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Ruben (Adriaan) Kos

Co-design of elderly healthcare AI apps

Ruben Kos
Beusichem, Netherlands

Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
1 year

Co-design of elderly healthcare AI apps

Next Empire

  • Co-design of elderly healthcare AI applications
Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years

Business Analyst ANWB Marktplaats

ANWB

  • Business analysis and product ownership for the ANWB Marketplace platform
Jan 2023 - Dec 2025
3 years

Project Manager & Product Owner

CMSNL

  • Project management and product ownership of a new eCommerce site for CMSNL
Jan 2022 - Dec 2024
3 years

Project Manager and Product Owner Retail Media

Ahold Delhaize

  • Implementation of retail media platform integrated into the eCommerce front end
Jan 2019 - Dec 2023
5 years

Project Manager NEP Virtual Live Event Platform

Next Empire

  • Project management of the NEP Virtual Live Event platform during Covid

  • Development of several campaign apps and digital platforms

  • Project management and product ownership of a plastic waste collection platform for wa-hu.com

Jan 2019 - Dec 2021
3 years

Senior Project Manager Online Seller Platform

Leen Bakker

  • Senior project management of the Leen Bakker online seller platform
Jan 2016 - Dec 2018
3 years

Programme Manager eCommerce Platforms

Nextail, Blokker Holding

  • Programme management and design of new eCommerce platforms

  • Introduction of multiple marketplaces as project manager and business analyst/product owner

Jan 2015 - Dec 2015
1 year

Senior Online Project Manager

Unilever

  • Implementation of unileveronline.nl, a multi-brand B2B portal
Jan 2014 - Dec 2016
3 years

Programme Manager and Business Analyst

Mediq & Benu

  • Programme management of B2B and B2C websites for Mediq head office and 19 opco’s

  • Business analysis and project management for the Benu health platform

Jan 2014 - Mar 2015
1 year 3 months

Senior Online Project Manager and Product Owner

Ahold Europe

  • Implementation of [link]

  • Scrum product ownership of development teams on the business side

Jan 2002 - Dec 2006
5 years

Project Manager and Team Lead

BackStream, Ordina-Clockwork

  • Project management and team leadership in innovative product development of content management and content distribution solutions

  • eBusiness programme management at T-Mobile: six internet projects with a total budget of €5 million

Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
2 years

Business Consultant Front Office Innovation

Empact BV

  • Business consulting focused on front office innovation
Jan 1998 - Dec 2001
4 years

Technical Operations Leader and Business Development Manager

Talkline Nederland BV

  • Project leadership and management of the development team for intranet and Y2K projects

  • Management of the Project Office and project management of a Siebel CRM implementation

Jan 1995 - Dec 1998
4 years

Management Consultant

CMG Finance BV

  • Management consultancy for ABN AMRO Bank International Cash Management
Jan 1993 - Dec 1994
2 years

Reserve Officer (ROAG) Helicopters Group

Royal Dutch Air Force

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Information Technology (12 years), Retail (11 years), Telecommunication (9 years), Healthcare (4 years), Banking and Finance (4 years), and Professional Services (2 years).

Information Technology
Retail
Telecommunication
Healthcare
Banking and Finance
Professional Services

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Information Technology (21 years), Project Management (21 years), Product Development (16 years), Sustainability Management (5 years), Finance (4 years), and Customer Service (2 years).

Information Technology
Project Management
Product Development
Sustainability Management
Finance
Customer Service

Summary

Experienced senior Program manager, Business Analyst and Product Owner. Focus on program- & project management combined with translation of business requirements into digital solutions; Acting on all levels of the organization, intermediary management teams, business departments, customers and (external) suppliers.

Independent project manager and consultant for companies like (most recent) Next Empire, CMSNL, ANWB, Ahold, Unilever, Mediq.

My work translates business requirements into effective online media-and enterprise solutions.

I bring a strong focus on creating value, combining project management with both strategic analysis and innovative solution design. With a technical background in information sciences, I understand both the technology-as well as the business side of online solutions.

Projects primarily involve the design, build, and integration of Online Media-, eCommerce-, and Marketplace platforms. In most recent assignments I have been defining AI solutions for elderly care.

Skills

  • Project Management

  • Business Requirements Analysis

  • Product Ownership

  • Online Solution Design

  • Fmcg / Etail

  • Finance

  • Telecom

  • Media

  • Automotive/transport

  • Startup/circular

  • Consulting

  • Healthcare

  • Ai

  • Apps

  • Product Ownership Using Agile Methods Like Kanban Or Scrum, Creating Epics And Stories And Managing Backlogs And Boards.

  • Project Management Using Methods (Prince Ii Or Other, More Agile), Managing Programs And Projects In The Online Arena, Varying From Startup- To Large Corporate Projects.

  • Requirements Analysis By Gathering Business Requirements Through Workshops, Brown Paper Sessions, Etc. To Understand The Business Needs And Then Convert Those Into Technical Specifications.

  • Conceptual Thinking, Bringing People Together Turning A First Idea Into A Concrete Solution; From Ideation To Actual Project Execution.

Languages

Dutch
Native
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 1993 - Jun 1994

School for Reserve Officer Royal Dutch Air force

Netherlands

Oct 1987 - Jun 1993

Delft University of Technology

Computer Science, specialization Information Systems · Delft, Netherlands

Oct 1981 - Jun 1987

Gymnasium Beta

Amersfoort, Netherlands

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Certified Product Owner Training

Zilverline

Prince II Foundations

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Where is Ruben based?

Ruben is based in Beusichem, Netherlands and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Ruben speak?

Ruben speaks the following languages: Dutch (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Ruben have?

Ruben has at least 26 years of experience. During this time, Ruben has worked in at least 15 different roles and for 14 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 9 months. Note that Ruben may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Ruben be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Ruben would be well-suited for roles such as: Co-design of elderly healthcare AI apps, Business Analyst ANWB Marktplaats, Project Manager & Product Owner.

What is Ruben's latest experience?

Ruben's most recent position is Co-design of elderly healthcare AI apps at Next Empire.

What companies has Ruben worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Ruben has worked for Next Empire, ANWB, CMSNL, Ahold Delhaize, and Leen Bakker.

Which industries is Ruben most experienced in?

Ruben is most experienced in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Telecommunication. Ruben also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Healthcare, and Professional Services.

Which business areas is Ruben most experienced in?

Ruben is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Project Management, and Product Development. Ruben also has some experience in Sustainability Management, Finance, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Ruben worked in recently?

Ruben has recently worked in industries like Information Technology (IT), Retail, and Healthcare.

Which business areas has Ruben worked in recently?

Ruben has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology (IT), Product Development, and Project Management.

What is Ruben's education?

Ruben attended School for Reserve Officer Royal Dutch Air force.

Does Ruben have any certificates?

Ruben has 2 certificates. These include: Scrum Certified Product Owner Training and Prince II Foundations.

What is the availability of Ruben?

Ruben is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Ruben?

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