Summary
Sven-erik Haitjema is an IT Systems Engineer based in Amsterdam with 12 years of hands-on experience in embedded systems, IoT, and systems engineering. He has led hardware and research teams, co-founded Glimworm Beacons and driven end-to-end product development from PCB design and firmware to production-ready devices. At companies like TWTG and Intralox he bridges hardware, firmware, software, and user-centered design to deliver scalable, manufacturable solutions. His background includes satellite systems work at TU Delft and applied sensors research at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, showing comfort with both high-reliability and experimental projects. Known as a pragmatic maker and leader, he pairs academic rigor (MSc Computer Software Engineering) with real-world production experience. An underrated strength is his fluency across materials, electronics, and user interaction—helping teams spot integration issues early and accelerate time to market.
12 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ing.), Technical Informatics, Graduation project grade: 9, Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology (ing.), Technical Informatics, Graduation project grade: 9 at Hogeschool van Amsterdam
Master of Science (MSc), Computer Software Engineering, Master of Science (MSc), Computer Software Engineering at University of Amsterdam
Havo N&G, Natuur en Gezondheid + Informatica, Havo N&G, Natuur en Gezondheid + Informatica at Zaandlands Lyceum
VWO N&G, Natuur en Gezondheid + Informatica, VWO N&G, Natuur en Gezondheid + Informatica at St. Michael College
English, German