Digital innovation lead, Windbase

Biography

Mr. Chris van der Ploeg is the Digital Innovation Lead at Windbase, where he merges his structural engineering background with his expertise in digital technologies to advance engineering advisory services. He holds a Master's degree in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology and has over 11 years of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous wind farm projects, specializing in innovative structural solutions, automation, and the application of digital tools to identify optimal outcomes. Passionate about pushing the boundaries of engineering, he employs computational methods to tackle complex challenges, aiming to achieve solutions that balance cost efficiency, environmental sustainability, and technological feasibility through collaborative efforts.