My background combines more than 35 years in technology and transformation with a PhD in Computer Science and experience across finance, healthcare, the public sector, and software. I have worked in roles spanning founder, advisor, executive, and researcher — always focused on turning complexity into practical progress.
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35+ years in technology and transformation
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PhD in Computer Science
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Experience across finance, healthcare, public sector, and software
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Roles spanning founder, advisor, executive, and researcher
Living near Amsterdam, Jan is a devoted partner and father who finds his balance kitesurfing, mountain biking, and sharing time with family. This active life fuels the energy, curiosity, and steady calm he brings to his work with leaders.
Making AI Work for People
I believe that AI should empower people, not just processes. I help teams move past the jargon to find practical ways these tools can actually make their work life better. It’s about building trust in the technology so we can use it to do our best work.
Outside work
Family & Home
Living just outside Amsterdam with my family provides the perfect balance of city energy and quiet neighborhood life. It’s here that I recharge, finding joy in the simple weekend moments that ground me and prepare me for anything.
Energy
When the wind picks up, I’m kitesurfing on the Dutch coast. It clears my head.
On calmer days, mountain biking through the dunes or trails provides that same sense of freedom, grit, and physical focus I value.
Human Factor
Beyond technology, I find energy in genuine human connection and the quiet joy of continuous learning.
What inspires me most is the human story behind every endeavor and the steady, grounding rhythm of nature around us.
Trusted Perspectives
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Jan's strategic foresight enabled us to navigate AI governance in a highly regulated environment without losing momentum. His ability to bridge ambition and execution is unparalleled.
Chief Information Officer, Global Financial Group
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Working with Jan transformed our approach to AI adoption. His focus on sustainable operating models ensured our pilots scaled into real organizational impact.
Director of Digital Transformation, Healthcare Sector
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A rare advisor who truly understands the nuances of governed execution. Jan provided the clarity we needed to move forward with confidence in a complex, high-stakes environment.
Managing Director, Product Software Company
jv2@janvlietland.com
Phone
+31 (0) 30 - 268 53 98
LocatiON
Utrecht, Nederland