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Marcel Foederer

Evaluator · DISC type SCD
Owner OptiSolve Learning at OptiSolve Learning
📍 Leusden, Utrecht, Netherlands

Marcel Foederer is a seasoned IT professional with over 25 years of experience in Service Management, DevOps, and Project Management. He is the owner of OptiSolve Learning and a key contributor to ITIL 4, having served as a Lead Architect and author. His expertise includes PRINCE2, COBIT, and DASA DevOps.

He has a passion for sharing knowledge, which is evident from his long career as a global Master Trainer and consultant, helping organizations improve their operational efficiencies and service quality. Those he has trained often describe him as competent, intelligent, and an experienced professional able to explain complex concepts in an engaging way.

Unique fact: Marcel launched his own company, OptiSolve Learning, on the day he officially reached retirement age, starting a new chapter in his career.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Owner OptiSolve Learning
Location
Leusden, Utrecht, Netherlands
Personality Overview

How Marcel shows up

Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical
Thorough Evaluator

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Marcel cares about

ITIL 4 Framework
Served as a Lead Architect for the ITIL 4 Foundation and authored content for the ITIL 4 Strategist module, demonstrating deep, foundational expertise.
DevOps Culture
As a Master Trainer and Program Manager for the DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA), he is deeply involved in shaping DevOps skills and certifications globally.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Owner OptiSolve Learning
OptiSolve Learning
2004
International Trainer / Product dev
ITpreneurs
1-2008 - 9-2025
Master Trainer/ITIL4 Strategic Leader & Managing Professional/DASA DevOps/COBIT2019/K&F
ITpreneurs
6-2020 - 9-2025
Master trainer & DASA Program Manager
DevOps Agile Skills Association (DASA)
2002 - 2004
Mgr Service Level Mgt
Nuon
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2016 - 2017
Education details unavailable
DASA DevOps Foundation and Practitioner/Enable&Scale
2017 - 2017
Education details unavailable
PRINCE2-2017 Practitioner
2015
Certified
ITIL (2011) Practitioner
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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