Summary
Tijs Van Der Storm is a professor and researcher based in Amsterdam with 22 years of experience advancing programming languages, domain-specific languages, and language workbenches. He combines a PhD in Software Engineering and an MSc in Computer Science with a rare background in literary theory, which informs his focus on making software languages easier to build and use. Holding concurrent roles at the University of Groningen and CWI, he bridges academic research and practical language tooling while also shaping the community as treasurer of EAPLS and chairperson of VEReniging Software Engineering Nederland. His career spans academia, industry research, and editorial work, reflecting both deep technical expertise and strong communication skills. Known for translating theoretical insights into usable language workbenches, he prioritizes developer experience and language engineering productivity.
22 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
PhD, Software Engineering, PhD, Software Engineering at University of Amsterdam
Van Maerlantlyceum