Nico Vierhout
About Nico Vierhout
Nico Vierhout is a Field CTO at CircleCI, with a diverse background in product development and management across various companies, including Liberty Global and Vamp.io. He holds multiple degrees, including an Executive MBA, and has extensive experience in scaling teams and deploying digital products internationally.
Current Role at CircleCI
Nico Vierhout serves as the Field CTO at CircleCI since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating advanced technologies such as AIOps, MicroServices, Cloud, and DevOps into business operations. His leadership is instrumental in enhancing the deployment and operation of digital products within the organization.
Previous Experience at Liberty Global
Nico Vierhout held multiple positions at Liberty Global over a span of several years. He worked as the Director of Product Development from 2005 to 2008, and later as the VP of IP Development for one year in 2007. Additionally, he served as the VP of Application Development from 2012 to 2017 and as the VP Online, Internet & Telephony from 2008 to 2012. His roles involved significant contributions to product development and business strategy.
Leadership at Vamp.io
Nico Vierhout was the CEO of vamp.io from 2017 to 2021. Under his leadership, the company focused on innovative solutions in the digital landscape. He successfully led the acquisition of Vamp.io by CircleCI in 2021, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Educational Background
Nico Vierhout has a diverse educational background. He earned an Executive MBA from IMD in 2014, a Master of Business Administration from Nyenrode Business University in 1998, and studied Disruptive Technology at Singularity University in 2017. He also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration and Mechanical Engineering from Enschede Polytechnic, completed in 1994.
Expertise in Team Scaling
Nico Vierhout possesses extensive experience in scaling teams, particularly in digital and app product creation. He has managed teams of over 100 people, demonstrating his capability in leadership and operational management within technology-driven environments.