I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science, currently acting as High-Performance Computing Advisor at SURF: the leading ICT cooperative for Dutch education and research institutions.  In this role, I help users unlock the full potential of supercomputing, by optimizing their workflows for efficiency and performance. Additionally, as the Deputy Manager of the Netherlands Competence Center (NCC NL), I actively work to expand access to HPC resources for small industries while fostering stronger collaborations with academia.