Aukje Rijpkema
Director of Enterprise Applications @Clayco
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Enterprise Applications @Clayco
Chicago, IL, US
Responsible for leading the reorganization of the Applications team by aligning efforts around four strategic pillars:* Application Lifecycle Management: Oversee the maintenance, scalability, optimization, and continuous improvement of approximately 250 applications within the team\'s portfolio.* Data Integration & Master Data Management: Define systems of record and modernize integration strategies by migrating from legacy approaches to a scalable, cloud-based integration platform (Azure Service Bus).* Transformative Business Solutions: Apply the TIME methodology (Tolerate, Invest, Migrate, Eliminate) to rationalize the application portfolio, leveraging an Enterprise Architecture platform (Abacus) to guide decisions and long-term planning.* Process Excellence: Establish and refine end-to-end processes—from work intake and execution to contract renewals and new software implementations—to drive consistency, transparency, and operational efficiency across the team.
EDUCATION
Washington University in St. Louis
Data Analytics Bootcamp Certificate, Data Analytics/Data Science
Fonda Fultonville High School
Graduated, Miscellaneous
Collegium Marianum Venlo
VWO, Beta
Fontys University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor of Science - BS, Logistics Management and Physical Distribution
ABOUT AUKJE RIJPKEMA
As Director of Enterprise Applications at Clayco, I lead efforts to align our technology with the company’s big-picture goals. I focus on optimizing the tools and systems we use, making sure they’re not just up to date—but helping us work smarter across the board.My work centers around improving how we deliver solutions, managing our applications throughout their lifecycle, and collaborating across teams to bring in new innovative technologies and functionalities that fit naturally into how we operate.I take a data-driven approach to decision-making, always looking for ways to reduce inefficiencies and strengthen our digital capabilities.At the heart of it, I’m passionate about using technology as a strategic advantage and helping position Clayco as a forward-thinking leader in the construction industry.
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