Diederik Sarels van Rijn

Diederik Sarels van Rijn has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and industries. Diederik is currently working as a Sr. Account Manager at Software Improvement Group (SIG), where they are responsible for new business and customers in the Utilities and Manufacturing segment. Prior to this, they worked at Oracle as a Sr. Sales for Consulting Services, focusing on selling projects related to Cloud architecture and services. Diederik also has experience at Sell Sales, where they served as a Senior Sales Professional, providing cloud solutions and datacenter infrastructures to organizations. At Microsoft, Diederik worked as a Solution Sales professional, specializing in datacenter, public cloud, and security solutions. Diederik also held the position of Sales Director at MCXess, a global multi-channel communications provider. Earlier in their career, Diederik served as the Chief Commercial Officer at KPN Internedservices, where they were responsible for sales and marketing activities. Diederik also worked as a Sales Manager at Colt Telecom and Verizon Business Markets. Before transitioning into the IT industry, Diederik had experience in the energy industry, working as a Dealer Manager and Trader LPG at BP. Throughout their career, Diederik has demonstrated their expertise in sales, technology solutions, and customer service.

Diederik Sarels van Rijn's education history begins in 1989 when they attended Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. Diederik obtained a propaedeutic diploma in HTS, Economische Bedrijfstechniek in 1991. Following this, they pursued further education at Saxion University of Applied Sciences, where they completed a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Business Informatics from 1991 to 1994.

In addition to their formal education, Diederik Sarels van Rijn has also obtained certifications to further enhance their skills and knowledge. In January 2020, they received the TOGAF® Certification from The Open Group. In May 2015, they completed the Microsoft-INSEAD Online Business Strategy and Financial Acumen program, obtaining a certification from Microsoft.

Overall, Diederik Sarels van Rijn has a comprehensive education background with degrees in business informatics and HTS, Economische Bedrijfstechniek, as well as additional certifications in industry-specific programs.