Niels Van Mourik
About Niels Van Mourik
Niels Van Mourik is a Software Engineer in the Cloud Edge Team at Acquia, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software engineering and open source consulting, with a career spanning over a decade in various roles at Acquia and other organizations.
Work at Acquia
Niels Van Mourik has been employed at Acquia since 2017, holding various roles within the organization. He currently serves as a Software Engineer in the Cloud Edge Team, a position he has held since 2022 in Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands. Prior to this, he worked as a Software Engineer in the Platform & Edge team from 2017 to 2020 and in the Developer Tools team from 2020 to 2022. His work focuses on maintaining and designing future technology for Acquia's edge tier.
Previous Experience
Before joining Acquia, Niels Van Mourik worked at Madcap in multiple capacities, including Technical Project Manager and Technical Manager Services. His tenure at Madcap spanned from 2007 to 2011, during which he also served as a Drupal developer. Additionally, he worked as an Open Source Consultant at Inuits from 2011 to 2012. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in software engineering and project management.
Education and Expertise
Niels Van Mourik has developed a strong foundation in software engineering through his extensive work experience. He has a focus on cloud technologies and open source software, advocating for its use and contributing to the community. His roles have involved coaching and motivating others to enhance their technical skills, demonstrating his commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing.
Advocacy for Open Source Software
Niels Van Mourik is an advocate for open source software, actively contributing to its community. His work reflects a commitment to promoting open source principles and practices within the technology sector. This advocacy is evident in his roles at Acquia and previous positions, where he has emphasized the importance of open source in software development.