Dirk Jan Van Veen
About Dirk Jan Van Veen
Dirk Jan Van Veen is a co-founder and CEO of Syncware and Query Vary, with a background in geophysics and multi-agent systems. He has extensive experience in both academic and industry settings, having worked at ETH Zürich and various companies across multiple countries.
Current Role at Query Vary
Dirk Jan Van Veen serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Query Vary since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment, managing responsibilities across Singapore and San Francisco. His leadership role involves overseeing the strategic direction and operational management of the company.
Previous Experience at ETH Zürich
Dirk Jan Van Veen worked as a PhD Researcher in Multi-Agent Systems at ETH Zürich from 2016 to 2020. During this four-year period, he focused on collective intelligence and distributed AI, contributing to academic research in these fields while based in Zurich and Singapore.
Education and Academic Background
Dirk Jan Van Veen holds a Doctor of Science in Multi-Agent Systems from ETH Zürich, completed between 2016 and 2020. He also earned a Master of Science in Geophysics from the same institution from 2014 to 2016. His educational journey includes study abroad experiences at The University of Texas at Austin and the National University of Singapore.
Career Transition and Entrepreneurship
Dirk Jan Van Veen transitioned from a background in geophysics to artificial intelligence and entrepreneurship. He co-founded Syncware in 2021 and served as a Founder in Residence at Entrepreneur First from 2020 to 2021. His diverse skill set reflects adaptability across various sectors.
Internship Experience
Dirk Jan Van Veen gained practical experience through several internships. He worked as a Geophysics Intern at Schlumberger in 2016, a Software Engineering Intern at Quad Geometrics in 2015, and participated in the Netherlands-Asia Honours Summer School in 2014, where he was coached by McKinsey.