Patrick Heijma
About Patrick Heijma
Patrick Heijma is a Video Systems Engineer with extensive experience in operations, support, engineering, and design, specializing in MPEG and DVB technologies. He has a strong background in software testing, system integration, and user interface design, and has worked in the digital broadcast industry since its inception.
Work at Liberty Global
Patrick Heijma has been employed at Liberty Global as a Video Systems Engineer since 2013. His role involves supporting the integration and test team, where he focuses on developing test plans, use cases, and test capture. Heijma's work contributes to the overall quality and operability of video systems, ensuring that solutions meet customer needs and project requirements.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Heijma studied Aerospace Engineering at Delft University of Technology, where he earned an Ir degree from 1985 to 1992. He furthered his education at the same institution, achieving an MTD in Aerospace Engineering from 1993 to 1996. Additionally, he obtained the ISEB Foundation Certificate in Software Testing from Pinta Education Ltd. His educational background supports his expertise in MPEG and DVB technologies, software testing, system integration, and UI design.
Background in Digital Broadcasting
Patrick Heijma has a long-standing background in the digital broadcast industry, beginning his career as a monitoring operator for a digital broadcast platform in north-west Europe. He transitioned from operational roles to technical and design-focused positions, including a role as Digital Platform Manager at CanalDigitaal from 1997 to 1999 and as a Systems Integration Engineer at Cisco Systems from 2010 to 2013.
Problem-Solving Approach
Heijma is known for his structured approach to problem-solving, which emphasizes identifying the sources of problems and considering various solution alternatives and potential pitfalls. This methodical mindset is evident in his work, where he prioritizes usability and operability in the solutions he develops.
Customer-Focused Methodology
Patrick Heijma adopts a customer-focused approach in his work, motivated to execute tasks correctly and enhance synergy in projects. His commitment to understanding customer needs drives his efforts to improve the quality and consistency of the systems he engineers.