Education & Certifications
I've always been curious about how things work, from understanding people and technology at university to learning the deep details of building software. Here's a look at my formal education and the things I've learned along the way.
Universiteit van Amsterdam: Master Informatiekunde / Master in Information Studies, Business Information Systems
2006 - 2009
Instead of focusing on the detailed knowledge of technology, the programme places a greater emphasis on the knowledge of application contexts and the socio-technical design and implementation aspects.
Insight into the way in which Information Studies theories where developed through a combination of insights from social and economic sciences and computer science.
Knowledge of the social, strategic and organisational implications of the application of modern ICT technologies and be able to independently transform this knowledge into policy choices.
Have knowledge of information and knowledge management in a broad sense.
Microsoft Certified Application Developer for Microsoft .NET
2005 - 2006
Microsoft Certified Professional and Certified Application Developer since 2005 (MCP ID# 3527257).
Build, deploy, and maintain Microsoft Windows and Web applications using technologies such as C# web and windows application, SQL server, XML with ASP.NET.
Hogeschool van Amsterdam (University of Applied Sciences): Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (EN) / Ingenieur (NL)
2002 - 2006
Learn to work successfully in the field of information technology and electrical engineering. Professional fields include:
- software engineering (JAVA, SQL, C++, HTML)
- system and network engineering (TCP/IP, Cisco, Microsoft Active Directory)
- business engineering (project management, Prince2,
- facility and service management (ITIL)
Veenlanden College, Mijdrecht: HAVO, Natuur en Techniek
1997 - 2002
Dutch school for higher general secondary education. With a choice for the profile of Nature and Science. Notable courses:
- Mathematics (Highest difficulty level: B1+B2)
- Natuurkunde (Natural Sciences)
- Management and organization (learning how to run a business)
DOC Praktijkdiploma machineschrijven (machine writing)
1998-1999
Learn to type without looking at the keyboard. With 10 fingers, at very high speeds.
Sounds trivial, but provides a great advantage.
Swimming certificate A
Sep. 1991
- 25 meter (approx. 80 ft.) swimming with clothes
- 75 meter (approx. 246 ft.) breaststroke
- 50 meter (approx. 164 ft.) backstroke
- 1 minute treading water
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