"All Subjects Matter" is an independent publication launched in March 2022. This name has a small reference to one of the misunderstood SME (Subject Matters Expert) stances. These stances are explained within the role of a Product Owner of which I find the SME one of the most fascinating stances.
The purpose of this site is to provide an insight into the life of a Product Owner who is also accountable as a COO. I have worked my whole life in the IT where my latest role was on the Dev-Ops side. I always have had a sharp eye in understanding the business side as well. In my career, I know now that I thrive best when i am able to help the business understand IT and vice versa. I also just love it to solve complex problems and really dive deep.
This is closely aligned with my understanding of Agile principles. I am accountable for a clear goal on WHY to both sides. An Agile approach helps me deliver better solutions.
333travel
I am currently working for 10 years at 333travel. Looking back, I started my role as a Product Owner in 2015 .This was the moment we started to develop a new inhouse system which we call BOSS. This system is all we use in our Company. It is our CRM, CMS, Marketing Automation, Offer flow, Booking flow. Everything we do in our company is represented in this system. After all it is the BOSS.
This system is created for the travel industry. Currently we are exploring the possibilities of bringing it to the market as a SaaS solution for other travel agencies and Tour operators.
I then got the opportunity in early 2021 to step up to the COO role within 333travel. I happily accepted that of course since this gave me even more leverage to work more on the decision side of the company. While also practicing my role as a Product Owner. Combining these two roles with a clear vision in mind.
Afrikareisopmaat
I am also one of the Founders of Afrikareisopmaat. This all started back in 2014 as a spinoff / playground from 333travel. I started this business with the owner of 333travel back then, Arno van Uffelen. We are currently still working together within Afrikareisopmaat.
We are developing more countries and we offer trips to Namibie, Botswana and South-Africa at this moment.
Inline Skating
In my free time, I have picked up (aggressive) inline skating again, thanks to my children who made me question why I ever stopped skating. As a 90's kid, I grew up in the halfpipe, and I couldn't be any happier now that I got reunited with skating.
I am also still a tech addict and have also joined the VR club a while ago. As a VR enthusiast, I also see the issues that VR still needs to address to grow.
In the meanwhile I am doing workouts with my VR headset for example a session of Les mills body combat. No that is not me :)
Books
Here you will find a list of books i can personally recommend. I found them very useful in my journey to more knowledge and understanding.
Have read and can recommend!
Start with Why
Thinking fast, Thinking slow
Online Influence
The art of doing twice the work in half the time
Applying Scrum with Kanban
The five disfunctions of a team
The rise and fall of Sierra online
Steve Jobs
De machine
nu of nooit
Focus aan/uit
On my to read list!
The subtle art of not giving a fuck
Never split the difference
Daniel kahneman: Noise
Read people like a book: how to analyze
Atomic habits by James Clear
How to talk to anyone
Want to get in touch?
Want to discuss about a topic you read. I am always eager to learn or answer questions about these topics. The way we grow is by sharing together. Dont hesitate to send me a message or an e-mail.
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