Ing. Peter Hermus is, as Manager of the HTDU (High Tech Data Unit), involved in a range of aspects of data collection and analysis and automation processes. Peter specializes in developing (internet) software and the associated integrity of research data. Peter studied Advanced Information Technology at the Avans Hogeschool. His experience ranges from complex data collection to the use and analysis of existing data. He also has extensive knowledge of platform independence and compatibility and security requirements for collecting data through online applications. Additionally he has considerable experience in processing highly complex and comprehensive registration systems of files usable for research (ETL).