Ruben has been working for the Dutch National police for over 23 years. He started patrolling the streets of Rotterdam and had a great variety of functions, from Riot police to assistant public prosecutor immigration and criminal law and from detective to account manager public private partnership in the cybercrime unit of Rotterdam. Innovation has been a common thread throughout his career. Always looking for possibilities to make policework better, easier and more effective. With an aim to boost safety & security and/or the service provided by the police. After guiding various experiments throughout the organization. He has found a passion to fight cybercrime. In his current role regarding public private partnerships, he connects people and organizations in a joint fight against cybercrime.