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.

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Fun facts about Johan van Amersfoort

He was the first VCDX-DTM in the Benelux - Johan earned the prestigious VMware Certified Design Expert title in Desktop and Mobility before anyone else in the Benelux region.

He wrote not just one, but two books - Johan is the author of The VDI Design Guide and its sequel — essential reading for anyone working with virtual desktops.

He’s not just a techie, but also a storyteller - Whether he’s on stage or writing a blog, Johan turns complex IT topics into clear, inspiring stories.

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