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Technology Consultancy
Educational Consultancy
Affiliations
Tjo-Kin Man
Connecting Business with IT
Managing Consultant in Technology
Lead Mendix (Advanced) Developer
Solution and Enterprise Architect
Advisory Board Dutch Honours Community
Freelance Educational Consultant
MSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
A social nerd (ENTJ, blue/red) spearheading digital transformations from the perspective of an Enterprise Architect – bridging the gap between Business and IT. Crafts in Mendix, navigates with TOGAF and does it SAFe. Passionate about Honours and STEM education.
Experience
Where I added value with and for
2022 - Present
Valcon
Managing Consultant in Technology
At Valcon, we deliver sustainable transformation through combining technology, data and consulting.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Mendix Solution Architect & Lead Developer, redesigning ERP/CRM/HRM processes and building fit-for-purpose solutions.
- SAFe/Agile Team Lead, managing team quality, velocity and happiness within complex business/IT value chains.
- Daily Coach, supporting team members personally and in professional growth/development.
- Information Security Agent, coaching colleagues and monitoring physical/digital security processes (within ISO27001).
- Interviewer and Company Promoter, interviewing job applicants and promoting Valcon at recruitment events or through company cases.
2021 - Present
Dutch Honours Community
Advisory Council
The Dutch Honours Community (DHC) is the network and lobby organisation of Honours students in the Netherlands.
On the national level, the DHC aims to strengthen the Honours Community by fostering interactions and knowledge exchange between, providing support to, and organising diverse activities for local member associations. Furthermore, the DHC maintains relationships with politics, educational institutes and other partners, representing Honours students in the national debate on excellence education.
2021 - 2021
Thales
Graduate Research Intern
Security Architectures
Security Architectures
In a design science study, developing a metamodel, modelling pattern and viewpoints for modelling security architectures of collaborative networks. These artefacts were applied within the context of an architecture development methodology, security analysis methodology, modelling tool and modelling language.
A collaborative network is an adaptive and scalable ecosystem in which heterogeneous, autonomous and asynchronous entities – originating from different security domains – are collaborating to achieve some common goals. This requires that security is asserted for both the atomic systems as well as the ecosystems which they are part of.
2020 - 2021
University of Twente
Instructor and Moderator
Didactical Programmes
Didactical Programmes
The Centre of Expertise in Learning and Teaching (CELT) provides support to all members of the university community in the design and implementation of educational innovations.
At CELT, I instructed learning/teaching assistants and moderated online training sessions for PhD-candidates who want to improve their didactical, educational and coaching skills.
2018 - 2021
University of Twente
Operational Manager
Honours Programmes
Honours Programmes
The Honours Office is the operational management team that monitors and secures the continuity, quality and developments of the Honours programmes at the University of Twente. Its main task is to facilitate the different excellence programmes, solve problems ad-hoc and create policies.
To my main responsibilities belonged:
- Optimising and upscaling application, selection and graduation processes.
- Policy development.
- Organising and coordinating events.
- External relations.
- IT landscape management.
- Online and hybrid education.
- Digital promotion and identity.
- Student and course administration.
2018 - 2021
University of Twente
Process and Technical Support
Quality Assurance EEMCS
Quality Assurance EEMCS
Quality Assurance EEMCS is committed to monitor, secure and improve the quality of all the Bachelor's and Master's programmes of the faculty.
I supported the quality coordinator with the implementation and execution of a new quality policy, along with providing management advice. This involved upscaling, automating and standardising the monitoring and feedback process in EvaSys.
2017 - 2021
University of Twente
Teaching Assistant and Tutor
As a teaching assistant, I supervised and guided lectures, tutorials and Q&A-sessions in courses that are participated by Bachelor/Master students or industry professionals. Furthermore, I created and assessed assignments, projects and exam questions; managed LMS sites; coordinated other teaching assistants and tutors; and performed or managed minor organisational tasks.
2017 - 2021
Dutch Honours Community
Secretary
The Dutch Honours Community is the network and lobby organisation of Honours students studying at Dutch universities and universities of applied sciences.
Next to my secretary tasks, my main contributions included:
- Transitioning to G-Suite.
- Creating a 5-year vision and strategy plan.
- Launching a new website.
- Optimising communication and organisational structures.
- Representing Honours students in interlocal consultations.
2014 - 2020
Freelance
Tutor and Exam Trainer
STEM Courses
STEM Courses
Individual tutoring of high school students in physics, chemistry, mathematics and related subjects. Furthermore, providing small-scale courses to prepare students for the Dutch pre-university (vwo) physics exam according to NiNa.
Educational Consultancy
Unleashing student potential
Catering to the distinct needs of secondary and higher education institutions, my specialisation lies in Honours and talent education, unleashing student potential and driving operational excellence.
I provide comprehensive guidance in implementing innovative educational systems, sophisticated didactic methods, and refined managerial processes to ensure optimal institutional performance.
I provide comprehensive guidance in implementing innovative educational systems, sophisticated didactic methods, and refined managerial processes to ensure optimal institutional performance.
Achievements
Things I am proud of
Certification
TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation (2024)
Certification
Basic Life Support + AED (2023)
Certification
Mendix Advanced Developer (2022)
Publication
Modelling Security Architectures of Collaborative Networks (2022)
Bachelor Thesis. Conducted at Thales.
Abstract:
A Collaborative Network (CN) is an adaptive and scalable ecosystem in which heterogeneous, autonomous and asynchronous entities – originating from different security domains – are collaborating to achieve some common goals. This requires that security is asserted for both the atomic systems as well as the ecosystems which they are part of. To support the latter, this design science study presents a metamodel for CN security architectures, allowing vulnerabilities to be uncovered and attacks assessed. Using a fictional case on Collaborative Combat, it is illustrated how the generic security metamodel - including a modelling pattern and viewpoints - can be applied within the context of an architecture development methodology, security analysis methodology, modelling tool and modelling language. A small-scale evaluation with possible future end-users seems to indicate that the design artefacts have the potential for modelling relevant system security properties of CNs, but that further development is necessary.
Certification
Process Mining Fundamentals (2021)
Certification
Emergency Response Officer/Basis BHV (2019-2021)
Certification
Tutor Training for Learning Assistants (2020)
Publication
Measuring and Analysing Resilience of Enterprise Architectures (2019)
Bachelor Thesis. Awarded with the Best Paper Award (track Information Management) at the 31st Twente Student Conference on IT.
Abstract:
As business environments are increasingly dynamic and are changing rapidly, enterprise architectures have to be more resilient by design in order to cope with disruptions in an efficient and effective way. Although the literature provides multiple suggestions for achieving this, there is a need to assess how resilient an existing enterprise architecture is, what kind of changes are necessary and what the effects of these changes are. Hence, this study has the aim to create a framework – consisting of factors and metrics – which could be used to measure and analyse the resilience of enterprise architectures. The factors and metrics were identified and defined based on a systematic literature review, inferring factors and metrics from other contexts into the context of enterprise architectures. It seems that resilience in this context should be considered as an attribute which could be achieved by four connected abilities: anticipate, monitor, learn and respond. Four factors were identified (vulnerability to risks, agility, adaptability and robustness) which all contribute to at least one of these abilities comprising a process causing resilience. For some of the factors, metrics were also identified.
Certification
Didactical Introduction for Student Assistants (2017)
Certification
Radboud vwo-talentenprogramma (2015)
Certification
European Computer Driving License (2013)
Certification
Cantonese Language and Culture (2009)
Education
Places. Unlocking. Minds.
2019-2022
University of Twente
MSc Business Information Technology (Cum Laude)
The Master BIT programme aims to bridge the gap between business strategies and processes on the one hand, and IT structures and innovations on the other hand. In this programme, my main focus is on Enterprise/IT Architectures, Business Process Management and Data Analytics/Business Intelligence.
Specialisations:
- IT Management & Enterprise Architecture
- Data Science & Business
Thesis:
"Modelling Security Architectures of Collaborative Networks" (9/10)
2016-2019
University of Twente
BSc Business & IT (Cum Laude)
This study is aimed at understanding and tackling business challenges using the insights, possibilities and knowledge of Computer Science, Industrial Engineering and Business Administration. The focus of Business & IT is on the analysis, integration, coordinated development and management of business processes in organisations and associated ICT support structures.
Minors:
- Psychology in Learning and Instruction (9/10)
- Industry 4.0 with Human Touch (8/10)
Thesis:
"Measuring and Analysing Resilience of Enterprise Architectures" (9/10)
2017-2018
University of Twente
Bachelor Honours Programme, Processes of Change
The Bachelor Honours programme is an extracurricular and interdisciplinary academic programme in which outstanding and motivated students are challenged to enrich themselves, creating T-shaped professionals who can respond effectively to socio-technical challenges.
I am graduated from the track Processes of Change. This track, having its foundation in change management and consultancy, is aimed at analysing change processes on the societal, organisational and individual levels while embracing a leading role as a change agent.
2010-2016
Olympus College
vwo, Natuur & Techniek
Cum Laude afgestudeerd in het profiel Natuur & Techniek met onder andere de vakken: wiskunde B; wiskunde D; informatica, natuur, leven & technologie, natuurkunde; scheikunde; algemene natuurwetenschappen; Duitse taal en literatuur.
Profielwerkstuk:
“Het brein: van mier tot computer. Een toepassing van kunstmatige intelligentie in het mierenbrein." (10/10)
Volunteering
Organisations I contributed to with Love
Chair
Technical Committee
Technical Committee
Honours Association Ockham
The TechniCie is responsible for maintaining the IT Landscape of the Honours association, facilitating the information exchange between the association, her members and the outside world.
Member & Chair
Education Committee
Education Committee
I.C.T.S.V. Inter-Actief
The EC aims to improve the quality of education by dealing with complaints, providing support to students (project evenings, workshops etc.) and organising education-related activities (lunch lectures, guest drinks, talks etc.).
Chair Dutch Honours Conference
Dutch Honours Community
I oversaw the organisation of the yearly Dutch Honours Conference, originally planned in December 2020. This is an event that connects the national Honours community with each other, and with the academic and business world. Due to the coronacrisis, the event had to be postponed and a new format had to be embraced.
Member Education Evaluation Committee
University of Twente
The Education Evaluation Committee (OEC, faculty EEMCS) oversees the quality of education by organising, chairing and documenting informal panel meetings in which courses are evaluated with both students and teachers.
Student Member
Participation Council
Participation Council
Olympus College
The participation council (medezeggenschapsraad) consists of representatives from teachers, parents and students. This body is informed by and consults with the school management about policy and strategy subjects. Furthermore, the council has the right to review, assess and initiate certain policy topics unsolicitedly.
Member
Student Council
Student Council
Olympus College
The student council (leerlingenraad) acts in the interest of the students, organises activities and consults with the school management.
Activities Support
LEGO WORLD
LEGO WORLD
The LEGO Group
In a team of approximately 600 colleagues, supporting children between 6 and 12 years old that are participating in various (construction) games. The goal was to provide a nice and safe environment in which children can entertain themselves while developing their spatial insights and motor skills.