Richard Brouwer
About Richard Brouwer
Richard Brouwer is a Principal Sales Engineer with extensive experience in data warehousing and migration, particularly with SAP data. He has held various roles in notable companies such as Fivetran, Teradata, and Heineken, and possesses a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology.
Current Role at Fivetran
Richard Brouwer serves as Principal Sales Engineer at Fivetran, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for leading sales engineering efforts and providing technical expertise to support customer needs. His current work is conducted in a global hybrid environment, allowing him to engage with clients and teams across various locations.
Previous Experience at Fivetran
Prior to his current role, Richard worked at Fivetran in several capacities. He served as Senior Solutions Consultant for five months in 2021, followed by a position as Lead Sales Engineer from 2022 to 2023, where he contributed for eleven months. Additionally, he held the role of Senior Sales Engineer for six months in 2022. His experiences at Fivetran have focused on building data warehouses and providing solutions tailored to client requirements.
Education and Expertise
Richard holds a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, which he completed from 1992 to 1995. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, studying from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in data migration, conversion projects, and the installation of Oracle databases across various platforms.
Career Background
Richard has a diverse career spanning multiple roles in data engineering and consulting. He worked at NewFrontiers Business Intelligence BV as a Data Warehouse Consultant for eight years. His tenure at Teradata included various positions such as Senior Pre Sales Consultant and Cloud Architect. He also gained experience at HVR as a Senior Consultant and held roles at Heineken, Accenture, and Unilever, focusing on data warehousing and business intelligence solutions.
Specialization in Data Solutions
Richard specializes in building data warehouses based on SAP data and performing Management Information System (MIS) data conversions and extractions. He has extensive experience with SAP R/3 and CRM systems, particularly utilizing BODS and a self-built framework for data migration projects. His expertise extends to installing Oracle databases on AIX, Linux, and Windows platforms, demonstrating a broad technical skill set in the field.