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:

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:

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