Our team.

Sanneke is one of the two founders of Lynxx. She is inspired by growth in a natural way and loves to create new shoots to a branch. At Lynxx we do this by investing in people’s growth and sincere connections with our customers. These core values are the drivers behind continuous innovation and high performance.

Paul is one of the two founders of Lynxx. He is inspired by traveling and loves being submerged in different cultures. By doing this he experiences how things in life can be perceived in a different way. He sees as the solution for a problem is not always obvious for someone else. Looking at things from different angles helps me to keep a fresh and pragmatic view, with a Dutch creative twist.

Melvin enjoys helping companies unlock the vast potential that digitisation is offering, and get the value that they can extract from data. Part of this is tackling complex problems, from building the best data models to overcoming inertia in organizations. Melvin gets a lot of energy from seeing the spark in people, and enabling them to improve themselves and the world at large byte by byte.

Brian enjoys investigating complex matters and transforming this into clear, actionable insights and proposals. Together with his colleagues and clients he achieves results through his enthusiasm, sensitivity and fresh approach. Through the years he has developed a special interest in first and last mile optimization. Outside of work he loves to swim, visit concerts, and play complex board games with thick rule books.

Frank joined Lynxx right from the start. As a partner, he didn’t only strive for beautiful solutions, but also focused on high service and good long term support. We all know problems or issues can surface, but it is an art to fix them in a blink of an eye.

Harmen joined the Lynxx team in February 2021 after studying econometrics in Rotterdam. He has always enjoyed solving complex puzzles and challenging himself to learn new things. At Lynxx, he’s able to do just that while also surrounding myself with a group of social, creative, and inspiring people. In his spare time, Harmen likes to do all sorts of sports and play a board game or two.

Hessel started working at Lynxx at the end of 2020. He has a background in Information Systems and Data Science. As a data engineer, Hessel has a great interest in technical cloud solutions and data pipelines. Lynxx provides him with the opportunity to further improve his skills and knowledge. The innovative and energetic team at Lynxx enables him to enjoy his job even more. In his spare time Hessel likes to play soccer and cook meals for friends and family. Moreover, he loves skiing in the winter and traveling in general.

Matthijs has been with Lynxx since 2018, after graduating in Econometrics at the University of Amsterdam. He enjoys solving problems that require a combination of creative, social and analytical skills. He thrives in a collaborative environment where he can work with inspiring clients and colleagues. Outside of work, you can find him at a music venue, a football pitch or on a snowy mountain.

In April 2019 Kim started writing her master thesis at Lynxx. After 5 months she finished her thesis and started working on several projects. Complex problems, often quantitatively solvable, intrigue her and give her energy. Lynxx creates a working environment that gives Kim the ability to combine both her creative and analytical side. Together in a team of inspiring and driven colleagues she’s able to develop herself as a consultant. Further she is a big fan of sports in general with a big passion for tennis. On the weekends you can always find her surrounded by friends, family and food.

This is Koen! An energetic teamplayer who loves a complex puzzle. Freshly married and lives in Utrecht. Koen started as a young physicist at Lynxx a long time ago and has never left. He has experience in data science,dData analytics and tender work around the globe – in particular if it concerns public transport. Koen is expert in getting-to-know-a-new-issue-quick and solving the challenges which arise during the project. Outside work, he is an enthusiastic (but not very talented) field hockey player and loves to ride a bike as well. During a drink, you will always get an enthoustic response discussing craft beers.

Koen started working at Lynxx in September 2021 after finishing a master in Transport and Planning at TU Delft. From a young age, he has been interested in cities and their transportation systems. At Lynxx, Koen gets to work in this field by solving problems in a quantitative and data-driven way, creating insights and tools together with a team of eager people. After work, he likes to cycle and run outdoors as well as playing the piano.

Lanne started writing her thesis for her master’s in econometrics in mid-2017 at Lynxx. After that she immediately started working on different projects. She likes to find connections with the help of data analysis and the linking of different data sources, which people would not think of at first sight. In her spare time she likes to play hockey or to be with friends or family.

Lara has been working at Lynxx since 2015. She gets inspired by the people that surround her and that is one of the reasons for her to get out of bed for another dynamic day at the office. The many years of working with Paul and Sanneke have taught her to sometimes look at things from a different perspective.

After graduating in Quantitative Logistics and Operations Research at the Erasmus University Rotterdam, Lisa did research and consultancy work for humanitarian organizations and spent some time traveling. When she wanted to be closer to home and family, she started working at Lynxx in April 2021. Here, she gets to solve complex problems and she is learning new things almost daily, both from the inspiring colleagues and the training and courses offered. When Lisa is not traveling, she likes to spend her spare time discovering the Netherlands or playing sports or board games with friends and family.

Maaike has worked for Lynxx since 2012. She is inspired by people. In her travels she has met many people with different beliefs and views of the world. They have taught her to see things from different perspectives – which helps Maaike in her work to better understand the user and their needs.

Max started working at Lynxx at the beginning of 2019. His passion is to use data analysis to reduce complex problems to something that is comprehensible for everyone. This in combination with a team of energetic and creative people, makes Lynxx the place to be for him. In his spare time you can find Max at the beach riding waves and flying kites. Another hobby of his is trying out new recipes in the kitchen.

In 2014 Peter started working at Lynxx. Both the energy and the vibe within the team were decisive factors to join Lynxx. Even though the team is rather diverse, they share a common factor which connects them and leads to new ideas and innovative projects. He believes in personal growth and enjoys traveling to learn from various cultures. At Lynxx, Peter has the opportunity to combine both, to work with people abroad and to improve his skills and knowledge.

Sander joined Lynxx in April 2021. Completing a PhD in Theoretical Physics taught him to solve analytical problems, and to present complex material in a clear way (and that six coffee a day is too much). Working at Lynxx he steps out of the realm of theory and makes data science have a real-world impact while working within an energetic and driven team. In his free time he loves to play guitar, run and try out new board games.

Willeke joined Lynxx in April 2023. Like many of her colleges, Willeke completed a bachelor in Econometrics and a master in Operations Research. She gets a lot of energy from working as a team with collueges and clients. She likes to apply her knowledge about data into real life applications with social value. In her spare time, Willeke can often be found visiting friends and family, who are spread out across the Netherlands. Moreover, she likes to explore the world hiking, camping or backpacking.

Schelto joined the Lynxx team at the beginning of 2022. Before moving toward the field of data science, he was a PhD candidate in theoretical physics in Amsterdam. With his analytical and research background, he enjoys tackling complex societal problems to add genuine value. At Lynxx, Schelto has found a place where he can work on these issues together with a great team of young and ambitious people.

Stan has been part of the team since May 2022. His technical expertise and his pragmatic view allow him to connect the dots between science and business. Stan gets his energy from teamwork and experiencing growth. When he is not behind his laptop working on another masterpiece, you can find him on the football pitch, at a concert, or at the karaoke bar!

This is Yoes. He joined Lynxx in October 2022. His background is in Artificial Intelligence. His ambition is to use AI algorithms for creating practical, efficient and sustainable solutions to improve the livability of the world. This aligns well with the projects at Lynxx. Besides his career, he is passionate about almost any kind of sport, especially his favorite: kite surfing.

Robin joined the Lynxx team in December 2022. Before that, he was working at Dassault Systemes as an Operations Research Scientist. Even before that – in the long long ago – he was studying Econometrics and Operations Research in Groningen. He joined Lynxx to help shape and deliver projects in the Operations Research field and to broaden his horizons by learning what life’s like as a Data Scientist. Also, Robin loves solving any kind of puzzles. Other things you can find Robin doing in his spare time are playing cards, playing football, watching football, talking about football, or watching people talk about football.

Tom joined Lynxx in December 2022 after finishing masters in both Econometrics and Industrial Engineering. He is pragmatic and loves working together with young and bright minds to solve complex data puzzles for our clients. Lynxx’s atmosphere with energetic and ambitious people makes Tom feel right at home. After work, Tom enjoys visiting concerts, making music,and playing football.

Wouter started working at Lynxx in March 2023, after finishing his master in econometrics. He really enjoys solving complex mathematical problems and gets a lot of energy from achieving great things together. Concepts in logistics interest him deeply, and he is enthusiastic to apply Data Science to this field. In his spare time, Wouter enjoys running and cycling, as well as a board game or making a pizza from scratch.

Tessa became a part of Lynxx in April 2023 to write her Master’s thesis. She enjoys putting the knowledge she gained in her studies Analytics and Operations Research in Logistics into practice, Lynxx provides the perfect environment for her to do so. The team of Lynxx does not only hold a lot of expertise (which is beneficial during the graduation process), they are all very welcoming, supportive and fun. Apart from work, Tessa finds happiness in spending time in the garden or engaging in activities such as playing tennis or ice skating.

Merel is currently writing her thesis for her Master’s in Econometrics at Lynxx. She enjoys diving into the details of operational processes and solving analytical puzzles. An optimized schedule excites Merel, and also in her private life a color-coded calendar makes her very happy. Besides work and study, her calendar is usually filled with playing lacrosse and skating around Rotterdam with her friends.

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