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Hans Bakker

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Head of Software Engineering at RIPE NCC
📍 Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands

Hans Bakker is the Head of Software Engineering at RIPE NCC, where he leads developer teams working at the core of internet infrastructure. He holds an Executive MBA and is described by colleagues as a genuine and effective people-manager who builds loyal teams.

Outside of work, Hans is a supportive family man who uses his platform to support charitable causes, such as fundraising for ALS research. He frequently celebrates the achievements of his colleagues and appears interested in developments within higher education institutions in the Netherlands.

Unique fact: Hans successfully manages teams of highly technical software developers despite not having a traditional IT background himself.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Head of Software Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hoorn, North Holland, Netherlands
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Priorities

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People Management
Described as a "true people-manager" in recommendations, with a focus on giving sincere attention to his team members to foster loyalty and success.
Internet Infrastructure
His role is central to the software that powers core internet infrastructure, and he is actively hiring key roles to support this mission.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
Head of Software Engineering
RIPE NCC
6-2019 - 6-2023
Manager Software Engineering
RIPE NCC
8-2015 - 1-2016
CTO a.i.
XS4ALL Internet BV
1-2008 - 5-2019
Manager Software Development
XS4ALL Internet BV
1-2004 - 12-2007
Hoofd automatisering
Amsterdams Uitburo
In the press

Media appearances

Software Engineering - RIPE NCC. Featured in RIPE NCC
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Education
2013 - 2015
Executive MBA
Business School Nederland
2012 - 2012
Hoger Management Programma/ Fase 1 MBA
Business School Nederland
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