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Gerwin Bijsterveld

Gerwin Bijsterveld

Senior Fraud & Investigations Officer
Loenen Aan De Vecht

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a wide-ranging experience in high-stakes investigative roles, including senior positions in fraud and criminal investigations. Leveraging an extensive background in both corporate security and law enforcement, I excel in data-driven analysis, fraud detection, and the management of complex investigative cases. My expertise spans from developing and implementing robust internal controls at VodafoneZiggo to conducting in-depth criminal intelligence analyses with the Dutch National Police. Adept at collaborating with diverse stakeholders, I am skilled in translating intricate data into actionable insights and strategic recommendations. My commitment to innovation, critical thinking, and proactive problem-solving drives my success in safeguarding organizational integrity and advancing security initiatives.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Fraud & Investigations Officer

VodafoneZiggo
2019.01 - Current
  • Prioritizing and addressing incident notifications through triage;
  • Managing a significant caseload, involving conducting interviews and performing analyses.
  • Collecting and preparing evidence for legal and disciplinary actions;
  • Investigating and mitigating threats, policy breaches, and fraud.
  • Producing management reports with root cause analyses and improvement recommendations;
  • Collaborating directly with stakeholders to identify threats, assess controls, and advise on disciplinary actions;
  • Developing and implementing programs on insider threats, fraud, and industrial espionage;
  • Overseeing Data Loss Prevention initiatives;
  • Conducting data-driven fraud analysis both internally and externally.;
  • Representing the team in senior management meetings on high-impact cases;
  • Handling administrative tasks for whistle-blower tools, case management, fraud analysis, and data warehousing.

Crime Intelligence Analyst

Dutch National Police
2013.07 - 2018.12
  • Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing crime data to identify patterns, trends, and hotspots;
  • Providing analytical support to investigations, including suspect identification and link analysis;
  • Preparing and presenting reports and case summaries to law enforcement officials and stakeholders;
  • Working with various law enforcement agencies and community partners to share information and strategies;
  • Using specialized analytical tools and providing training to personnel on crime analysis techniques;
  • Conducting scientific research on serious crimes.

Criminal Investigator

Dutch National Police
2012.04 - 2013.06

Collecting and preserving evidence, conducting interviews and interrogations, collaborating with forensic experts, maintaining detailed records, supervising junior investigators and presenting findings in court.

Police Officer

Dutch Maritime Police
2004.09 - 2012.03

Enforcing laws, patrolling to deter crime, investigating criminal activities, responding to emergencies, and engaging with the community to build trust and gather intelligence.

Marine 1st Class

Royal Dutch Marine Corps
2000.07 - 2004.08

Trained to operate globally in all environments and conditions as a rapid reaction force.

Education

Master of Science - Criminology

Free University Amsterdam
Amsterdam
2011.09 - 2018.04

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & International Management

International Business School
Groningen
1998.09 - 2000.05

Police Officer Level 4 - General Policing

Dutch Police Academy
Apeldoorn
2004.09 - 2007.04

Skills

Complex Data Analysis

Software Proficiency

Root Cause and Social Network Analysis

Report Drafting

Stakeholder Management

Critical Thinking

Team Collaboration

Innovative Problem-Solving

Perseverance

Certification

Several courses on: SQL Databases; Utilization of Various Crime Databases; Application of Crime and Fraud Analysis Software; Various Dutch laws; Investigation and Interrogation Techniques; Crime and Fraud Analysis.

Timeline

Senior Fraud & Investigations Officer

VodafoneZiggo
2019.01 - Current

Crime Intelligence Analyst

Dutch National Police
2013.07 - 2018.12

Criminal Investigator

Dutch National Police
2012.04 - 2013.06

Master of Science - Criminology

Free University Amsterdam
2011.09 - 2018.04

Police Officer

Dutch Maritime Police
2004.09 - 2012.03

Police Officer Level 4 - General Policing

Dutch Police Academy
2004.09 - 2007.04

Marine 1st Class

Royal Dutch Marine Corps
2000.07 - 2004.08

Bachelor of Science - Marketing & International Management

International Business School
1998.09 - 2000.05

Several courses on: SQL Databases; Utilization of Various Crime Databases; Application of Crime and Fraud Analysis Software; Various Dutch laws; Investigation and Interrogation Techniques; Crime and Fraud Analysis.

Gerwin BijsterveldSenior Fraud & Investigations Officer