Ernst Naezer

I offer a unique combination of knowledge and experience in software engineering, innovation, digital strategy & technology management. I'm an expert in integrating tech into business processes and a leader in building strong tech teams.

With +20 years of experience, I'm available for freelance assignments that require designing and delivering technical solutions that drive business outcomes. Whether it's kickstarting your new project, guiding your company through a digital transformation, or growing a strong tech organization, my expertise ensures success in these critical areas.

Reach out via +31 6 30 65 77 08 or send me a message.

About Me

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Ernst Naezer

Digital Innovation & Engineering Leader

Hi, my name is Ernst Naezer, I'm a seasoned professional in the tech sector, and with over two decades of experience I help companies, big and small, to become future-ready.

My career has been defined by consistent drive to better leverage technology. During the early years, I was a tech lead across various organizations, and played a pivotal role at ING Bank as the community lead for API Design Thinking. Building on these experiences, I founded an Engineering and Design Agency, called Catapult, focusing on innovation and paving the way for the digital transformation of Nationale-Nederlanden (NN).

I thrive in environments where I can lead and inspire by lifting others up, where I can help by reducing complexity to get us closer to the goal, and where creativity meets digital. My approach is to mix engineering with design, placing the customer front and center, while at the same time building the organization, tools and platform to enable scale.

  • Nationality:NL
  • Study:Embedded Systems Engineering
  • School:University of Applied Sciences, The Hague
  • KVK: 91977215
  • Freelance:Available

Knowledge

  • imageDigital Transformation
  • imageRecruiting and Hiring
  • imageSoftware Engineering
  • imagePlatform Capabilities
  • imageAPI Design
  • imageEnterprise Architecture
  • imageCloud Computing

Interests

  • imageStorytelling
  • imageBusiness Strategies
  • imageDesign of Everyday Things
  • imagePublic Speaking and Workshops
  • imageCritical Thinking
  • imageFantasy Books

Experience

  • Nov 2023 - Current⠀

    Founder

    Digital Defined
  • Jan 2022 - Nov 2023

    Head of Engineering

    NN Bank
  • Mar 2018 - Jan 2022

    Head of Catapult - Engineering & Design Agency

    NN Group
  • Mar 2014 - Nov 2018

    Enterprise Architect & API Community Lead

    ING Bank
  • Jan 2011 - Mar 2014

    Technology Evangelist & Consultant

    Wincor-Nixdorf International
  • Oct 2007 - Jan 2011

    Tech Lead & Team Lead

    Mirabeau
  • Oct 2002 - Nov 2007

    Tech Lead & Engineer

    Auxilium

Testimonials

Can highly recommend Ernst! Of course an extensive background in engineering but above all a visionary and inspirator at NN on tech & data and how NN could successfully do its digital transformation. That spark has led to the development of digital-product visions and implementation of empowered product teams across NN!!

Tjeerd Bosklopper

Management Board member at NN Group

Ernst is one of the most amazing people I had the pleasure of working with. He is great at all things digital products. Organization design, coaching MTs, technology trends, empowered product teams, software engineering, you name it. He looks at the context of a company and uses his vision, vast experience and fresh ideas to help transforming a company into the digital era. His background in and passion for engineering is one of his secrets. As a person Ernst is also such a nice person to work with. Every company that gets to work with Ernst should consider themselves very lucky.

Vijai Ramcharan

Technology Architect at NN Group

Ik heb Ernst leren kennen toen ik op zoek was naar hoe ik mijn domein kon transformeren naar een engineering cultuur. Ernst bracht scaling excellence in en samen hebben wij dat naar de praktijk gebracht. Ernst heeft zoveel kennis en ervaring waardoor wij snel konden schakelen, verbeteren en inderdaad de resultaten die ik zocht te realiseren: op cultuurverandering, manier van werken, opleveren van goede digitale producten voor klanten.

Leontine Dekker

Head of Mortgage Sevices at NN Bank

It is my pleasure to recommend Ernst for his exceptional leadership skills as a product leader over the past three years. Ernst has a remarkable ability to solve complex problems and inspire teams to build tools that aid our DevOps teams in solving customer problems. Ernst is an excellent collaborator, always willing to lend a hand and share his expertise to help others succeed. I highly recommend Ernst for any future leadership roles and would be delighted to work with him again in the future.

Jeroen Kemper

Head of Advanced Business Analytics at NN Bank

What I Do

I have a deep understanding of both the challenges and opportunities that come with digital transformation, building digital products and platforms, and growing an engineering organization to scale.

Below you'll find a selection of the services I can offer to your company, feel free to reach out via +31 6 30 65 77 08 or send me a message.

  • Engineering Leadership

    Building strategies and organizing teams that resonate with your business objectives, ensuring readiness to meet current and future technological challenges.

  • Interim Engineering Management

    Providing temporary, high-impact leadership to steer engineering teams through transitions, and maintain continuity during critical periods or until a permanent lead is established.

  • Improving Developer Experience

    Creating a frictionless environment for developers that enhances retention, fosters innovation, and boosts job satisfaction and creativity.

  • Digital Transformation Coaching

    Identifying the core values of your organization and guiding your management team to develop digital capabilities that pave the way to a future-ready stance.

  • Business Model Validation

    Quickly crafting and delivering products that users love, to test market assumptions and validate the business model with real-world feedback.

  • Talent Acquisition and Integration

    Refining the hiring process to draw in top engineering talent, coupled with smooth onboarding practices and growth opportunities within the company.

  • Solution Architecture

    Restructuring your company’s technical landscape into a composable, modular setup, enhancing flexibility and responsiveness to change.

  • Technical Product Owner

    Filling the role of Technical Product Owner to navigate product development, ensuring alignment with both user needs and business directives for successful market adoption.

  • Engineering

    Delivering expert software engineering solutions that align with your business's strategic goals. I cover the entire range of software development, from web to mobile applications, and from client-side to server-side technologies.

Leadership Skills

Digital Transformation95%
Engineering Management90%
Engineering Recruitement95%
Technical Roadmapping90%
Design Thinking90%
Innovation85%

Engineer Skills

Full Stack Engineer95%
Domain Driven Design90%
API Integration90%
AWS Cloud Architecture80%
Enterprise Architecture80%
Software Architecture90%

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