Summary
Jan Comans is an engineering-driven software leader with 10 years of experience building and guiding simulation products at Siemens Digital Industries Software, currently leading the Simcenter Tire team. He combines a strong aerospace background (MSc from TU Delft and a PhD-length research trajectory) with hands-on scientific and software development, having progressed from scientific developer to team lead while keeping close to technical delivery. Known as a straightforward problem solver and fast learner, he translates complex simulation and control challenges into reliable, business-aligned software. His career includes embedded and simulation work for aerospace and training systems, giving him a rare blend of domain expertise in vehicle dynamics, control, and software engineering. Colleagues rely on him for clear communication, pragmatic solutions, and steady leadership through technically demanding projects.
10 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
M.Sc., Aerospace Engineering: Control and Simulation, M.Sc., Aerospace Engineering: Control and Simulation at Delft University of Technology
English, Dutch, French