Bart Veenstra
About Bart Veenstra
Bart Veenstra serves as the Director of Technology Prototyping at Backbase, where he has worked since 2019. With extensive experience in software development and technical leadership, he focuses on innovative solutions to enhance product development and customer needs.
Work at Backbase
Bart Veenstra has been with Backbase since 2014, holding various positions that demonstrate his expertise in technology and development. Currently, he serves as the Director of Technology Prototyping, a role he has occupied since 2019. In this capacity, he focuses on designing and prototyping innovative solutions that enhance Backbase's offerings. Prior to this, he held the position of Director of Development Systems & Operations for one year and worked as a Technical Architect for eleven months. His tenure at Backbase reflects a commitment to agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement.
Previous Experience
Before his current role at Backbase, Bart Veenstra gained valuable experience in various positions. He worked as a Software Developer at Utilus for five months and held multiple roles at Backbase, including Senior Backend Consultant and Principal Consultant. His experience also includes a position as a Software Architect at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and as a Software Designer at Fortis Bank. His career spans over a decade, showcasing a strong foundation in software development and architecture.
Education and Expertise
Bart Veenstra studied Technical Information Science at Koning Willem 1 College, where he achieved an MBO ICT4 qualification. He furthered his education at Avans University of Applied Sciences, earning a Bachelor of Information Science in Software Engineering. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his technical expertise, which he applies in his current role to address challenges in product development and customer needs.
Technical Leadership and Innovation
In his role as Director of Technology Prototyping, Bart Veenstra actively engages in validating experiments with stakeholders to ensure value creation. He provides technical leadership by designing and prototyping solutions that extend beyond current offerings. His focus on innovative solutions reflects his commitment to addressing challenges in product development and enhancing customer experiences.
Agile Evangelism
Bart Veenstra is recognized as an agile evangelist within Backbase. He promotes agile methodologies and practices throughout the organization, emphasizing the importance of iterative development and stakeholder collaboration. His advocacy for agile principles contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and responsiveness to customer needs.