Kickstart your IT Career: get 1-on-1 coaching
Ever wondered what advice top IT leaders wish they had at the start of their careers? Get direct access to their insights and guidance to help you navigate your own path; join the IT career coaching!
Kickstart your IT Career with 1-on-1 Coaching!
Students get the unique opportunity to have one-on-one sessions with our 15 experienced IT leaders. In a 30-minute session, you can ask all your questions about the IT sector, career opportunities, and your next steps.
This year, the Codehive IT Career Coaching has a new format: there is one application round, and selected students get two personal 1-on-1 conversations with experienced IT leaders. You set your personal goals in January and look back on how far you've come in April. Join the next year's journey!
Who is it for?
For every student in the Netherlands who is interested in a career in digital, IT or AI. This is an opportunity to ask personal questions about career choices, the IT sector and future developments, and to receive practical advice on how to take the next steps in your professional journey.
Excited to see the impact?
“The program allowed me to take a peek at the job market from the perspective of who’s on the other side. A very valuable perspective.”
Katarina has been part of the Codehive IT Leader team since the beginning:
"What I enjoy most about the Codehive career coaching is the direct connection between the academic knowledge of students and the experience of a mentor. It helps mentees translate their studies into real career pathways and build their skills with purpose."
Meet our IT industry leaders
Teun van der Vorm
Teun previously served as CIO at ANWB and was director at WIGO4IT. Teun started as General Director of DICTU (Dienst ICT Uitvoering) at the Ministry of Economic Affairs.
Edward Clarenbach
Edward is Digital Director at Bauhaus, where he manages projects aimed at digital maturity and strategic IT development. He works at the intersection of technology and organizational goals.
Diederick van Tiel
Diederick is founder and CEO of AdviceRobo and E-cology Innovations. He holds board positions in international organizations and works at the intersection of fintech and artificial intelligence.
Katarina Kurcabova
Katarina is Senior Director Cloud Platforms & ITSM at Brenntag. She is responsible for managing and developing the organization’s cloud environments and IT service management processes.
Jean-Paul van der Ham
Jean-Paul is CTO at WIGO4IT, where he defines the technical direction and oversees the development of municipal software systems. He works on solutions used daily by social services in multiple municipalities.
Dennis Mulder
Dennis was CTO of Microsoft Netherlands, where he was responsible for technology strategy and innovation. He now runs his own businesses and mentors start-up entrepreneurs.
Femke Buijs
Femke switched to tech after working in finance in London, which was not her dream job. After a coding course in Liverpool, she focused on backend development and started her career in Utrecht as a company’s first backend developer. She now works at Mollie and is actively involved in promoting diversity in tech.
Tirza Lowensteijn
Tirza was Sr. Director EMEA Professional Services at Workday. She has a lot of experienceas team lead and has a focus on agile working and team development.
Edwin de Groot
Edwin is een executive leader bij Workday, waar hij leiding geeft aan grote consultancyteams. Hij houdt toezicht opprojecten gericht op digitale transformaties en de implementatie vanenterprise-applicaties.
Peter Kouwen
Peter has a background in consulting, having worked at PwC and IBM, and is now Director of Randstad Digital. He focuses on digital transformation, AI and the future of work. Alongside his role at Randstad, he is involved in student initiatives and actively contributes to promoting diversity. He enjoys supporting people in their professional development and career growth.
Eric Janssen
Eric works at DXC Technology, focusing on digital innovation, IT architecture, and the digitalization of business processes. He previously spent many years at HP in both technical and managerial roles.
Mathhijs Werkman
Matthijs has a background in Business Administration, after which he moved into IT and digital transformation. At Randstad, he looks at how AI can be used to work more efficiently across the organisation and identifies opportunities for AI projects. He has experience in coaching and talent development.
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Pascal Lubbe
As Education Director at Workday, Pascal focuses on developing future-ready learning programs within the Workday ecosystem. She also has extensive experience supporting people in their personal and professional development so they can fully grow and thrive.
Dirkje de Hoop
Dirkje is Global Head of IT at Boon Edam, where she is responsible for global IT strategy and security policy. She previously worked as a change manager in various organizations, with a focus on security and change management.
Paul Velthuis
Paul maakt deel uit van het Process Intelligence-team bij Zalando, waar hij zich bezighoudt met het analyseren en verbeteren van bedrijfsprocessen met behulp van data en automatisering. Hij heeft een technische achtergrond in procesoptimalisatie en systeemontwikkeling.
Fixed in 3 steps.
Step 1: Sign up
There is 1 application period in October for the 2026–2027 program. Indicate your preference for IT leaders and upload your CV. This is your chance to get in touch with experienced professionals and learn from them.
Step 2: Short introduction
We are excited to meet you! A short Zoom call will be scheduled in the week of November 9th.
Step 3: Prepare
Think about your ambitions, questions or obstacles. What would you like to know about working in IT? Prepare focused questions to get the most out of your session.
