Jasper Van Wanrooy
About Jasper Van Wanrooy
Jasper Van Wanrooy is a Staff Software Engineer at FreshBooks in Amsterdam, specializing in building resilient and scalable distributed systems. With a diverse background in technical leadership and entrepreneurship, he has held various roles in multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at FreshBooks
Jasper Van Wanrooy has been employed at FreshBooks as a Staff Software Engineer since 2020. He works in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands. In this role, he focuses on building distributed systems that are resilient, scalable, and maintainable. His expertise in engineering contributes to the development of effective software solutions within the company.
Previous Experience
Before joining FreshBooks, Jasper held several positions in various organizations. He worked at Coolblue as a Technical Pathfinder from 2016 to 2018 and then transitioned to the role of Principal Cloud Engineer at the same company from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as the CTO and Co-Founder of SWYF from 2008 to 2013 and co-founded Levaleva, where he worked from 2012 to 2015. His early career includes a decade as the Owner of Royalfish from 2004 to 2014 and co-ownership at Barr & Briggs from 2014 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Jasper studied at the University of Groningen, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Management from 2003 to 2009. His educational background supports his strong focus on engineering, particularly in building distributed systems. He combines hands-on development with leadership roles throughout his career.
Professional Focus
Jasper Van Wanrooy emphasizes the importance of simplicity and pragmatism in engineering projects. He actively seeks out straightforward solutions that enhance the resilience and scalability of systems. His approach to software engineering reflects a commitment to creating maintainable and effective systems.
Leisure Activities
Outside of his professional commitments, Jasper enjoys leisure activities such as sailing and hiking. These pursuits reflect his interest in outdoor activities and provide a balance to his engineering-focused career.