Koen Strien

Eindhoven · +31 6 83605451 · koenstrien@gmail.com

Since November 2024, I have been working at Ignition Computing, a start-up in Eindhoven focused on developing software that powers science. In my role, I design and develop a data-driven linear solver library that accelerates physics simulations. Working at a small company, I tackle a wide variety of challenges, from sales and strategy to software development and complex physics/mathematical problems. The dynamic, versatile nature of the job and the opportunity to contribute to the company in many different ways strongly motivate me.

Work Experience

Sales/Software Engineer

Ignition Computing

At Ignition Computing I design and develop a data-driven linear solver library that accelerates physics simulations. This position allows me to work on complex mathematical challenges, combined with software and product development. I also explore value proposition and market potential of the final product. The versatile nature of the job is something I really enjoy.

November 2024 - Present

Mathware Engineer

Sioux

At Sioux Mathware I get to combine my analytical skills with my affinity for programming to answer complex questions that are of mathematical and physical nature, often using software as a tool. The customers range from industry leaders to ambitious scale-ups.

September 2022 - Present

Website Admin

The FuseNet Association

Working in a small team, I maintain and upgrade the FuseNet website. Furthermore, I assist in the daily tasks of the executive office where needed.

June 2020 - August 2021

Chairman

Student association SSRE

As chairman of student association SSRE you have responsibility for everything that happens at the association, which has over four hundred members. My focus was to lead and motivate my board and the rest of the association. A year in the board of SSRE is a voluntary and full-time year. During my year as chairman the association moved to a monumental building in the city centre of Eindhoven, a project with many different challenges. During this year I learned how to quickly adapt to- and learn from unexpected problems arising.

September 2018 - September 2019

Student Council Party Management

The Ambitious Student Eindhoven

DAS Eindhoven, or The Ambitious Student Eindhoven, is a student council party of the university council that is dedicated to supporting students at the university that want to develop themselves besides their study.

September 2018 - December 2019

Minutes Taker

University of Technology Eindhoven

As minutes taker I draw up the minutes of the monthly university council meeting with the executive board.

September 2020 - August 2022

Education

Plasma Physics

University of Technology Eindhoven

Master's Degree (Cum Laude)

September 2019 - June 2022

Science and Technology of Nuclear Fusion

University of Technology Eindhoven

Master's Degree (Cum Laude)

September 2019 - June 2022

Applied Physics

University of Technology Eindhoven

Bachelor's Degree

September 2015 - July 2018

Exact sciences and technology

O.R.S. Lek en Linge Culemborg

Pre-University Education (Cum Laude)

September 2008 - July 2015

Skills

  • Python
  • C++
  • Agile/Scrum
  • Linux
  • Matlab
  • English
  • Dutch

Certifications

  • Technology Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • International Baccalaureate
  • Cambridge Advanced Certificate
  • Professional Scrum Product Owner I (scrum.org)