As the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering for AMER National Accounts at Confluent, Bart Kersteter plays a pivotal role in driving the adoption of scalable streaming data platforms and event-driven applications powered by Apache Kafka. With a keen focus on enabling clients to harness the...
As the Senior Manager of Solutions Engineering for AMER National Accounts at Confluent, Bart Kersteter plays a pivotal role in driving the adoption of scalable streaming data platforms and event-driven applications powered by Apache Kafka. With a keen focus on enabling clients to harness the full potential of the Confluent platform, Bart leads a dedicated team of Solutions Engineers who engage with some of the largest accounts across the central and western United States, as well as parts of Canada. His expertise in solution design and enterprise software equips his team to deliver tailored strategies that address complex business challenges, ensuring that clients can effectively build, run, and optimize their data-driven applications.
Bart's leadership is characterized by his ability to identify and nurture talent, making him a vital asset in both pre- and post-sales engineering efforts. His skills in team building and business intelligence allow him to create a collaborative environment where innovative solutions can thrive. Under his guidance, the team excels in utilizing advanced technologies, including Microsoft Azure and robust SQL tuning techniques, to enhance system performance and scalability. Bart's proficiency in shell scripting and the software development lifecycle (SDLC) further enables his team to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
In an industry where the demand for real-time data processing continues to grow, Bart's commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences and his strategic vision for leveraging streaming data technologies position him as a thought leader in the field. His passion for empowering organizations to transform their data landscapes is evident in every project he undertakes, making him a key contributor to Confluent's mission of enabling a world where data flows freely and securely.
