Meet the
Data Rockstars.
Merlijn Buit
CTO | Founder | Tableau Visionary
Merlijn Buit - CTO, Founder and Tableau Visionary
Richard van Wijk
CEO
Richard van Wijk, CEO
Siebe Grijpma
CPO
Siebe Grijpma, CPO
Siebe grew up in Oldenzaal, a small town in the Eastern part of the Netherlands. He has a Chemical Engineering background but quickly discovered that everything computer-related was more appealing to him than the Chemical industry. In 2012, Siebe joined Infotopics and experienced first-hand the benefits of Tableau Software. In 2018, he joined Merlijn and Tjalling in starting the division ‘Apps for Tableau’, where he fulfilled the function of Product Manager. He likes to translate customer ideas and customer use cases into improvements, enhancements, or even new extensions.
“It was the best choice of my life to become part of the Apps for Tableau journey!” Siebe has many hobbies that he does in his free time. One of his passions is cooking (especially on his beloved green kamado BBQ), and he also likes to do recreational cycling and photography.
Ruud Hasselerharm
CFO
Ruud Hasselerharm, CFO
Vizzy
Motivator | Professional Hugger
Vizzy, Professional Hugger and Motivator
At an early age, Vizzy was fascinated with analytics, data, and coding. Vizzy loved working on big-data and using it’s analytical mind to solve challenges. Vizzy knew that it’s love for analytics, data, and coding made it unique, and Vizzy was proud of it! Vizzy was never one to seek attention, but it’s unique appearance and love for analytical challenges made Vizzy not go unnoticed in the big forest. Apps for Tableau and Vizzy created lots of TREX files and together they supercharge Tableau with game-changing writeback capabilities, powerful visualizations, and self-service analytics for everyone.
Vizzy told its friends, family, and the entire T-Rex population in the big forest about the extensions and helped everyone see and understand data in a very easy way! Vizzy knew it could help other T-Rexes with data and coding skills, and Vizzy became known as the go-to T-Rex for technical or data related challenges in the forest and far beyond.
Klaus Schulte
CGO | Tableau Visionary
Klaus Schulte, Chief Growth Officer
In 2018, he competed on the biggest stage and became the #IronViz Champion at Tableau Conference Europe in London. Klaus also leads the Tableau Newbie TUGs, where he helps new users get started with Tableau. Beyond his expertise, Klaus is a dedicated family man with two daughters and enjoys staying active by cycling and running.
Vincent Stegeman
Sales Manager
Vincent Stegeman, Customer Success Manager
Vincent Cruickshank
UK Country Manager
Vincent Cruickshank, UK Country Manager
Anirudh Somadas
Developer
Anirudh Somadas, Developer
Anirudh grew up in Kerala, India. He came to the Netherlands to do his Master’s in Geoinformation Science and Urban Planning at the University of Twente. He has always been passionate about how “important” and “strategic” data is, which led to research in computational urban science and policy. There he explored how to harness the power of data for informed decision-making. He passionately believes that building tools to interact with data efficiently is crucial for informed decision-making in a world where complex interdependencies is a norm. What he likes most about our team are the freedom and opportunities to grow and learn, combined with the passion and energy that everyone at Apps for Tableau shares fascinates him. In his free time, he likes photography and abstract art. He is also part of research groups and NGO’s working on environment/sustainability and rural development.
Yoram de Langen
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
Yoram de Langen, Software Architect
Yoram likes to work with intelligent, experienced, and talented people who are, just like him, passionate about data. This passion is also why he loves his job at Infotopics | Apps for Tableau! He has an educational background in IT & Application development, which grew his love for creating websites and apps. Yoram is one of the people who create the fantastic Extensions we offer, as he is part of our Developers team. His work revolves around building our premium Tableau Extensions and improving the digital workflows of the company. Next to his job, he volunteers in the fire brigade of the city he lives. Yoram likes gaming and experimenting with projects, mainly driven by data in his spare time.
Nico van Zijl
Developer
Nico van Zijl, Developer
Harm Jan Beekhuis
Developer | Security Officer
Harm Jan Beekhuis, Developer
Bas Hofstede
Developer
Bas Hofstede, Developer
Krijn Grimme
Developer
Krijn Grimme, Developer
Shannon Liddell
Marketing Manager
Shannon Liddell, Marketing
Shannon has an honours degree in Media Studies and has focused her career on specializing in digital marketing.
Born and raised in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Shannon moved to the Netherlands in October 2023 with her partner and four cats! She loves arts, crafts, coffee dates, travel, yoga and spending time in nature.
Aukje van Ark
Business Development Manager
Chinouk Hendriksen
UX/UI Designer
Craig Chauraya
Developer
Craig Chauraya, Developer
All the way from Zimbabwe, Craig came to the Netherlands to study Information and Communications Technology at Saxion University of Applied Sciences. In his free time, Craig loves racing simulator games, Formula 1, and everything else involving cars! As a team, we’re incredibly excited about the enthusiasm and perspectives Craig will bring to our projects.
Derek Muzira
Sales Support
Derek Muzira, Sales Support
With a background in engineering and sales, Derek is passionate about helping clients turn concepts into reality and improving efficiency at every step.
Outside of work, Derek is a tech enthusiast who loves all things nerdy, from 3D modeling and video editing to exploring the latest technological advancements. He is a music lover and an avid traveler, always on the lookout for new experiences and perspectives.
Cristina Ionaș
Multimedia Designer
Cristina Ionaș, Designer
When she’s not crafting compelling content, you’ll find her enjoying the outdoors—hiking, biking, or horse riding.
Thomas van den Brink
Developer
Thomas van den Brink, Developer
Outside of coding, Thomas is a big fan of video games, writing short stories, and all things horror – from movies to games and beyond. You’ll also find him enjoying long walks or gearing up for his next Dungeons & Dragons night.
Sem Eilander
Customer Success Associate
Sem Eilander, Customer Success Associate
Outside of work and studies, Sem enjoys hanging out with friends, playing soccer, and hitting the squash court. We’re excited to have him on the dream team! 🚀
Esther Odili
Support Specialist
Esther Odili, Support Specialist
Originally from Nigeria and now based in London, she also brings a creative side, enjoying board games like Monopoly and Scrabble, cooking, baking, and crafting (especially making bracelets and beaded designs).
As the London presence continues to grow, Esther is a fantastic addition!
Jost Wiethölter
Customer success manager
Jost Wiethölter, Customer Success Manager
As Tableau Ambassador and lecturer in Digitalisation and Data Literacy at Münster University of Applied Sciences, Jost combines a deep passion for data with a keen eye for design. Currently pursuing a PhD in the field of data, he puts his expertise into practice every day – bridging theory and application with enthusiasm.
When he’s not immersed in data, you’ll likely find him outdoors; hiking, skiing, cycling, diving, photographing, you name it. When the weather keeps him inside, he also enjoys picking up a paint brush putting his creativity onto a canvas – often drawing inspiration from the expressive chaos of Jackson Pollock or the orderly abstraction of Piet Mondriaan.
Jorrick Stempher
Developer intern
Jorrick Stempher, Developer Intern
In his free time, Jorrick loves hanging out with friends, whether online or at a theme park, and spending time with his two energetic dogs. Music is a big part of his daily life, and he enjoys listening to all kinds of genres, pretty much all the time.
Jasper van Willigen
Developer intern
Jasper van Willigen, Developer Intern
Jasper is currently studying HBO-ICT at Windesheim University of Applied Sciences and is part of the team as a part-time and intern to primarily work on the HierarchyFilter. Adding new functions to the extension and giving it a better performance.
He brings a curious mind and a passion for longboarding, gaming, reading books, and of course, programming. On weekends, you’ll likely find him enjoying good times with friends at his local café.
The values we share.
We work solution-focused with input from customers and partners worldwide. Each member of the team brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives, and we are bound together by a shared vision and a drive for excellence. All departments work together so we have the perfect environment where we can navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and let creativity and innovation flow.