Jelmer Van Lochem
About Jelmer Van Lochem
Jelmer Van Lochem is a Software Engineer at Flexport in Amsterdam and the Founder of Hood&Wood in Rotterdam. He has a diverse background in software engineering, dynamic vehicle routing, and supply chain optimization.
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Jelmer Van Lochem is a Software Engineer currently employed at Flexport in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands.
Current Roles
Jelmer Van Lochem currently holds the position of Software Engineer at Flexport in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. Additionally, he is the Founder of Hood&Wood, a company based in Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands.
Previous Experience at Uber
In 2020, Jelmer worked as a Software Engineer at Uber for a period of 5 months in the Netherlands.
Researcher Experience at ORTEC
From 2018 to 2019, Jelmer served as a Researcher in dynamic vehicle routing optimization at ORTEC - Optimize Your World for 11 months.
Internship at HEINEKEN
Jelmer worked as a Supply Chain Intern in Simulation & Optimization at HEINEKEN from 2015 to 2016 for 5 months in the Delft Area, Netherlands.
Involvement with YES!Delft Students
From 2014 to 2015, Jelmer was involved in acquisition and lecture committee activities at YES!Delft Students in the Delft Area, Netherlands, serving for 9 months.
Founder of J15-Design
Jelmer founded J15-Design and worked as a Software Engineer for 10 years, focusing on innovative software solutions. This role spanned from 2010 to 2020 in Rotterdam.
Education and Expertise
Jelmer holds a Master's degree in Control Engineering from Technische Universiteit Delft, achieved from 2016 to 2019. He also has a Minor in Technology Based Entrepreneurship from TU Delft and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Delft University of Technology, both completed between 2012 and 2015.
Achievements at Flexport
At Flexport, Jelmer developed backend systems that significantly improved operational efficiency.
Dynamic Vehicle Routing Optimization
Jelmer has a strong background in dynamic vehicle routing optimization, gained from his role as a Researcher at ORTEC.