Koen Willems
About Koen Willems
Koen Willems is a consultant at Wise ICT with extensive experience in IT environments, focusing on storage technologies and cloud solutions.
Current Position at Wise Ict
Koen Willems is currently a Consultant at Wise Ict, a role he has held since January 2013. He is based in Almere, Flevoland, Netherlands. In this capacity, he focuses on IT strategy execution and support, providing essential consultancy services. His responsibilities primarily include advising on IT environments, guiding the sourcing of IT services, and managing IT contracts in a complex, multivendor landscape.
Previous Experience at Avnet Technology Solutions
From 2009 to 2013, Koen Willems worked at Avnet Technology Solutions as a Pre Sales Storage and System X specialist. Located in Tempe, Arizona, United States, he was involved in providing pre-sales support for storage solutions and System X. During his tenure, he delivered technical expertise that facilitated the sales process by addressing customer needs and aligning them with suitable technology solutions.
Technical Roles at Bell Microproducts
Koen Willems has extensive experience with Bell Microproducts, having held multiple positions at the company. From 2005 to 2009, he served as a Technical Manager and Storage Management Consultant. Earlier in his career, from 2001 to 2003, he worked as a Data Protection Consultant. In these roles, he operated in the United States, focusing on technical management, storage management, and data protection solutions.
Educational Background
Koen Willems completed various academic programs focused on management, economics, and law. In 2014, he undertook a program in management. He studied at Hogeschool Inholland / Inholland University of Applied Sciences, specializing in Economics, Management, and Law from 1994 to 1997. Additionally, he studied Economics at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences for the 1992-1993 academic year and pursued Economics and Marketing from 1990 to 1993.
Expertise in IT and Data Management
Koen Willems has developed a strong expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-class IT environments, with an emphasis on storage technologies and cloud solutions. His consultancy services encompass data management, data protection, and data storage, assisting companies in creating future-proof IT infrastructure. Willems advises companies on sourcing IT services and products within a multivendor environment, facilitating the purchasing process and IT contract management.