Niels Ossewaarde is a seasoned technical specialist in naval operations, manning concepts, and ship automation at Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding since May 2016, focusing on consulting for new and existing vessels while engaging with industry partners and the Royal Netherlands Navy. Prior to this role, Niels held positions at Kojo Engineering as a Senior Engineer in Electrical & Automation and Project Manager for various electrical and industrial automation projects. Earlier experience includes managing R&D projects at Agilent Technologies, software engineering roles at Varian BV, and initial software engineering work at Philip Morris International. Niels holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication from HZ University of Applied Sciences and has furthered professional development through various certifications, including a Green Belt in Six Sigma.