Bruce Berends

Bruce Berends is an accomplished Senior Solutions Engineer at AvePoint since June 2018, focusing on growth in the APAC region and supporting a range of accounts. Previously, Bruce held roles as a Product Strategy Lead, where responsibilities included steering the strategic vision for Microsoft Backup and Information Management solutions, and a Senior Solutions Engineer, contributing to software license and subscription generation. Prior experience includes leadership positions at Kiandra IT, managing Technology Services projects as a Professional Services Manager, and guiding transformation services at Empired Ltd as a Practice Lead. Bruce's career began at OBS as a Consultant and included significant roles at Grenda Corporation, where project delivery and system optimization were key responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science in Interactive Multimedia from Swinburne University of Technology and the University of Lincoln, along with a VCE Certificate from Haileybury College.