Derk

I'm an operator working across data, operations, and AI. I enjoy tackling new problems, getting up to speed quickly, and building practical solutions that work in the real world. At the same time, I have a strong interest in storytelling and communication, and enjoy translating complex ideas into clear narratives.

Co-founder / builder at Modcar.io (2025-09 – 2026-07)

AI-powered operations platform for car dealers

• Built an AI-powered platform to automate dealer workflows
• Developed and shipped a full-stack web application (TypeScript, Firebase) used by early users
• Automated invoice processing using AI, reducing manual work
• Iterated quickly based on user feedback

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Source (2024-08 – 2025-08)

AI-powered greenhouse management

• Owned company-wide financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Translated strategy into concrete operational plans and KPIs
• Built financial models to support decision-making and growth
• Worked closely with leadership on prioritization and execution

People Operations Analyst at Picnic (2022-01 – 2023-12)

Online Supermarket

• Owned recruitment strategy for operational hiring across NL, DE, and FR (~25,000 hires/year)
• Improved candidate quality and conversion rates by identifying bottlenecks and optimizing funnel performance
• Built and ran analyses to steer hiring priorities across markets

Corporate Development Analyst at Picnic (2019-09 – 2022-01)

Online Supermarket

• Worked on €600M equity raise series D (led by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation)
• Involved in securing > €300M in debt funding
• Supported long-term strategy including expansion to new cities and strategic partnerships
• Built models and analyses to guide key company decisions

Junior Trader at Da Vinci Derivatives (2022-01 – 2023-12)

High frequency trading

• Traded and managed options portfolios across European markets (≈€50M), including market making and position taking
• Improved and built internal tooling to support trading and decision-making

Corporate Banking Intern at Deutsche Bank (2017-02 – 2017-05)

Investment Banking Intern at ABN AMRO MeesPierson (2015-06 – 2015-09)

MSc in Quantitative Finance – University of Amsterdam (2017-09 – 2018-10)

MSc in Political Economy – University of Amsterdam (2017-09 – 2018-10)

BSc in Economics & Business – University of Amsterdam (2012-09 – 2016-10)

High school – Christelijk Gymnasium Utrecht (2006-09 – 2012-06)