At Naviam, our strength has always come from our people. Their expertise, passion, and commitment to the Maximo community are what set us apart.

That’s why we’re especially proud to recognize 15 Naviam team members who have been named IBM Champions. This recognition is not just an individual achievement but also reflects the culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and community leadership that drives everything we do.

What Is the IBM Champions Program?

The IBM Champions program is a global recognition initiative that highlights top advocates and thought leaders across IBM technologies.
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IBM Champions are not just technical experts. They are individuals who go beyond their day-to-day roles to:

• Share knowledge with the broader community
• Mentor and support other users
• Speak at conferences and industry events
• Create content and contribute to technical discussions
• Provide feedback that helps shape IBM products
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IBM describes Champions as a community of “passionate, loyal, and talented” experts who actively contribute to advancing technology and helping others succeed.
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Each year, Champions are selected based on their advocacy and impact, making it a highly respected recognition within the IBM ecosystem.

Meet Naviam’s IBM Champions

Aiman Ansari

Solution Architect with nine years of experience delivering EAM projects across manufacturing, transportation, and marine industries; specializes in integrations, data migration, and BIRT/SQL reporting.

Andrew Jeffery

Senior Maximo Consultant with 28+ years of experience across utilities, oil and gas, transportation, and manufacturing; author of Maximo Secrets with extensive expertise in HSE, Scheduler, and Service Provider.

Andrzej Wieclaw

Senior Maximo Developer with nearly 20 years of experience across implementations, upgrades, integrations, and solution architecture from Maximo 5.2 through MAS.

Chris Winston

VP of Strategic Alliances and Maximo expert since 1996 with extensive experience in implementations and upgrades; board member and 2025 president of GoMaximo with a focus on training and delivery.

Darrell Tucker

Director of Business Development with 12+ years of experience implementing and optimizing Maximo solutions; focuses on aligning asset management systems with business processes and performance outcomes.

Ivan Lagunov

Technology Manager specializing in IBM Maximo, MAS, and cloud architecture; focuses on platform strategy, system design, platform modernization, and scalable enterprise solutions.

Jan-Willem Steur

Business Development Manager, asset performance and reliability expert focused on condition monitoring, lifecycle management, and IBM Maximo product development collaboration since 2011.

Jason VenHuizen

Chief Product Officer with 25+ years in software and asset management with expertise in developing innovative Maximo solutions.

Johann Rumpl

Managing Director with over 20 years of experience in global implementation and Maximo education with a focus on enterprise asset management strategy and large-scale solution delivery.

Liliana Malaescu

Senior Solution Architect specializing in asset and service management implementations; strong background in Java development and process optimization.

Maycon Belfort

Cloud and Infrastructure Engineer with 17+ years in systems development; focuses on MAS deployments, upgrades, and reporting in energy and oil and gas.

Nivin George

Managing Consultant with 20+ years of experience across oil and gas, transportation, and logistics; specializes in implementation, optimization, and predictive maintenance.

Phil Runion

Maximo Service Technical Product Manager focused on improving system performance and driving innovation; active contributor through blogs, speaking, and technical engagement.

Richard Donaldson

Naviam's EMEA CEO with 20+ years of experience from version 4 through MAS, specializing in large-scale implementations across utilities, nuclear, and pharmaceuticals.

Steven Shull

Principal Maximo Solution Engineer specializing in technical delivery, automation scripts, and complex implementations within IBM Maximo and MAS environments; MORE Maximo Community expert.