I hold a Bachelor's degree in Safety and Security Management from The Hague University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands. Four years ago, I began my career as a civilian within the Belgian Armed Forces, where I worked as the Defence-wide wargaming specialist. During that time, I co-developed and taught a wargaming course at the Brussels School of Governance. Recently, I transitioned to NATO's Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE), where I work with Task Force Maven on integrating advanced simulation and wargaming concepts into operational planning, training, and education.