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SANTA CLARA, CA, November 24, 2025 — EvolveWare, a leader in automating core processes involved in application maintenance and modernization, is excited to welcome Stefan van der Zijden as an Executive Advisor, effective today. As a legacy modernization expert, he will focus on assisting EvolveWare with identifying market demands, deepening market understanding, and optimizing product and operational strategy.
Stefan is an accomplished IT professional with over 35 years of experience, across a broad spectrum of technology platforms, roles, and industries.He spent the last 10 years as a Research Analyst at Gartner, focusing on application strategies, legacy modernization, and cloud migration. His knowledge and expertise will be invaluable as EvolveWare looks to expand its market presence and to continue enhancing its Intellisys Platform to further streamline the modernization journey.
Stefan has held various executive leadership roles, including CTO and COO, in technology and product companies. He began his career as a developer on IBM Mainframes and UNIX platforms before transitioning into architecture and management roles.His deep background provides a unique blend of strategic, executive, and technical expertise critical for navigating complex digital transformation and modernization challenges.
Looking towards the future, Stefan said, “The application modernization market and the role of technology within these initiatives are rapidly transforming. I am excited to join the Evolveware team and use my knowledge of this market, current client challenges, and emerging technologies to strengthen our strategy and secure our role as a leading solution provider in the space.”
Stefan is based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In his role as Executive Advisor, he will work closely with the company’s go-to-market, product, and executive leadership to develop a unified growth strategy that also maintains EvolveWare’s status as an innovation leader in the modernization space.
To learn more about EvolveWare and the Intellisys platform, please visit www.evolveware.com.
About EvolveWare
Founded in 2001, EvolveWare is dedicated to providing enterprises, partners, and government organizations with a seamless application modernization journey. Its industry-leading Intellisys™ platform is an AI-enhanced modernization tool that automates the processes involved in maintaining and modernizing applications written in 20+ programming languages. Incorporating a unique, patented technology, this automation platform mitigates risk with a phased approach and delivers a truly agile modernization experience. EvolveWare is proud to have strategic partnerships with Deloitte and KPMG amongst others, and to have delivered successful results in record time for customers such as BMI, the State of New York, and the U.S. Department of Defense. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA, EvolveWare’s global team is committed to continuous innovation, outstanding client services, and support. For more information, visit www.evolveware.com.
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