🙏 Just-Pride & Gratitude: Thank You to All Who’ve Been Part of This Journey🙏 After careful consideration, I made the decision last month to move on from Just-BI/EPAM (after 22 yrs!!). As I reflect on the incredible journey that Just-BI has been, I find myself filled with gratitude and a deep sense of pride. What began in March 2003 with the simple philosophy of “Good Words, Good Thoughts, Good Deeds” has grown beyond what I could have imagined, thanks to the dedication of so many remarkable individuals. Just-BI was founded on three core pillars: Fair, Focus, and Fun. These guiding principles not only shaped our approach to consulting but also how we built relationships—with our clients, colleagues, and partners. Over the years, I have been privileged to watch Just-BI evolve from a boutique data & analytics firm in the Netherlands to a trusted partner for major brands across industries. The expansion into Malaysia in 2017 marked another exciting milestone, and in May 2021, our acquisition by EPAM opened doors to full global scale and engineering excellence. I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest thanks to all the clients who trusted us with their most valuable assets, the colleagues who brought their passion, expertise, and creativity to everything we did, and the partners who supported us along the way. Your collaboration and belief in the mission of Just-BI have been nothing short of inspiring. To the team at EPAM, I am grateful for the incredible opportunity to help lead the integration of Just-BI into EPAM’s broader Data & Analytics practice. It’s been a massive learning experience to see some of the synergies unfold and I am excited to have played a role in bringing together a shared vision of transformation. I leave with a heart full of appreciation, knowing that the journey we’ve shared has made an impact not only on the businesses we’ve served, but on each other’s lives. As I step into this next chapter of my professional life, I am excited about the opportunities ahead, especially in the rapidly evolving world of AI and data. I’ll continue to watch you, my colleague & friends, with great pride as you thrive and grow into new roles on the global stage. Thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey—your support, trust, and friendship mean the world. I look forward to staying in touch and continuing to inspire one another. Here’s to new beginnings, and to creating the future with Good Words, Good Thoughts, and Good Deeds.
Amazing what you and all team of Just-BI plus EPAM team have accomplished! I personally have seen this happen from the early stages of development in The Hague and we even have spoken about Just SCM in those days. Stay strong, healthy and keep on going!!! Wishing you the best in every possible way and please note you are always welcome to stay connected and have a coffee, beer talking about the past and how future will look like .. indeed AI will be the next big thing as well as further blockchain technology. All the best ! Remember also those amazing parties that you and your team organized … memory lane 🍻 Ciao e Saluti ! Rogier
Veel succes op je nieuw ingeslagen weg, dat is jou overigens wel toevertrouwd!
All the best Rad...enjoy your new adventures.
What a journey! I remember our first experiences at several customers. You had a very steeb learning curve in all areas of professional life: technology, business and commercial. And always with kindness & high ethical standards. To be honest: for all of these reasons, the great success of Just-BI is no surprise to me. Lots of success with your new challenges!
Good luck and enjoy your next chapter!
Great to have worked with you Rad. Fair, Focus, and Fun a wonderful foundation to work from. I am sure you will pop somewhere exciting soon. Until then best of luck and thanks for all the advise at the start of my Nike career.
wishing you all the best Rad Parvin - I hope the next Chapter is filled with as much passion, joy, adventure, fun and technology.
Wish you all the best in the rest of your journey (Just AI?!?!). And thank you for the fun we had when we walked together on the path through the SAP world for so many years. Very much appreciated!
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1moHi Rad Parvin - your post today makes me smile and tear up at the same time. I smile - You are the living proof of what happens when you focus with your heart in the right place. What you focus on expands. I remember that day in 1999 (?) - when I found you in the office - just started with us and getting acquainted with your colleagues. You asked me if you could join our project in Amsterdam - to do RIS. Yes, I remember you were very specific then - You shared with me it's the door to the future...a future of BI! It was the first time I had met such a personality as you in my life with this strong focus and vision....you already knew then what you wanted and how to get there, "just BI"....And so you did!-I can see and read now you used three of your own core personality traits as pillar to build your company on: Focus, Fun, and Fair. It's you! I tear up because your post also reminds me of the great guy I met then and his accomplishments with his team now, amazing!...I tear up 'cause it has been too long we have not seen each other, and thinking back at all these great memories we shared even before JustBi was fully up and running. I wish you the very best and may our paths cross again. Have fun with your New Beginnings (Koru)!