The problems worth caring about are rarely the easy ones. I'm most excited by problems that are complex, impactful, and still unsolved. If that's something you're working on, let's talk!
Fun facts.
Since you found one of the Easter eggs, here are some fun facts about me:
- I love bouldering, a form of rock climbing that focuses on short, powerful climbs without ropes. I do this at least four times a week, and even placed 5th in the National Dutch Youth Championships.
- I also enjoy cycling, and ride my road bike whenever I can. To the climbing gym, to university, or just when the weather is nice.
- I'm absolutely obsessed with chocolate-chip cookies; the fresher, the better.
- I played football for seven years, but today I'm not a fan of the sport anymore. I don't even follow how PSV (Eindhoven's football club) is doing.
About me.
I'm Ties, and as you can probably tell by my site's clean aesthetic, I believe the best solutions are the simplest ones. I enjoy building software that functions reliably and feels simple, even when the underlying problem is complex.
That mindset, combined with a love for focus, creative problem-solving and doing things well, carries through in everything I do: from writing about computer science concepts, to automating the boring parts of life, to optimizing my training for boulderingRock climbing without ropes..
Eindhoven, the Netherlands.
Currently.
I'm currently studying Computer Science and Engineering at TU/eEindhoven University of Technology., while learning everything about algorithm design and engineering.
Interests.
- - Algorithms.
- - Competitive programming.
- - Software engineering.
- - C++.
Upcoming.
This fall I'll be joining Air Space Intelligence as a software engineering intern in Gdańsk, Poland. Air Space Intelligence builds AI-driven software that handles decisions in airline operations, defense logistics and critical infrastructure. It's an eight-year-old company that's already working with major commercial airlines and the US Department of Defense, with offices in Boston and Washington as well.
Resume.
Interested in learning more about me? I keep my LinkedIn profile up to date with my latest education, experiences and projects. You can view it here.
I also have a more traditional resume available as a PDF, which you can download by clicking here.
If you'd like more details, or if you have any questions, feel free to reach out to me!
Blog.
I occasionally write articles about programming, algorithms, and other computer science topics. I'm also passionate about sharing ideas related to productivity and personal development. Subscribe below!
Or click here to visit my blog directly.