Karel van den Aarsen has a diverse work experience, starting in 2005 with TNT Post as a Webmaster, where they optimized revenue by enhancing website usability and content. In 2007, they worked as a Freelance Webmaster at Nuon ICT and later started their own brand, Karadox, where they developed websites and software, helping customers optimize their online presence and product sales. From 2009 to 2011, they worked at Tulp Solutions B.V. as a Web Developer, focusing on brand development, web traffic growth, and integrating payment providers.
In 2011, Karel worked as a Webmaster at Eurotransplant, where they maintained their websites and improved content presentation. From 2013 to 2015, they worked at Technolab Leiden as an Educational Mediator, Intern Supervisor, and ICT Manager, providing science and technology workshops, assisting interns, and managing ICT operations.
In 2015, Karel joined WHY?! ICT Group as a Web Developer, where they built a fast and visually appealing webshop for flower merchants using C# ASP.Net. Finally, since 2016, they have been working at TOPdesk as a Frontend Developer, contributing to the development of Worcade, an initiative aimed at improving supplier and customer connections for better quality.
Karel van den Aarsen began their education journey in the year 2000 at De Haagse Hogeschool / The Hague University of Applied Sciences, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interaction Design. This course lasted for a duration of five years, concluding in 2005.
In 2006, Karel van den Aarsen continued their academic pursuits and enrolled simultaneously in two different universities. At Leiden University, they embarked on a Master of Science (MSc) program in MediaTechnology, which spanned from 2006 to 2012. Additionally, they studied at Utrecht University for a short period of time in the same year, specializing in New Media and Digital Culture and earning a Master of Science (MS) degree.
Based on the provided information, Karel van den Aarsen has obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interaction Design and a Master's degree in both MediaTechnology and New Media and Digital Culture.
February, 2016 - present