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From EUC to AI: The evolving tech journey of Johan van Amersfoort

Johan van Amersfoort is Chief Evangelist & AI Lead at ITQ, and a passionate technologist with a strong foundation in designing and building infrastructures. As his career progressed, Johan’s focus naturally expanded into the worlds of Artificial Intelligence, MLOps, AIOps and Cloud Native platforms — areas where innovation meets real business value.

A certified VCDX, author of The VDI Design Guide book series, and long time VMware vExpert, Johan is known for combining strategic insight with deep technical knowledge. Today, his mission is to help organizations accelerate their AI journey by building intelligent, automated platforms that enable smarter operations and faster innovation.

Whether on stage at global tech events, in front of a camera or behind the keyboard, Johan thrives on storytelling, knowledge sharing and connecting technology to impact. His journey from virtual desktops to AI-driven platforms reflects a broader shift in enterprise IT, one Johan continues to champion with energy, curiosity and clarity.

I’ve been working in IT for over 20 years now. The last couple of years my main focus has been End User Computing and loving it! I will always try to find the best solution possible, keep an open and no nonsense mindset and getting things done. The biggest lesson I learned? In the end it is not about technology, it’s all about the end user experience. Let’s use technology to create the best user experience possible!

Meet Jesper Alberts: EUC Architect and Digital Experience Advocate

Jesper Alberts is a passionate End-User Computing (EUC) architect from the Netherlands with a deep focus on enhancing the digital employee experience. With a background that spans IT administration, consulting and architecture, Jesper thrives on designing and improving solutions that deliver real value to users and businesses alike. His fascination with IT began early — at the age of six — when he first started tinkering with computers. That curiosity grew into a career rooted in virtualization, sparked during his first internship where he encountered VMware ESX for the first time. The possibilities of virtualization captivated him and shaped the trajectory of his professional path.

From intern to VCDX #301

Over the years, Jesper explored every layer of IT infrastructure before finding his true calling in EUC. In December 2023, after an intense 18-month journey, he earned the highly respected VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) certification in EUC — becoming one of only 20 people worldwide to hold this title in his track, and VCDX #301 overall. This certification recognizes his ability to design and implement IT environments that align with business objectives at the highest level. Jesper is known for his ability to zoom out, see the big picture, and stay calm under pressure — qualities that make him a trusted voice in any team or project setting.

Active in the community and beyond

Outside of project work, Jesper plays an active role in the broader tech community. He is part of the leadership team of vEUC TechCon, a community-driven event focused on the latest trends and best practices in EUC. He also regularly takes the stage as a speaker, sharing insights and learnings with others. When not immersed in technology, Jesper enjoys road cycling across the Netherlands, spending time with his family, or experimenting in his homelab — always learning, always exploring.