Rene Houtman
About Rene Houtman
Rene Houtman is the Sales Engineering Manager for Central Europe at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales engineering and account management, having previously worked for companies such as Oracle, Acme Packet, Sonus, and Avaya.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Rene Houtman serves as the Sales Engineering Manager for Central Europe at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic sales initiatives and technical support in the region. His role involves collaborating with sales teams to provide technical expertise and ensure customer satisfaction.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Rene Houtman accumulated extensive experience in sales engineering and technical account management. He worked at Sonus as a Sales Engineer for the Benelux and Nordics regions from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Account Manager at Acme Packet from 2011 to 2015 and as a Senior Sales Consultant at Oracle from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Rene Houtman completed his secondary education at Jeroen Bosch College in 's-Hertogenbosch, where he studied from 1982 to 1988. He then pursued higher education at Fontys University of Applied Sciences, attending from 1992 to 1995. His academic background has provided a foundation for his career in sales engineering and technology.
Career Progression and Roles
Rene Houtman's career includes various roles in the technology and telecommunications sectors. He began as a Network Consultant at Triple P from 1996 to 2000, followed by a decade-long tenure as a Sales Consultant at Avaya from 2000 to 2010. His diverse experience has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of sales and technical support.