Behind the spark.
At Nedap, we believe that growth is personal. In Behind the spark, colleagues from different teams share their own stories. About what drives them, how they shape their work, and where they want to make an impact. Because it’s their ideas, choices, and energy that make us create Technology for Life. Together. And it’s that unique contribution of every Nedapper that we call the spark.
Ivo Kampshof
Solution Engineer at Nedap in Retail
“I get energized by things that aren’t fully defined yet. That’s when it really starts for me.”
In this story, you’ll read how Ivo, who started at Nedap as a holiday worker, grew into his role as a Solution Engineer at Nedap in Retail. Working at the intersection of technology and business, he builds strategic partnerships and thrives on creating opportunities where none existed before.
Ellen Berntsen
Team Lead for Hospitality Services
“The best part is when you work together to achieve something everyone can be proud of.”
In this story, you’ll learn how Ellen, with her background in the hospitality industry and her keen understanding of people, instinctively knows exactly what’s needed. You’ll see how she spots opportunities, brings people along for the ride, and works with her team to ensure that things aren’t just well-organized, but also feel right.
Dimitris Zafeiropoulos
Frontend Developer at MediKIT
“If you don’t ask why, you miss half of the job.”
In this story, Dimitris shares how curiosity drives the way he works, why understanding a system together is key, and how he contributes to improving MediKIT step by step.
Jacquelien Lenferink
Project Manager at Nedap in livestock
“I want to do what’s within my power to contribute to the global food challenge.”
In this story, Jacquelien explains how her passion for agri, food, and technology comes together in her work at Nedap, why she believes in the power of intrinsically motivated teams, and how she works to help farmers around the world move forward.
Renée Nieuwboer
Tribe Lead Back Office at Nedap in healthcare
“I believe you get further by just getting started.”
In this story, Renée Nieuwboer shares how, with enthusiasm and determination, she helped shape a role that once had little recognition into a now indispensable discipline. She explains why she believes in well-structured project management and how she brings direction to complex, long-term projects with structure, connection, and perseverance.
Olga Kruidhof
Marketing & Communications Professional UV Solutions
“For me, learning something new means daring to take the plunge every now and then.”
Olga works on smart ways to reach customers more effectively and strengthen the power of collaboration. What drives her is the energy of renewal: building things up, improving them, and keeping them moving. With her down-to-earth mentality of “just do it” and her curiosity about the unknown, she combines creativity with results.
Thijs Dortmann
Software Developer at Nedap iD Cloud
“Standing still is not an option. I want to keep innovating and, above all, be proud of what I deliver.”
Thijs Dortmann develops smart solutions for retailers. With the help of machine learning, he helps them detect, quantify, and ultimately prevent theft more quickly and intelligently. What drives him is the impact he makes: improving processes, saving employees time, and contributing to a more sustainable sector.
Sjoerd Dijkstra
International Account Executive at Nedap iD Cloud
“At Decathlon, I was spoiled when it came to RFID. That’s why I now know how it can be done and where retailers need help.”
Sjoerd explains how his experience in sports and retail shaped him, why he made the switch to Nedap, and how he’s finding his place in an organization where down-to-earthness and ambition go hand in hand.
Rob Stapelbroek
International Business Developer at Nedap iD Cloud
“I love creating something tangible that genuinely makes someone’s life easier.”
In this story, Rob Stapelbroek shares why, after several years in consultancy, he was ready for something new. No more temporary assignments, but the chance to build something himself, something that lasts.
