Wouter van Aerle is the founder and managing partner of Deltiq, with over 20 years of experience in data management and data governance solutions for leading companies and government organizations. He has worked as a lead consultant, architect, and trusted advisor. Due to his extensive knowledge and experience, he is a sought-after speaker. Within Deltiq, he is responsible for knowledge development and mentoring consultants.
Wouter developed the Deltiq Data Management Framework and guides organizations in tailoring a data catalog meta model. His approach is pragmatic and no-nonsense.
He teaches Data Management & Data Governance in various postgraduate programs, such as Business Analytics & Data Science (BADS), the Executive Master Compliance & Integrity Management, and the IT Audit Compliance and Advisory (ITACA) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
Before joining Deltiq, Wouter worked at Albert Heijn and Capgemini. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of Twente.