Jeroen Rinzema

Jeroen Rinzema is a distinguished VP of Engineering, renowned for his profound expertise in distributed systems and event-driven architectures. With a formidable track record of developing and managing large-scale systems that serve millions of customers, Jeroen possesses deep knowledge and insight into systems and architectures. He has played a pivotal role in optimizing business-critical processes across various industries, thriving on challenges and consistently driving innovation and excellence in every project he oversees.

At WorldLine, Jeroen led the transformation of the data landscape by designing a system that consolidates multiple reporting sources into one centralized platform, capable of handling millions of transactions. His efforts in providing swift and accurate financial data significantly enhanced the quality and accessibility of financial reporting, cementing his contributions as pivotal to the project’s success and to the future of software development at WorldLine.

During his impactful tenure at Shell, as the Chapter Lead within The Agile Hub, Jeroen directed a team of back-end engineers focused on pioneering internal innovations to advance Shell’s transition towards carbon neutrality. He was instrumental in demonstrating and implementing reliable distributed systems using cutting-edge technologies, steering Shell’s IT systems towards more sustainable and efficient practices. Under his leadership, his team made significant strides in developing cloud-native solutions, thereby driving forward Shell’s commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.

At Jexia, an organization developing a serverless platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating project development for software professionals, Jeroen led initiatives to enhance the developer experience. He focused on creating tools that not only simplify the development process but also scale efficiently to support millions of users. As the author and primary contributor to Semaphore, an open-source service orchestrator, Jeroen’s innovations have made software development more accessible and robust. His commitment to developing user-friendly, scalable tools has been instrumental in shaping modern software development practices.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Jeroen is a passionate and active contributor to the open-source community. He dedicates part of his free time to experimenting with low-level protocols and system languages, particularly focusing on database technologies. His contributions advance the capabilities of these technologies and foster a spirit of collaboration and innovation in the open-source world. By continuously pushing the boundaries of technology, Jeroen enhances and expands the tools available to developers everywhere, helping to shape the future of software development.

A leader who not only adapts to but also anticipates shifts in the tech landscape, Jeroen Rinzema’s career is marked by a passion for deep technology and a commitment to excellence. His work has influenced major enterprises and paved the way for future innovations in the tech community.