JAN VAN ACHTER

Global Resource Manager @ Software AG

Brussels, Belgium

Senior IT professional with over 30 years of experience in mission-critical legacy environments, specializing in COBOL, Natural, Natural for AJAX and ApplinX, combined with extensive international leadership in project and resource management. Built a long-term career at Software AG, ending in June 2025 following the closure of the Belgian entity. Currently seeking a permanent role while continuing a structured phased return-to-work plan (50% → 100%). Recognized for technical credibility, pragmatic leadership, problem solving and the ability to stabilize and modernize complex legacy landscapes.

Tech stack

Back-end

Java

Systems

Apache HTTP Server

Mgmt Frameworks

COBIT

Language

Native French

French

Native

Dutch

Native

English

Fluent

Spanish

Average

German

Average

Work experience

Since 1997

Global Resource Manager @ Software AG

01 January 2018 - 30 June 2025

Led global resourcing processes, balanced supply and demand across regions.

Technical Expert @ Software AG

01 January 2009 - 30 June 2025

Guided multiple project teams and pre-sales, led modernization initiatives and validated technical solutions.

Cluster Resource Manager Europe & Africa @ Software AG

01 August 2014 - 31 December 2017

Managed multi-country resource planning; supported Delivery Managers on staffing and utilization.

Senior Consultant / Consultant @ Software AG

01 May 1997 - 31 December 2014

Delivered international modernization projects across COBOL, Natural, Natural for AJAX and ApplinX.

Education experience

JAN VAN ACHTER

Tech stack

Back-end

Systems

Mgmt Frameworks

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