Vincent Kroezen
About Vincent Kroezen
Vincent Kroezen is a Senior Product Manager at Forto in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in product management and agile methodologies. He holds multiple degrees and certifications, including a Master's in Business Administration and a Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner credential.
Work at Forto
Vincent Kroezen has been serving as a Senior Product Manager at Forto since 2022. In this role, he has played a significant part in transitioning the team from a Kanban workflow to a full Scrum methodology. He has collaborated with a Scrum team to enhance the customer portal, focusing on providing insights into shipments for customers. Additionally, he has been involved in translating annual plans into actionable software increments in partnership with the research and design team. His contributions also include simplifying the technical structure to enable teams to operate more effectively.
Education and Expertise
Vincent Kroezen has a diverse educational background. He studied at the KNVB Academy Zeist, where he achieved UEFA C Youth and UEFA B Senior certifications. He also completed a Certified Professional Scrum Product Owner course at Scrum.org / Prowareness. Vincent holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences and a Master's Degree in Digital Business and Innovation from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Open Universiteit.
Background
Vincent Kroezen has accumulated a range of professional experiences across various industries. He began his career as an Administrative Assistant at DHL and later worked as a Junior Consultant at Linkin Business. He has held multiple roles at ABN AMRO Bank N.V., including SAP - Ariba Product Owner and Product Owner Digital, managing twelve websites. His experience also includes positions at ING and Ahold Delhaize, where he worked as a Product Owner in various capacities.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Vincent Kroezen has contributed to several key projects and initiatives. At Forto, he has been involved in projects related to DEM/DET, transport planning, customs, insurance, billing, invoicing, and claims. His work has focused on enhancing operational efficiency and improving customer experience through technical and process improvements. His transition of the team to a Scrum framework exemplifies his commitment to agile methodologies and team collaboration.