“Everyone is willing to help each other, and that strengthens the cooperation enormously”
Mieke van Gent, Project Manager at Bluace
“Through my network, I came into contact with an organization where a new ERP system was being implemented. They asked me to write manuals, explain, and support the team. That’s how I was introduced to IT for the first time. Although I never planned to work in IT, I quickly discovered my interest in business processes in combination with IT. After some time, I decided to switch to the company that had implemented the ERP system at my old employer. I worked for over ten years at this organization in various roles, including consultant, support employee, team leader, and project leader. During this period, I also got to know Mark, who later founded Bluace. When he started his own business, we kept in touch. Two years ago, I decided to take the step and start working at Bluace.” says Mieke, Project Manager at Bluace. She comes from Alphen aan den Rijn and is married to Koen, a consultant. They met at a previous workplace. Together they have two sons, aged 2 and 5. “With them, there is always plenty to do and do!” she says with a smile. Mieke enjoys playing padel, eating out, and having fun evenings with friends in her spare time. “That recharges me.”
At Bluace, Mieke has a versatile role. “I supervise projects, structure the organization, and work on improving our processes,” she explains. “For example, together with the team, we analyze the support details, hour by hour, to see where improvements can be made. In addition, I am responsible for several clients for whom we provide structural consultancy. From the management team, I ensure that schedules are correct, deadlines are met, and billable hours are achieved. The work is versatile, and that’s what makes it so much fun.” According to Mieke, Bluace is a place where you know exactly what is expected of you. “We communicate openly about successes and things that can be improved. That makes it a pleasant working environment,” she says. “The team is close-knit: we work hard but make time for fun. That creates a fine balance. Everyone is willing to help each other, strengthening the cooperation enormously.”
Mieke has clear ambitions for the future. “I want to bring even more structure to my role and ensure we become even more reliable as a team. In addition, I want to work on better communication with customers to make expectations even clearer. Bluace is a growing company, and I think contributing would be great. Together, we are always taking steps forward,” says Mieke determinedly.