About me
Front-end developer (Nordija)
(Dutch) Living in Denmark
Information Technology
Hi! I’m Bram van der Giessen.
I am originally from Rotterdam, the Netherlands, and for the past 5 years, I have been working as a front-end software developer. First, in the safety & planning domain of the maritime sector and now at Nordija, transforming the way people consume TV & on-demand content.
I studied Media technologies and obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences. During my studies, I developed a strong interest in web & app technologies, which is still with me to this day.
In 2017 I moved to Denmark, where I now live with my girlfriend in a small city called Skodsborg (just outside of Copenhagen).
You can contact me through hello@bramgiessen.com or find me on Github.
EXPERIENCE
Frontend Software Developer
Nordija
2017 – present
Copenhagen, Denmark
As a front-end developer at Nordija, I focus on writing dynamic software components (called widgets) while working closely with our design & product department to create beautiful and functional user interfaces.
Frontend Software Developer
Port of Rotterdam – (Consultant work for Teqplay)
2016 – 2017 (1 year)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
As part of my employment at Teqplay, I was working at the Innovation lab of the Port of Rotterdam 2 days a week. Here I was part of the team of developers and maritime specialists that works on creating applications for smart ports all around the globe.
Software Developer
Teqplay
Aug. 2015 – Jul. 2017 (2 years 6 months)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
At Teqplay I was working as a software engineer developing next generation software to make life easier for people working in the maritime industry.
Founder
Consolenet
2007 – 2010 (3 years)
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Consolenet was my own “company” that I started when I was 14 years old. It consisted of a website where people were able to make an appointment with me to come by with their broken gaming consoles, which I would then fix for a set fee.
With this project I learned for the first time how to set up a website, gather customers and communicate with my own customers at a very young age.
Fun fact: I made some nice pocket money compared to my peers at age 14.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of IT
University of Rotterdam
2011 – 2015
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
I graduated in july 2015 with a grade of 10 (A+) for my final thesis, which was about improving safety in the maritime shipping sector using a new, digital communication medium.
LANGUAGES
English
Fluent
Dutch
Fluent (Mother tongue)
Danish
Intermediate