Nico van Nieuwkerk

Software Support Manager at IBM (UK) Ltd

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

About

Enthusiastic and experienced manager with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Currently software support manager for IBM Websphere. Experienced in a number of disciplines, including technical, business, and line management. Specialties: Line management Software support

Experience

  • IBM (UK) Ltd (40 yrs 6 mos)
    • Software Support Manager
      Dec 1998 - Present · 27 yrs 7 mos

      Leading a team of UK based technical specialists who support IBM's Websphere products used by major corporations in the UK and across the world. Also leading Websphere MQ and Message Broker support specialists for EMEA from Feb 2013. And CICS support for EMEA from April 2014 Includes managing skill levels during rapid product development, critical situation management, integrating worldwide initiatives into UK and European teams/working practices

    • Business Development
      Dec 1997 - Dec 1998 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Development of a storage managed service from concept to readiness for market.

    • Offering Manager
      Sep 1991 - Dec 1997 · 6 yrs 4 mos

      Ensured the return to profit for a service offering, including the development of a better packaged version for the AS/400 market place, and facilitating a number of enhancements to comply with EEC electrical directives.