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Arjen Kamphuis
Arjen Kamphuis (1972) studied Science&Policy at Utrecht University and
worked for IBM as Unix specialist, Tivoli consultant and software
instructor. As IT-strategy consultant at Twynstra Gudde he was
involved in starting up Kennisnet, the Dutch educational network.
Since 2001 he is operating as an independant advisor of companies and
governments. In 2002 he co-authored the unanimously accepted
parlaiment motion to mandate open standards for all government IT.
Arjen divides his attention between IT-policy and the convergence of IT, bio- and nanotechnology and it's social and economic implications. His customers include: Shell, Unilever, Pfizer, Stork, and various hospitals and insurance companies. Arjen teaches technology policy at Nyenrode University and various other places
When not consulting Arjen is actively involved in digital civil rights, community wireless networks and the Opensource movement.
To get away from it all Arjen likes to sail big boats and climb even bigger mountains (packing one or two computers at all times - just to be sure).
