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Intermediate

Education

Fontys University

Bachelor of Engineering · Engineering · Netherlands

Fontys University

Master of Business Administration · Business Administration · Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

APICS CPIM

BiSL

ITIL v4

Scrum (Agile)

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