Rico Hageman

I am an eager and proactive software engineer with a strong passion for problem-solving and combinatorial optimization. I hold a Master of Science in Computer Science from Delft University of Technology, where I specialized in data science and technology. My academic background has equipped me with a solid foundation in algorithm design and software development, which I have applied in various professional settings.

In my recent role as an Algorithm Engineer at Plotwise, I successfully migrated existing algorithms from Python to Rust, achieving a remarkable 70x speedup in processing time. This experience, along with my work at Vinted Go and Pack eet, has honed my skills in developing and optimizing routing algorithms for logistics platforms. I thrive in challenging environments where I can leverage my technical expertise to enhance operational efficiency and contribute to innovative solutions.

Beyond my professional experience, I actively engage in coding challenges such as Advent of Code, which further demonstrates my commitment to continuous learning and improvement in algorithm design. I am also proud of my contributions to the Delft Hyperloop project, where I played a key role in designing real-time control systems for a vehicle that competed in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition.