Jan Te Beest
About Jan Te Beest
Jan Te Beest is the Chief Technology Officer at Confidential in Canada, with a strong background in software development and engineering. He has extensive experience in various programming languages and technologies, having previously held senior roles at Wahed and other companies in the information technology sector.
Current Position as Chief Technology Officer
Jan Te Beest serves as the Chief Technology Officer at a confidential company in Canada since 2022. In this role, he oversees technology strategy and implementation, leveraging his extensive experience in the information technology sector. His responsibilities include guiding the development of innovative solutions and ensuring the alignment of technology with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Wahed
Prior to his current role, Jan Te Beest worked at Wahed as Vice President of Engineering from 2017 to 2022 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. During his five years at Wahed, he played a critical role in engineering leadership, contributing to the development and scaling of technology solutions within the organization.
Educational Background in Electronic Engineering
Jan Te Beest holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Hanzehogeschool Groningen / Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen. He studied from 1999 to 2004, focusing on Embedded Systems, Hybrid Microelectronics, and Artificial Intelligence. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical knowledge necessary for his roles in technology and engineering.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Jan Te Beest possesses expertise in a diverse array of programming languages and technologies. His skill set includes Golang, Kubernetes, Kafka, Java, JavaEE, Python, C(++), Objective-C(++), Scala, Akka, Javascript, Typescript, Elasticsearch, SQL, NoSQL, distributed computing, and micro-service technologies. This extensive knowledge supports his work in software development and engineering leadership.
Career History and Roles
Throughout his career, Jan Te Beest has held various positions in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Software Developer at noon for five months in 2017, and as a Software Architect at WoodWing Software from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Principal Consultant at Adfolks and as VP of Engineering at Open for Opportunities, showcasing his versatility and leadership in different organizations.