Jan Heemstra
PHD Candidate
Eindhoven, North Brabant, Netherlands
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Top SchoolJan Heemstra is a PhD candidate at Eindhoven University of Technology with 11 years of experience blending applied mathematics and software practice, though he emphasizes research over pure software engineering roles. Trained with a Master’s in Mathematics from Radboud University and a bachelor’s in Applied Mathematics and Software Science, he brings rigorous analytical thinking to interdisciplinary projects. His background includes programming work at Author-e and personal creative projects in music and game development, reflecting a pragmatic maker’s mindset. Based in Eindhoven, he excels at turning mathematical insight into prototype systems and creative artifacts, preferring research-driven roles that leverage both theory and hands-on implementation.
11 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics and Software Science, Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics and Software Science at Eindhoven University of TechnologyVWO Atheneum, VWO Atheneum at AugustinianumMaster's degree, Mathematics, Master's degree, Mathematics at Radboud University Nijmegen
Dutch, English
Github Skills (20)
godot10
game-engine10
open-source10
3d10
game-development10
multiplayer9
multiplayer-game9
markov-chain7
binding6
mdp6
python4
checker4
model-checking4
machine-learning2
xai2
Programming languages (4)
Github contributions (5)
CombustibleLemonade/godot
Apr 2016 - Jan 2022
Contributions:3 pushes in 5 years 9 months
godotgamedevgodot-enginegodot-game-enginegame-development
CombustibleLemonade/Squared
Jan 2015 - Nov 2016
Contributions:97 commits, 95 pushes, 4 comments in 1 year 9 months
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