Ruud Van Asseldonk
About Ruud Van Asseldonk
Ruud Van Asseldonk is the Vice President of Engineering at Chorus One, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in software engineering and blockchain technology, with previous roles at companies such as Google and Channable.
Current Role at Chorus One
Ruud Van Asseldonk serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Chorus One, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of blockchain infrastructure. His leadership focuses on enhancing the technical capabilities of the organization, particularly in the Proof-of-Stake ecosystem.
Previous Experience at Chorus One
Prior to his current role, Ruud worked at Chorus One as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022. During this year, he contributed to various projects that supported the company's blockchain initiatives. His experience in this position laid the groundwork for his advancement to VP of Engineering.
Professional Background in Software Development
Ruud has a diverse background in software development, having worked at Channable in multiple roles. He served as a Backend Developer from 2016 to 2017 and later as Team Lead Infra from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at Channable included a second stint as a Backend Developer from 2018 to 2020, where he focused on backend systems and infrastructure.
Educational Qualifications
Ruud holds a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Utrecht University, which he completed from 2016 to 2018. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Leiden University, obtained between 2012 and 2015. Additionally, he studied Physics at Leiden University and completed the Propedeutic Phase in International Game Architecture and Design at Breda University of Applied Sciences.
Research Contributions and Technical Expertise
Ruud has contributed to research on Solana validator economics and has analyzed Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) strategies on the Solana blockchain. His work includes projects focused on validator performance and economics, as well as the development of tools and protocols that support the Proof-of-Stake ecosystem. His engineering background supports his contributions to blockchain infrastructure.