Wessel Oostrum
About Wessel Oostrum
Wessel Oostrum is a Java Software Developer at LucaNet AG in Berlin, Germany, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in the performing arts, having transitioned from a career as a professional dancer and choreographer to software development.
Work at LucaNet
Wessel Oostrum has been employed at LucaNet AG as a Java Software Developer since 2022. His role is based in Berlin, Germany, where he has contributed to software development for two years. Prior to this position, he worked as a Dual Student at LucaNet AG from 2019 to 2022, gaining practical experience in the field while pursuing his studies.
Education and Expertise
Wessel Oostrum holds a Bachelor of Science in Informatics from The Berlin School of Economics and Law, which he completed from 2019 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Codarts, hogeschool voor de kunsten, and a BA Honors Degree in Contemporary Dance from the Rambert School For Ballet and Contemporary Dance. His educational background reflects a unique combination of arts and technology.
Background in Dance
Wessel Oostrum has a diverse background in the performing arts, having worked as a Professional Dancer at Theater und Orchester Heidelberg from 2012 to 2015 and at Staatstheater Braunschweig from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Choreographer at Staatstheater Braunschweig in 2017 and 2018, as well as at the New Zealand School of Dance in 2014. This experience in contemporary dance informs his creative approach in software development.
Transition to Software Development
Wessel Oostrum transitioned from a career in contemporary dance to software development, reflecting a significant career shift. His experience in the arts, combined with his technical education, allows him to approach problem-solving in software development with a unique perspective.
Technical Tools and Skills
In his role as a Java Software Developer, Wessel Oostrum utilizes a Moonlander Mark I keyboard for backend software development. This choice of equipment highlights his focus on ergonomic and efficient coding practices, which are essential in his work at LucaNet AG.