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Dmitrij has vast experience in procurement (sourcing, category management, contracting, P2P) both in NON-IT and IT area with the focus on IT services, software, hardware, cybersecurity, telecom and has been working in procurement in multinational financial, industrial and pharmaceutical companies in Europe. He has experience in building of procurement function from scratch and in developmentRead more

Mátyás Jula has been working as Senior Software Asset Manager at Kuka since August 2022. Previously, he was a Senior Consultant Risk Advisory at Deloitte between February 2022 and July 2022 and worked as a Global Software Asset Manager at Kuka between July 2019 and January 2022. From 2018 to 2019, he was a SoftwareRead more

Richard Sterling joined Certero in 2018 as Sales Director. Previously, he worked at iQuate in Sales and at Flexera as an Account Manager.Read more

Norbert is SAM Compliance and Licensing Team Leader at E.ON, where he oversees software asset management processes and ensures licensing compliance across the organization. He leads initiatives to optimize software usage, implement SAM tools like Flexera, and align internal processes with regulatory and vendor requirements. Previously, Norbert held SAM-focused roles for example at Insight andRead more

Arjen is a seasoned IT and software asset management professional, currently serving as both a Software Asset Manager and Senior Contract Manager at Royal Schiphol Group. In this role, he is responsible for managing software assets from major publishers, ensuring governance, cost optimization, and strategic alignment. He plays a key role in contract negotiations, vendorRead more

Ainis Zaharāns is a dedicated professional working as a Software Asset Manager and subject matter expert at Microsoft, within the Volvo Group. His expertise spans various critical areas, including cost optimization, new demand management, licensing compliance, and internal governance. Ainis plays a pivotal role in facilitating essential activities such as contract renewal, acquisition and divestmentRead more

Vanessa Zimmermann has been working as a Software Asset Manager at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions since March 2021, based in the Stuttgart region. She specializes in Software Portfolio Management and Microsoft Power BI, among other skills. Prior to her role at Trelleborg, she completed a Bachelor’s degree in Software Asset Management at W&W-Gruppe, where she focusedRead more

Jyrki Stenvall is a seasoned Software Asset Management professional with extensive experience in licensing, technology collaboration, and IT strategy. As Manager of Software Asset Management at KONE, he oversees SAM processes and optimization strategies. Prior to this, he spent nearly seven years at Dustin as Lead SAM Consultant, developing service offerings and providing strategic SAMRead more

Jakub is a Senior Licensing Specialist at Knauf IT, where he focuses on software compliance, asset management, and the implementation of licensing tools. He works on optimizing software licensing strategies to optimally support business needs. Before joining Knauf, he held roles in IT asset management, IT operations, and technical support, gaining hands-on experience in licenseRead more

Laura Funke has been the IT License Manager at Vorwerk Services GmbH since June 2021. In her current role, she is responsible for ensuring the effective management of software licenses, ensuring compliance with software licensing agreements, and driving optimization and innovation efforts across the organization. Prior to this role, she gained valuable experience in ITRead more