Going energy-efficient
I’ve worked in testing and quality management for 15 years, starting at Van Lanschot Kempen in 2016. My team – the Service Centre Data Management (SCDM) department – is responsible for loading data from various sources into our data warehouse. From there, we extract data and create reports for our clients. There’s a lot to do in a short timeframe: internal and external reporting, dealing with rapidly changing regulations, and incorporating new sources of data. And the only way to deliver more software at a higher quality is to get it right first time. Automating processes, testing early in the development phase, and eliminating any mistakes as soon as possible are essential to this.
When I’m not working on testing our software, my wife and I are busy building our own sustainable house. It’s designed to be very energy-efficient, with no gas, no (or very few) thermal bridges, thick insulation, triple-glazed windows, and very high-quality window frames and doors. In addition, we’re installing a heat pump to heat and cool the house as needed, solar panels to generate the energy that we do need to use, and a balanced ventilation system that brings fresh air into the house and removes stale air. We’re aiming for our new home to be finished in March 2020, and we’re already very excited about moving in!