Floris Van Der Gronden
About Floris Van Der Gronden
Floris Van Der Gronden is a Decision Scientist at Vinted, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in applied physics and has held various roles in organizations such as BLOOM and De Nationale DenkTank.
Work at Vinted
Floris Van Der Gronden has been employed at Vinted as a Decision Scientist since 2021. He is part of a diverse team of over 800 employees working across multiple European cities, including Amsterdam, where he is based. In his role, he contributes to the company's analytics and data science efforts, focusing on decision-making processes. He played a significant role in integrating the BLOOM team into Vinted's Analytics and Data Science team, enhancing collaboration and efficiency within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Floris Van Der Gronden has a solid educational background in the sciences. He studied at Gymnasium Haganum, where he focused on Natuurwetenschappen and achieved VWO N&T / N&G + Latijn from 2007 to 2013. He furthered his education at Technische Universiteit Delft, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Technische natuurkunde from 2013 to 2017 and a Master of Science in Applied Physics from 2018 to 2020. His academic training provides a strong foundation for his work in decision science.
Professional Background
Before joining Vinted, Floris Van Der Gronden gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Consultant at BLOOM for four months in 2021 and previously as an Intern at the same company in 2019. He participated in the Nationale DenkTank in 2020 for four months. Additionally, he served on the Board of Advisors for Lijst Bèta from 2016 to 2020 and was a Board Member for the Vereniging voor Technische Physica from 2015 to 2016. He also worked as a Campus Promoter for ASML from 2016 to 2019.
Company Culture at Vinted
At Vinted, Floris Van Der Gronden is part of a company culture that emphasizes key values such as aiming high, taking ownership, co-creating, caring, and growth. This culture fosters an environment where employees are encouraged to collaborate and innovate, aligning with the company's mission to create a sustainable marketplace for second-hand goods.