Perry Heymann

Perry Heymann currently serves as a Strategic Policy Advisor within the CIO-office at Universiteit Maastricht, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the university’s digital transformation and educational innovation strategies. In his position, Perry leads the I-Education domain team, driving initiatives that align with the university’s vision for a future-proof, digitally-enabled learning environment. His expertise in IT-strategy, combined with a deep understanding of the education sector, enables him to develop and implement policies that foster seamless integration of innovative technologies such as Learning Management Systems, SAP solutions, and emerging digital tools.

A key focus of Perry’s work involves translating strategic objectives into actionable projects that enhance the student and staff experience through digitization. He actively collaborates with cross-functional teams, leveraging his skills in project management, test management, and design thinking to ensure that initiatives are user-centric, scalable, and aligned with institutional goals. Perry’s background in testing methodologies and quality assurance, supported by his ISTQB certification, ensures that digital solutions meet high standards of reliability and performance.

His leadership in the domain includes overseeing the development of new educational platforms, optimizing SAP ERP and CRM integrations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Perry’s passion for working collaboratively and his enthusiasm for principles of Design Thinking inspire his approach to problem-solving, enabling him to deliver strategic policies that effectively support Maastricht University’s mission to provide innovative, accessible, and high-quality education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.