3 June 2026 11:00AM EDT
Abstract: We’ve all been there: you walk into a meeting room, laptop under your arm, and the next ten minutes are a frustrating puzzle of cables, adapters, and settings — while your audience waits. But what if this everyday problem could teach you a powerful way of thinking about system challenges? In this hands-on 30-minute workshop, we use the surprisingly rich case of connecting a laptop to a screen or projector to explore the CAFCR model — a structured approach to understanding and designing systems from multiple perspectives. You will discover how a simple question like “why won’t my screen work?” touches on business goals, user needs, functional requirements, technical architecture, and infrastructure — all at once.
What to expect:
· A practical, recognizable case that everyone has lived through
· An interactive introduction to the CAFCR model
· Immediate insight into how the model applies to your own work
· A few surprises along the way No prior knowledge required. Just bring your curiosity — and maybe your adapter.
Bio: Ger Schoeber has had a distinguished career in engineering and systems architecture following his education in electrical engineering, software, and computer science. He began his professional journey in 1984 as a software developer at Philips, contributing to the OS development for the ASML PAS2500. After five years, he transitioned to High Tech Automation, a technical software service provider, where he advanced to systems engineering and management roles.
In 2001, Schoeber took the entrepreneurial route by founding Task Switch, a consulting company focused on multidisciplinary systems architecting activities. This venture showcased his commitment to innovative solutions and systems design. His expertise led him to the Hotraco Group in 2011, where he assumed the role of innovation and technology leader for a company known for its advancements in livestock, conditioned storage, and greenhouse automation.
In 2021, he joined Lightyear, a pioneer in the development of super-efficient solar-charged battery electric vehicles, as the group leader in Systems Engineering. His career continued to evolve when, in 2023, he became director of Warehousing Strategy Systems & Solutions at Vanderlande, a global leader in logistics and automation. Since two years, he has been serving as manager of software development for SecureOne.
In addition to his industrial roles, Ger Schoeber is recognized globally as a trainer in Systems Architecting and Systems Thinking, facilitating learning through the High Tech Institute. He holds the ESEP-certification and has served as the past president of the INCOSE chapter in The Netherlands, affirming his influence and leadership within the systems engineering community.