Ethan Van Andel is a software engineer and applied mathematician with 16 years of experience, currently developing algorithms and conceptual frameworks for computer vision and 3D matching at Hivemapper. Based in Berkeley, he brings a strong academic foundation—a PhD in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley and a BS in Mathematics and Computer Science from Calvin College—into production-focused engineering. His work bridges rigorous mathematical modeling and practical software systems, turning research-grade ideas into deployable mapping and vision solutions. Known for tackling hard geometric and matching problems, he blends theory with hands-on coding to improve real-world spatial understanding.
16 years of coding experience
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Applied Mathematics at UC Berkeley
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science at Calvin College
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