Steven Houglum
About Steven Houglum
Steven Houglum serves as the Sr. Director of Technology and Product Services at Acumatica, where he focuses on enhancing partner technical competence and growing the technical VAR and developer community. With a robust background in technology and product marketing, he has held various leadership roles at companies such as Microsoft and HP, and has an extensive academic background in engineering and music.
Current Role at Acumatica
Steven Houglum serves as the Sr. Director of Technology and Product Services at Acumatica, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for growing the technical VAR and developer community. He focuses on increasing partner technical competence and providing technical go-to-market resources. His strategic advisory role aims to enhance customer and partner experiences.
Previous Experience at Acumatica
Prior to his current role, Steven worked at Acumatica as the Technical Partner Enablement Manager from 2020 to 2022. During this time, he contributed to the development of partner enablement strategies and supported technical partners in their engagement with Acumatica's products and services.
Career at Microsoft
Steven has extensive experience at Microsoft, where he held multiple senior roles. He served as the Sr. Director of Technical Product Marketing for Dynamics 365 from 2012 to 2016. He also worked as a Senior Technical Director and in various director-level positions focusing on developer and platform strategies from 1990 to 2012. His tenure at Microsoft spanned over two decades, during which he contributed to numerous product initiatives.
Educational Background
Steven Houglum studied at the University of Washington, where he achieved a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with Honors and completed Post Baccalaureate studies in Pre-Medicine Studies and Bio-Engineering. He also holds a BA with Honors in Music and a BS with Honors in Engineering-Physics from Pacific Lutheran University.
Contributions to Acumatica
At Acumatica, Steven has authored several blog posts regarding platform and product updates. He has been actively involved in organizing technical breakout sessions for Acumatica Summit 2024 and participated in discussions about sustainable development goals during the Acumatica Hackathon 2024. His engagement in these initiatives reflects his commitment to technology and innovation.