Coordinator and Senior Researcher

• Jan 2021 - Present

The Citizen Science Lab at Leiden University is a knowledge hub and project incubator that brings together researchers, citizens and societal organisations to create new knowledge for science and society. Our current projects include Plastic Spotter, SciShops, Monocle, and EU-Citizen.Science. The Citizen Science Lab at Leiden University is a knowledge hub and project incubator that brings together researchers, citizens and societal organisations to create new knowledge for science and society. Our current projects include Plastic Spotter, SciShops, Monocle, and EU-Citizen.Science.

Program Line Manager Citizen Science

• Mar 2021 - Dec 2022

The aim of the National Programme Open Science (NPOS) was to achieve a coordinated effort towards the transition to Open Science in the Netherlands, and to disseminate its importance to a wide range of stakeholders. The NPOS supports and coordinates activities to develop the ambition and strategy for Open Science in the Netherlands, the implementation of which then rests in the stakeholders and partners of NPOS, in alliance with international initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud… Show more The aim of the National Programme Open Science (NPOS) was to achieve a coordinated effort towards the transition to Open Science in the Netherlands, and to disseminate its importance to a wide range of stakeholders. The NPOS supports and coordinates activities to develop the ambition and strategy for Open Science in the Netherlands, the implementation of which then rests in the stakeholders and partners of NPOS, in alliance with international initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), and the Global Citizen Science Partnership (GCSP) Community of Practice for Open Science and Citizen Science (OS&CS CoP). In 2021 and 2022, the coordination team within NPOS has been developing a Multi-Annual Plan towards the NPOS2030 Ambition. The Citizen Science Programme Line leads the development of the Rolling Agenda 'towards Societal Engagement', in close collaboration with the Citizen Science community of practice within the Netherlands (the Citizen Science Nederland network). Show less The aim of the National Programme Open Science (NPOS) was to achieve a coordinated effort towards the transition to Open Science in the Netherlands, and to disseminate its importance to a wide range of stakeholders. The NPOS supports and coordinates activities to develop the ambition and strategy for Open Science in the Netherlands, the implementation of which then rests in the stakeholders and partners of NPOS, in alliance with international initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud… Show more The aim of the National Programme Open Science (NPOS) was to achieve a coordinated effort towards the transition to Open Science in the Netherlands, and to disseminate its importance to a wide range of stakeholders. The NPOS supports and coordinates activities to develop the ambition and strategy for Open Science in the Netherlands, the implementation of which then rests in the stakeholders and partners of NPOS, in alliance with international initiatives such as the European Open Science Cloud (EOSC), and the Global Citizen Science Partnership (GCSP) Community of Practice for Open Science and Citizen Science (OS&CS CoP). In 2021 and 2022, the coordination team within NPOS has been developing a Multi-Annual Plan towards the NPOS2030 Ambition. The Citizen Science Programme Line leads the development of the Rolling Agenda 'towards Societal Engagement', in close collaboration with the Citizen Science community of practice within the Netherlands (the Citizen Science Nederland network). Show less

Project Officer: WeObserve, EU-Citizen.Science & LandSense

• Mar 2018 - Dec 2020

WeObserve is an EU H2020 funded project to build an ecosystem of Citizen Observatories (COs) for environmental monitoring. To improve the coordination between existing COs and related regional, European, and international activities, the WeObserve project will tackle three key challenges that face COs: awareness, acceptability, and sustainability. The WeObserve mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem of COs that can systematically address these identified challenges and move citizen… Show more WeObserve is an EU H2020 funded project to build an ecosystem of Citizen Observatories (COs) for environmental monitoring. To improve the coordination between existing COs and related regional, European, and international activities, the WeObserve project will tackle three key challenges that face COs: awareness, acceptability, and sustainability. The WeObserve mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem of COs that can systematically address these identified challenges and move citizen science to the mainstream. EU-Citizen.Science is an online platform and mutual learning space for sharing useful tools & guidelines, best practice examples and practical training modules for anyone involved or interested in citizen science -from volunteers and participants, to scientific institutions and policymakers. The LandSense Citizen Observatory aims to aggregate innovative EO technologies, mobile devices, community-based environmental monitoring, data collection, interpretation and information delivery systems to empower communities to monitor and report on their environment. Show less WeObserve is an EU H2020 funded project to build an ecosystem of Citizen Observatories (COs) for environmental monitoring. To improve the coordination between existing COs and related regional, European, and international activities, the WeObserve project will tackle three key challenges that face COs: awareness, acceptability, and sustainability. The WeObserve mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem of COs that can systematically address these identified challenges and move citizen… Show more WeObserve is an EU H2020 funded project to build an ecosystem of Citizen Observatories (COs) for environmental monitoring. To improve the coordination between existing COs and related regional, European, and international activities, the WeObserve project will tackle three key challenges that face COs: awareness, acceptability, and sustainability. The WeObserve mission is to create a sustainable ecosystem of COs that can systematically address these identified challenges and move citizen science to the mainstream. EU-Citizen.Science is an online platform and mutual learning space for sharing useful tools & guidelines, best practice examples and practical training modules for anyone involved or interested in citizen science -from volunteers and participants, to scientific institutions and policymakers. The LandSense Citizen Observatory aims to aggregate innovative EO technologies, mobile devices, community-based environmental monitoring, data collection, interpretation and information delivery systems to empower communities to monitor and report on their environment. Show less

Science Community Coordinator, Digital Collections Programme

• Sep 2016 - Mar 2018

The Natural History Museum is on a mission to digitise the 80 million specimens in its collection, making the information that the specimens hold about the natural world more openly available to scientists and the public, anywhere in the world. I led the Crowdsourcing projects within this programme, inviting the public to help us transcribe label data for each specimen in order to make it fully available for scientific research, as well uniquely engage the public with our collections, our… Show more The Natural History Museum is on a mission to digitise the 80 million specimens in its collection, making the information that the specimens hold about the natural world more openly available to scientists and the public, anywhere in the world. I led the Crowdsourcing projects within this programme, inviting the public to help us transcribe label data for each specimen in order to make it fully available for scientific research, as well uniquely engage the public with our collections, our science and the ongoing work of the Museum. Show less The Natural History Museum is on a mission to digitise the 80 million specimens in its collection, making the information that the specimens hold about the natural world more openly available to scientists and the public, anywhere in the world. I led the Crowdsourcing projects within this programme, inviting the public to help us transcribe label data for each specimen in order to make it fully available for scientific research, as well uniquely engage the public with our collections, our… Show more The Natural History Museum is on a mission to digitise the 80 million specimens in its collection, making the information that the specimens hold about the natural world more openly available to scientists and the public, anywhere in the world. I led the Crowdsourcing projects within this programme, inviting the public to help us transcribe label data for each specimen in order to make it fully available for scientific research, as well uniquely engage the public with our collections, our science and the ongoing work of the Museum. Show less

Co-Organiser & Co-Founder

• 2008 - Sep 2017

Over the Air is a unique 2-day Hack Day for 500+ mobile developers, designers, & entrepreneurs that features a two-day workshop programme delivered by the community for the community – 40+ technical sessions & hands-on tutorials where attendees learn about new tech, tools, platforms & techniques. Attendees are invited to stay overnight to work on ideas for the various Hack Day competition categories and demo them on the 2nd day. It’s a great vibe of bean bags, gadgets, knowledge… Show more Over the Air is a unique 2-day Hack Day for 500+ mobile developers, designers, & entrepreneurs that features a two-day workshop programme delivered by the community for the community – 40+ technical sessions & hands-on tutorials where attendees learn about new tech, tools, platforms & techniques. Attendees are invited to stay overnight to work on ideas for the various Hack Day competition categories and demo them on the 2nd day. It’s a great vibe of bean bags, gadgets, knowledge sharing, hacking, and good fun. What are we Hacking? Mobile apps, mobile web, mobile devices, prototyping platforms such as Arduino, mBed & Raspberry Pi, wearable technology, robotics, LEGO Mindstorms …everything and anything, with a focus on connected devices and “things.” Show less Over the Air is a unique 2-day Hack Day for 500+ mobile developers, designers, & entrepreneurs that features a two-day workshop programme delivered by the community for the community – 40+ technical sessions & hands-on tutorials where attendees learn about new tech, tools, platforms & techniques. Attendees are invited to stay overnight to work on ideas for the various Hack Day competition categories and demo them on the 2nd day. It’s a great vibe of bean bags, gadgets, knowledge… Show more Over the Air is a unique 2-day Hack Day for 500+ mobile developers, designers, & entrepreneurs that features a two-day workshop programme delivered by the community for the community – 40+ technical sessions & hands-on tutorials where attendees learn about new tech, tools, platforms & techniques. Attendees are invited to stay overnight to work on ideas for the various Hack Day competition categories and demo them on the 2nd day. It’s a great vibe of bean bags, gadgets, knowledge sharing, hacking, and good fun. What are we Hacking? Mobile apps, mobile web, mobile devices, prototyping platforms such as Arduino, mBed & Raspberry Pi, wearable technology, robotics, LEGO Mindstorms …everything and anything, with a focus on connected devices and “things.” Show less

Director & Co-Founder

• Jan 2011 - Sep 2016

Creative Collaboration + Mobile Innovation. We work together with our partners to apply mobile and web technologies across many industries, developing new platforms, and services, and launching them to market. We also design and facilitate events such as ThinkCamps and Hack Days. CITIZEN CYBERLAB - an EU project in partnership with CERN, UNITAR/UNOSAT, University Paris Descartes, the University of Geneva, University College London, and Imperial College to build tools and platforms for… Show more Creative Collaboration + Mobile Innovation. We work together with our partners to apply mobile and web technologies across many industries, developing new platforms, and services, and launching them to market. We also design and facilitate events such as ThinkCamps and Hack Days. CITIZEN CYBERLAB - an EU project in partnership with CERN, UNITAR/UNOSAT, University Paris Descartes, the University of Geneva, University College London, and Imperial College to build tools and platforms for Citizen Science, and organise events for creative collaboration (such as ThinkCamps, Hack Days, and the Citizen Cyberscience Summit). http://archive.citizencyberlab.org/ INVENTING EUROPE - a pioneering collaborative project in which historians and cultural heritage institutions throughout Europe make their digital collections accessible to a wider public, and curate online exhibits & tours across 150 years of European Technological History. http://www.inventingeurope.eu/ M-HEALTH THINKCAMP - A collaborative approach to generating and supporting ideas that address problems, rise to challenges, and take advantage of new opportunities in the field of Mobile Health. We brought together people from a diverse range of disciplines and skill-sets, facilitated the generation of ideas, and provided a supportive process for organically formed working groups to get as many good ideas in action as possible. http://www.mobilecollective.co.uk/ Show less Creative Collaboration + Mobile Innovation. We work together with our partners to apply mobile and web technologies across many industries, developing new platforms, and services, and launching them to market. We also design and facilitate events such as ThinkCamps and Hack Days. CITIZEN CYBERLAB - an EU project in partnership with CERN, UNITAR/UNOSAT, University Paris Descartes, the University of Geneva, University College London, and Imperial College to build tools and platforms for… Show more Creative Collaboration + Mobile Innovation. We work together with our partners to apply mobile and web technologies across many industries, developing new platforms, and services, and launching them to market. We also design and facilitate events such as ThinkCamps and Hack Days. CITIZEN CYBERLAB - an EU project in partnership with CERN, UNITAR/UNOSAT, University Paris Descartes, the University of Geneva, University College London, and Imperial College to build tools and platforms for Citizen Science, and organise events for creative collaboration (such as ThinkCamps, Hack Days, and the Citizen Cyberscience Summit). http://archive.citizencyberlab.org/ INVENTING EUROPE - a pioneering collaborative project in which historians and cultural heritage institutions throughout Europe make their digital collections accessible to a wider public, and curate online exhibits & tours across 150 years of European Technological History. http://www.inventingeurope.eu/ M-HEALTH THINKCAMP - A collaborative approach to generating and supporting ideas that address problems, rise to challenges, and take advantage of new opportunities in the field of Mobile Health. We brought together people from a diverse range of disciplines and skill-sets, facilitated the generation of ideas, and provided a supportive process for organically formed working groups to get as many good ideas in action as possible. http://www.mobilecollective.co.uk/ Show less

Director and Innovation Consultant

• Sep 2003 - Sep 2016

Clients have included: IMPERIAL COLLEGE - The Imperial College Internet Centre was created in 2005 to develop the applications and industries of the next-generation Internet. The Centre is part of the Imperial College Department of Computing, one of the largest computing departments in the UK and a world leader in academic research in computer science. VODAFONE BETAVINE - Betavine was an open community & resource website, created and managed by Vodafone Group R&D, whose mission… Show more Clients have included: IMPERIAL COLLEGE - The Imperial College Internet Centre was created in 2005 to develop the applications and industries of the next-generation Internet. The Centre is part of the Imperial College Department of Computing, one of the largest computing departments in the UK and a world leader in academic research in computer science. VODAFONE BETAVINE - Betavine was an open community & resource website, created and managed by Vodafone Group R&D, whose mission was to support the wider development community in stimulating ideas, developing, testing and launching great new applications for mobile and Internet communications. ?WHATIF! - ?WhatIf! is the world's largest independently owned innovation consultancy, and works in genuine collaboration with clients to invent or enhance existing products, services, brands and customer experiences. MOBILLCASH, (now BOKU) a Mobile Payment Service Provider processing online payments to the mobile phone bill ADITON, a PA Consulting Venture - Aditon was a Mobile Marketing & Advertising ASP using the idle screen on the mobile phone to introduce new revenue streams and channels to market. RBS INNOVATION GROUP Show less Clients have included: IMPERIAL COLLEGE - The Imperial College Internet Centre was created in 2005 to develop the applications and industries of the next-generation Internet. The Centre is part of the Imperial College Department of Computing, one of the largest computing departments in the UK and a world leader in academic research in computer science. VODAFONE BETAVINE - Betavine was an open community & resource website, created and managed by Vodafone Group R&D, whose mission… Show more Clients have included: IMPERIAL COLLEGE - The Imperial College Internet Centre was created in 2005 to develop the applications and industries of the next-generation Internet. The Centre is part of the Imperial College Department of Computing, one of the largest computing departments in the UK and a world leader in academic research in computer science. VODAFONE BETAVINE - Betavine was an open community & resource website, created and managed by Vodafone Group R&D, whose mission was to support the wider development community in stimulating ideas, developing, testing and launching great new applications for mobile and Internet communications. ?WHATIF! - ?WhatIf! is the world's largest independently owned innovation consultancy, and works in genuine collaboration with clients to invent or enhance existing products, services, brands and customer experiences. MOBILLCASH, (now BOKU) a Mobile Payment Service Provider processing online payments to the mobile phone bill ADITON, a PA Consulting Venture - Aditon was a Mobile Marketing & Advertising ASP using the idle screen on the mobile phone to introduce new revenue streams and channels to market. RBS INNOVATION GROUP Show less

Advisor / Interim CMO

• Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

Wearable Technologies Limited is securing an early expertise in the development and integration of electronics into smart clothing for mass market manufacture. Our consumer products company, Visijax (www.visijax.com) is a CES 2015 Innovation Award honoree and is our technology demonstrator consumer brand. Our first range of LED-embedded products under the Visijax brand, are aimed at cyclists, runners, equestrians and the emergency services. See Visijax - www.visijax.com - for more. Wearable Technologies Limited is securing an early expertise in the development and integration of electronics into smart clothing for mass market manufacture. Our consumer products company, Visijax (www.visijax.com) is a CES 2015 Innovation Award honoree and is our technology demonstrator consumer brand. Our first range of LED-embedded products under the Visijax brand, are aimed at cyclists, runners, equestrians and the emergency services. See Visijax - www.visijax.com - for more.

Advisor / CMO

• Jun 2013 - Jan 2015

ETAOI Systems is the inventor of the patent-pending 5-TILES Keyboard, which is specifically designed for touch-screen devices - 70% less space, only 5 keys, and optimised for speed. http://www.5-tiles.com/ WINNER - TechPitch 4.5 May 14th, 2014 FINALIST - Wearable Technology Show Start-up Pitch Competition FINALIST - SMART UK Competition for the most Innovative UK Start-up WINNER - UKTI CeBIT Stand WINNER - UKTI Mobile World Congress Stand SECOND PLACE - Droidcon London… Show more ETAOI Systems is the inventor of the patent-pending 5-TILES Keyboard, which is specifically designed for touch-screen devices - 70% less space, only 5 keys, and optimised for speed. http://www.5-tiles.com/ WINNER - TechPitch 4.5 May 14th, 2014 FINALIST - Wearable Technology Show Start-up Pitch Competition FINALIST - SMART UK Competition for the most Innovative UK Start-up WINNER - UKTI CeBIT Stand WINNER - UKTI Mobile World Congress Stand SECOND PLACE - Droidcon London DemoCamp, 2013 Show less ETAOI Systems is the inventor of the patent-pending 5-TILES Keyboard, which is specifically designed for touch-screen devices - 70% less space, only 5 keys, and optimised for speed. http://www.5-tiles.com/ WINNER - TechPitch 4.5 May 14th, 2014 FINALIST - Wearable Technology Show Start-up Pitch Competition FINALIST - SMART UK Competition for the most Innovative UK Start-up WINNER - UKTI CeBIT Stand WINNER - UKTI Mobile World Congress Stand SECOND PLACE - Droidcon London… Show more ETAOI Systems is the inventor of the patent-pending 5-TILES Keyboard, which is specifically designed for touch-screen devices - 70% less space, only 5 keys, and optimised for speed. http://www.5-tiles.com/ WINNER - TechPitch 4.5 May 14th, 2014 FINALIST - Wearable Technology Show Start-up Pitch Competition FINALIST - SMART UK Competition for the most Innovative UK Start-up WINNER - UKTI CeBIT Stand WINNER - UKTI Mobile World Congress Stand SECOND PLACE - Droidcon London DemoCamp, 2013 Show less

Advisor / Interim CMO

• Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

Ether Books is a mobile social reading platform, connecting Writers and Readers around the world. Ether publishes "made for mobile" Quick Reads straight to Smart Phones, the fastest growing digital reading device on the planet! Ether Books is a mobile social reading platform, connecting Writers and Readers around the world. Ether publishes "made for mobile" Quick Reads straight to Smart Phones, the fastest growing digital reading device on the planet!

Business Development Manager

• Sep 2005 - Oct 2006

Mobile wallet / mobile payments company with an EU E-money license, nominated by MoMo London as one of three most innovative mobile businesses in the UK. Mobile wallet / mobile payments company with an EU E-money license, nominated by MoMo London as one of three most innovative mobile businesses in the UK.

Senior Consultant

• Sep 2004 - Aug 2005

An MCA Award-Winning Innovation Consulting Company, Serving the FTSE 100. An MCA Award-Winning Innovation Consulting Company, Serving the FTSE 100.

Project Management Service Line Manager

• Jun 2003 - Sep 2003

Spherion Technology was a Fortune 500 IT Services Firm, Premier IBM/Lotus Partner, and served 85% of the Fortune 100

Senior Project Manager

• Jun 2001 - Sep 2003

MBA Graduate

• Sep 1999 - Mar 2001

Master of Business Administration Thesis: Mobile Commerce, Expatica's Opportunity for Expansion onto the Mobile Internet Master of Business Administration Thesis: Mobile Commerce, Expatica's Opportunity for Expansion onto the Mobile Internet

Consultant

• Jun 1996 - Sep 1999