ROTATE GROUP - Key Persons
Aravind enjoys translating business needs and questions into technical products and solutions. Having worked on optimising flight and hotel bookings before joining Rotate, he's excited about applying data science to solve problems on the air cargo side of the equation. Off work, he loves trekking and camping in the wilderness.
Carel is our Commercial Manager, handling all commercial aspects of the business. With experience in airline logistics across Cape Town, Dubai, and the Netherlands, he brings international expertise to the team. Passionate about aviation, Carel enjoys combining his industry knowledge with his commercial role. Outside of work, he's an avid traveler, enjoys outdoor braais (South African BBQ) when the weather allows, and has a guilty pleasure for plane spotting.
During her Master's in Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft, Carmen gained hands-on experience in rocket engine testing and conducted research on haptic shared control systems in the automotive industry. She has since joined our Strategy Consulting team, where she's eager to apply her unique background to solving key challenges in air cargo. Off work, she's always up for sports, especially basketball and hiking, and enjoys photography during her trips.
Fabien loves anything that enables things/people to travel and he has a particular passion for air cargo. As Head of Product, he leverages 14 years of experience with cargo airlines and forwarders in Operations, Revenue Management and Sales. Fabien strives to build technology that users adopt with confidence, enabling them to easily reach their goals.
As a graduate in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Fahad is excited to bring his expertise to the air cargo industry at Rotate. In his role as a Data Scientist, he is constantly seeking new ways to analyze and interpret data to drive business success and is excited to Rotate's growth and success. In his free time he enjoys staying active through bodybuilding.
Felice studied Aerospace Engineering at TU Delft and previously led teams in the development of the world's first liquid hydrogen aircraft at AeroDelft. He is now eager to become a strong link between our clients and our analytics teams. Flying gliders and wild camping are his favorite activities.
Gert-Jan previously co-founded and led Seabury Cargo and WorldACD, leading strategy consulting and data firms in air cargo. This time around, Gert-Jan is keen to create a similar opportunity for others to write their own story. He is passionate about air cargo, and quite simply enjoys solving complex problems.
Breaking complex problems into small understandable pieces is what Hans loves to do. Hans has been in engineering in different roles and companies for about 15 years and joined the Rotate team as the Lead Data Engineer. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, fine beers and playing water polo with his friends from studying in Utrecht.
Jake, a dedicated data enthusiast, serves as a Data Engineer at Rotate Asia, where he eagerly applies his expertise to tackle intriguing challenges within the air cargo sector. His passion for nature fuels his constant exploration of new hiking spots and tranquil retreats.
Coming from a background in mechatronics engineering, Joe Yee is driven by a vision to answer and explain the multidimensional perspectives in the aviation industry by means of data-driven expertise. His passion extends towards having a more exploratory lifestyle, normally balancing work out with travelling, working out, meeting friends, Netflix binge-watching, outdoor sports & running.
Jonathan is our Head of Sales and Marketing. Starting as a data engineer at Seabury Cargo and having worked in operations at Flexport, he developed a passion for talking to clients about anything cargo. Leveraging his analytics and industry background proves valuable when designing new products together with clients.
Boasting degrees in both Physics and Leadership, Karel combines wide knowledge with detailed problem solving skills. Defined by curiosity, he is a system thinker and his proficiency in technical and social systems helps create our state-of-the art solutions. When not at work he may find himself doing sports, learning new skills and/or enjoying music.
Kenny leads our Asia office in Kuala Lumpur. Starting as an analyst at Seabury Cargo, he led the development of SaaS products, focusing on fleet, network and O&D mix optimization. An avid runner, you can usually find him running around KL in the super early mornings or getting lost while hiking.
Lars loves to work with our clients to ensure they get the most from our products, meanwhile traveling the world and diving into local culture. Starting as a data engineer, he later managed a team of developers to build SaaS products, before finally finding his home in customer success.
Laura, or by her original name, Hang Nguyen, is a data analyst who excels at making complex data easy to understand and uncovering valuable insights. She loves solving puzzles with data, turning raw numbers into compelling stories that drive smarter decisions. For her, the most exciting part of the job is playing detective-spotting hidden patterns, cracking data mysteries, and transforming insights into powerful, game-changing strategies.
After being a successful tech entrepreneur whilst also leading cross-functional teams at big corporations, Lauren is keen to build from scratch and lead our big decisions on tech stack. He enjoys building a development culture that will attract and retain the best. He is keen to travel and co-develop with airlines.
Job Titles:
- Strategy Consulting / Laurent
Laurent developed machine learning methods for identifying exoplanets at NASA while earning his MSc in Aerospace Engineering. Combining analytics with a passion for pushing his boundaries (in Ironman triathlons and international rowing), he aims to bring a unique perspective to solving complex problems faced by airlines.
With an MSc in Aerospace Engineering, Mels specialized in improving aircraft operations. His passion for aviation and data expertise come together to tackle complex challenges in the industry. In his free time, you will often find him experimenting in the kitchen when he's not traveling to explore new cultures.
As a bioinformatics student turned data science enthusiast, Radeen dives into the intricacies of data to unravel insight into the realm of air cargo at Rotate. Outside of his computational pursuits, you'll find him doing outdoor activities with his dog, engaging in fitness routines, and exploring the realms of IT and computers.
To pursue his passion for the aviation and transportation industry, Raven specialised in Control and Operations at TU Delft. Meanwhile, he worked in the Delft Hyperloop student team, competing against other hyperloop prototypes. In his free time, Raven likes to spend time outdoors, with one of his favourite hobbies being wildcamping in nature.
Ronald is our key project manager for co-development projects with airline clients. He will leverage his experience leading dozens of strategy consulting projects for airlines, airports, and governments. He also takes care of our (specialty) coffee.
Ryan grew from Analyst to Managing Director at Seabury Cargo (then Accenture), having led 50+ strategy consulting projects in air cargo covering 30+ countries. He is now keen to build things that matter for airlines. An American living in the Netherlands, he quickly picked up on the cycling, but not so much on Dutch food.
Stein studied Econometrics & Data Science and previously interned at Lufthansa Technik, gaining insights into the aviation industry. Now at Rotate, he is eager to apply his analytical skills to solve complex challenges in the aviation industry again. Outside of work, you can often find him in a bouldering hall or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.
Job Titles:
- Software Engineer
- Engineering
Syafiq is a software engineer driven by a passion for exploring innovative solutions. He is eager to apply his expertise to solve programming challenges while continually learning from each experience. Outside of coding, you'll find him immersed in books, hitting the badminton court, or working on personal coding projects.
Tim is one of our project managers, using years of experience in providing data-driven strategic advice to airlines, airports, forwarders and integrators. A self-professed Anglophile and a sports enthusiast, Tim enriches our team with banter and (quite often useless) sports statistics.
Initially an Aerospace Engineering graduate from the TU Delft, Victor veered off into the world of Data Science and is currently pursuing an Econometrics MSc in Rotterdam. Besides the world of aviation, he spends most of his time on rugby and traveling.
Yoong Jia, a Computer Science graduate, is a software engineer with a strong passion for building reliable and scalable software solutions. Additionally, he is a dedicated food enthusiast, planning to launch a subscription service for his curated Google Maps food collection in Kuala Lumpur.
Zhy Lynn is a data analyst who enjoys diving into data to solve problems and uncover valuable insights. She believes in the power of data to make smarter decisions and drive meaningful outcomes. When she's not working, you can usually find her outdoors, appreciating sunsets or learning to surf-two of her favorite ways to relax and connect with nature.