Ziv Baida

Helping organizations turn visions and business strategies into reality using data and technology. An experienced data and technology advisor with an outstanding track record of conceiving, designing and realizing complex data- and IT-solutions in different business industries and in an international setting. Broad experience in Government (public sector) and international trade. A strategically focused mindset, yet with attention to details; analytical, conceptual, strong work ethics, and strong business acumen: always seeking innovative ways to change, grow and improve. Genuinely passionate about emerging technologies, about innovative ways to create value from data and technology; and about disruptive services, products and business models and their impact on the market, especially when they are enabled by technologies. As a consultant, I apply knowledge and skills appropriately in different situations – from business strategy through technical implementation. Experienced in working in and leading cross-functional teams, as well as multi-national, geographically-dispersed teams, without having a direct reporting line, and combining onsite work with remote working, as per business needs. I strongly believe that information is one of the most powerful resources in today's economy: Data, analyzed using analytics technologies to create insights and make them available at the time and place when they are most needed to drive decisions on all levels: strategic, tactical and operational. My background in IT – starting from hardcore programming, through software engineering, software architecture, information management (PhD) and ending with IT Strategy consulting – puts me in the position to act as a trusted advisor to CxOs, and to help them shape feasible ideas on how their organization will deal with the challenges of today’s fast-paced world. Analytic. Result-driven. Perfectionist. Experience in working in challenging, multi-national and cross-cultural environments. Mobile. Hungry for constant intellectual challenge. Intrigued by the disruptive potential of emerging technologies. Last but not least: I am passionate about sharing knowledge, and I enjoy seeing other professionals grow thanks to insights that I have shared with them.

Education

• PhD Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) (2003 — 2005)
• MSc Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) (1998 — 2002)

Companies

• Executive Teacher Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University (2022)
• Owner Insights Unboxed (2021)
• Adjunct Professor Digital Transformation University of Luxembourg (2021)
• Advisory Board Member Spectrum Intelligence (2021)
• Business Development Director Altares Dun & Bradstreet Benelux (2016)
• Business Development Director, European Government (Public Sector) Dun & Bradstreet (2015 — 2016)
• Customs Solutions Leader - IBM Center of Competence for the Government IBM (2013 — 2015)
• Global Industry Consultant Customs and Trade Facilitation IBM (2008 — 2013)
• Consultant Technology Strategy / IT Strategy IBM (2007 — 2011)