Gerrit van Doorn

Gerrit van Doorn is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience in developing high-performance applications and systems, particularly in the field of machine learning and location-aware technologies. Currently serving as a Senior Software Engineer at Dropbox since May 2019, Gerrit previously held positions at NETSCOUT as a Principal Software Engineer, where significant contributions included processing over 50 billion events daily through distributed computing and advanced programming languages like C++ and Scala. Gerrit's expertise encompasses data processing, road network routing, and the utilization of mapping data from sources such as OpenStreetMap and HERE. With a robust educational background featuring a Master's degree in Human Media Interaction from the University of Twente and a Bachelor's degree in Information and Communication Technology from Saxion University, Gerrit's career path includes roles at organizations like Tektronix Communications, Newfield Wireless, and Uniqkey Biometrics, demonstrating a commitment to innovation and technical excellence in software development.