Werner De Jong
About Werner De Jong
Werner De Jong serves as the Director of Professional Services Solutions at Acquia, where he has worked since 2016. He has a background in product management and technical consulting, with previous roles at OpenText and Cap Gemini, and he also performs as a bass guitarist for the Red Hot Chili Peppers Experience.
Current Role at Acquia
Werner De Jong serves as the Director of Professional Services Solutions at Acquia, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for crafting effective delivery solutions and project estimations for customer experiences utilizing Acquia's platform and tools. He works closely with Sales Architects and Sales teams to qualify Professional Services opportunities and define solution roadmaps for clients. His leadership extends to managing the forecast of Professional Services resources and ensuring accurate project estimates are reflected in Salesforce.com.
Previous Experience at OpenText
Prior to his current role, Werner De Jong held several positions at OpenText. He worked as a Senior Business Product Manager in 2013 for four months and as Director of Product Management from 2013 to 2015 for two years. Additionally, he served as Professional Services Manager for EMEA and Asia Pacific from 2002 to 2009, and as a Senior Solutions Architect focusing on Mobility and Social Media from 2009 to 2011. His tenure at OpenText provided him with extensive experience in product management and professional services.
Experience at Cap Gemini
Werner De Jong began his career at Cap Gemini NL, where he worked as a Technical Consultant from 1993 to 1997, and as a Software Developer from 1991 to 1993. His roles involved technical consulting and software development, laying the foundation for his future positions in product management and professional services within the technology sector.
Education and Technical Background
Werner De Jong has a solid educational background in technical fields. He studied Technical Computer Science at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, achieving a BSc from 1985 to 1989. He also attended Delft University of Technology for Aerospace Engineering for one year and completed his secondary education at Chr. Atheneum 'Adriaen Pauw,' where he earned an A-Level Equivalent in various subjects, including Maths and Physics.
Contributions to Professional Services
In his current role at Acquia, Werner De Jong has significantly contributed to securing multi-million dollar contracts for Drupal-based solutions. His efforts have included working with major global organizations, such as a leading international franchise operator in the Middle East. He leads the team responsible for responding to Requests for Proposals and Information for Professional Services engagements, ensuring that client needs are met effectively.