University of Tartu

University Alliance Enlight Digital Campus Project Manager

Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival

Head of IT

IT Manager

Projectionist

Atea Eesti

Head of IT Services

Technical Project Manager

Tarcona / Gunvor Services

Worked on automation, optimization and integration projects to guarantee that the company is always one step ahead. Main focus was on business process analysis, solutions development and later support while often handling the whole project as an one man army.

GSD/TSS Analyst

Tallinn Polytechnicum

Did my part in helping young students to get some real life experience and examples from business processes automation and analysis. Focused on IT processes from desktop to web servers and everything in between.

IT Automation Teacher

NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE)

Project based internship for Locked Shields 2017 developing railroad ICS systems that was used in critical infrastructure attack simulation to Heads of States in NATO countries.

ICS Developer

Idea Lab OÜ

Main role was to prepare company IT for merger. Also managed web-based projects. Setting the scope and technical requirements and following thru with the projects in specified time and budget.

Technical Project Manager - Web Development

Viking Security AS

Worked with mostly different security and surveillance systems, security servers, communication networks, mostly Inner Range, DSC, Paradox and 3GS. Part of my job was to guarantee that everything from bare copper cabling to system configuration and development was done correctly, as per standards and customers needs and orders. Project management being natural part of it. Working in a small team I also had to react to incidents and fix systems with limited time, tools and information. Most projects also included consultations and training how use the newest and best technologies out there that could benefit the customer.

Technical Specialist

Remikro

Worked on different business processes automation projects as an full-stack web developer on contract basis. Built mostly tools for management but also some bigger project like in-house queue system. Most of my tools are being used even today, that is up-to 10 years after last maintenance.

Web Developer

AL Systems OÜ

Biggest part of my day was spent by programming Siemens and Unitronics controllers for process control in food industries. The company is most known in Estonia as a company without Estonian beer wouldn't exist. Main clients are located in Estonia, Latvia and Belarus. Extended school internship.

Industrial Automation Programmer

What I've learned and what I preach

1. Dream big - the courage to imagine and innovate drives us forwards
2. Teach to learn - never stop learning, share what you've learned
3. There is I in team - team is as strong as the weakest link
4. We are all unique little snowflakes - learn from others, differences enrich us
5. There is no perfect solution - listen and iterate like crazy

What I would like to show you

1. IT doesn't have to be complicated - simplify to drive down costs and up your efficiency
2. Security doesn't have to be hard - nail the basics, and you are halfway there
3. Overtime won't save you - well-managed systems will save you money, and time and are more resilient

Don't believe me? Try me!

Roland R. Puiestik

Estonian Dialogue Academy

The mission of the Estonian Dialogue Academy is to empower all people in Estonia to actively participate in group dialogue and public discussion. Our Vision is a society where people feel the confidence to start or engage in any discussion on any subject they find important, so that we can build more open, inclusive and tolerant communities and a vibrant democracy. Please visit www.eda.ee for more information.

Founder, CEO

Bart Cosijn Moderation

Since 2009 I work as a professional facilitator and moderator, specialised in leading public dialogues, participatory process and political debates. I advise governments on how to strengthen democracy by in-depth citizens’ engagement, and I run a training program for moderators and facilitators.

Moderator, Facilitator, Trainer

Werkplaats Luisteren

Together with Patrick van der Hijden, I am initiator and assistant of the Listening Workshop: a place where we practice radical, empathetic and effective listening skills in groups.

Workshop Assistent

Tallinna Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium

As the founder of the Estonian Dialogue Academy, I teach a weekly elective called 'Doing Philosophy' for pupils aged 16-19 at the new Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium in Tallinn, Estonia. The main aim is to develop dialogue and critical thinking skills by exploring philosophical questions and participating in group discussions. The lessons in this course develop around the students' own ideas, questions and observations. Pelgulinna Riigigümnaasium focuses on environmental and climate issues and on building a strong democratic Estonia and civil society.

Teacher Critical Thinking and Dialogue Skills

Avatud Kool

I teach a weekly elective called 'Doing Philosophy' for children between 14 and 16 years old. The main goal is to develop dialogue and critical thinking skills by exploring philosophical questions and participating in group discussions. This course focuses on the student's own ideas, questions and observations.

Bureau voor Omgevingsmanagement

For Bureau for Environmental Management in the Netherlands, I am part of a group of experienced moderators. We are experts in guiding participation meetings on difficult issues between citizens, public authorities and market players. Where interests clash, we provide the right conversation. Full of conviction, we make an impactful contribution to increasing mutual trust between you and your project environment. Visit the website for more information: www.omgevingsmanagement.nl

Moderator

Foreign Investors'​ Council in Estonia

Secretary & community manager

Citizens' Assembly Amsterdam

Together with Yvette Jeuken I initiated the first Citizens' Assembly in Amsterdam. In June 2015 many Amsterdammers came together during the Civic Summit Amsterdam (Burgertop Amsterdam). On this day, participants discussed topics and drafted an agenda for the city. The Civic Summit was organized by a group of over one hundred independent volunteers.

Initiator and chair

Gemeente Amsterdam

The City of Amsterdam asked me to be an independent chair and facilitator of the think tank 'City in Balance'.

Independant chair of think tank 'City in Balance'

At the request of the City of Amsterdam, I was a member of this advisory board.

Member advisory board 'Civil engagement and Participation'

Provincie Flevoland

On behalf of the Province of Flevoland, I organised the Flevo Summit (FlevoTop), a one-day assembly of citizens.

Concept developer and project leader citizens' summit 'FlevoTop'

Bart Cosijn is a professional moderator, facilitator, participation designer and democracy activist with fifteen years of experience. His motto is: ‘Talking is silver, being heard is golden’. He specialises in moderating public dialogues, debates, and group sessions in complex situtations. Bart gives courses in moderating and he coaches facilitators. He advises local governments and NGOs on citizens’ participation and co-creation. Bart is the the founder of the Estonian Dialogue Academy.

Bart works in different countries in Europe and overseas. He is a member of the Dutch Moderators Association. In 2014 he initiated the first Citizens’ Assembly in the city of Amsterdam. Bart is based in Tallinn and Rotterdam.

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