Erwin Schouten
About Erwin Schouten
Erwin Schouten is an Engineering Manager at Backbase in Amsterdam, Netherlands, where he has worked since 2021. He has held various roles at Backbase since 2012, including Frontend Consultant, Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Forms Principle.
Work at Backbase
Erwin Schouten has held multiple roles at Backbase since 2012. He is currently the Engineering Manager, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this, he served as a Product Owner from 2018, a role he maintained for six years. He also worked as a Scrum Master for one year from 2020 to 2021 and as a Frontend Consultant for two years from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he was a Forms Principle for six years from 2013 to 2019. Throughout his tenure, he has managed a team of approximately 15 individuals, focusing on performance and well-being.
Education and Expertise
Erwin Schouten studied at Hogeschool van Amsterdam, where he achieved a B-ict degree from 2008 to 2011. He also attended MTS Vlissingen from 1989 to 1994. His educational background is complemented by extensive professional experience in various roles, including engineering, consulting, and management within the tech industry.
Background
Before joining Backbase, Erwin Schouten worked in several organizations. He was a Test Engineer at mBalance from 2006 to 2008 and held various roles at Enertel from 1997 to 2000. He also worked as a Customer Network Specialist at Nortel for one year and served as a Fault Manager at NCR from 2002 to 2006, focusing on Nortel Network SDH/WDM equipment.
Achievements
In his current role as Engineering Manager at Backbase, Erwin Schouten has implemented hybrid working setup strategies aimed at enhancing team productivity and satisfaction. He emphasizes continuous process improvement to ensure efficient software delivery and ensures adherence to delivery timelines through effective team collaboration.