About Max

Max is a flexible individual with a passion for technology and a strong belief in continuous learning. He has a wide range of interests and experiences.

In the past, Max worked as a Business Consultant at Parsionate Benelux. Prior to that, he pursued a Master’s degree in Management with a focus on digital transformation and innovation at the prestigious Nyenrode Business University in the Netherlands.

During his studies, Max held the position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at ‘De Zilveren Rijder,’ one of the largest student-run investment funds in the country. Additionally, he worked as a consultant at The FAC, helping companies reinvent themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic and to become profitable again.

Max has a keen interest in financial markets and data management, and he is particularly focused on driving efficiency improvements and understanding macroeconomics. Ambitious, enthusiastic, hardworking, persevering, open-minded, and disciplined are some of the words that best describe Max. These qualities enable him to stay committed and see tasks through to successful completion. This website serves as Max’s portfolio, keeping track of his activities and achievements.

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Investing Advice

My investing journey began as a hobby back in early 2016 during my bachelor’s studies. Gradually, I started small and as my interest grew, I launched this website in early 2019 to document and make sense of my investment ideas through a blog.

Over time, my passion for investing led me to the esteemed position of Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at De Zilveren Rijder. Together with six other students, we successfully managed a substantial portfolio of over 215,000 euros, supported by a team of dedicated analysts.

Even after completing my studies, I remain actively involved in the finance world. As a board member on the Finance Circle of the Nyenrode VCV alumni association, I organize guest lectures and networking events, staying connected to the financial community.

With over 7 years of experience, I fine tuned my skills in analyzing SEC reports, engaging with finance communities, studying historical events, and identifying recurring patterns. If you seek investment advice or wish to connect, feel free to reach out through the contact form or via LinkedIn. I’m more than happy to share my insights and knowledge.

Digital Transformation Advice

My expertise lies in bridging the gap between Business and IT. This passion for innovation emerged during my bachelor’s, leading me to pursue a master’s at Nyenrode Business University. Here, I engaged myself in a major focused on digital transformation and innovation, giving an a holistic view of this domain.

My journey lead me to become a consultant at Parsionate, a data management consultancy firm and continues at Valcon, where I am delving into practical IT applications and engaged in cutting-edge projects. This experience deepens my knowledge of data management, the ETL process, and AI, empowering me to translate complex IT concepts into tangible business impact.

To enhance my IT skills further, I pursued additional courses on Python, SQL, AWS, Generative AI and LLM models and Power BI. These learning experiences have improved my expertise and understanding of IT.

If you seek advice on digitization, please don’t hesitate to reach out via the contact form or connect with me on LinkedIn. I’m eager to share my knowledge and insights with you

Expend Your Knowledge

Books

DAMA-DMBOK by DAMA International

Coaching Agile Teams by Lyssa Adkins

The Data Warehouse Toolkit by Ralph Kimball and Margy Ross

 

Podcasts & Videos

Data Engineering Podcast (Spotify)

The Engineering Side of Data (Spotify)

DataVersity (YouTube)

NullQueries (YouTube)

freecodeacademy.org (YouTube)

Google for Developers (YouTube)

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