Rowan Snelders
About Rowan Snelders
Rowan Snelders is a Medewerker Skilled Servicedesk at OGD ict-diensten in Utrecht, Netherlands, with a background in trend research and concept development.
Current Role at OGD ict-diensten
Rowan Snelders currently holds the position of Medewerker Skilled Servicedesk at OGD ict-diensten. Since joining the company in 2020, Rowan has been working in Utrecht, Nederland. In this role, Rowan is responsible for providing skilled technical support, ensuring smooth IT operations, and addressing user issues effectively.
Previous Positions at Dutch Design Foundation
Before transitioning to the IT sector, Rowan Snelders worked at the Dutch Design Foundation. From 2019 to 2020, Rowan was involved in Communications for World Design Embassies, based in Eindhoven en omgeving, Nederland. Prior to this, Rowan held the role of Starter Online Communications at the same foundation from 2018 to 2019. These positions entailed managing online communications strategies and promoting design-centered initiatives.
Early Career and Internships
Rowan Snelders began their professional journey with several internships. From 2016 to 2017, Rowan was a Stagiaire / Afstudeeronderzoek at GGD Hart voor Brabant in 's-Hertogenbosch, focusing on graduation research. Earlier, in 2013 to 2014, Rowan interned at TOP b.v. as a Stagiaire Concepting in Wageningen, involving the development of new concepts and ideas.
Education and Academic Background
Rowan Snelders earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Lifestyle Studies from the Fontys Academy for Creative Industries. This educational background, completed between 2011 and 2017, provided Rowan with a strong foundation in trend research and concept development, integral skills that have supported their subsequent professional roles.
Career Transition from Cultural Sector to IT
Rowan Snelders transitioned from a career in the cultural sector to the IT industry. Initially working in communications and trend research within cultural organizations, Rowan shifted focus to providing technical support and solutions in IT. This career change leveraged Rowan's analytical skills, flexibility, and strong sense of empathy.