Dear Michel,

 

Since first of June 2013, more than 10 years ago, you’ve joined us (at the time still Vodafone);

Remember, what they’ve told you: you better be working your fingers to the bone.

Now, unfortunately, good times are coming to an end…

we see you not only as colleague, but also as a good friend.

 

You have worked on so many initiatives, and working with you was always a delight,

Unify, Bob provisioning, Salesforce, Realtime Rater, VCI Rehoming, Billing and Bright.

Forever translating business requirements to design,

You’re busy little bee, that keeps producing honey to refine.

 

More than 50 years old, Michel is still sharp and keen,
A master of Agile, a lean mean designing machine.
He talks to his laptop, in sync with his flow,
Designing solutions that make systems glow.

 

Everything you do in your work has to be done with pleasure and fun,

That is something that drives and motivates you, for the long run.

Some of us were surprised that you worked with us as an external,

And wondered out loud: wait a minute, he is not an internal??

 

You do your work with dedication and passion, embracing the Agile way of working,

As a lover of both Progressive Rock and Agile, the SAGA t-shirt is totally not disturbing.

Michel is always there to support the team, even in his role as SPOC,

Bringing the BCC team to the next level, and he did not do that ad hoc!

 

Organizer of the VodafoneZiggo Classic, he was captain of the B-team,

On his bike, living the dream, avoiding the ravine, cause you like to keep it clean,

Pushing yourself to the extreme, in training for the Iron Man in between,

that takes a strict regime.

So stay away from nicotine, better to grab a tangerine from the Maastricht office canteen. And don’t forget your training kanban hygiene, stick to the daily routine, keeping it clean and pristine.

 

It shouldn’t be a surprise, Michel loves sports to keep fit, never losing his stride,
and with a Westmalle Triple by his side, he enjoys the ride.
His children Maeva and Danae, they fill his heart with pride,
Their achievements make him beam, shining like a limelight.

 

Geneet van ut leve is your favorite, personal slogan,

We wish you all the best and don’t leave us heartbroken.

As most of our externals will eventually come back to us at VodafoneZiggo,

We expect you back sooner than later, so don’t be a no show!

 

Wishing you all the best,

 

Kind regards, from all of us.