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Welcome to My Personal Space #

Hi, I’m Jan and welcome to my personal space on the web! My life revolves around three core pillars: my family, my health, and my passion for work. These priorities guide everything I do and shape the person I am today. Beyond my professional interests, I’m an avid reader with a thirst for knowledge. In my leisure time, you’ll often find me lost in the world of games, in my garden, or enjoying fine (Italian) wine and food. I also cherish moments spent flâneuring, exploring the world at my own pace and soaking in new experiences. This blend of personal and professional interests defines me and fuels my approach to the challenges and opportunities presented to me.

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Overview #

Dedicated and results-driven Chief Product Officer (CPO) with a profound love for solving complex challenges in the field of Digital Identity. Thrives in dynamic, startup-like environments where freedom to innovate is valued. My first love is software, and I bring a deep technical background, but my expertise extends to strategy, business, and management. I excel in creating products that begin with a vision and then translating this into practical solutions that provide value to customers.

Professional Experience #

  • Chief Product Officer at Meeco, 2019-now
  • CTO & Co-founder at Juru, 2017-2019
  • CTO at One2three, 2013-2014
  • CTO & Co-founder at Clubit, 2007-2019

Expertise in Digital Identity #

In the rapidly evolving world of digital identity, I’ve positioned myself as an expert in the field, building software that enhances the way we interact, transact, and establish trust online. My journey is defined by three key themes:

Transforming Concepts into Reality #

Leveraging standards like OAuth 2.0, JSON Web Tokens (JWT), and OpenID Connect to create practical digital identity solutions that empower users and organisations with greater control and security.

Through Innovation #

Participating in cutting-edge working groups such as OIDF’s Gain POC Community Group and Digital Credential Working Group, helping shape the future of digital credentials.

Storytelling with Impact #

Bridging the gap between technical and practical by weaving compelling narratives to ensure our digital future is secure, inclusive, user-centric, and sustainable.

Key Roles and Achievements #

Chief Product Officer @ Meeco (2019 - now) #

  • Spearheaded the development of cutting-edge digital wallet solutions.
  • Delivered the SVX platform, a complete revision of Meeco’s secure storage product, including digital credentials and a digital identity wallet.
  • Managed a remote-first team of 5 to 15 members across multiple time zones.
  • Acquired deep domain expertise in global digital identity standards (W3C, IETF, RFC, ISO).

Chief Technology Officer @ Juru (2016 - 2019) #

  • Co-founded a startup in personal data management during the early days of digital identity.
  • Built the first product prototype, including a consent engine for a major Belgian city.
  • Secured and delivered additional projects worth approximately €100K.

Chief Technology Officer @ One2three (2013 - 2015) #

  • Co-founded and developed an integrated ordering solution.
  • Built the first product prototype, comprising a web app and iOS app.

SAP Functional Analyst (2007 - 2019) #

  • Developed products to improve Master Data input, significantly enhancing efficiency.
  • Worked across various industries such as utilities, public services, manufacturing, and mining.

Self-Employed (2007(part)-2011(full)-now) #

  • Started as an independent developer, building websites, hosting services, and simple mobile games/apps.

Education #

  • Master in (Applied) Computer Science (Summa Cum Laude)
    2003-2006, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium
  • Bachelor in Informatics (Honours)
    1999-2003, Karel de Grote Hogeschool Antwerpen, Belgium

Books #

I read mostly non-fiction, exploring a wide variety of topics. Below are some of my favourites:

  • Art of Action by Stephen Bungay
  • Escaping the Build Trap by Melissa Perri
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