Summary
Gerwin Van Der Lugt is a co-founder and hands-on software engineer with 12 years of experience building production-critical systems, from webshops and logistics platforms to VR sales experiences and novel deep learning solutions. As lead developer at Oddity.ai he designed a state-of-the-art violence detection algorithm, blending research-grade deep learning with practical deployment constraints. His background spans full-stack back-end engineering and large system maintenance, honed at companies like CleanSecure and VR-House, and complemented by a cum laude MSc in Business Informatics. Comfortable across Rust, video/ML pipelines and VR platforms, he brings both algorithmic curiosity and product-focused pragmatism. Based in the Randstad, he pairs startup grit with experience on international, high-availability systems. Colleagues note that he can move seamlessly from low-level algorithm tweaks to shaping product requirements—often spotting operational pitfalls before they become problems.
12 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, GPA 3.8, Bachelor of Science (BSc), Computer Science, GPA 3.8 at Utrecht University
Master's degree, Business Informatics, Cum laude / GPA 4, Master's degree, Business Informatics, Cum laude / GPA 4 at Universiteit Utrecht
Gymnasium Diploma, Natuur & Techniek, Gymnasium Diploma, Natuur & Techniek at Stedelijk Gymnasium Arnhem
VWO, VWO at Guido de Bres
English, Dutch, Spanish