Marcel Westra

Marcel Westra is a seasoned Data&AI Architect and Account Technical Strategist with over 30 years of experience in the IT domain, primarily at Microsoft. They have expertise in data generation, engineering, consumption, and governance, and are skilled at understanding complex cases and developing effective solutions. Currently serving as Sr. Director at Avanade, Marcel focuses on helping companies navigate new technologies and innovations while considering their business impact. They have previously held roles at companies such as Accenture and Microsoft, where they contributed to big data and AI initiatives, fostering relationships with clients and driving innovation. Marcel holds degrees in Information Technology from Technische Universiteit Eindhoven and Technische Informatica from Hogeschool Drenthe.