Meet Robert Kloosterhuis: Technologist, Platform Architect and Cloud Native enthusiast

Robert Kloosterhuis is Technologist at ITQ and practice lead for Cloud Native Platforms. With over 24 years of experience in IT, he helps organizations make sense of modern technology by translating complex cloud-native concepts into clear architecture, strategy and implementation. He’s deeply involved in the CNCF ecosystem and works as a platform architect for Kubernetes-based environments and internal developer platforms, leveraging solutions like VMware Tanzu and SUSE Rancher.

Driving Cloud Native strategy and engineering excellence

At ITQ, Robert takes on roles ranging from technical architect to product owner and project lead, always focused on business outcomes. He supports customers in shaping their cloud-native vision, advises on best practices, and helps teams structure their thinking and execution around platform engineering. He also leads pre-sales efforts, manages strategic vendor relations, supports internal knowledge sharing, and heads ITQ’s annual delegation to events such as KubeCon. Robert is known for his ability to connect the dots — breaking down complexity, explaining abstract ideas, and structuring technology into something actionable and understandable. With one foot firmly rooted in real-world tech, he brings energy, clarity and direction to every engagement.

Fun facts about Robert Kloosterhuis

Robert leads ITQ’s yearly delegation to KubeCon - He’s not just a fan of cloud-native — he brings the whole team along to the biggest event in the space.

He’s a natural explainer - Whether it’s a messy architecture or a complex concept, Robert breaks it down so anyone can understand it.

Robert lives for tech — and structure - He’s the one who starts drawing diagrams while others are still figuring out where to begin.

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