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“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike over the past year in his role as Agile coach for Philips Experience Design. Mike brings an incredible passion for agile and was able to adapt and empathize with the needs of the organization in a very short time.

His in-depth knowledge of agile and coaching techniques is outstanding. With his ability to quickly build relationships and get to grips with the people and teams around him, our organization has made great strides toward agile maturity.”
Philips

~Robrecht

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Mike, it was such a pleasure to work with you! I appreciate your “let’s do it right” mindset, your “take your responsibility” mindset, and “go and get it done” mindset. You think and act in the right pace.

You are a professional in your job and know how to apply Agile and SAFe principles, but what stood out most in our time together was your keen eye for the impact of business decisions on the happiness of the workforce.

On a personal level you are fun guy to talk to about babies, houses, and cars. Like I told you already, I would be super happy if we ever get to work together again!
ASML
Tieme
Wat een energie en creativiteit heb jij gebracht Mike, dat gaan we onwijs missen! Thanks a lot voor de mooie tijd en samenwerking die we hebben gehad en heel veel nieuwe energie en plezier in je volgende stap!!!
ASML
Robert

I had the pleasure of working with Mike as a Scrum Master at ASML, and I can confidently say that his passion, drive, and commitment to team success are truly exceptional. Mike’s ability to inspire and guide the team toward excellence was remarkable, and his focus on fostering collaboration and efficiency made a significant impact.

What sets Mike apart is his unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. He is always seeking positive change and proactively looking for ways to enhance team dynamics and processes. His efforts consistently led to measurable improvements in both team performance and morale.

Working with Mike was a real pleasure, and I would really recommend him to any organization seeking a motivated and impactful Scrum Master.
ASML
Joost

I had the pleasure of working with Mike as our Scrum Master, and I can’t recommend him highly enough.
Beyond his technical expertise, he created a truly safe, supportive and collaborative team environment. He has the ability to encourage open communication, ensuring everyone feels included and comfortable sharing their ideas and opinions.
His kindness and genuine care for the team made a real difference and I hope I’ll have the chance to work with him again in the future.
ASML
Natalia

It was a real pleasure to work with Mike at ASML. He consistently demonstrates a down-to-earth approach, translating complex ideas into practical action steps that deliver real value. His vast knowledge of agile methodologies ensures that teams operate efficiently while continuously improving. He’s notably persistent in overcoming obstacles, always finding creative solutions to keep the project or team on track.

I truly hope we will have the chance to work together again in the future.
ASML
Mariusz

It was a great pleasure working with Mike at ASML, where he joined our team as a scrum master. Mike is truly an Agile enthusiast, he has a deep understanding of the practice and he was always eager to share this knowledge with us. Mike is down-to-earth and empathetic as a colleague, but most important he is fun to work with!
ASML
Pim

I have had the pleasure to work together with Mike over the last year at Philips Experience Design. For me having a side role as a scrum master during that time, I have learned a lot from Mike. I had been lucky to sit next to him in the office where he told me a lot of stories about agile. You can really see that he has his own vision, lots of great ideas and a lot of knowledge. Next to that he is energetic, open and in general a great person to work with, but also just to have a converation about life ;). We will stay in touch and I am sure you will succeed with your own company!
Philips
Axel

Practical advice, parting words and just a kind word is all and more that I received from Mike during our work. It was a busy and fruitful period of work. Mike helped to separate the wheat from the chaff, to understand what really makes sense in Agile and Scrum in particular. I envy you who will be working with Mike. Know that you can rely on him and get professional advice.
PVH
Elizabeth

Mike worked as a scrum master in our Agile team in Ecommerce for PVH. I’ve got to know Mike as a person who is a true believer and practitioner of Agile. He has clear ideas how to improve the Agile way of working and truly helps teams to grow as a team. He is not only knowledgable about all aspects that an organisation or team can encounter in an agile transformation, but because he IS agile, he also knows exactly how to convey the core well and is always open to learn new things himself to grow.
And above all, he is a great colleague to work with. Thanks Mike for being part of our team!
PVH
Lotte

I have worked with Mike together on our Advance Analytics project. During this time I saw how Mike had enabled self driven Agile Squad. Mike not only was a fabulous Scrum Master for our squad but also an Agile Coach who enabled Scrum fundamentals as core strength of our squad. Mike brought many Agile initiatives which brought our squad on next level and also help us bring feature/value faster to business.

As Engineer Manager as well , Mike has helped us bring OKR’s across various squad and enabled it as key enabler. Mike is truly a great Agile Coach , Scrum Master, evangelist and most important a great person to have on your team . Many Thanks Mike for your amazing work and ideas as always.
Nike
Harsh

I was lucky enough to work with Mike (Our Scrum Master), who was the utmost professional in all conversations and showed various elements of being diligent, emphatic and great attention to detail . It is a pleasure working with You MIKE.
Nike
Bibhu

Mike has been our Scrum Master at Nike for almost a year now, and he’s been doing an awesome job! He has a very clear vision and is able to share the Agile mindset and inspire the people in the team. The well-being of the team is the most important for him, because he knows that if the team feels great, it will perform great. Mike’s communication is no-nonsense: it’s all about being open and transparent, and he’s not afraid to stand up and question decisions if he feels that they don’t add value for the company or if they affect the well-being of the team or any of its members. A great colleague and person to work with!
Nike
Philip

The combination of Mike’s extensive theoretical knowledge about various Agile frameworks and his years of experience in the field makes him the best Scrum Master and Agile coach we could wish for. Although he’s often very busy with helping out different teams in their Agile journey, he always manages to free up some time for regular connects on my progress within the trajectory of becoming a Scrum Master myself. A truly valuable and motivated asset for any team that wants to improve their way of working!
Nike
Beau

Although I only worked with Mike for a short period within Medtronic, it was superb working with him. Mike is a calm and honest person, a good listener and always willing to help you out with whatever question you have. For me it was a pleasure working with Mike, but a pity it was only for such a short period.
Medtronic
Patrick

Mike is a great professional and wonderful to work with. He knows exactly what he is doing, is proactive, innovative and always looks for better ways to get to the end result. Mike I’d discreet but does not shy away from sharing or expressing his views. His pleasant and calm style is also very much appreciated and I can only strongly recommend Mike for anything he does, he will deliver above and beyond.
Medtronic
Sharmin
During our time together at ASML, in which Mike was our team’s Scrum Master, Mike taught me much about Scrum, SAFe, and Agile development in general. He extremely knowledgeable about the subject, and is very passionate about instigating changes for the better.

I have always found Mike to be a very pleasant colleague to work with, and would certainly recommend any looking for an organisational change driver to consider Mike to be the one to help them achieve it.
ASML
Mark
Thanks a lot Mike for the impact you made @ CDO! Good luck in your next endeavors.
ASML
Sophie

Hey Mike, I’m happy to work with you. You brought your perspective, creativity and energy into the team. I’m sure you will have great journey and success. Good luck with the next assessment.
ASML
Filiz

Mike’s impact as a Scrum Master at ASML extended far beyond his direct teams. His innovative ideas and fresh approach elevated the entire Agile Release Train to a new level. Mike had a unique talent for not only improving processes but also connecting people. His organization of hackathons and team activities created a vibrant work environment where creativity and collaboration flourished. These events were not only enjoyable but also provided valuable opportunities to test new technologies and methods. Mike’s ability to combine agile principles with a focus on team building and innovation made him an indispensable force within ASML. Any company looking for a Scrum Master who can inspire both processes and people would be fortunate to have Mike on board.
ASML
Robbin

It has been a pleasure having Mike as our Scrum Master at ASML. A great Scrum Master serves as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and ensuring the team adheres to Agile principles. Mike excelled in all these areas, demonstrating exceptional facilitation skills and a deep understanding of Agile methodologies.

He was highly focused on delivering and maximizing value within our team and across ASML, consistently aligning our efforts with organizational goals. Mike played a pivotal role in establishing our team, guiding us through the initial stages, and setting us on a path for success.

After two years of collaboration, I look back with only positive memories. I sincerely hope our paths cross again in the future and that we have the opportunity to work together once more!
ASML
Osman

I’ve had the Pleasure to work with Mike in his role as Agile coach for Philips Experience Design. Mike is extremely empathetic, knowledgeable, diligent, and engaging. He really helped us to create meaningful and sustainable change. Key was Mike’s ability to translate agile so that different people could understand it and how it could apply to their specific roles. He is a true inspiration. I wish him very best for his future endeavors.
Philips
Ankit

I was part of Mikes ‘Agile Champions’ training in the Philips Agile transformation journey. Mike trained us te become ‘Agile coaches’ within our (broader) teams. The sessions turned out to be theoretical, practical, tangible, fun and engaging. A perfect mix of knowledge, fun activities and good (sometimes tough) conversations. Gained a lot of insights on Agile on a large corporate scale. Mike truly owned it.
Philips
Bas

Working with Mike has been an immense pleasure. Since the day he joined, all the conversations and team dynamics improved. Through his thought provoking questions, he guided the entire team to analyse the status of the project from a collaboration perspective, enabling us in delivering more features and priorizing them from a stakeholder perspective, focusing on the value delivered.
I especially enjoyed attending all the SCRUM ceremonies organised by Mike – always different from the previous sessions and a pleasure to follow – including some team games that boosted team morale and bonding (especially in a fully remote team).
I’m sure Mike will be a worthy addition to any development team.
PVH
Riccardo

I have had the pleasure to work with Mike at PVH, while he was working as a Scrum Master in my team. He has always shown hard work and dedication towards the team and the whole organization. Mike managed to “teach” the team more about Scrum and overall having an agile mindset. Furthermore, his positive attitude and  good communication skills, brought a great atmosphere within the team. All in all, I have learned so much from him and I highly recommend working with Mike.
PVH
Laura

When I first met Mike, I really liked his style and mentality. He’s a born Agilist and what is clear, he’s is capable of walking the talk: showing courage, openness, respect, commitment and focus.

Mike is treat to work with. He has a positive and growth mindset. He’s always enthusiastic and full of energy.

Mike is a certainty in what he does. He’s always ahead of the game and one thing is sure … the impact he had on the teams and people he worked with was huge in the timespan of 2 years at Nike. If you want a person that gets things done, speaks up when necessary and bringing in vision… Mike is your go-to guy.

Good luck in all future challenges!
Nike
Dirk

When working with Mike I found someone with drive, wanting to move forward. Someone who wants to find and focus on the most important thing. A critical thinker who doesn’t mind talking about the elephant in the room and a coach advocating transparancy to find the things that can be improved.
Nike
Jenze

Mike’s a scrum master who truly embodies the agile mindset and brings this to the team. He’s an agile guru, always looking for improvements and challenging the team to go a step further. After joining he quickly raised the team to a higher level with his knowledge, experience and high EQ!
Nike
Tuba

Mike is your guide to travel in a purposeful manner towards a vague destination. Being passionate about agile frameworks and courageous to challenge the status quo, he is the ideal partner in crime to drive organisational change. Mike helped our advanced analytics team at Nike to adopt scrum and bring the agile mindset. Long story short; a great inspirer for people & process.
Nike
Yoel

I had the pleasure of working together with Mike at Nike. Mike was a game-changer for our team’s Agile journey. He isn’t only a knowledgeable and experienced Scrum master, but also an inspiring coach for people working around him. Mike’s ability to identify areas for improvement and effectively suggest ways to tackle the problems helped us to evolve as a team and as individuals. He never refuses when you ask him for help, and he truly makes a difference! I can thoroughly recommend Mike to anyone looking for a Scrum master or anyone looking for Agile impact or grow in this field.
Nike
Isabel

Mike worked for me for several years and then with me after a corporate reorganisation helping support my new team. It was an absolute pleasure to have him work for me and also alongside me. He is highly intelligent, driven and focussed, determined to provide the best results for the customer and engages and communicates exceptionally well at any level. Its our loss and another companies huge gain and i wish him all the best for the future, its will be a fantastic one for sure.
Medtronic
James

While I was in Medtronic, I have worked with Mike on an innovative project aiming to start the digital technical support in the space of medical devices.
Mike is wonderful to work with, forward-thinking, and an exceptional IT professional. While working together he really listened to the stakeholders’ needs and came up with creative ideas to move forward, which resulted in a positive effect on the overall success of the project.
Great personality, inspiring, team-player and just a pleasure to work with!
Any company would be lucky to have him on their team.
Medtronic
Chantal
Was a great pleasure to meet you Mike! Your drive and creativity were awesome! let’s keep in touch!
ASML
Lobke

I had the pleasure of working with Mike, who was my Scrum Master, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional leader and colleague. He created a safe, open environment where the team felt comfortable sharing ideas, discussing challenges, and supporting each other. His ability to foster this kind of teamwork made a significant difference in our day-to-day collaboration.
Mike not only ensured that the Scrum processes were followed, but he also made all the related events enjoyable and engaging! His creativity in keeping things interesting was one of the many ways he stood out as a Scrum Master.

I look forward to the chance to work with Mike again in the future, and I am certain that any team or company that brings him on board will be gaining an outstanding colleague.
ASML
Vaishnavi

I had the pleasure of having Mike as a Scrum Master at ASML. The enthusiasm and passion he has for improving team processes and delivering value helped our team a lot. He was not only working on having effective scrum meetings, but focussed on having an effective process overall. Mike has great ideas when it comes to involving stakeholders to deliver direct value, and he is willing to try anything to reach those goals. Mike gives a team a lot of energy, meetings are never boring and always useful when Mike is involved. I enjoyed our collaboration and hope that our paths will cross again in the future!
ASML
Sjoerd

It was a pleasure for me to work with Mike, a superb agile coach and colleague.
His comprehension of the Agile approach and principles never ceases to astound me. I had the privilege of being a member of his Agile champions network in Philips. I can’t wait to attend his coaching sessions again and advance my agile and lean skills.
Mike is a fantastic agile coach that can help any company that wants to increase its level of agility.
Philips
Sruthi

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Mike over the past year in his role as Agile coach for Philips Experience Design. Mike brings an incredible passion for agile and was able to adapt and empathize with the needs of the organization in a very short time. His in-depth knowledge of agile and coaching techniques is outstanding. With his ability to quickly build relationships and get to grips with the people and teams around him, our organization has made great strides toward agile maturity.
Philips
Robrecht

As a colleague and fellow Scrum Master, I have had the pleasure of working alongside Mike and have been continually impressed by his dedication to the Agile framework. Mike demonstrated exceptional skills in concept content creation and Agile thought leadership, which he shared via high quality Miro boards. He is skilled at explaining complex Agile concepts in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible to a broad range of stakeholders. He is adept at identifying and addressing potential roadblocks in the development process, and has a keen eye for identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Mike has also shown exceptional mentorship skills, guiding and supporting other Scrum Masters and Agile practitioners within our organization. Overall, I have no doubt that Mike would make an excellent addition to any organization looking to leverage the power of Agile methodologies. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further information or have any questions regarding Mike’s qualifications. Thank you for considering my recommendation
PVH
Barry

Mike came in with a fresh perspective at PVH , he made sure the concept of scrum is understood across the organization , Mike is a real ambassador of agile , he lives and breathes agile .

A wonderful team player , ready to challenge the process and practice every time when things are not followed , it has been a great learning working with you . keep this going and make agile great again at PVH 😁.
PVH
Guru

It was an amazing journey with Mike @Nike.
He is a walking encyclopedia for Scrum/Agile/Kanban. With his outstanding experience and knowledge, you can feel the immediate impact in the team. Scaled Agile being a new norm now a days for bigger organizations, Mike can be a game changer !!!
Nike
Bhargav

I’ve had the opportunity to have Mike as our scrum master in our team at Nike. Mike’s enthusiasm, professional guidance, and advice with respect to scrum have been extremely helpful to the team and me. He helped the team gain some valuable momentum! In a few words, Mike is open, experienced, always helpful and a very nice team member to have!
Nike
Niels

Mike introduced the concept of agile way of working and scrum framework to our team in a clear and structured manner. As a scrum master, he managed to keep the group in line with our goals as well adjust them when needed. Apart from his constant effort to bring the best out of myself and the team, Mike is also a fun(ny) character to have around the workplace and simply makes the day go by seamlessly. In addition, he helped with team’s strategic objectives and turning them into actionable goals. I would highly recommend Mike to anyone who is interested in getting the workplace aligned and organised!
Nike
Ibrahim

Mike Janssen ken ik uit mijn studieperiode op Zuyd Hogeschool. We hebben veel opdrachten/projecten samen gedaan en deze ook zeer succesvol afgerond.
Ik ken Mike als een echte teamplayer. Hij houdt het doel voor ogen dat hij wilt bereiken. Ook kun je hem gerust een eigen opdracht geven die hij goed afrond. Daarnaast heb ik Mike leren kennen als een enthousiaste, gedreven, gestructureerde en vooral een hele fijne studiegenoot.
Zuyd Hogeschool
Tim

Mike is a very enthusiastic, open, honest and dedicated person, it was great to have him on our team at Medtronic.
Through various job roles Mike evolved his skills in technology, then coaching and agile and scrum.
Together we started a new automation and innovation department for Medtronic IT in EMEA where Mike was a key driver of implementing this new way of working, starting his journey as a scrum master and agile coach and evolving over the years with our team to a larger scaled and even global setup. Thank you Mike!
and good luck with your new endeavor.
I would like to recommend Mike for guiding managers, teams, product owners, scrum masters through their agile journey on a road to maximizing value as he can bring incremental and sustainable improvements and learning through coaching, mentoring and training as he has done at Medtronic.
Medtronic
Bart

Mike was my graduation supervisor at Medtronic and I got to know him as a pleasant person to work with. By using his coaching style, he helped me not only improve my hard skills, but also my soft skills. He enriched my mindset with a new way of working that helped me develop as a Young Professional and gave me during my internship new insights on how to deal with projects in a large complex organisation. I appreciated most his sober personality, approachability and willingness to help me. Despite the fact that my assignment has been successfully concluded, he still offers his help to this day.
Medtronic
Rik