Jaap van der Velde

Jaap is an accomplished Associate Principal Software Architect with nearly 8 years of expertise at BMT. He is a highly skilled application developer, architect, and technical consultant, specializing in various areas of information technology. Jaap is well-versed in a diverse array of development methodologies, techniques, and programming languages, including Prince2, RUP, and Agile approaches like Scrum. With fluency in C#, Python, JavaScript, Rust, SQL, HTML, XML, and related languages and dialects, he is capable of tackling complex challenges with ease.

Jaap’s academic background in computer science from the University of Twente has provided him with a strong foundation for critical thinking. He thrives in demanding projects that present numerous intricate problems to solve, and he consistently delivers his best work in such environments. With a proven track record of success, Jaap continues to be a valuable asset in driving innovation and excellence in software architecture and development.

Involved in:

• Hands-on model running with automation (August 2025)
• Efficient model running with automation (July 2024)
• Computer hardware for hydraulic modelling (August 2023)