Summary
Bas Terwijn is a seasoned software engineer with over two decades at the University of Amsterdam, blending deep Python expertise, applied AI, and systems programming into practical research and teaching. He has built robot localization systems in research environments and now mentors BSc students across machine learning, algorithms, C++, and heuristics, focusing on bridging theory and hands-on application. Known for translating complex concepts into accessible learning experiences, he cultivates strong foundational skills in the next generation of engineers. Based in the Netherlands with a Master in Software Engineering, Bas combines academic rigor with long-term operational experience, making him as comfortable prototyping AI-driven research systems as he is guiding student projects to robust outcomes.
13 years of coding experience
Master, Software Engineering, Master, Software Engineering at University of Amsterdam
HBO, Technische Informatica, HBO, Technische Informatica at Hogeschool van Utrecht