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Since 2017, I have been working at Decisio, primarily conducting social cost-benefit analyses (SCBAs), business cases, economic impact studies, and analyses with a strong quantitative focus. These studies cover a very diverse range of topics and policy themes, including mobility, infrastructure, urbanization, cycling, inland shipping, public transport, the tourism sector, aviation, broad welfare, and more. Additionally, I enjoy thinking about research methods and policy assessment tools (for example, the use of SCBAs, broad welfare assessment, and input-output modeling), and I occasionally teach courses both externally for clients and internally at Decisio. I also enjoy working on international projects, often together with our Italian colleagues in Turin. The diversity of tasks within projects, for different clients, combined with the vibrant working atmosphere and nice and frequent outings with colleagues, is what makes working at Decisio so enjoyable. The prospect of unraveling a new and challenging issue with smart and decisive colleagues is why I often cycle to work with a smile.
And outside of work?
Outside of work, I spend a lot of time with my family on weekends and my days off. This can be close to home in Amsterdam-Noord, where there is plenty to experience and still much to discover, or more in nature in the woods, at the beach, or elsewhere in nature. Besides the cozy family life, I also enjoy socializing with friends and regularly going to festivals or parties. In the few spare hours in the evenings, I sometimes go to the gym or go for a run when the weather is nice. I also listen to a lot of music to relax. Finally, I love traveling, and we spent a year touring Europe with our camper (while remotely working two days a week on assignments for Decisio). The camper has stayed because of its unparalleled freedom and versatility; in winter we can travel to Andalusia, or Austria for winter sports, a city trip to Berlin, or a weekend away at a campsite in the Netherlands.
Notable projects?
Every year, I carry out a series of substantively interesting projects. Some examples that stand out to me are:
- Cost-effectiveness analysis of the Balanced Approach at Schiphol to reduce aircraft noise nuisance, and internationally for Bordeaux, Marseille, and Brussels Airport
- SCBA (MKBA) training – F4J/DAI Global and Ministry of Finance Palestine
- SCBA for the muziekcentrum Oostpoort
- Development of the SCBA tool for the Province of Utrecht
- Development of guidelines for SCBA for cycling.
