From 1.1.2020, founder and managing director, PatentMind Netherlands, intellectual property consultancy and training organization specialized in software and artificial intelligence patenting, The Hague/The Netherlands. Member, International Chamber of Commerce, Intellectual Property Committee, Artificial Intelligence Workgroup. IP Mentor, Anthology Ventures, Startup Business Angel Studio. From 1.6.2002 till 30.11.2019, Director Patent Granting Process, software technology, European Patent Office, The Hague/The Netherlands. From 1.10.1989 till 31.5.2002, patent examiner, trainer, coach, computer technology, European Patent Office, Munich/Germany, The Hague/The Netherlands.