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Thijs Harleman

@thijsharleman

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Experienced engineer specialising in machine learning, online education and content writing.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

As a seasoned engineer from the Netherlands, I have embraced the life of a digital nomad for the past seven years, traveling through Southeast Asia while successfully managing various projects. These projects comprise developing online courses across technical subjects such as engineering, mathematics, and computer science. As such, I have built an extensive portfolio of educational materials and website content in the Dutch language. I pride myself on delivering high-quality results independently and efficiently.

Recently, I have ventured into the exciting fields of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, leveraging my strong foundation in statistics and programming, particularly in Python. My hands-on experience includes participating in Kaggle competitions, where I tackled real-world challenges in medical image classification and regression analysis. This journey has equipped me with proficiency in essential Python libraries like Keras, TensorFlow, and Scikit-Learn, allowing me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Chief R&D Engineer

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Coinsultants

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Founded Coinsultants, focusing on research and development of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Developed a conceptual offline CBDC solution, built the company website, and compiled an extensive online library of articles. Filed a European patent for a secure transaction scheme.

Research Project Management Technical Writing Online Libraries Engineering

Entrepreneur

eeduka Text & Education

Jan 2015 - Jan 2023 (8 years)

Developed and delivered online courses in mathematics, physics, and programming for various educational institutions. Created a personal website and optimized content for SEO.

Web Development SEO Mathematics Programming PHP HTML CSS

Lecturer in Health Care Technology

Avans Hogeschool

Feb 2014 - Jan 2015 (11 months)

Assisted first and second-year students in health care technology, preparing and delivering lectures on automation and data processing.

Lecturing Student Assistance Automation Data Processing Curriculum Development

Physics Teacher

Stedelijk Dalton Lyceum Dordrecht

Jun 2008 - Feb 2014 (5 years 8 months)

Taught physics and science to high school students, developed curriculum and teaching materials, and supervised practicals and theses.

Teaching Curriculum Development Student supervision

Mathematics Teacher

Christian Lyceum Delft

Jan 2007 - Jun 2008 (1 year 5 months)

Served as a substitute mathematics teacher, providing instruction to high school students.

Teaching Mathematics

Branch Manager / Sales Consultant

Hoogenboezem Furniture

Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 (1 year)

Managed a team and provided commercial advice to customers, leading sales efforts in the furniture sector.

Sales Management Team Leadership Customer Service Sales Strategy

System Architect

Nokia Networks

Jan 1999 - Apr 2004 (5 years 3 months)

Led R&D for 3G network technology, specifying system architecture and coordinating with global teams for software development and integration.

Systems Architecture R&D Team Software Development Project Coordination

IT Consultant

Cap Gemini

Aug 1998 - Jan 1999 (5 months)

Conducted impact assessments for the introduction of the euro and Y2K issues, and deployed software interfaces for major clients.

IT Consulting Impact Assessments Software Deployment Project Management

Application Programmer

AMEV NV

Dec 1990 - Aug 1998 (7 years 8 months)

Programmed administrative systems for life insurance using PL/1 on IBM mainframes.

PL 1

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Delft University of Technology

Master of Education, Science Education

2008 - 2013

Completed a Master of Education in Science Education, focusing on Physics teaching, which included a 1st degree license.

Delft University of Technology

Master of Science, Electrical Engineering

1992 - 1997

Earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering with a specialization in Telecommunications, covering topics such as data communications and cryptography.