Portrait of Johan Draaisma

Johan
Draaisma

IT specialist with 25 years of experience

I keep business IT secure and connected. Today I bring that hands-on experience to leadership, setting the vision for the products that do the job.

LinkedIn

Deep technical knowledge and a strong people side

It is a rare combination. I can go into any technical detail with your engineers, and I can lead the same people with energy and trust.

In the technology

Hands-on, in-depth knowledge of infrastructure, networking, VPN and security, built over 25 years of doing the work myself.

With the people

I motivate teams and create a working environment where people feel supported and can excel.

In the approach

No-nonsense solutions, built with a thorough and careful method. Done properly the first time.

A career built layer by layer

Each step added a layer of responsibility. Today I combine hands-on knowledge of the whole stack with the leadership to set its direction.

  1. IT support
  2. Server management
  3. Web and email hosting
  4. Networking and VPN solutions
  5. Cybersecurity and compliance
  6. Product management
  7. Leadership and vision
Where it startedWhere it is now

Modern tools, used responsibly

Good teams need sound methods, clear communication and the right tools. I bring years of experience with all three.

Agile teams

I run teams the agile way: short cycles, clear priorities and steady improvement, considering input from the developers themselves.

Clear communication

I resolve difficult problems and keep things coordinated. Native in English and Dutch, and familiar with the ways of working of a wide variety of cultures.

AI, with humans in charge

I encourage AI where it helps, while people stay accountable for the result and aren’t buried in low-quality output.