Britt Smeets
About Britt Smeets
Britt Smeets is a Senior Data Technical Specialist at Savills Nederland, where he has worked since 2021. He combines his extensive education in architecture, real estate, and operations management with practical experience in data consultancy and teaching.
Work at Savills Nederland
Britt Smeets has been serving as a Senior Data Technical Specialist in the Insight & Data department at Savills Nederland since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive knowledge of real estate to extract insights from data, which enhances decision-making processes within the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Data Consultant at Savills Nederland from 2020 to 2021, contributing to data management and analysis efforts.
Education and Expertise
Britt Smeets holds multiple degrees from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven, including a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Building & Planning and a Master's degree in Real Estate and Management Development. Additionally, she completed a Master's degree in Operations Management and Logistics, with a focus on Consumer Goods. She also studied Marketing at Università Bocconi during an exchange program. This diverse educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of both technical and managerial aspects of data in the real estate sector.
Background
Before joining Savills Nederland, Britt Smeets worked at Valcon (previously First Consulting) as a Business Technology Consultant for nine months in 2019. She also gained experience as a Graduate Logistics Intern at PLUS Retail in 2018. Her career path reflects a strong foundation in both technology and logistics, which she continues to build upon in her current role.
Teaching Experience
In addition to her role at Savills Nederland, Britt Smeets has been a lecturer at Real Estate Business School Nederland (REBS) since 2022. In this capacity, she teaches students how to conduct robust market analyses using data, further contributing to the education of future professionals in the real estate field.
Technical Skills and Development
Britt Smeets combines her expertise in backend and frontend development to manage the full data structure at Savills Nederland. Her consultancy experience has also helped her develop strong soft skills, which facilitate effective problem-solving and collaboration within teams. This blend of technical and interpersonal skills enhances her contributions to data-driven decision-making.