SparkOptimus welcomes 5 new team members

SparkOptimus welcomes 5 new team members
SparkOptimus Team
Written by
The SparkOptimus Blog Team
September 28, 2021

DEEPAYAN ROY – ASSOCIATE

Deepayan obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering with a major in Artificial Intelligence in India. Later, he studied at INSEAD in France and Singapore where he graduated with a Master’s degree in Management.

One of Deepayan’s entrepreneurial endeavours was the founding of a startup that helps reduce food waste in retail environments. He enjoys cooking, exploring different cultures, speed chess, and Karate.

GAIUS HUGENHOLTZ – ASSOCIATE

Gaius started his academic career at the University of Groningen with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics. He later graduated with a Master’s degree in Financial Economics from Erasmus University Rotterdam.

During his studies, Gaius interned at KPMG’s mergers and acquisition practice, and at a private equity firm. In his spare time, Gaius likes to cook for friends and enjoys nature.

LINEA BINGEL – ASSOCIATE INTERN

Linea holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Tübingen, Germany. She added courses in philosophy and psychology to her studies and wrote her thesis about online corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting.

Next to her interest in the humanities, Linea enjoys cycling and playing the piano, especially together with other musicians in a band.

MENGHUA PRISSE – ASSOCIATE INTERN

Menghua graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in System Engineering, Policy Analysis, and Management from TU Delft. She is now following the Master’s programme in Engineering and Policy Analysis at the same university.

During her Bachelor’s, Menghua spent a portion of her time studying in Japan and China. When off work, she enjoys art and painting, cooking new dishes, and bouldering with friends.

Simon van Heijst

SIMON VAN HEIJST – ASSOCIATE

Simon holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business administration and a Master’s degree in Business Information Management – both from Rotterdam School of Management at Erasmus University.

Simon completed part of his studies at NCCU Taipei. He interned at Roland Berger and Accenture. In his free time, Simon enjoys cooking for friends, cycling, and running.