Tekla Van Gils

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager Innovatie, verbeteren en beheer at Nederlandse Spoorwegen

  • Education

    • Maastricht University

      2013 - 2014
      Master of Science (MSc) Human Decision Science - Cum Laude 8.8

      Master thesis: "The technical efficiency of Integrand: a DEA analysis", grade 9.Human Decision Science is the combination between Game Theory & Psychology. Game Theory is used to calculate optimal strategies for individuals and groups in neoclassical economics. However, in practice we need to distinguish between the economic man and the "real" man. Psychology can be used to describe many of their differences which influence decision making. This provided me with a valuable enrichment… Show more Master thesis: "The technical efficiency of Integrand: a DEA analysis", grade 9.Human Decision Science is the combination between Game Theory & Psychology. Game Theory is used to calculate optimal strategies for individuals and groups in neoclassical economics. However, in practice we need to distinguish between the economic man and the "real" man. Psychology can be used to describe many of their differences which influence decision making. This provided me with a valuable enrichment besides the mere econometric view. Show less

    • Ostrea lyceum

      2002 - 2008
      Pre University College Economics & Society combined with Mathematics and Informatics 8/10

      Activities and Societies: Bizz kids - National management game. 2007 3d prize, 2008 2nd prize

    • Maastricht University

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) Econometrics and Operations Research

      Activities and Societies: O.M.G.M. MAX MaRBLE Project - Maastricht Research Based Learning for Excellence Erasmus in Spain: Universidad de Zaragoza, 09/2011 - 02/2012Bachelor thesis published with MaRBLE Project. Game theory: Repeated Games with Terminating cells

  • Experience

    • Integrand

      Aug 2012 - Aug 2014

      To ensure the continuity of Integrand 2 former board members participate in the Supervisory Board. I've provided advice, participated in brainstorm sessions and attended the periodic progress meetings. National board that determines the strategy of the foundation and coordinates the 12 local teams and their 120 parttime board members.As operations manager I was responsible for IT and the internal processes. I've created and launched our new websites, and updated the process to improve our matching capabilities between students & internships.

      • Supervisory Board

        Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      • Operations Manager Integrand Nederland

        Aug 2012 - Aug 2013
    • Unilever

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2014
      Campus Assistant

      As Campus Assistent I was responsible for the cooperation with the Maastricht University, student organisations and Unilever to recruit top students for internships and the Future Leaders Program at Unilever.

    • PwC Nederland

      Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
      Intern - Strategy Consulting

      Fulltime research assignment for the European Commission.

    • Knowledge Values

      Oct 2014 - May 2016
      Business Consultant

      Fulfilled projects at Eigen Haard, Philips, Achmea, Ziggo and GGD JGZ.KV structures complex business logic by using principles from artificial intelligence. As consultant I've designed decision trees that represent this logic in a transparent way.

    • Philips

      Jun 2016 - Jan 2021

      It's my role to understand business requirements, identify business opportunities and provide data solutions that enable data driven decision making across all Tribes in D2C. I'm the linking pin between our D2C team, markets, businesses and the data analytics teams.As Product Owner of our data team we've created a single source of truth BI tool with high quality and real time data combining data from 14 different sources. I manage the roadmap regarding new initiatives around data and insights based on business impact and clearly communicate progress towards our extended team.Drive increased adoption of data-driven decision-making and agile working (Build, Test, Learn), byproviding coaching and support through the use of multiple communication tools and channels (i.e., presentations, newsletters, intranet, trainings and workshops). Show less Project manager in the Integrated Solutions Center delivering world class healthcare solutions by working on large tenders in APAC. We closed the first Managed Equipment Service deals with the Australian government where we'll manage equipment servicing for major hospitals in Sydney area for the next 20years. Solutions we provided include value added services and partnership models with value proposition built on elements of bundling technology (hardware and software), research, financing, planning, integration, new business models (risk sharing, utilization / consumption) and customer services for key healthcare customers in the APAC region. Show less

      • Product Owner Real time analytics Digital Marketing & E-commerce

        Mar 2018 - Jan 2021
      • Leadership Development Program (Management Traineeship)

        Jun 2016 - May 2019
      • Bid Manager Integrated Solutions Center

        Aug 2017 - Feb 2018
      • Global Analytics manager Philips University

        Jun 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Nederlandse Spoorwegen

      Feb 2021 - now

      Working with the design team who create advanced, end to end logistical solutions for the train schedules. I'm supporting the team to become more efficient by introducing smart technology and start working more data driven.

      • Manager Innovatie, verbeteren en beheer Reisbegeleiding

        Sept 2022 - now
      • Business Consultant Data Analytics & IT

        Feb 2021 - Sept 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEAN Green Belt

      International Independent Board for Lean Certification vzw
      Sept 2018
    • Professioneel Adviseren

      De Baak
      Feb 2015