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Serge Van OudenhoveSV

Serge Van Oudenhove

Service Designer / Business and Functional Analyst

€900/day
Bruxelles, BE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Serge

“I think like a strategist, act like a designer, and build like an architect”

“As a Service Designer / Business and Functional Analyst, I have the head of a business person, the heart of a designer, and the ability to understand and communicate across the full lifecycle of a product/service”

Business Engineer with over 18 years of experience, including Web/Mobile Technology, Human-Centered Design, Service Design, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Project Management and Finance.
Some topics I know something about: “Web and Mobile Technology - Business and Functional analysis - Project Management - Agile - Prince 2 - Design Thinking - Service Design - Digital Transformation - Workshop Facilitation – Human-Centered Design - User Experience - Customer Journey Map - Ideation - Service Blue Print - Concept Design - Product Innovation - Rapid Prototyping - IT Architecture - IT Project Management - ERP - CRM - Data Analysis - SQL - Financial Modelling - Project Under High Uncertainty - AI Business Strategy.
  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • Portuguese

    Conversational

  • Spanish

    Conversational

  • Dutch

    Basic

Can work on-site
Bruxelles (up to 10km)

Experience

  • RVA/ONEM (Belgian Government Social Security Services)
    Functional Analyst / Service Designer
    PUBLIC SECTOR
    August 2022 - September 2025 (3 years and 1 month)
    Brussels, Belgium
    - Collaborated as a Functional Analyst in an Agile Scrum Team for the "Career Break" application portfolio
    - Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of new features, from "design / dev / test / implement / learn and improve" ensuring reliable delivery and rapid feedback loops.
    - Contributed to backlog refinement and prioritization, ensuring alignment between multiple stakeholders.
    - Enhanced operational efficiency by contributing to the optimization of the Request for Change (RFC) process, improving transparency, and traceability across the IT department.
    - Provided foundational inputs for an AI LLM Documentation Bot project, using Artificial Intelligence to automate information retrieval and improve knowledge access.
    Agile Project Management IT Project Management Functional specifications Process facilitation User Experience Design
  • Stater Belgium (Mortgage Servicing)
    Interim Project Manager
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    March 2022 - June 2022 (3 months)
    Brussels, Belgium
    - Worked internally for the Innovation department and collaborated directly with the CIO and the IT department.
    - Managed the upgrade for document automation applications by defining project scope/roadmap and by coordinating with involved stakeholders.
    - Designed a test strategy and identified the right tool to automate the testing of more than 10k letter templates.
    - Contributed to the redesign of Request for Change (RFC) to improve agility and transparency.
    Innovation Management IT Project Management Agile Project Management Process facilitation
  • Banque Crelan (Retail Banking)
    Mobile Application Program Manager / Service Designer
    BANKING AND INSURANCE
    July 2020 - July 2021 (1 year)
    Brussels, Belgium
    - Worked with C-level executives to support Crelan in its digital transformation and integration efforts.
    - Contributed to the definition and design of the digital strategy for Crelan before AXA Bank integration (European Central Bank documentation to validate the integration).
    - Responsible for the joint program and for defining business requirements for the future bank mobile app.
    - Managed cross-functional teams, facilitated workshops, and collaborated with stakeholders of both organisations.
    - Supported the selection of the right digital customer care tools to ensure high customer satisfaction after AXA Bank integration.
    Workshops Facilitation Customer Journey IT Strategy User Experience Design Digital Transformation

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Education

  • Master in Business Engineering
    Solvay Brussels School
    2007
    The program is Solvay's flagship master's degree, emphasizing a quantitative and analytical approach to business. It aims to create "business engineers" who can tackle complex business problems from a multi-faceted perspective. Key competencies developed include: Strong Technical and Analytical Background: Students gain deep knowledge in all major fields of management, such as finance, accounting, strategy, marketing, and operations. Quantitative Methods: The curriculum heavily integrates quantitative methods, including mathematics, statistics, econometrics, and data management/analytics. Technology and Innovation: There is a significant focus on understanding how technological innovation and digital business systems work and how they drive change in companies. Management and Decision Making: Graduates are equipped with the skills necessary for collaborative work, management, and strategic decision-making in all areas of an organization.

Certifications

  • Certificate in Digital Marketing and Web 2.0
    Ichec Enterprise 2012
    2012
    https://fr.slideshare.net/slideshow/entreprise-20-serge-van-oudenhove-ichec-2011/11666054
    Crowdfunding Internal communication Web analytics Communication strategy Content marketing Strategic planning Digital communication digital strategy Digital Transformation IT Strategy
  • Project Management Certification
    Prince2
    2011
    Project Management prince2 project roadmap Strategic planning

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