I have a technical background, studied IT-Auditing and started my career as a programmer at Accenture. I became an IT Auditor at PwC and later I focused on more broader areas of GRC and internal auditing of which almost 9 years as an independent contractor. Now having joined the Br1ght team I will automate controls and provide clients valuable new insights with data.

“I’ve failed over and over again, and that is why I succeed”

I’ve always been on the lookout for new things and opportunities, but I have to admit that I get most inspiration (and support) from my family, the most constant factor in my life. Travelling with my wife, my two sons and one beautiful daughter through beautiful sceneries, reconnecting with nature, always gets me re-energised & ready to take on the next challenge or direction in our lives.

Before I joined BR1GHT to focus on project (delivery(, I worked as an experienced IT executive. Designed, (re)structured and managed (goal oriented and team driven) IT departments. Also long term experience in IT outsourcing, transition & program manager. Executed complex multi-million IT-programs in splitting up and merging companies. Extensive experience in the Utility Industry.

Naviza worked in multiple functions at the Belastingdienst in The Netherlands as of 2008 where she also completed her Master study in Accountancy at Nyerode in 2014. Directly afterwards she reallocated to Suriname where she became an expert in the Banking industry. She also worked in multiple marketing capabilities. She worked in a line function at the Finabank and for 2 years in an advisory company. As of 2018 Naviza works as an independent professional in multiple finance roles. In 2023 she joined the BR1GHT community and now works via us on Dutch clients.

I am an IT professional with 22 years’ experience in supporting, deploying, managing and providing strategic IT solutions for numerous clients. Possessing outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills and the ability to successfully deliver agreed-upon support and services of the highest quality, often in complex and challenging customer environments.

I worked at various banks all over the world in various roles within financial markets, private banking, retail and some corporate banking, before moving on to risk management. Currently within BR1GHT I am focusing on adding value to our clients organization by helping them to implement our partner applications in the governance area, such as TeamMate and CERRIX.

‘We must remember: there is no easy way.’

After 12 years abroad, I moved back to the Netherlands in 2023. I like following the latest tech gadgets news. I am an avid follower of Formula 1 racing and I try to watch  every race on tv including the practices and qualifications. I love being a dad and enjoy watching my kid learn new things and grow up.

Joachim has over 20 years of international SAP security, audit, and compliance experience, both as a consultant and as an in-house leader managing multiple global SAP security teams.

His core competencies include leading global S/4 HANA cyber security implementation projects, conducting SAP security and vulnerability assessments, designing SAP security policies and standards, as well as implementing SAP vulnerability management tools (P4S, SecurityBridge).

“I am passionate about sharing my knowledge and expertise with the SAP community and I have delivered numerous presentations and workshops on SAP security topics.”

With a background in business IT & Management I am well versed in the four major project management methodologies, which lead me to the past 4 years as a consultant for BR1GHT within their implementation, technology, and audit domains. With my knowledge of these domains, I now facilitate clients in their successful implementation of their audit management system in the IT, Financial and Internal Audit spheres.

Experienced Professional Services Principal Consultant with a history of working in the Assurance industry at a Big 4 Firm. Demonstrated expert skills in the functional implementation of audit management systems incorporating GRC principles, including Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Audit, Internal Control and External Audit. Keen interest in Data Analytics too. Strong professional with a Degree in Accountancy and Auditing, as well as qualifications in Computer Studies, and the ITIL Foundation Certificate.

As a professional consultant, with many years’ experience, my clients have ranged from SME’s to large global corporates, and include those in Banking & Finance, to Energy & Utilities, to Governmental & NGO’s, to Transport Sector organizations, to Tech Companies, and so the list continues.

I have more than 20 years of experience in Risk Management, Internal Control, and Internal Audit from various industries, and I hold a post-graduate degree in Public Accountancy (RA), a certification in Internal Audit (CIA), and an Executive MBA from the Rotterdam School of Management.

My mission is to help companies balance entrepreneurial recognition of opportunities with attention for risk factors and alignment of the internal organization to changing circumstances. I am passionate about enabling organizations to achieve their objectives in a sustainable and responsible way.

I am also a proactive leader, a skilled communicator, and a collaborative partner who can work effectively with diverse stakeholders and teams.

An enthusiastic and dedicated professional with experience in a range of industries. Passionate about building strong relationships with people at all levels within an organization to improve business processes as well as developing future leaders by providing Management skills, knowledge, training and direction to support them to excel. An effective team player who works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines with a high level of accuracy. Enjoys being part of, as well as leading, a successful and productive team while thriving in highly pressurized and challenging working environments.

I started my career as an aircraft avionics mechanic at Martinair before joining PwC as an IT consultant with a focus on technology and control. Later I joined BinckBank as an internal IT auditor. At TU Delft I studied Management of Technology and I did my post master at Erasmus University Rotterdam.  Registered as EDP auditor.

“The biggest risk is not taking any risk”.

Passionate about technology and I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for us. Enjoy traveling and exploring new environments.

After different positions in financial services, PwC, and Itarting my own consulting firm ,I connected to R1GHT with the focus on data analytics and compliance. My drive is to make technology easy and useful, stripped of complexity so that it adds real value for the user. I teach information systems at Nyenrode University to accountancy students where I also graduated as Registered Controller. I studied at University of Amsterdam where I graduated as Master in Business Studies and Registered Operational Auditor.

“Anything worth doing, is worth doing right”.

I once tried to become a rock guitarist and I enjoy running, biking, scuba diving and reading. I read mostly non-fiction, but when I do read fiction I like reading Neil Stephenson. And I am a husband to Anastasia and father of Sophie, who will be a great guitarist one day.